I finally tried out the Seattle Water Taxi…and loved it. It’s a pleasant trip across Elliot Bay. I saw 2 seals and got to enjoy the skyline of Seattle. The only downfall is the time you take in getting to it. Since there is little to no parking at the water taxi, I have to drive to Alaska Junction and take a shuttle. Once the taxi docks at Pier 55 I have about a 15 minute walk to work.
Since I’m parked at Alaska Junction, if I don’t take the water taxi home, there are a myriad of buses I can catch that go directly to the junction.
Update 5/9/2007: I took the water taxi again on Monday and Tuesday, however, I parked on the street at Seacrest Park. Yes, there is plenty of parking at the park. Granted I still have to get in the car for this but I do that anyway to take my kid to daycare. The important fact is that I drive fewer miles and I don’t add congestion to the West Seattle Bridge or downtown.
My 3 trips have been ontime and very enjoyable. I have walked from the taxi to work and back…which is good exercise. All in all I plan on taking it more often – hopefully 3 to 4 days per week. It’s free for me since I have a FlexPass so I’m not concerned about the fees.
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