Department of Transportation
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 7,599.1 | 0 | 12,017,427 | 12,017,427 |
| 2025-27 Maintenance Level | 7,601.4 | 0 | 12,966,499 | 12,966,499 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | 2.3 | 0 | 949,072 | 949,072 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 0.03% | 0.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% |
2026 Policy Other Changes |
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| 3SHB 1491 Sec 6 TOD Pilot Implement | 0.10 | 0 | 161 | 161 |
| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | (648) | (648) |
| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | (249,069) | (249,069) |
| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | 180,051 | 180,051 |
| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | (278) | (278) |
| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | 16,568 | 16,568 |
| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | 22,059 | 22,059 |
| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | 20,926 | 20,926 |
| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | 16,860 | 16,860 |
| Customer Svc Tolling Ctr (WHF) | 0.0 | 0 | 420 | 420 |
| Governor’s Executive Order | 0.0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Heritage Connectivity Trails Study | 0.0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |
| Large, Oversized Vehicle Parking | 0.0 | 0 | 1,251 | 1,251 |
| NEVI Federal Funds | 0.0 | 0 | 30,469 | 30,469 |
| Preserve WA: Highway Maintenance | 0.0 | 0 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Software Cost Shortfall | 0.0 | 0 | 2,900 | 2,900 |
| TRAINS 4.0 Implementation | 1.5 | 0 | 6,151 | 6,151 |
| Tribal Transit Mobility Grants | 0.0 | 0 | 2,800 | 2,800 |
| 2026 Policy Other Changes Total | 1.6 | 0 | 91,721 | 91,721 |
2026 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Archives/Records Management | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Audit Services | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 182 | 182 |
| GOV Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 302 | 302 |
| Legal Services | 0.0 | 0 | 109 | 109 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 13,469 | 13,469 |
| Self-Insurance Liability Premium | 0.0 | 0 | 122,812 | 122,812 |
| WTS Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | (128) | (128) |
| 2026 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 136,759 | 136,759 |
| Total Policy Changes | 1.6 | 0 | 228,480 | 228,480 |
| 2026 Policy Level | 7,603.0 | 0 | 13,194,979 | 13,194,979 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | 3.9 | 0 | 1,177,552 | 1,177,552 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 0.05% | 0.0% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
Policy Changes
3SHB 1491 Sec 6 TOD Pilot Implement
Funding is provided to implement 3SHB 1491, which requires the Department of Transportation to participate in the Transportation Oriented Development pilot program. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
Archives/Records Management
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated share of charges for archives and records management services provided by the Office of the Secretary of State. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
Audit Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the Washington State Auditor. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Capital Projects
Funding is provided to improve Washington State Department of Transportation’s facilities. (Move Ahead WA Account - Bonds, Move Ahead WA Account - State 520 Toll, Move Ahead WA Account - Trust, other funds)
Capital Projects
Funding is provided for capital projects that increase highway capacity, reduce congestion, increase mobility, and prevent collisions. (Move Ahead WA Account - Bonds, Move Ahead WA Account - State 520 Toll, Move Ahead WA Account - Trust, other funds)
Capital Projects
Funding is provided for projects that maintain the structural integrity of the existing highway system, including preservation or rehabilitation of roadway pavements, safety features, bridges, and other structures and facilities. (Move Ahead WA Account - Bonds, Move Ahead WA Account - State 520 Toll, Move Ahead WA Account - Trust, other funds)
Capital Projects
Funding is provided for Intelligent Transportation System projects that improve commercial vehicle operations, traveler information, and safety and congestion relief. (Move Ahead WA Account - Bonds, Move Ahead WA Account - State 520 Toll, Move Ahead WA Account - Trust, other funds)
Capital Projects
Funding is provided for public transportation capital projects. (Move Ahead WA Account - Bonds, Move Ahead WA Account - State 520 Toll, Move Ahead WA Account - Trust, other funds)
Capital Projects
Funding is provided for projects that preserve and improve exiting ferry terminals and vessels. (Move Ahead WA Account - Bonds, Move Ahead WA Account - State 520 Toll, Move Ahead WA Account - Trust, other funds)
Capital Projects
Funding is provided for projects that support intercity passenger rail and freight rail services. (Move Ahead WA Account - Bonds, Move Ahead WA Account - State 520 Toll, Move Ahead WA Account - Trust, other funds)
Capital Projects
Funding is provided for local communities' priority projects. (Move Ahead WA Account - Bonds, Move Ahead WA Account - State 520 Toll, Move Ahead WA Account - Trust, other funds)
Customer Svc Tolling Ctr (WHF)
Funding is reappropriated from the 2023–25 Biennium to complete implementation of the Customer Service Tolling Center with the scope expanded to incorporate a work-from-home capability. (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Pro - State, I-405 and SR-167 Express Toll Lanes - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State, other funds)
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services for Capitol Campus costs; real estate, risk management, and small agency services; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; enterprise applications, and other items. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
GOV Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for the Office of Equity. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Governor’s Executive Order
Funding is provided for Governor’s executive order. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
Heritage Connectivity Trails Study
Federal authority is increased for the Heritage Connectivity Trails Study. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal)
Large, Oversized Vehicle Parking
Funding is provided to the Department of Transportation to build parking for about 20 large/oversize vehicles. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
Legal Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of legal services provided by the Office of the Attorney General. Funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive, as legal services expenditures are based on consumption. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
NEVI Federal Funds
Federal expenditure authority is increased for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant program. (Multimodal Transportation Account - Federal)
OFM Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of Financial Management for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Preserve WA: Highway Maintenance
Funding is provided for additional costs to maintain the state transportation system. (Preserve Washington Account - State)
Self-Insurance Liability Premium
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's share of actuarially projected costs of the self-insurance liability premium. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Software Cost Shortfall
Funding is provided for cost increases for software licenses and maintenance subscription contracts. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
TRAINS 4.0 Implementation
Increased funding is provided to complete the final four deliverables for the TRAINS 4.0 implementation. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Tribal Transit Mobility Grants
Funding is provided for mobility grants to support and improve transit services in tribal communities. (Carbon Emissions Reduction Account - State)
WTS Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Washington Technology Solutions for the Office of Cybersecurity, the state network, enterprise services, small agency IT services, enterprise architecture and data management, Microsoft 365 licenses, and other items. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)