Welcome to our online open house
Washington State Ferries (WSF) needs to replace the aging Fauntleroy ferry terminal to maintain safe and reliable ferry service for people who travel between West Seattle, Vashon Island, the Kitsap Peninsula and beyond. The terminal faces several challenges, including an aging structure that is overdue for replacement and vulnerable to earthquakes and rising sea levels.
WSF first developed the project purpose and need statement outlining why this project is needed; possible solutions, known as alternatives, for replacing the terminal; and a process to evaluate those alternatives.
During the planning process, WSF evaluated a range of alternatives. We looked at dock concepts similar in size to the current dock (A Alternatives) and larger dock concepts that hold more vehicles (B and C Alternatives). We learned that bigger is not necessarily better for terminal operations, and we’re moving forward with a dock footprint based on the mid-size B Alternatives. This layout improves operational efficiency, holding between 124 and 155 vehicles on the dock. This longer, narrow footprint also avoids nearby Cove Park. WSF will continue to refine the terminal design to minimize impacts to other environmentally sensitive areas.
This spring WSF will also continue work to design a traffic signal at the intersection of Fauntleroy Way SW and the terminal. The traffic signal will make it easier and safer for people driving, walking, biking and rolling to get to and from the bus stops, terminal, and other destinations along Fauntleroy Way SW and beyond.
WSF expects to complete work on the traffic signal by summer 2026.
How to participate
Visit each page to learn more about WSF’s plans to replace the Fauntleroy ferry terminal.