Department of Transportation - Transportation Operations-Operating
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 267.4 | 0 | 79,452 | 79,452 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 267.4 | 0 | 82,599 | 82,599 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | 0 | 3,147 | 3,147 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| EV Infrastructure Plan | 0.0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 3,528 | 3,528 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 6.8 | 0 | 14,791 | 14,791 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 2,042 | 2,042 |
| Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 96 | 96 |
| PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 1,397 | 1,397 |
| Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 0 | 63 | 63 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 975 | 975 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 55 | 55 |
| Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 0 | 54 | 54 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 4,708 | 4,708 |
| Total Policy Changes | 6.8 | 0 | 19,499 | 19,499 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 274.2 | 0 | 102,098 | 102,098 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 6.8 | 0 | 22,646 | 22,646 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 2.5% | 0.0% | 28.5% | 28.5% |
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)
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)
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)
