Traffic Flashcards
How many traffic considerations will be discussed?
8 traffic considerations will be discussed
Deep draft, Naval, Tugs, Ferries, Pleasure boat, Fishing, Locks, Cross traffic.
Describe Deep draft traffic
Deep draft transit N and S through the TSS and into and out of Possession Sound.
Naval Vessel Traffic
Naval vessels to and from Everett through Possession Sound and North and South through the lanes to and from Bremerton and the Manchester Fuel dock.
Tug Boat Traffic
Tugs including tows with logs frequent the lanes and possession sound towards Everett.
Ferries traffic
Ferries operate between Edmonds and Kingston on a published route and provide cross traffic
Pleasure craft traffic
Pleasure craft transit between Edmonds, Kingston, and Shilshole bay especially on weekends and in fair weather.
Primary cross traffic
Ferries and Pleasure craft
Fishing Season
Late summer and early fall adds fishing boat congestion between Point Wells and into possession sound.
Ship Canal Traffic
Ship canal traffic can be commercial or pleasure boats.