Without Washington Police officers directing traffic at the Fauntleroy ferry dock, many believe that a serious traffic accident at the location is likely.

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Community Voices Dangers Of New Fauntleroy Ferry Dock Conditions


Posted on Oct 29, 2011

Now that cadets from the Washington State Patrol no longer direct traffic at the Fauntleroy ferry dock, many commuters and officials say that it is only a matter of time before a serious traffic accident takes place.

 

For years, two cadets from the Washington State Patrol helped commuters using the ferry to load and unload from the water vessel in a safe and organized manner. However, due to budget cuts across the state, the motorists are now mostly on their own when driving on and off the ferry, going through the tollbooths, and merging onto busy streets. Some complain that loading and unloading simply takes longer now that the police are missing from the site, but others think that the conditions are perfect for a serious Washington car accident.

 

Some who use the Fauntleroy ferry dock have spoken with Washington State Ferries (WSF) authorities, but the tight budget means that a return of cadets to the ferry dock is not likely. When her constituents made Washington State Senator Sharon Nelson aware of the issue, she too brought her concerns to the WSF. The other options for making the dock safer for drivers, however, are also expensive, such as installing a traffic light.

 

The Fauntleroy Ferry Advisory Committee agrees that some kind of change needs to take place at the dock and the offloading intersection, but add that because local funds are tight, the state will need to pick up the bill.

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