WEEK AHEAD: Find out what’s next in Fauntleroy ferry-dock replacement project

(The size/shape alternatives under consideration for Fauntleroy terminal/dock replacement)

As Washington State Ferries moves closer to deciding on a “preferred alternative” for replacing the Fauntleroy ferry dock, two of the project’s advisory groups are meeting online this week, and all are welcome to watch and listen. First, on Tuesday (December 10), the Technical Advisory Group meets 10 am-11:30 am; then on Wednesday (December 11), the Community Advisory Group meets 6-8 pm. (The project page has information on who comprises the two groups.) You can register to get the meeting links by going here. Construction of the new dock, currently budgeted at almost $100 million, is not expected to start before 2027; the intersection at the dock’s entrance/exit, however, is scheduled for changes including a signal, with work starting in fall of next year. Our report on the Community Advisory Group’s most-recent meeting a month and a half ago is here.

5 Replies to "WEEK AHEAD: Find out what's next in Fauntleroy ferry-dock replacement project"

  • C. Chan December 8, 2024 (5:54 pm)

    Has the possibility removing the ferry dock and building an alternative dock in Des Moines across. It was an idea several years ago that outweighed having the dock in West Seattle. 

    • WSB December 8, 2024 (5:58 pm)

      They’ve ruled out moving it to other locations – we covered that early on in the process.

  • West Seattle Lite December 8, 2024 (6:47 pm)

    These pictures are so odd; it’s like “Find the Difference” pictures, cuz other than A & B being shorter vs longer, how are they different?

    • Alice December 10, 2024 (6:23 am)

      Hah! That was my immediate thought. I think some are wider, and I’m sure it was explained in the meeting, but it really feels like one of those puzzles!

  • Vic Hansen December 9, 2024 (8:23 am)

    The eradication of the West  Seattle dock should not be ruled out.The infrastructure in Tacoma is prime. Living in a PNW paradise is not BIRTH RIGHT and our carbon footprints have overtaken the natural environment. VASHON Island is not a cute place to call home for a few Facebook years. Your Subaru can look authentic parked in Idaho, Montana, Burien,  Malibu, or BALLARD..  VASHON deserves better. 

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