Information Technology - Department of Transportation
WSDOT Information Technology (IT) consists of an Information Technology division and specialized IT positions embedded within specific lines of business. The IT enterprise is overseen by a Chief Information Officer (CIO) who also serves as the director of the IT division. The CIO oversees and directs an innovative technology enterprise supporting a safe, sustainable and integrated multimodal transportation system for Washington travelers. The WSDOT IT mission is to provide secure, reliable and cost-effective technology solutions that enable transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality for people and businesses. The CIO creates and implements strategies, policies and governance to ensure technology investments and initiatives are always driven by WSDOT business needs and operational requirements. WSDOT IT services include operations, support, and maintenance of statewide network and telecommunications systems, operational technology, mobile communications devices, business applications (including contract management of third-party/vendor solutions), central data processing, database services and data management, enterprise architecture design, project management services, cybersecurity, remote field services, incident response and other related IT support activities.
| Request | 136,022,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | 47,978,243 Increase |
| Percent change from current biennium | 54.5% Increase |
Program Level Summary
| Fund Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Transportation Partnership Account - State | 766,091 | 1,166,809 | 292,301 | 1,236,000 | 1,236,000 |
| Motor Vehicle Account - State | 55,801,819 | 55,982,337 | 26,732,277 | 63,799,000 | 64,858,000 |
| Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account - State | 232,603 | 209,307 | 70,294 | 153,000 | 154,000 |
| Multimodal Transportation Account - State | 4,789,589 | 1,546,343 | 584,977 | 1,541,000 | 1,557,000 |
| Statewide Information Technology System Development Revolving Account - State | 2,371,580 | ||||
| Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account) - State | 766,091 | 1,166,809 | 292,301 | 744,000 | 744,000 |
| Annual Total | 64,727,774 | 60,071,606 | 27,972,151 | 67,473,000 | 68,549,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| 15,847,013 | 16.2% | (25,425,176) | (22.4%) | 47,978,243 | 54.5% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 Actual | 2023-24 Estimated | 2024-25 Estimated | 2025-26 Proposed | 2026-27 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 224.9 | 218.6 | 224.0 | 232.5 | 235.7 |
