Bicyclists who want to use the interim Hood Canal ferry during the 6-week replacement project won't have to mess around with shuttle buses anymore.
Bicyclists can now ride directly to the water shuttle docks at South Point or Lofall.
Earlier, bicycle riders had to board a shuttle bus in Port Gamble on the east side, or take a transit bus from the Olympic Gateway Visitor's Center on the west side.
The only catch is that bicyclists have to dismount and walk their bicyclists in the vicinity of the shuttle docks; a minor inconvenience compared to the hassles of taking the buses.
The PTLeader.com reports the details on the changes for bicyclists at South Point and Lofall:
At South Point, cyclists must walk their bikes while entering or exiting the bus parking lot loop. The South Point bus zone is narrow, so cyclists must stay in the designated area around the edge.
At Lofall, a special lane has been established with the same precaution: be dismounted. The buses must back down the hill toward the passenger pick-up area, so safety is a top issue, according to the WSDOT.
In the first 12 days of the water taxi, the Jefferson County buses carried 142 bicycle riders to the South Point shuttle; no figures were available for the Port Gamble side.
If you'd like to see how the work on the bridge is progressing, you can check out images and video at the Washington State Department of Transportation at flickr.com. The picture above was loaded earlier this week.
Thanks to Russell over in Sequim for tipping me off to these changes.
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