Department of Transportation - Improvements
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 1,337.0 | 0 | 4,089,878 | 4,089,878 |
| 2021-23 Maintenance Level | 1,337.0 | 0 | 4,504,683 | 4,504,683 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 0.0 | 0 | 414,805 | 414,805 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.1% | 10.1% |
2022 Policy Other Changes |
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| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | (934,472) | (934,472) |
| Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding | 0.0 | 0 | 208,827 | 208,827 |
| Sales Tax Deferral | 0.0 | 0 | (600) | (600) |
| 2022 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | (726,245) | (726,245) |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 0 | (726,245) | (726,245) |
| 2022 Policy Level | 1,337.0 | 0 | 3,778,438 | 3,778,438 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 0.0 | 0 | (311,440) | (311,440) |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 0.0% | 0.0% | (7.6%) | (7.6%) |
Policy Changes
Capital Projects
Funding is provided for the projects that increase highway capacity to move more vehicles, reduce congestion, correct highway safety deficiencies, improve the movement of freight goods, and reduce the impact of highway construction projects on the environment. This item also includes funding to meet fish barrier injunction timelines. (Connecting WA account - State, Transportation Partnership Account - Bonds, I-405 and SR-167 Express Toll Lanes - State, other funds)
Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding is provided to the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to support the repair and preservation of bridges, roadways, and highways in the 2021-23 biennium. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, SR #520 Corridor Account - State)
Sales Tax Deferral
This item defers sales tax incurred during the construction of the I-405 and SR-522 to I-5 improvement projects in the 2021-23 biennium. (I-405 and SR-167 Express Toll Lanes - State)
