Department of Transportation - Improvements

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 1,337.0 0 3,695,335 3,695,335
2023-25 Maintenance Level 0.0 0 0 0
Difference from 2023-25 Original (1,337.0) 0 (3,695,335) (3,695,335)
% Change from 2023-25 Original (100.0%) 0.0% (100.0%) (100.0%)

2023 Policy Other Changes

Capital Projects 1,337.0 0 3,277,205 3,277,205
EV Infrastructure Plan 0.0 0 3 3
SR-7 Crossing Signals 0.0 0 3,000 3,000
2023 Policy Other Changes Total 1,337.0 0 3,280,208 3,280,208
Total Policy Changes 1,337.0 0 3,280,208 3,280,208
2023-25 Policy Level 1,337.0 0 3,280,208 3,280,208
Difference from 2021-23 0.0 0 (415,127) (415,127)
% Change from 2023-25 Original 0.0% 0.0% (11.2%) (11.2%)

Policy Changes

Capital Projects

Funding is provided for 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. Projects are detailed in the TEIS list. (Connecting WA account - State, Move Ahead WA Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, other funds)

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)

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)