The Washington State Ferries (WSF) has decided to continue operating the Southworth route through Fauntleroy indefinitely and has proposed to erect an overhead passenger loading ramp  the length of the dock. The Fauntleroy community Association and the Fauntleroy Ferry Advisory Committee is addressing this proposal and has invited WSF to conduct an open meeting for public feedback.  For more information contact Gary Dawson at garyann@quidnunc.net.

From a FCA flyer (To read the original, please click here)

On Nov. 17, 2008, Washington State Ferries (WSF) presented their draft Long Range Plan to the Legislative Joint Transportation Committee. The plan outlines proposals for service, terminal development, vessel replacement and other operational details to define the system as far as 2030.

Of importance to West Seattle is their decision to continue operating the Southworth route through Fauntleroy indefinitely instead of moving the route to Coleman dock in downtown Seattle as previously proposed. Currently there are about 600,000 vehicles yearly that funnel through West Seattle to and from the Fauntleroy dock. Published growth figures indicate that this figure will increase by 64% by the year 2020.

To be able to help manage that growth at Fauntleroy, WSF proposes to expand the dock to allow enough vehicle space for one complete boatload. In addition an overhead passenger loading ramp is proposed to be erected the length of the dock.

The Fauntleroy Community Association and the Fauntleroy Ferry Advisory Committee is addressing this proposal and has invited WSF to conduct an open meeting for public feedback. This meeting is planned for Jan 21.

Information of the meeting will be forwarded to the community prior to that date. The complete Long Range Plan can bee found on the WSF site http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ . More info: Gary Dawson garyann@quidnunc.net  

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