Department of Transportation - Highway Maintenance and Operations
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 1,595.0 | 0 | 581,454 | 581,454 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 1,613.0 | 0 | 573,754 | 573,754 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 18.0 | 0 | (7,700) | (7,700) |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 1.1% | 0.0% | (1.3%) | (1.3%) |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| EV Infrastructure Plan | 0.0 | 0 | 217 | 217 |
| Encampments on Rights of Way | 0.0 | 0 | 10,040 | 10,040 |
| Move Ahead WA: Highway Maintenance | 40.0 | 0 | 80,200 | 80,200 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 40.0 | 0 | 90,457 | 90,457 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| WSF Service Employees Intrn'l 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 52 | 52 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 25,626 | 25,626 |
| Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 669 | 669 |
| PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 482 | 482 |
| Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 0 | 129 | 129 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 1,842 | 1,842 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 268 | 268 |
| Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 0 | 110 | 110 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 29,211 | 29,211 |
| Total Policy Changes | 40.0 | 0 | 119,668 | 119,668 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 1,653.0 | 0 | 693,422 | 693,422 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 58.0 | 0 | 111,968 | 111,968 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 3.6% | 0.0% | 19.3% | 19.3% |
Policy Changes
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)
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)
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)
