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Accomplishments

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2009 Accomplishments

  • Successful transition of two existing routes
  • Free shuttle services
  • Ongoing service and facility improvements
  • A new leased vessel (the Melissa Ann)
  • Leveraged resources to secure economic stimulus package funding for maintenance barge
  • Early launch of the 2009 West Seattle/Downtown Seattle route
  • Record 2009 ridership on the West Seattle/Downtown Seattle route
  • A new look for the Sightseer vessel, two free transit routes (Rts. 773 and 775 in West Seattle) and new signs and materials
  • Planning/technical analysis for demonstration projects
  • Listening tour/ community involvement
  • New service name/identity: King County Water Taxi
  • Nearly one additional month of service - The West Seattle / Downtown Seattle route ran from April 6 – October 31, 2009
  • Acceptance of ORCA cards along with other fare passes
  • A new leased vessel for the Vashon Island/ Downtown Seattle route
  • Additional service on the Vashon Island/ Downtown Seattle route (three peak commute trips, each way, daily)
  • New materials and signage