Project Facts
- Construction is scheduled to begin in Summer 2012
- Ridership during the 4-hour PM westbound commuting peak is expected to grow from 480 riders in 2003 to 2,240 riders in 2030.
- When the terminal is complete there will be holding for 800 cars
June 2007
The Washington State Department of Transportation/Washington State Ferries (WSDOT/WSF) and the City of Edmonds are planning to relocate the ferry terminal from the existing Main Street Terminal to the old Unocal Tank Farm at Point Edwards. When additional funding is available, the new terminal will be expanded and multimodal facilities will be added.
Read the project
fact sheet.
Why is WSDOT
improving the Edmonds Ferry Terminal?
Edmonds is situated at the convergence of ferry, highway and rail corridors. Currently, there is no easy way for passengers to get from the ferry to their train, bus or car. Another problem is that ferry traffic must cross railroad tracks outside the terminal and can be delayed by train traffic.
The End Result
During the first phase of this project WSF will relocate the terminal, reducing the back-up of ferry traffic waiting on SR 104, as well as alleviating local congestion caused by the current loading and unloading configuration. Two ferry slips will be added for operational reliability. Relocation of the terminal will reconnect the Edmonds downtown core with the waterfront.
The second phase of the project will include more vehicle holding space, and multimodal facilities that will give ferry riders connections to Sound Transit commuter rail and AMTRAK, transit, and motorized and non-motorized modes of transportation. With these multimodal features, the terminal will serve as a hub in the regional transportation system. The project also will accommodate future growth in travel along SR 104.
Project Benefits
When complete, the Edmonds Crossing Multimodal Terminal will have these features:
- New terminal building
- Two additional slips
- Overhead pedestrian loading
- Holding for 800 cars
- Park and Ride lot
- Sound Transit commuter rail and AMTRAK passenger station
- Commuter bus bays
- Bridge over the railroad tracks to separate train from other modes of travel
- Passenger pick-up and drop-off area
What is the project timeline?
WSODT/WSF issued the Edmonds Crossing Final Environmental Impact Statement in November 2004, and the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration issued a Record of Decision for the project on July 18, 2005. WSF purchased 21 acres of property for the new terminal in February 2005.
WSF is in the process of revising the project schedule in response to directives from the 2006 Legislature.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. Please write Joy Goldenberg, WSF, at goldenj@wsdot.wa.gov or call 206-515-3411.
Environmental Protection
This project addresses environmental concerns:
• By replacing the old terminal WSF will reduce the risk of environmental damage that could occur if terminal systems and structures fail.
• WSF will replace the old over-the-water structures made of creosote-treated timber with new structures made of concrete and steel, eliminating marine contamination from creosote.
• WSDOT will mitigate for environmental impacts by replanting eel-grass, day-lighting creeks, treating storm water, removing the old tanker dock coordinating with UNOCAL for the clean-up of the tank farm property.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
These improvements will increase safety:
• Grade separation will eliminate conflicts between ferry and rail traffic.
• Enhancement of the waiting areas in the terminal building will provide additional protection to pedestrians.
• New pick-up and drop-off facilities will offer greater protection.
• Site circulation improvements will address traffic flow issues that are a factor in car accidents.
• Reduction of vehicle queues outside the terminal will reduce the risk of traffic accidents.
• ADA improvements will offer greater convenience and protection to customers with special needs.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
WSDOT addresses the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.
WSDOT is currently completing a mitigation agreement with the Suquamish, Tulalips and Lummi tribes regarding impacts on treaty fishing rights.
Financial Information
The State Legislature approved $4 million for the project during the 2007-2009 biennium.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Joy Goldenberg
Washington State Ferries
2911 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98121-1087
206-515-3411
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