Metroblogging Seattle points to this article in the Seattle Times. Seems that King County Metro is considering expanding foot ferry service around Elliot Bay, Vashon Island, Lake Union and Lake Washington.
Personally, I love this idea. There’s something very vibrant about cities that use the waterways to transport pedestrian traffic. I know it’s not very practical, but I’ve been wishing that there could be some small boats to hop along points in Alki, like the ones that serve Granville Island in Vancouver.
Aside from that, expanding ferry service across Elliot Bay and around the lakes could do much to reduce traffic congestion and stimulate restaurant business and shopping. Not to mention improving sales of Dramamine.
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