Description
Traditional marine fuels can contribute to oil spills, water pollution, and noise pollution, all of which harm public health and aquatic life. To support the County’s efforts to transition to zero-emission transportation fuels, King County will complete design for two 150 passenger electric vessels and associated shoreside charging infrastructure for the West Seattle water taxi route. Charging infrastructure will likely include two additional moorage berths at Pier 50. King County will work to acquire state and federal funding for capital projects to purchase two electric vessels and complete associated infrastructure improvements. King County will also evaluate and prioritize the potential for zero-emission vessels in the assessment of any new water taxi routes and consider equity of potential ridership served. The County will continue to assess options, as technology becomes available, for operating an electric water taxi to Vashon-Maury Island.