JUNE 2017

Seattle Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock Project

Over 9 million people move through Colman Dock every year and its aging and vulnerable to earthquakes. Major construction
to replace the terminal begins in August 2017 and will continue through early 2023.

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Clockwise: Colman Dock is WSFs largest ferry terminal; an example of a deteriorating timber pile that has been removed and replaced
at Colman Dock; existing timber trestle will be replaced with new concrete and steel trestle

What to expect during construction out with the old, in with the new
Ferry operations will be maintained
Colman Dock will remain in operation with no reduction
in service, but Bremerton and Bainbridge Island sailing
schedules will change starting in January 2018.
Changes to vehicle holding on the dock and
traffic movements on Alaskan Way
While the contractor will complete most of the work from
barges on the water, construction work zones on the dock
will limit the number of vehicle holding lanes. Ferry holding
space off the dock is needed, especially on busy weekends
and during the summer.
Construction schedule (summer 2017 - early 2023)
2017 2018 2019
Changes for walk-on passengers
Throughout construction, WSF will maintain a terminal
building for customers and elevated pedestrian connections
between the terminal building, the Marion Street Bridge and
the street. All facilities will be ADA-accessible. An elevator will
be available but the location will change.
Construction noise, vibration and odor
Construction may be unavoidably noisy. New steel piles will
be installed with impact pile drivers during the day. Other
nighttime work activities may also be needed. Removal of
creosote-coated timber piles can also cause vibration and
odors. Our contractor will use best management practices to
minimize these impacts.
2020 2021 2022 2023

Dock & terminal building construction

Passenger-only ferry facility

August 2017: Passenger-only Fall 2018: Passenger-only
ferry facility temporarily moves ferry facility open on south
to north side of Colman Dock of Colman Dock

Slip 3 overhead loading Entry building and elevated pedestrian connection

WSF sailing schedule changes Early 2023: Public

January 2018: Sailing outreach to determine
schedule changes begin permanent sailing schedule

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Access during the first year of construction
Washington State Ferries customers King County Water Taxi and Kitsap
Drivers Transit Foot Ferry customers
Most vehicles enter new ferry access lanes from the There will be no changes to the passenger-only ferry
intersection of Alaskan Way and Madison Street facility through July 2017.

Northbound left turn at Yesler Way allowed for trucks
over 40 feet, vanpools and motorcycles
Vehicle exits remain at Yesler Way or Marion Street
People on bicycles
Continue to use bicycle entry north of Yesler Way
Beginning in August 2017, the passenger-only ferry
facility will be temporarily relocated to the north side
of Colman Dock. Passengers will enter from Alaskan
Way between Madison and Marion streets. A fence and
barriers will separate walk-on passengers from the WSF
vehicle holding area.

Walk-on passengers There will be a closure of the passenger-only ferry facility

in August 2017 for up to 10 days while the facility is
Marion Street Bridge from First Avenue is open
moved to its temporary location on the north side of
Terminal building, elevator and stairs are open Colman Dock.
Pick-up and drop-off spaces are available near
The new facility is scheduled to open on the south side of
the dock
Colman Dock in fall 2018.

Vehicle routes A Northbound left turns for Elliott Bay

trucks over 40, vanpools,
Bicycle routes
motorcycles
Pedestrian routes Temporary passenger-
B Southbound right turns
Passenger pick-up area may be restricted during only ferry facility starting
Elevator peak travel times in August 2017

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Bremerton Bainbridge
starting August 2017 Slip 1
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construction begins
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will be much smaller and will not have enough space to
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accommodate passengers leaving for Bainbridge Island
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sailings, the main driver for these changes during
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evaluate how the schedule is operati ng and work with

customers if we need to make any changes.
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Project design
For more than a decade, we have been
working with our federal partners to
develop a plan for replacing Colman Entry building and elevated
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Key project elements

Replacing the existing timber trestle
with a new concrete and steel
trestle Elliott Bay

Replacing the main terminal

building
Replacing the passenger-only ferry
facility (with funding from King Conceptual design of the new facility. The design of the entry building and elevated
County) pedestrian connection will be further reviewed to adjust to approved funding.
Replacing the overhead loading
facility on the northernmost slip
Constructing a new elevated Project funding
walkway between the terminal $350 million dollars in federal, state and local funding has been appropriated
building and the passenger-only for this project. King County provided funding for replacement of the new
ferry facility passenger-only facility. With secured funding, WSF can move forward with
Adding a bicycle entry and holding replacing the seismically-vulnerable elements of the facility to preserve Colman
area north of Marion Street Docks core functions. In addition, the legislature directed WSDOTs Office
of Innovative Partnerships to complete a study of public-private financing
Maintaining the connection to
opportunities for the proposed entry building by November 2017.
First Avenue via the Marion Street
Bridge and elevated pedestrian
walkway connecting to the terminal
building

For more information:

Online: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/ferries/colmanmultimodalterminal By mail: Washington State Ferries
Email: ColmanDockProject@wsdot.wa.gov Attn: Colman Dock Project
2901 3rd Avenue, Suite 500
Phone: 206-922-6267
Seattle, WA 98121

Title VI Notice to Public It is the Washington State Department of Transportations (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race,
color, national origin or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise
discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a
complaint with WSDOTs Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our
non-discrimination obligations, please contact OEOs Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7082.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of Equal Opportunity at
wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington
State Relay at 711.

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Proposed changes to WSF sailing schedule JUNE 2017

Winter 2018-Winter 2023

During construction of the Seattle Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock Project, the terminal building will be much smaller and
will not have enough space to accommodate passengers leaving for Bainbridge Island and Bremerton at the same time. WSFs
sailing schedule will need to change so that only one vessel arrives and departs Colman Dock at a time. We know that schedule
changes may have personal impacts for customers. We want to hear from you before we make our nal decision.

Seattle / Bremerton Crossing Time: Approximately 60 minutes

DAILY
Leave Seattle Leave Bremerton
Current Proposed Current Proposed
departure departure Change departure departure Change
6:00 4:50 (M-Sa)
7:35 6:20
8:30 8:35 5 minutes later 7:20
10:00 8:45
11:10 9:45 9:50 5 minutes later
12:35 12:20 15 minutes earlier 11:10
1:30 12:20
3:00 2:45 15 minutes earlier 1:45 1:30 15 minutes earlier
4:20 4:15 5 minutes earlier 3:00
5:35 5:25 10 minutes earlier 4:20 4:10 10 minutes earlier
6:45 5:30
7:55 7:45 10 minutes earlier 6:45 6:35 10 minutes earlier
9:05 7:55
10:30 10:25 5 minutes earlier 9:05 8:55 10 minutes earlier
12:50 12:45 5 minutes earlier 11:40 11:35 5 minutes earlier

(M-Sa) Mondays through Saturdays only

For more information:

Online: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/ferries/colmanmultimodalterminal By mail: Washington State Ferries
Email: ColmanDockProject@wsdot.wa.gov Attn: Colman Dock Project
2901 3rd Avenue, Suite 500
Phone: 206-922-6267
Seattle, WA 98121
Title VI Notice to Public It is the Washington State Department of Transportations (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race,
color, national origin or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benets of, or be otherwise
discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may le a
complaint with WSDOTs Ofce of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our
non-discrimination obligations, please contact OEOs Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7082.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Ofce of Equal Opportunity at
wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington
State Relay at 711.

US FTA: CFDA 20.205

FTA
U.S. Department of Transportation
Water Taxi Federal Transit Administration
Proposed changes to WSF sailing schedule Winter 2018-Winter 2023 JUNE 2017

During construction of the Seattle Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock Project, the terminal building will be much smaller and will not have
enough space to accommodate passengers leaving for Bainbridge Island and Bremerton at the same time. WSFs sailing schedule will need to
change so that only one vessel arrives and departs Colman Dock at a time. We know that schedule changes may have personal impacts for
customers. We want to hear from you before we make our nal decision.

Seattle / Bainbridge Island Crossing Time: Approximately 35 minutes

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

Leave Seattle Leave Bainbridge Island
Current Proposed Current Proposed
departure departure Change departure departure Change
5:30 4:45
6:10 5:20
7:05 6:20
7:55 7:05
8:45 7:55
9:35 8:45
10:40 9:40
11:25 10:25
12:20 12:25 5 minutes later 11:30
1:10 12:20
2:05 1:10 1:15 5 minutes later
3:00 2:05
3:45 3:50 5 minutes later 2:55
4:40 4:45 5 minutes later 3:50
5:30 5:45 15 minutes later 4:35 4:45 10 minutes later
6:20 6:30 10 minutes later 5:30 5:35 5 minutes later
7:20 7:30 10 minutes later 6:30 6:40 10 minutes later
8:10 8:15 5 minutes later 7:10 7:20 10 minutes later
9:00 9:15 15 minutes later 8:10 8:20 10 minutes later
10:05 8:55 9:00 5 minutes later
10:55 9:45 10:00 15 minutes later
12:15 11:35
1:35 12:55

For more information:

Online: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/ferries/colmanmultimodalterminal By mail: Washington State Ferries
Email: ColmanDockProject@wsdot.wa.gov Attn: Colman Dock Project
2901 3rd Avenue, Suite 500
Phone: 206-922-6267
Seattle, WA 98121
Title VI Notice to Public It is the Washington State Department of Transportations (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national
origin or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benets of, or be otherwise discriminated against
under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may le a complaint with WSDOTs Ofce
of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please
contact OEOs Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7082.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Ofce of Equal Opportunity at
wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay
at 711.
US FTA: CFDA 20.205

FTA
U.S. Department of Transportation
Water Taxi Federal Transit Administration
Proposed changes to WSF sailing schedule Winter 2018-Winter 2023 JUNE 2017

During construction of the Seattle Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock Project, the terminal building will be much smaller and will not have
enough space to accommodate passengers leaving for Bainbridge Island and Bremerton at the same time. WSFs sailing schedule will need to
change so that only one vessel arrives and departs Colman Dock at a time. We know that schedule changes may have personal impacts for
customers. We want to hear from you before we make our nal decision.

Seattle / Bainbridge Island Crossing Time: Approximately 35 minutes

WEEKEND
Leave Seattle Leave Bainbridge Island
Current Proposed Current Proposed
departure departure Change departure departure Change
6:10 5:20
7:55 7:05
8:55 7:55 SatH
9:45 8:55
10:35 10:40 5 minutes later 9:45
11:25 10:25
12:20 12:30 10 minutes later 11:30 11:35 5 minutes later
1:10 1:15 5 minutes later 12:20
2:05 2:10 5 minutes later 1:10 1:20 10 minutes later
3:00 3:05 5 minutes later 2:05 2:10 5 minutes later
3:45 3:50 5 minutes later 2:55 3:00 5 minutes later
4:40 4:45 5 minutes later 3:50 3:55 5 minutes later
5:30 5:35 5 minutes later 4:35 4:40 5 minutes later
6:20 6:25 5 minutes later 5:30 5:35 5 minutes later
7:20 6:30
8:10 7:10 7:15 5 minutes later
9:00 8:10
9:45 8:55
10:40 9:45
11:15 10:30
12:45 12:00
2:10 1:25
SatH Saturdays and Holidays only

For more information:

Online: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/ferries/colmanmultimodalterminal By mail: Washington State Ferries
Email: ColmanDockProject@wsdot.wa.gov Attn: Colman Dock Project
2901 3rd Avenue, Suite 500
Phone: 206-922-6267
Seattle, WA 98121
Title VI Notice to Public It is the Washington State Department of Transportations (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national
origin or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benets of, or be otherwise discriminated against
under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may le a complaint with WSDOTs Ofce
of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please
contact OEOs Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7082.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Ofce of Equal Opportunity at
wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State
Relay at 711.

US FTA: CFDA 20.205

FTA
U.S. Department of Transportation
Water Taxi Federal Transit Administration