Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal Replacement
Review Status
The Commission reviewed options for replacement of the existing ferry terminal, including the dock and
supportive structures. The review is in advance of WSDOT issuing its Final Environmental Impact Statement
(FEIS) and related regulatory approvals. The goal of this review was to provide early Commission guidance on
the various options under review, including implications on adjacent city right of way.
Project Description
The SR 160 - Fauntleroy Terminal - Trestle & Transfer Span Replacement project will replace the existing Fauntleroy ferry terminal. The goal is to maintain safe and reliable ferry service for people who travel between West Seattle, Vashon Island, the Kitsap Peninsula and beyond. The terminal is an essential transportation hub that serves more than 2.3 million riders per year, including people who board ferries by walking, biking, driving and riding transit. The terminal faces several challenges. Built in the 1950s, parts of the terminal are aging, seismically vulnerable and overdue for replacement.
The dock and related buildings will be replaced. The City right of way that provides access to and from the dock will also be redesigned and reconstructed. The intersection is NOT currently under design and will be constructed before the ferry terminal. Just a new traffic light is being installed and minor changes. The bigger intersection redesign will take place along with the terminal design.
project website Washington State Ferries project website.