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Anacortes Multimodal Ferry Terminal

Washington, United States

Client: Washington State Department of Transportation

Parsons Brinckerhoff Role: Design

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Equally distant from Seattle to the south and Vancouver, B.C. to the north, Anacortes rests on the waters of the Pacific Ocean on Fidalgo Island. The Washington State Ferries (WSF) system needed a new terminal because the existing facility could not accommodate future growth in passengers and vehicles on the route; the existing terminal building was in poor condition; an additional slip was needed to improve operations and maintenance efficiencies; and poor site circulation caused congestion and conflicts among vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles. It was also difficult to drive or walk around the site during vehicle loading and off-loading, and pick-up and drop-off locations were not convenient to the terminal building. Pedestrians also had to cross ferry traffic to reach the terminal.

Parsons Brinckerhoff redesigned the site to enhance capacity and accommodate growth in passenger volume. The firm also adhered to the City of Anacortes Critical Areas Ordinance requirements, a considerable feat considering the building was expanded and the project site is a peninsula bordered on three sides by wetlands and a channel.

Improved passenger accommodations included a pedestrian bridge from the terminal building to the holding lanes and beach access; a waiting area for passengers with pets; added concessions; and a rebuilt passenger-loading system that eliminated a steep grade. Parsons Brinckerhoff also handled a significant scope change, preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documented Categorical Exclusion rather than a NEPA Environmental Assessment. We coordinated closely with the city, particularly during the revision and adoption process of the local Critical Areas Ordinance. Under a new master plan, the site was also redesigned for improved U.S. Customs circulation and holding area accommodations.

This is the first WSF building to achieve LEED Silver accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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We can provide comprehensive services throughout the life of a project, working as a team member, acting as program manager, or leading an entire building project. We assist commercial developers in creating sustainable buildings that are low-maintenance and low-energy demand. And, we help keep buildings in good condition with our comprehensive assessment program.

Throughout our history, we've made substantial contributions to structural and foundation design, and in today's computer-aided design environment, we’re even better equipped to respond to the needs of specialized building projects. When rehabilitation is the answer, we prepare efficient, often innovative designs and construction plans, with particular emphasis on construction phasing.

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