The King County Water Taxi will shutdown for one week prior to the opening of the new facility in downtown Seattle at Pier 50.
From August 5 through 11, riders will need to find alternatives.
Photo by Patrick Robinson
information from King County
The new King County Passenger Only Facility (POF) serving the Water Taxi and Kitsap Fast Ferry is expected to open Monday, Aug. 12, after a temporary suspension of service for the prior week for construction. That means there will be no Water Taxi or Kitsap Fast Ferry service between Monday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 11.
During the closure, crews will transfer equipment, set up necessary hardware for ORCA readers, and move the gangway from Pier 52 to the new facility at Pier 50.
The new terminal is a part of the Colman Dock renovation project and is a significant improvement from the old facility. Environmental work included removing creosote-treated timber piles, capping contaminated sediments, and a "Platinum" certification under the King County Green Building Program. ADA improvements include a tactile path and signage for the visually impaired, an elevator to the pedestrian bridge, and an ADA assistance station.
You can stay up to date via Metro's service alerts.
Alternative Metro options during Water Taxi service suspension are listed below.
How to get around while Water Taxi service is suspended
While Water Taxi service is suspended, there are options.
Riders are encouraged to use one or more of the following options:
- Buses:
- Metro’s RapidRide C Line and routes 21, 37, 55, 56, 57, 120 and 125 connect West Seattle to downtown Seattle.
- Route 116 connects the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal to downtown Seattle during weekday peak commuting hours.
- Routes 118 and 119 connect Vashon Island, the Vashon Ferry Terminal and West Seattle to downtown Seattle.
- Route 128 connects the Admiral District, Morgan Junction, High Point, Delridge, South Seattle College and White Center areas with the West Seattle Junction.
- Water Taxi shuttle routes 773 and 775 will continue to operate on their regular schedules during the closure, connecting West Seattle riders to the West Seattle Junction and Alki Beach.
- Link light rail:
- Ride2 West Seattle
- Ride2 West Seattle is a new on-demand service for people who live or work in West Seattle. It provides rides to and from Metro buses at the Alaska Junction.
