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Department of Transportation - Transportation Planning, Data and Research

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 178.5 0 72,389 72,389
2023-25 Maintenance Level 178.5 0 62,918 62,918
Difference from 2023-25 Original 0.0 0 (9,471) (9,471)
% Change from 2023-25 Original 0.0% 0.0% (13.1%) (13.1%)

2023 Policy Other Changes

Comprehensive Planning - Climate 0.0 0 500 500
EV Infrastructure Plan 0.0 0 1 1
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
2023 Policy Other Changes Total 12.5 0 19,130 19,130

2023 Policy Comp Changes

State Employee Benefits 0.0 0 35 35
WFSE General Government 0.0 0 433 433
Rep Employee Health Benefits 0.0 0 38 38
PTE Local 17 General Government 0.0 0 776 776
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention 0.0 0 86 86
Non-Rep General Wage Increase 0.0 0 1,275 1,275
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase 0.0 0 38 38
Vaccine Booster Incentive 0.0 0 74 74
2023 Policy Comp Changes Total 0.0 0 2,755 2,755
Total Policy Changes 12.5 0 21,885 21,885
2023-25 Policy Level 191.0 0 84,803 84,803
Difference from 2021-23 12.5 0 12,414 12,414
% Change from 2023-25 Original 7.0% 0.0% 17.1% 17.1%

Policy Changes

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.

EV Infrastructure Plan

The department will use these funds 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: 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 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)