Public invited to comment on Mukilteo ferry draft EIS

The Mukilteo ferry terminal is deteriorating and major repairs are needed to continue to provide safe and reliable ferry service.

 

Those interested in learning more about plans to improve or upgrade the terminal are invited to review and comment on the latest environmental documents at upcoming meetings and/or online.

 

The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF and Federal Transit Administration (FTA released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS that evaluates four different alternatives to improve safety and operations at the terminal.

 

The alternatives include fixing the existing terminal, building a new terminal in the current location or relocating the terminal east of the existing site.

 

The Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route is the state's busiest route for vehicles, and has the second highest annual ridership, serving more than four million riders in 2011. And, passengers taking the route are expected to increase 73 percent by 2030.

 

An improved multimodal terminal would make it easier for passengers to access trains and buses, in addition to improving safety and operations for vehicles and walk-on passengers.

 

The Mukilteo ferry terminal was built in 1952 and, despite being one of the busiest terminals, has some of the oldest equipment.

 

The wooden structures supporting the terminal need to be replaced; passenger connections between the ferry and nearby commuter rail and transit are inadequate; and the terminal area is quite congested.

 

There will be public hearings and an extended period of time to review and comment on the draft EIS. The 45-day comment period runs from Jan. 27 through Mar. 12.

 

All comments will be included in the final EIS and will be considered when WSF selects a preferred alternative.

 

Public hearings have been scheduled in Mukilteo and on Whidbey Island. At each meeting there will be a brief presentation at 6 p.m. and opportunities to review project information.

 

Representatives from WSF, FTA and other partner agencies will be on hand to answer questions. A court reporter will record testimonies during the public hearing portion of the meetings.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 22

5-8 p.m. (presentation and public hearing starts at 6 p.m.

Rosehill Community Center

304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo, WA 98275

 

Thursday, Feb. 23

5-8 p.m. (presentation and public hearing starts at 6 p.m.

Clinton Community Hall

6411 Central Ave. , Clinton, WA 98236

 

The draft EIS is available on the project website for review. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail.

 

Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations may request written materials in alternate formats, sign language interpreters, physical accessibility accommodations, or other reasonable accommodations by contacting Joy Goldenberg at 206-515-3411.

 

People who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact the event sponsor through the Washington Relay Service at 711.

 

For more information, go to the project website: www.wsdot.wa.

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