Ferries

King County Water Taxi waiting area. (Photo by author)

King County Metro Ponders New Ferry Routes

Could the Mosquito Fleet return to Lake Washington and spread to new locations on the eastern side of Puget Sound? King County Metro is...

Southworth Fast Ferry Planning Underway, Launching in 2020

A new passenger-only fast ferry route is poised to begin service from Southworth next year. The service would operate on weekdays between Southworth and...

Puget Sound Passenger-Only Ferry Ridership Grows in First Half of Year

Passenger-only ferry ridership is growing in Puget Sound, according to recent data from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Both King County Metro's and...

State Transportation Commission Seeks Feedback on Ferry System Fare Changes

The Washington State Transportation Commission is seeking feedback on fare changes across the Washington State Ferries system. The proposal seeks to increase fares across...
The Tōkaidō Shinkansen high-speed line in Japan, with Mount Fuji in the background. The Tokaido Shinkansen was the world's first high-speed rail line. (Wikipedia / tansaisuketti)

Transportation Appropriations Bill Kickstarts Cascadia High-Speed Rail Authority

On Sunday, the Washington State Legislature concluded the 2019 legislative session. Many progressive environmental, transportation, land use, and housing bills managed to win approval...

Kitsap Transit to Roll Out Summer Fast Ferry Schedule

In a few weeks, Kitsap Transit will improve their fast ferry and foot ferry services on Saturdays. King County Water Taxi has already gone...
Virgin Trains East Coast Azuma Class 800 at Hampstead Heath station in London. (Wikipedia / Spsmiler)

State Senate Moves to Launch High-Speed Rail Authority as House Penny Pinches

On Thursday, the Washington State Senate Transportation Committee passed its version (Senate Bill 5214) of a two-year statewide transportation funding appropriations bill. The bill...
A CR400AF high-speed rail train in China. (Wikipedia / N509FZ)

Washington House Democrats Propose Funding To Study High-Speed Rail, Other Critical Transportation Issues

In the latest transportation budget proposal, Washington House Democrats have kept some funding to lay the groundwork for an interstate high-speed rail corridor authority....