Feds Kick Off Eco-Review for Seattle's New Fast Ferry Dock
Published Date: 6/27/2025
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Summary
Kitsap Transit and the Federal Transit Administration are planning to build a new fast ferry terminal in downtown Seattle to make ferry rides quicker and easier. This project will affect people who use ferries by adding more space and improving service. They’re starting an environmental review now, so expect updates and decisions in the coming months.
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New Fast Ferry Terminal in Seattle
A new fast ferry terminal is proposed for downtown Seattle (King County, Washington) to expand passenger-only ferry capacity and make ferry rides quicker and easier. If you use ferries in downtown Seattle, the project would add more space and improve service. The Federal Transit Administration and Kitsap Transit have begun preparing an environmental impact statement under NEPA for the project.
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