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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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)
