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Department of Transportation - Public Transportation

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (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

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

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)