Washington State Ferries (WSF) has prioritized electrification as a core strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve accessibility, and alleviate congestion at key terminals. This project aims to develop a replicable interagency planning framework for integrating electrified mobility options at ferry terminals. Integrating electric mobility (eMobility) solutions requires a comprehensive approach that includes expanding access to transit, enhancing multimodal travel options, and deploying electrification infrastructure. The Bremerton Ferry Terminal provides a unique opportunity for electrification, given its role as a regional transportation hub with direct connections to Seattle. For this project, researchers are analyzing current mobility challenges, evaluating eMobility and electrification solutions, performing cost analysis and energy demand modeling, creating a scalable planning framework, and engaging stakeholders and facilitating knowledge transfer among WSF, Kitsap Transit, utility providers, and local agencies. The results will support Washington state’s transition to a more resilient, efficient, and equitable transportation system.
Principal Investigators:
Hyun Woo “Chris” Lee, Construction Management, UW
Rachel Berney, Urban Design and Planning, UW
Lingzi Wu, Construction Management, UW
Bart Treece, Mobility Innovation Center
Sponsor: WSDOT
WSDOT Technical Monitor: Kevin Bartoy
WSDOT Project Manager: Mustafa Mohamedali
Scheduled completion: June 2027