Metropolitan King County Council
516 Third Ave., Rm. 1200
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-296-1000
Toll Free: 800-325-6165
TTY/TDD: 206-296-1024
Fax: 206-296-0198

council@kingcounty.gov
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King County Ferry District News

"Should King County be in the ferry business again? "--Crosscut

"Passenger ferries: a moblie solution" --Seattle Times OpEd by Councilmembers Jane Hague and Dow Constantine

"King County Ferries: Floating buses"—Seattle PI Editorial

Ferry District adopts work plan and funding for Vashon ferry, Water Taxi, and 5 demonstration routes across Lake Washington and Puget Sound

"Ferries: It floats our boat"—Seattle PI Editorial

Water Taxi announces record season as King County Ferry District considers funding for year-round operations

Funding for waterborne transit urged at public hearing for King County Ferry District

Elected officials across region urge funding for repair of County’s aging flood levees

Elliott Bay Water Taxi sailing season extended

Water Taxi ridership shatters previous records

"Water taxi will run through October" —Seattle PI

"Will West Seattleites Get Ferry Service All Around Town?" —Weekly

"Property tax hike to support ferry"—News Tribune

"Passenger Ferry Plan Gaining Steam in King Co." —Kitsap Sun

"Decision by November on tax boost for foot ferries"—Seattle PI

"Popular water taxi could run year-round"—Seattle PI

"Foot ferries nearing a rebirth"—Seattle PI

County Council creates King County Ferry District to enable operation of local waterborne transit