Source: King CountyOkay it’s not actually dead, but the little water taxi providing easy downtown access for West Seattlites is about to go into winter hibernation. After hitting ridership over 122,000 during 2006, the season was extended through the end of October. During the I-5 construction of doom, it carried 2,300 people over in nine days. It’s a small little ship, but it makes living in West Seattle feel less irrelevant and it’s a great way to start or end your day out on the water, thinking about the things that make life worth living – like water taxis.King County Councilor Dow Constantine is trying to extend the service. But for now, pack a lunch, hit the deck, and enjoy the last days of water taxi bliss.