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Resident shows photos of worn, vandalized Southworth signage; council urged to contact King County
Summary
Laura Serban presented photos showing vandalized and worn signs at the Southworth/Vashon ferry parking lots, described how unclear lane markings caused her to miss a Southworth ferry, and King County staff advised reporting damaged signs to asklocalservices@kingcounty.gov or the 24/7 hotline so crews will inspect and repair them.
Laura Serban presented photographs and first-person observations about the Southworth ferry parking and loading area, saying she waited for the noon Southworth ferry but missed it because "there were 7 vehicles parked ahead of me and another Southworth bound commuter that were either picking up people, 5, or in the wrong lane for West Seattle, 2." She showed images of vandalized and faded signage in both the lower and upper parking lots and called for clearer signs, designated drop-off/pick-up spaces, and better coordination with ferry workers to reduce dangerous lane changes.
King County representative Paul (local services) told the council to report damaged signs and parking-lot issues via asklocalservices@kingcounty.gov or the county's 24/7 hotline so county crews will inspect and fix signage: "if nobody reports that, Rose will probably not know about it." Council members proposed site visits with county roads staff and discussed practical measures such as clearer lane markings, a visible message at the top of the hill, and designated drop-off lanes to reduce unsafe maneuvers.
