Department of Transportation

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 7,375.0 0 8,574,422 8,574,422
2023-25 Maintenance Level 4,969.4 0 2,427,411 2,427,411
Difference from 2023-25 Original (2,405.6) 0 (6,147,011) (6,147,011)
% Change from 2023-25 Original (32.6%) 0.0% (71.7%) (71.7%)

2023 Policy Other Changes

SR-520 Bridge/TNB Insurance 0.0 0 3,016 3,016
M365 from Central Service Model 0.0 0 4,062 4,062
EV Infrastructure Plan 0.0 0 540 540
CBPS Compliance 4.0 0 1,330 1,330
Move Ahead WA: State of Good Repair 9.0 0 3,400 3,400
Capital Projects 2,396.8 0 5,476,298 5,476,298
Move Ahead WA: Obsolete Equipment 6.0 0 29,000 29,000
Move Ahead WA: Replace Fuel Sites 0.0 0 8,500 8,500
Move Ahead WA: Airport Management 0.0 0 2,000 2,000
Climate Resilience Strategy 0.0 0 93 93
Clean Fuels Standards Support 1.0 0 286 286
SR-7 Crossing Signals 0.0 0 3,000 3,000
Move Ahead WA - NEVI Program 0.0 0 25,400 25,400
Encampments on Rights of Way 0.0 0 10,040 10,040
Move Ahead WA: Highway Maintenance 40.0 0 80,200 80,200
Move Ahead WA: Traffic Operations 0.0 0 3,700 3,700
Land Mobile Radio Operations 3.0 0 1,143 1,143
Virtual Coordination Center 3.8 0 1,279 1,279
Credit Card Fees 0.0 0 131 131
Flex Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety 0.0 0 5,000 5,000
Automated Traffic Cameras 0.0 0 6,015 6,015
Move Ahead WA: COMPASS Program 0.0 0 3,000 3,000
Move Ahead WA: MWBE Consultant 0.0 0 500 500
Move Ahead WA: MWBE Truck Rotation 0.0 0 400 400
Move Ahead WA: MWBE Mentorship 0.0 0 100 100
Move Ahead WA: PASS Program 0.0 0 2,400 2,400
TRAINS Upgrade 25.3 0 42,389 42,389
Comprehensive Planning - Climate 0.0 0 500 500
Move Ahead WA: I-5 Planning 7.0 0 11,922 11,922
South Park Reconnect Study Complete 0.0 0 400 400
HPMS - LRS Modernization 4.5 0 4,557 4,557
Vehicle Miles Traveled Targets 1.0 0 1,750 1,750
Decarbonization Grants 0.0 0 83,250 83,250
Innovative Electrification Projects 0.0 0 15,625 15,625
Transit Support Grants 0.0 0 175,500 175,500
Transit Projects 0.0 0 69,080 69,080
Tribal Transit Mobility Grants 0.0 0 10,040 10,040
Transit Coordination Grants 0.0 0 500 500
Special Needs Transit Grants 0.0 0 73,040 73,040
Bus & Bus Facility Grant Program 0.0 0 37,180 37,180
Green Transit Grants 0.0 0 36,580 36,580
Transportation Demand Mgmt 0.0 0 3,100 3,100
Workforce: New Mate Scholarship 0.0 0 756 756
Terminal Traffic Control 0.0 0 1,064 1,064
Inventory & Logistics 3.0 0 926 926
Workforce: AB to Mate Pathway 30.0 0 12,311 12,311
Labor/Familiarization Training 8.1 0 13,856 13,856
Op Improvements: Project Mgmt 3.0 0 966 966
Eagle Harbor Apprenticeships 6.0 0 1,024 1,024
Training for New Hires 0.0 0 3,500 3,500
Workforce: Engine Room (Wipers) 5.0 0 1,220 1,220
Move Ahead WA: Rail Youth Fare 0.0 0 2,250 2,250
Discontinuance & Railbanking 0.0 0 50 50
Snake River Dams 0.0 0 5,000 5,000
Truck Parking Plan 0.0 0 2,300 2,300
Federal Fund Exchange Program 0.0 0 47,500 47,500
2023 Policy Other Changes Total 2,556.5 0 6,328,969 6,328,969

2023 Policy Comp Changes

State Employee Benefits 0.0 0 349 349
WFSE General Government 0.0 0 33,458 33,458
Rep Employee Health Benefits 0.0 0 1,731 1,731
PTE Local 17 General Government 0.0 0 4,130 4,130
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention 0.0 0 855 855
Non-Rep General Wage Increase 0.0 0 12,377 12,377
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase 0.0 0 892 892
Vaccine Booster Incentive 0.0 0 739 739
WSF Service Employees Intrn'l 6 0.0 0 202 202
WSF Office/Professional Intrn'l 0.0 0 2,242 2,242
WSF Inland Boatmen's Union 0.0 0 35,815 35,815
WSF Licensed Marine Engineers 0.0 0 14,287 14,287
WSF Master Mates/Pilots - Mates 0.0 0 7,250 7,250
WSF Metal Trades 0.0 0 3,471 3,471
WSF Carpenters 0.0 0 800 800
WSF Ferry Agents/Supvrs/Project Adm 0.0 0 1,375 1,375
WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Watch Spvrs 0.0 0 800 800
WSF Marine Engineers-Port Engineers 0.0 0 456 456
WSF Marine Engineers - Unlicensed 0.0 0 8,424 8,424
WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Masters 0.0 0 7,141 7,141
2023 Policy Comp Changes Total 0.0 0 136,794 136,794

2023 Policy Central Services Changes

State Data Center 0.0 0 (700) (700)
Archives/Records Management 0.0 0 83 83
Audit Services 0.0 0 67 67
Legal Services 0.0 0 776 776
Administrative Hearings 0.0 0 33 33
CTS Central Services 0.0 0 (3,825) (3,825)
DES Central Services 0.0 0 1,986 1,986
OFM Central Services 0.0 0 10,692 10,692
GOV Central Services 0.0 0 2,453 2,453
2023 Policy Central Services Changes Total 0.0 0 11,565 11,565
Total Policy Changes 2,556.5 0 6,477,328 6,477,328
2023-25 Policy Level 7,525.9 0 8,904,739 8,904,739
Difference from 2021-23 150.9 0 330,317 330,317
% Change from 2023-25 Original 2.0% 0.0% 3.9% 3.9%

Policy Changes

SR-520 Bridge/TNB Insurance

Funding is provided for increased annual insurance costs for the State Route 520 Bridge and Tacoma Narrows Bridge. (Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State)

State Employee Benefits

Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)

WFSE General Government

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000; supplemental shift premium increases for nurse classifications; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location; and an increase of $250 to the annual lump sum payment for Labor and Industries risk classes 7200/7201. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, other funds)

Rep Employee Health Benefits

This provides health insurance funding as part of the master agreements for employees who bargain for health benefits as part of a coalition of unions. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)

PTE Local 17 General Government

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%. effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; and a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000. (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Pro - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)

Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention

Funding is provided for recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, other funds)

Non-Rep General Wage Increase

Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 4 percent, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, other funds)

PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase

For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, other funds)

Vaccine Booster Incentive

Funding is provided for a $1,000 lump sum COVID-19 booster incentive for non-represented employees. This funding does not cover institutions of higher education. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, other funds)

M365 from Central Service Model

Funding provided in the central service model for Microsoft 365 licenses not administered by Consolidated Technology Services has been removed from CTS central services (Step 92J) and added to the agency budget. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

EV Infrastructure Plan

The department will use this funding to pay for a plan to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure equipment. (Transportation Equipment Account - Non-Appropriated, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

CBPS Compliance

Funds are provided to improve the operation and maintenance of the agency's buildings so they are in compliance with the Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standards (CBPS). (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: State of Good Repair

The department will utilize this funding to maintain its facilities. (Move Ahead WA Account - State)

Capital Projects

Local Programs administers all federal and state funds that support local agency transportation systems, and it provides technical assistance to cities, counties, ports, tribal governments, and transit, metropolitan and regional planning organizations. It also manages participation in the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. Funding for the local agency projects is detailed in the TEIS list. (Connecting WA account - State, Move Ahead WA Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, other funds)

Move Ahead WA: Obsolete Equipment

This funding will be used for the purchase, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of vehicles and equipment. (Move Ahead WA Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: Replace Fuel Sites

Funds are provided to replace fuel sites which are near the end of their useful life and present a risk of failure and environmental contamination. (Move Ahead WA Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: Airport Management

The department will use this funding for state airport preservation and maintenance, a land use planner, and airport aid grants. (Aeronautics Account - State)

Climate Resilience Strategy

Funding is provided to develop and implement an integrated climate change response strategy and plan of action.

Clean Fuels Standards Support

Funding is provided to implement the clean fuel provisions of ESSB 5974, which was enacted in 2022. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

SR-7 Crossing Signals

Funds are provided for construction of pedestrian signals at nine locations on State Route 7 from 124th Street South to 189th Street South. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Move Ahead WA - NEVI Program

Federal expenditure authority is provided for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program. (Multimodal Transportation Account - Federal, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)

Encampments on Rights of Way

Funding is provided to address risks to safety and public health associated with homeless encampments on WSDOT-owned rights of way. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: Highway Maintenance

Funds are provided for additional staff and costs to maintain the state highway system. (Move Ahead WA Account - State)

WSF Service Employees Intrn'l 6

The negotiated agreement includes a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2023, a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2024, and a $1,000 lump sum payment for a COVID-19 booster incentive. The agreement also includes a wage adjustment to maintain alignment with general government classifications and to ensure foreperson differential. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: Traffic Operations

This item will fund traffic operation activities such as safety services, incident response and traffic mobility. (Move Ahead WA Account - State)

Land Mobile Radio Operations

Funding is provided for maintenance and operations of the land mobile radio system (LMR), microwave, and rural intelligent transportation systems. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Virtual Coordination Center

Funding is provided for maintenance and operations of the Virtual Coordination Center (VCC). (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Credit Card Fees

The department will use this funding to recover credit card transaction fees. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Flex Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

Funds are provided to address emergent issues related to safety and ADA accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State)

Automated Traffic Cameras

Funding is provided for automated traffic cameras in WSDOT construction work zones. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: COMPASS Program

Funds are provided to continue and expand the Career Opportunity Maritime Pre-Apprenticeship Support Services (COMPASS) Program. (Move Ahead WA Flexible Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: MWBE Consultant

This item will fund a consultant to provide business counseling and technical assistance to minority and women's businesses to enable them to compete more equitably for WSDOT projects. (Move Ahead WA Flexible Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: MWBE Truck Rotation

This item will create a program to allow smaller minority- and women-owned trucking companies to pool their resources and compete with larger-scale trucking operations. (Move Ahead WA Flexible Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: MWBE Mentorship

The department will enhance the Capacity Building Mentorship Program to enable more mentor contractors and consultants to be paired with veteran-owned businesses or firms certified by the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises. (Move Ahead WA Flexible Account - State)

Move Ahead WA: PASS Program

This item will continue the expansion of the Pre-Apprenticeship Support Services Program (PASS). (Move Ahead WA Flexible Account - State)

TRAINS Upgrade

Funding is provided for the department to upgrade its Transportation Reporting and Accounting Information System (TRAINS). (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)

WSF Office/Professional Intrn'l

Funding is included for the negotiated agreement, including a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2023, a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2024, and a $1,000 lump sum payment for a COVID-19 booster incentive. The agreement also includes a modified salary schedule to one year of service for each step and targeted increases for dispatchers, relief dispatchers, and dispatch coordinators. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Comprehensive Planning - Climate

The department will use this funding to compile, maintain, and publish a summary of the vehicle miles travelled annually in each city and unincorporated community across the state.

Move Ahead WA: I-5 Planning

Funds are provided for the staffing and consultant costs for the department to perform the Interstate 5 planning and environmental linkage study/master plan. (Move Ahead WA Flexible Account - State)

South Park Reconnect Study Complete

This item funds the completion of a report on reconnecting the South Park neighborhood currently divided by State Route 99. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State)

HPMS - LRS Modernization

This funding will upgrade the department's Linear Referencing System (LRS) and Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) so that it can continue to fulfill federal reporting requirements. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Vehicle Miles Traveled Targets

Funding is provided for staff and consultant services to work with communities to meet reduced vehicle miles traveled targets. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State)

State Data Center

Adjustments are made for each agency's share of costs related to the State Data Center. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, 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 Secretary of State's Office. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Audit Services

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor's Office. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Legal Services

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of legal services provided by the Attorney General's Office. Because legal services expenditures are based on consumption, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. The methodology to estimate consumption has been updated from a three-year average to a two-year average and allows for analysis to incorporate unique agency circumstances. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Administrative Hearings

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of hearings performed by the Office of Administrative Hearings. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)

CTS Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Consolidated Technology Services (CTS) for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Cybersecurity, state network, enterprise services, small agency IT services, security gateways, and geospatial imaging services. This amount now includes the total amount for agencies that use the Microsoft 365 shared tenant. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)

DES Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for campus rent, parking, contracts, and security; capital project surcharges; financing cost recovery; public and historic facilities; real estate services; risk management services; personnel service rates; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; small agency services; and the department's enterprise applications. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)

OFM Central Services

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services provided by the Office of Financial Management. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)

GOV Central Services

A new central service is created to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for statewide policy staff and the Office of Equity. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Decarbonization Grants

The department will use this funding to create a grant program to incentivize the decarbonization of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Innovative Electrification Projects

Funding is provided for local innovative electrification demonstration projects.

Transit Support Grants

The department will provide grants to transit agencies to allow individuals 18 years old and under to ride for free without increasing local taxes. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State)

Transit Projects

This item will fund projects to improve mobility and connection in geographical areas throughout the state. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State)

Tribal Transit Mobility Grants

These mobility grants will improve and sustain services in tribal communities. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State)

Transit Coordination Grants

This item will fund joint partnerships between transit agencies to provide service delivery across entities. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State)

Special Needs Transit Grants

This funding will expand access to public transportation for people with special needs. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State)

Bus & Bus Facility Grant Program

Funds are provided for grants to public transportation providers to purchase and rehabilitate vehicles, maintain fleets in operable condition, and build bus facilities. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State)

Green Transit Grants

The department will provide grants to plan and transition bus fleets from diesel to alternative fuels and to ensure the necessary infrastructure. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State)

Transportation Demand Mgmt

Funding is provided to fund commute trip reduction programs and initiatives and demand management strategies. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State)

Workforce: New Mate Scholarship

This item will create a scholarship program for candidates to become licensed deck officers. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Terminal Traffic Control

Funds are provided to expand traffic control services to six additional ferry terminals that have been identified based on collaboration with local communities. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Inventory & Logistics

This item will provide funding for staffing and resources to improve inventory and logistics. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Workforce: AB to Mate Pathway

This will enable the department to provide assistance with wages and course fees for current Able Bodied Sailors (AB) to receive training to qualify for their mates license. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Labor/Familiarization Training

Engine room and terminal staff who change assignments to a new vessel or terminal are provided a brief period of break-in training known as familiarization. This training increases employee and ferry rider safety. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Op Improvements: Project Mgmt

This funding will create an operations project management office to manage projects and initiatives around workforce challenges. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Eagle Harbor Apprenticeships

This item will fund six additional apprenticeship positions in the marine trades at the Eagle Harbor maintenance facility. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Training for New Hires

Funding is provided for new employee training for ferry vessel crews. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Workforce: Engine Room (Wipers)

The department will use this funding to hire and train staff as engine room wipers. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Inland Boatmen's Union

The interest arbitration award includes a general wage increase of 8%, effective July 1, 2023 and general wage increase of 6%, effective July 1, 2024. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Licensed Marine Engineers

Funding is provided for the negotiated agreement, including a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2024, and a targeted increase for chief engineer and alternative staff chief engineer classifications. The agreement also includes an increase to licensure reimbursement and steel toed boot reimbursement. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Master Mates/Pilots - Mates

Funding includes a general wage increase of 6%, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2024. In addition, to prevent inversion and compression, the agreement includes a standard percentage spread between classifications. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Metal Trades

Funding is provided for the interest arbitration award, including a general wage increase of 6%, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2024. The award also includes an increase for shoe reimbursement. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Carpenters

Funding includes a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2023, a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2024, and a $1,000 lump sum payment for a COVID-19 booster incentive. The agreement also includes an increase to the allowance for clothing and safety-toe footwear. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Ferry Agents/Supvrs/Project Adm

Funding includes a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2023, a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2024, and a $1,000 lump sum payment for a COVID-19 booster incentive. In addition, the agreement includes a holiday pay increase and provision of a clothing allowance for terminal supervisors. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Watch Spvrs

Funding includes a general wage increase of 6%, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2024. The agreement also includes an increase in shift premium and enhancement for all compensable hours for relief employees. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Marine Engineers-Port Engineers

Funding includes a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2023, a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024, and an increase to change duty pay. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Marine Engineers - Unlicensed

Funding includes a general wage increase of 7%, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2024. The agreement also includes a recruitment and retention payment for oilers with their assistant engineer licensure. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Masters

The negotiated agreement includes a general wage increase of 6%, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 5%, effective July 1, 2024. In addition, to prevent inversion and compression, the agreement includes a standard percentage spread between classifications. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)

Move Ahead WA: Rail Youth Fare

The department will use this funding to provide free fares for individuals 18 years old and younger on the Amtrak Cascades corridor.

Discontinuance & Railbanking

This funding will be used for railbanking to preserve railroad rights of way for possible future use. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State)

Snake River Dams

Funding is provided for an analysis of highway, road, and freight rail transportation needs and options to accommodate the movement of freight and goods that move by barge through the lower Snake River dams. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)

Truck Parking Plan

The department will implement recommendations from the truck parking action plan and address truck parking shortages. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State)

Federal Fund Exchange Program

The department will use this funding to manage the pilot federal fund exchange program between the state and counties. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - Federal)