Port Angeles has a wide variety of transportation options linking our City with other regional and local communities.
Options also exist to allow visitors to enjoy our many attractions once you're here. Transportation services and facilities include an international airport, international ferries, a regional transit system and van, limousine and taxi services.
You can also find out the status of any transportation projects that may affect your travel plans by referring to the Street Division of the Public Works Department.
NEW!! INTERACTIVE GIS MAPS January 2013
Access interactive mapping of the City of Port Angeles and environs.
Maps include layers for property (parcels, short plats, subdivisions, etc), City Parks, Planimetrics (building footprints, rivers and creeks, contours), Planning (Zoning, Land use, Neighborhoods), Solid Waste Collection Routes, Storm Water, Waste water and Water utilities, and area Web cams.
The map also includes convenient links to area websites including Clallam county, Olympic National Park, and Clallam Transit.........
LAURIDSEN BOULEVARD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT The public attended an Open House regarding replacement of the Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge on Thursday, November 15, 2012, in City Council Chambers in City Hall.
The Open House detailed the proposed closure schedule, detours and alternate routes. Construction to replace the bridge will begin in early to mid 2013. Learn more about the project.........
For more information contact Jim Mahlum, Project Manager at either 360-417-4701 or jmahlum@cityofpa.us
STREET & OTHER WORK SCHEDULED
STREET WORK - ALLEY CLOSURE The alley between 2 nd and 3rd Streets and Peabody and Vine Streets will close beginning Wednesday, June 5, 2013. The closure is necessary to allow crews to complete repair work and paving. Work is expected to be done by the end of the day on Friday, June 7, 2013.
The goal is finish this work as quickly - and as safely - as possible. Please note that dates may change, and work extended depending on weather, progress and conditions.
Please allow additional time to travel through this area. The goal is finish this work as quickly - and as safely - as possible. Please note that dates may change, and work extended depending on weather, progress and conditions.
DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT COMMENCES
The City of Port Angeles is excited to announce the start of construction on the Downtown Waterfront Development Project. Work began on Phase 1 of the project, known as the Esplanade, on October 8, 2012. The City is very happy to have our local contractor Primo Construction completing the work.
Detailed signage will ensure customers are aware that all Downtown businesses are still open and accessible. The City would like to emphasize the importance of supporting our Downtown businesses during the construction period. The goal is to complete the project safely with as little inconvenience as possible to local businesses and the public. Workers appreciate your understanding and patience.
Construction & Traffic Revisions During the first phase of construction Railroad Avenue will be closed from west of the Coho Ferry Dock to Oak Street. Traffic will be routed around the construction zone with a detour through the Railroad Avenue / Front St. Alleyway. Please watch for traffic control signs and cones. The remainder of Railroad Avenue will remain open.
Please note that as with all projects - dates may change, and work may be extended depending on weather, progress and conditions.
Contact: CITY OF PORT ANGELES
Public Works and Utilities Department
Jeremy Pozernick
360-417-4807 or jpozerni@cityofpa.us
WATERFRONT - OLYMPIC DISCOVERY TRAIL UPDATES
CSO CONSTRUCTION / DETOURS / STREET and TRAIL CLOSURES Street and the Waterfront/Olympic Discovery Trail closures and detours.
STREET CLOSURES & DETOURS Posted March 4, 2013 -
Oak Street between Railroad Avenue to Front Street reopened two weeks earlier than anticipated. Vehicles will be able to access businesses and parking lots from Front Street. Parking will be available on the east side of Oak Street (No parking will be allowed on the west side of Oak Street). The sidewalk on the west side of Oak Street will remain closed. Pedestrians can use the east sidewalk to access businesses. The road is currently gravel, therefore motorists should use extreme caution.
Railroad Avenue between Oak Street and Laurel Street will be closed during the project. At times, construction will require partial and often sustained closures along certain sections of the Waterfront Trail and some streets. Detours will be in place when safe and practical.
Thank you for your patience. Businesses in the area remain open.
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UPDATES ABOUT TRAIL CLOSURES & DETOURS Posted May 3, 2013 - The Waterfront Trail has been reopened to its original configuration for public access between the City Pier and the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The trail has been detoured since October 15, 2012 while crews worked on the CSO Phase 1 Project.
GET UPDATES VIA EMAIL
Interested in receiving updates via email? Send a request to Teresa Pierce, Executive Administrative Assistant , via:tpierce@cityofpa.us.
CSO CONSTRUCTION / DETOURS / STREET and TRAIL CLOSURES Street and the Waterfront/Olympic Discovery Trail closures and detours.
STREET CLOSURES & DETOURS Posted March 4, 2013 -
Oak Street between Railroad Avenue to Front Street reopened two weeks earlier than anticipated. Vehicles will be able to access businesses and parking lots from Front Street. Parking will be available on the east side of Oak Street (No parking will be allowed on the west side of Oak Street). The sidewalk on the west side of Oak Street will remain closed. Pedestrians can use the east sidewalk to access businesses. The road is currently gravel, therefore motorists should use extreme caution.
Railroad Avenue between Oak Street and Laurel Street will be closed during the project. At times, construction will require partial and often sustained closures along certain sections of the Waterfront Trail and some streets. Detours will be in place when safe and practical.
Thank you for your patience. Businesses in the area remain open.
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UPDATES ABOUT TRAIL CLOSURES & DETOURS Posted May 3, 2013 - The Waterfront Trail has been reopened to its original configuration for public access between the City Pier and the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The trail has been detoured since October 15, 2012 while crews worked on the CSO Phase 1 Project.
GET UPDATES VIA EMAIL
Interested in receiving updates via email? Send a request to Teresa Pierce, Executive Administrative Assistant , via:tpierce@cityofpa.us.
4th STREET STORMWATER PROJECT / Traffic Revisions and/or Lane Closures
None. Please check back.
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FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
William R. Fairchild International is the largest airport on the Olympic Peninsula and is located within the City limits on the west side of town. The main runway, at 6,350 feet, provides access to every type of aircraft from small commercial jets down. When necessary, Fairchild's runway can handle aircraft as large as a Boeing 737.
For more than 75 years the airport has served the community, and Port of Port Angeles has operated the airport for more than 50 of those years - creating relationships that have brought various commercial airlines to the area, as well as cargo companies.
Fairchild also caters to private aircraft and charters, with a number of hangars and tie downs. William R. Fairchild is located at Latitude 48º 07' 14" N by Longitude 123º 29' 55" W Altitude 288 feet above MSL.
CLALLAM TRANSIT SYSTEM - PUBLIC BUS SERVICE
Clallam Transit provides regularly scheduled bus service to most of Clallam County and within the City of Port Angeles. For more information about routes and fares, call Clallam Transit at (360) 452-4511 or (800) 858-3747. http://www.clallamtransit.com
Black Ball Transport Ferry "Coho"
The Coho provides year round vehicle and passenger service between Port Angeles and Victoria, B.C. Sailing time is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. The ferry arrives and departs from downtown Port Angeles to the inner harbor in Victoria. Reservations are accepted.
For more information on sailing times and fares, call (360) 457-4491 (Port Angeles), (250) 386-2202 (Victoria) or (206) 622-2222 (Bellevue).
Coho Ferry websites: www.ferrytovictoria.com or www.cohoferry.com
TAXIS, VAN and LIMOUSINE SERVICES
Port Angeles has a variety of surface transportation options to suit anyone's taste or budget.Several tour operators, taxi companies and a limousine service are available for hire to visit local attractions. For complete listing of available services please see the phone book and yellow pages.