Smooth sailing: 15 years of the King County Water Taxi

In 2009: This year marks the 15th anniversary of King County providing passenger-only service to the residents of Vashon Island and the beginning of the King County Water Taxi. “The water taxi is a vital part of our regional transit system,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “The enthusiastic response to regular midday service for…

King County Metro Water Taxi Port Captain Shane Rich inside the cabin of one of our water taxis. Captain with instruments of the cabin in the background

Shane Rich is coming aboard as the new Port Captain for Metro’s Marine Division.

Shane Rich has served as a captain on wooden ships and modern vessels. She’s now ready to join Metro as the Port Captain of our Marine Division.   “I’ve had the pleasure of working in partnership with the King County Marine Division in my previous roles in the maritime industry and have enjoyed seeing the…