Department of Transportation - Public Transportation
Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
Current Budget | 27.2 | 0 | 341,419 | 341,419 |
2023-25 Maintenance Level | 29.7 | 0 | 272,733 | 272,733 |
Difference from 2023-25 Original | 2.5 | 0 | (68,686) | (68,686) |
% Change from 2023-25 Original | 9.2% | 0.0% | (20.1%) | (20.1%) |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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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 |
2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 503,895 | 503,895 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 193 | 193 |
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 0 | 44 | 44 |
Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 618 | 618 |
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 0 | 39 | 39 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 942 | 942 |
Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 0 | 504,837 | 504,837 |
2023-25 Policy Level | 29.7 | 0 | 777,570 | 777,570 |
Difference from 2021-23 | 2.5 | 0 | 436,151 | 436,151 |
% Change from 2023-25 Original | 9.2% | 0.0% | 127.7% | 127.7% |
Policy Changes
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)
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)