Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

Olympia, WA 98504

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310 Maple Park Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98504
United States
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/
360.705.7000
360.705.6800

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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.

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Washington State Ferries decommissioned ferries back on market after contract termination.
Water Transportation

Washington State Ferries brings decommissioned ferries back on market after contract termination

Sept. 6, 2024
Washington State Ferries broke off purchase agreements with Nelson Armas after the agency experienced unsafe working conditions transferring the ferries.
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Infrastructure

Sound Transit’s Stride BRT to be part of new regional transportation system to improve I-405 commute

Jan. 24, 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...
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Water Transportation

WSDOT celebrates new Seattle Multimodal Ferry Terminal

Oct. 24, 2023
The flagship ferry terminal serves two of Washington State Ferries’ busiest routes.
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Infrastructure

Sound Transit, WSDOT break ground on Stride BRT project and NE 85th interchange in city of Kirkland

Sept. 13, 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...
Amtrak
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Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

Amtrak rolls out first electric bus with WSDOT

Aug. 17, 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.
Bentley Systems
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Technology

Bentley Systems’ LumenRT for NVIDIA Omniverse used across nations and industries including transit

March 30, 2023
Washington State Department of Transportation and Oregon Department of Transportation are utilizing a digital twin developed on the iTwin Platform.
Amtrak
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Rail

Amtrak resumes Cascades cross-border services between Portland and Vancouver, BC

March 7, 2023
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...

Articles & News

North Carolina Department of Transportation
NCDOT Ferry System christened its two new ferries into Its fleet.
Water Transportation

JTA, NCDOT and WSDOT work on improving ferry transit services

Sept. 24, 2024
The agencies are working to expand and update their fleet of ferry transit vehicles.
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40 Under 40

2020 40 Under 40: Michelle Zeidman

Aug. 18, 2020
Michelle Zeidman, Planning Analyst, WSDOT--Washington State Ferries (WSF)

Videos & Resources

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Siemens Amtrak Charger

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

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Water Transportation

Washington State ferry ridership up slightly in 2022

Jan. 13, 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.
Vehicles

New fleet of Amtrak Cascade trains coming to Pacific Northwest in 2026

Dec. 19, 2022
The new trains are part of a larger transformation that will revolutionize the national Amtrak experience.
WSDOT
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Infrastructure

WSDOT’s Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program’s last project to make final connection on Railroad Way

July 27, 2021
The final project of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program completes surface street improvements near both north and south SR 99 tunnel portals.
Infrastructure

WSDOT’s new reversible transit connection between SR 520 and Mercer using I-5 express lanes one step closer to fruition

May 25, 2021
WSDOT awarded Walsh Construction a $69-million contract for the project, with construction scheduled to begin this summer.
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Having safe routes for people on foot, bike and other non-motorized modes of travel to get around is a priority of the Active Transportation Plan.
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WSDOT releases its statewide Active Transportation Plan

May 5, 2021
The plan serves as a compass to guide the state’s transportation future.
Infrastructure

WSDOT releases new report detailing pathway forward for ultra-highspeed travel in Pacific Northwest

Dec. 10, 2020
The study focuses on next steps in governance models, funding and outreach.
Management

WSDOT’s new multi-modal four-year program of transportation projects ready for review

Nov. 20, 2019
WSDOT seeks input on the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
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Rendering of the M/V Puyallup, one of the three Jumbo Mark II class ferries.
Water Transportation

WSDOT secures new funding for cleaner, greener ferries

Oct. 24, 2019
The largest ferries in the state will be converted by Siemens to hybrid electric propulsion.
Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded state-wide grants for vanpool vehicles

July 17, 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...