The King County Ferry District funds King County Water Taxi operations. Existing routes include:
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West Seattle/ Downtown Seattle route (previously known as the Elliott Bay Water Taxi)
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Vashon/ Downtown Seattle route (previously known as the Vashon Passenger-Only Ferry)
Recent Accomplishments:
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Successful transition of two existing routes
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Free shuttle services
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Ongoing service and facility improvements
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Leveraged resources to secure economic stimulus package funding for maintenance barge
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Early launch of the 2009 West Seattle / Downtown Seattle route
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Planning and technical analysis for demonstration projects
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Listening tour / community invovement
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New service name / identity: King County Water Taxi
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A new look for the Sightseer vessel (West Seattle route)
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New leased vessels (Vashon and West Seattle routes)
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Free shuttles with separate route numbers (Rts. 773 and 775 in West Seattle)
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New signs and materials for all routes
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King County Water Taxi vessels and shuttles now accept ORCA cards along with other are passes
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New schedule with additional service on the Vashon Island / Downtown Seattle route
Learn more about existing services.
