WATER TAXI ALERT: Two round trips between West Seattle and downtown canceled this evening

Just in from Metro:

The King County Water Taxi‘s West Seattle route will be reduced this evening, Friday, August 19, 2022, due to a shortage of available workforce.

The following trips from Downtown Seattle to West Seattle are canceled: 5:25 p.m. and 6:05 p.m.

The following trips from West Seattle to Downtown Seattle are canceled: 5:45 p.m. and 6:25 p.m.

Please note: There is a two-hour gap in scheduled sailings to West Seattle between the 4:45 p.m. trip and the 6:45 p.m. trip and riders are encouraged to consider alternate travel plans.

Other scheduled trips are expected to operate using available crew members.

The Vashon Water Taxi run is missing trips this pm, too.

Jay August 19, 2022 (4:02 pm)

This is why I bike to work exclusively now. It’s so hard to deal with water taxi and bus cancellations.

Kate August 19, 2022 (5:40 pm)

At least we have orcas in the area! 530pm late boat from Vason to WS saw 4 orcas, breaching. Bremerton fast ferry got a good show, too! Keep your eyes out.

Kathy August 19, 2022 (6:16 pm)

We need to get the 37 bus back. I recall when it was 7 days per week, both directions. It was reduced to a commuter route and then just stopped altogether during the pandemic. Where do we have more density than along Harbor Ave and Alki Ave with all those high rise apartments and condos? If downtown wants to attract people, we need to have better public transportation to and from there for this underserved area. Route it to the light rail station in SODO at least.

Kevan August 19, 2022 (7:14 pm)

I agree let’s call metro kevan
nwpolitico August 19, 2022 (11:01 pm)

I totally agree and appreciate you bringing this issue up. It is frustrating that the 37 is one of the few bus routes which have been completely suspended for two and a half years (the 47 in Capitol Hill also comes to mind). At least bring back some service, even if staffing levels can’t currently support frequent transit on that route.
jca August 20, 2022 (10:54 am)

Excellent idea Kathy. It would offer folks a way to get to Alki from other areas too, and help to reduce the driving and parking hassles in this area.

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