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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is responsible for the state ferry system, and works in partnership with others to maintain and improve local roads, railroads, airports and multi-modal alternatives to driving.

Press Releases

The new stops are part of the state of Washington’s SR 520 Montlake Lid project and offer easier connections for riders traveling between the Central District, East Capitol Hill...
April 14, 2025
Since the launch of the fare free program in 2021, Washington transit agencies reported that more than 14.8 million passengers under 18 rode transit for free.
Dec. 19, 2024
Washington State Ferries broke off purchase agreements with Nelson Armas after the agency experienced unsafe working conditions transferring the ferries.
Sept. 6, 2024
ABB will work with Washington State Ferries to reach the agency's goal of zero emissions by 2050.
July 22, 2024
In partnership with WSDOT, the I-405 Stride BRT includes the S1 Line between Burien and Bellevue scheduled to open in 2028, the S2 Line between Bellevue and Lynnwood scheduled...
Jan. 24, 2024
The flagship ferry terminal serves two of Washington State Ferries’ busiest routes.
Oct. 24, 2023
The I-405 Stride BRT project includes the S1 Line between Burien and Bellevue scheduled to open in 2028 and the S2 Line between Bellevue and Lynnwood scheduled to open in 2029...
Sept. 13, 2023
The new EV will be replacing a diesel-powered bus to provide additional connectivity beyond the morning and evening train service between Seattle and Bellingham.
Aug. 17, 2023
In September, Vigor will begin conversion of the ferries and the first is expected to reenter service on the Seattle/Bainbridge route in the summer of 2024. This conversion project...
Aug. 17, 2023
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Washington State Department of Transportation and Oregon Department of Transportation are utilizing a digital twin developed on the iTwin Platform.
March 30, 2023

Videos

Siemens recently completed the first Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Charger.
March 8, 2017

Blogs

The Washington State Department of Transportation Traffic Management Center expanded a regional traffic management facility and upgrade its technologies in spring 2016.
June 6, 2017

Articles

North Carolina Department of Transportation
NCDOT Ferry System christened its two new ferries into Its fleet.
The agencies are working to expand and update their fleet of ferry transit vehicles.
Sept. 24, 2024
Michelle Zeidman, Planning Analyst, WSDOT--Washington State Ferries (WSF)
Aug. 18, 2020

Additional content from Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

Running along the water from British Columbia, through river and mountain vistas in Washington state and Oregon, Amtrak Cascades offers views of some of the country’s most distinctive...
March 7, 2023
The rise in annual ridership was fueled by a strong increase in walk-on passengers as tourism and in-person work rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan. 13, 2023
The new trains are part of a larger transformation that will revolutionize the national Amtrak experience.
Dec. 19, 2022
The final project of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program completes surface street improvements near both north and south SR 99 tunnel portals.
July 27, 2021
WSDOT awarded Walsh Construction a $69-million contract for the project, with construction scheduled to begin this summer.
May 25, 2021
The plan serves as a compass to guide the state’s transportation future.
May 5, 2021
The study focuses on next steps in governance models, funding and outreach.
Dec. 10, 2020
WSDOT seeks input on the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
Nov. 20, 2019
The largest ferries in the state will be converted by Siemens to hybrid electric propulsion.
Oct. 24, 2019
The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded 16 public transit agencies $10 million for 420 vanpool fleet vehicles, including 10 vehicles largely powered by electricity...
July 17, 2019
The system — which will have speeds of 250 miles per hour – would see travel times from Seattle to Vancouver and from Seattle to Portland reduced to just one hour.
July 31, 2018
Siemens announced Seattle, WA will implement Concert, an integrated traffic management platform that connects both Siemens and third-party systems across the city including traffic...
May 19, 2016