Department of Transportation
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 7,633.6 | 0 | 11,243,744 | 11,243,744 |
| 2025-27 Maintenance Level | 5,126.4 | 0 | 2,964,350 | 2,964,350 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | (2,507.2) | 0 | (8,279,394) | (8,279,394) |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | (32.8%) | 0.0% | (73.6%) | (73.6%) |
2025 Policy Other Changes |
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| Roadside Toll System Vendor O&M Inc | 0.0 | 0 | 494 | 494 |
| I-405 Renton-Bellevue Toll Op Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 15,585 | 15,585 |
| SR 167 Toll Upgrade Op Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 6,984 | 6,984 |
| SR 509 Gateway Stage 1B Op Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 6,123 | 6,123 |
| SR 167 Gateway Stage 1B Op Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 1,578 | 1,578 |
| Capital Projects | 2,458.4 | 0 | 9,089,689 | 9,089,689 |
| Clean Energy Siting | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Adjustment | 0.0 | 0 | (1,090,717) | (1,090,717) |
| Oregon Bridge Agreements | 0.0 | 0 | 610 | 610 |
| Tolling SR509/SR167 System Adds | 5.0 | 0 | 3,402 | 3,402 |
| Work Zone Speed Camera Program | 1.2 | 0 | 10,621 | 10,621 |
| TRAINS Upgrade | 5.0 | 0 | 6,791 | 6,791 |
| Rectify to Project List | 0.0 | 0 | (1,892) | (1,892) |
| San Juan Island Winter Ferry Servic | 0.0 | 0 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Colman Dock Security | 0.0 | 0 | 1,650 | 1,650 |
| Terminal Traffic Control | 0.0 | 0 | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Additional Orcas Island Sailing | 0.0 | 0 | 160 | 160 |
| Additional Dispatch Staff | 0.0 | 0 | 796 | 796 |
| Kitsap Transit Service | 0.0 | 0 | 10,802 | 10,802 |
| Additional Vessel Crew | 0.0 | 0 | 16,500 | 16,500 |
| Labor/Familiarization Training | 0.0 | 0 | 13,900 | 13,900 |
| Enterprise Asset Mgmt-Op Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| 2025 Policy Other Changes Total | 2,469.6 | 0 | 8,099,376 | 8,099,376 |
2025 Policy Comp Changes |
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| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 23,088 | 23,088 |
| PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 3,237 | 3,237 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 8,709 | 8,709 |
| Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 0 | 577 | 577 |
| Updated PEBB Rate | 0.0 | 0 | (1,586) | (1,586) |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 678 | 678 |
| Pension Benefit Amortization | 0.0 | 0 | (2,462) | (2,462) |
| WSF Office/Prof Intrn'l Local 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 858 | 858 |
| WSF Inland Boatsmen's Union | 0.0 | 0 | 12,055 | 12,055 |
| WSF Licensed Marine Engineers | 0.0 | 0 | 3,788 | 3,788 |
| WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Mates | 0.0 | 0 | 2,663 | 2,663 |
| WSF Metal Trades | 0.0 | 0 | 1,612 | 1,612 |
| WSF Carpenters | 0.0 | 0 | 376 | 376 |
| WSF Ferry Agents/Supvrs/Project Adm | 0.0 | 0 | 696 | 696 |
| WSF Service Employees Intrn'l 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 84 | 84 |
| WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Watch Spvrs | 0.0 | 0 | 211 | 211 |
| WSF Marine Engineers-Port Engineers | 0.0 | 0 | 155 | 155 |
| WSF Marine Engineers - Unlicensed | 0.0 | 0 | 4,478 | 4,478 |
| WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Masters | 0.0 | 0 | 2,130 | 2,130 |
| 2025 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 61,347 | 61,347 |
2025 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Archives/Records Management | 0.0 | 0 | 31 | 31 |
| Audit Services | 0.0 | 0 | 42 | 42 |
| Legal Services | 0.0 | 0 | 550 | 550 |
| Administrative Hearings | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| WTS Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 696 | 696 |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 392 | 392 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 13,891 | 13,891 |
| GOV Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 116 | 116 |
| 2025 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 15,719 | 15,719 |
| Total Policy Changes | 2,469.6 | 0 | 8,176,442 | 8,176,442 |
| 2025-27 Policy Level | 7,596.0 | 0 | 11,140,792 | 11,140,792 |
| Difference from 2023-25 | (37.6) | 0 | (102,952) | (102,952) |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | (0.5%) | 0.0% | (0.9%) | (0.9%) |
Policy Changes
Roadside Toll System Vendor O&M Inc
Funding is provided for toll vendor to maintain and operate four new toll points on the I-405 Express Toll Lanes and 85th Street Interchange project. (I-405 and SR-167 Express Toll Lanes - State)
I-405 Renton-Bellevue Toll Op Costs
Funding is provided for operations and maintenance costs necessary to operate new toll sections on I-405 Express Toll Lanes Renton-to-Bellevue. (I-405 and SR-167 Express Toll Lanes - State)
SR 167 Toll Upgrade Op Costs
Funding is provided for operations and maintenance necessary to operate the SR 167 Toll Upgrade. (I-405 and SR-167 Express Toll Lanes - State)
SR 509 Gateway Stage 1B Op Costs
Funding is provided for operations and maintenance costs necessary to operate the toll system related to the SR 509 Completion Project Stage 1b. (Puget Sound Gateway Facility Acct - State)
SR 167 Gateway Stage 1B Op Costs
Funding is provided for operations and maintenance costs necessary to operate the toll system related to the SR 167 Completion Project Stage 1b. (Puget Sound Gateway Facility Acct - State)
WFSE General Government
Funding for bargaining includes a 3%/2% general wage increase, targeted job classification increases, wildfire disaster leave, expanded bereavement leave, and paid vaccine travel time during pandemic emergencies. The agreement also includes: an additional $1 per hour supplemental shift premium for eligible employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are performed on location on evenings and weekends; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a 24/7 facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, at-risk youth, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location, which will be in effect for the 2025–27 biennium; three additional steps on the nurse salary schedule; and an increase to the annual lump-sum payment for employees in LNI risk codes 7200/7201 from $500 to $750. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, other funds)
PTE Local 17 General Government
Funding for bargaining includes a 3%/2% general wage increase, targeted job classification increases, wildfire disaster leave, expanded bereavement leave, and paid vaccine travel time during pandemic emergencies. (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Pro - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - 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 are not under a bargaining agreement that is subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2025, and a general wage increase of 2%, effective July 1, 2026. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, other funds)
Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases
Funding is provided for classified state employees who are not represented by a union or not covered by a bargaining agreement subject to financial feasibility determination, for pay increases in specific job classes in alignment with other employees. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)
Updated PEBB Rate
This item adjusts the employer funding rate for public employee insurance benefits to reflect policy-level decision packages. It increases the rate by $8 per month in the first fiscal year and decreases the rate by $34 per month in the second fiscal year, compared to the maintenance-level update, for a total rate of $1,315 in the first year and $1,355 in the second year. (Aeronautics Account - State, Climate Transit Programs Account - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State, other funds)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
An adjustment is made for pension contribution rates, including to fund a benefit increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month for eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, other funds)
Pension Benefit Amortization
An adjustment is made to the base pension rates, as set out in a proposed bill addressing the calculation of the base rate for the 2025–27 biennium, as well as amortization of Plan 1 benefit increases. (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Pro - State, Climate Transit Programs Account - State, Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account - State, other funds)
Capital Projects
Funding is provided for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant program, the Safe Routes to Schools grant program, and local priority projects. (Connecting WA account - Bonds, Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Move Ahead WA Account - State, other funds)
Clean Energy Siting
This item shifts the appropriation from Program S to Program H for the implementation of chapter 230, Laws of 2023 (E2SHB 1216 Clean Energy Siting), which requires WSDOT to participate in the Interagency Clean Energy Siting Coordinating Council. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
Capital Adjustment
Project funding is adjusted to reflect revenue available for projects. (Connecting WA account - State 520 Toll, Connecting WA account - Trust, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)
Oregon Bridge Agreements
Funding is provided to reimburse the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for Washington state’s share of increased maintenance costs of six highway bridges over the Columbia River that are maintained by ODOT. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
Tolling SR509/SR167 System Adds
Funding is provided for additional maintenance and operating costs for new toll systems being added during the 2025–2027 biennium. (Puget Sound Gateway Facility Acct - State)
Work Zone Speed Camera Program
Funding is provided to continue the speed safety cameras in work zone pilot program. (Highway Safety Account - State)
TRAINS Upgrade
Funding is adjusted between the 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 biennium to align with the PROPEL Project's new implementation date of October 2025. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
WSF Office/Prof Intrn'l Local 8
Funding for bargaining is provided. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 3% effective July 1, 2025, and 3% effective July 1, 2026, established an additional step on the salary schedule, provide maintenance material coordinator 1-range increase, and expand bereavement leave family member definition and qualifying event. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Archives/Records Management
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated share of charges for archives and records management services provided by the Secretary of State's Office. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Audit Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor's Office. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Legal Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of legal services provided by the Attorney General's Office. Because legal services expenditures are based on consumption, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. The methodology to estimate consumption is a two-year average and allows for analysis to incorporate unique agency circumstances. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Administrative Hearings
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of hearings performed by the Office of Administrative Hearings. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
WTS Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Washington Technology Solutions for the Office of Cybersecurity, state network, enterprise and small agency IT services, enterprise architecture and data management, Microsoft 365 licenses, and other items. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services for Capitol Campus costs; real estate, risk management, and small agency services; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; enterprise applications, and other items. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
OFM Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of Financial Management for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services. See Chapter 11 of the 2025–27 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
GOV Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for the Office of Equity. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Rectify to Project List
Funding is adjusted to reflect the level of support needed for Connecting Washington Transit Projects, Green Transit Grants, and Tribal Transit Mobility Grants this biennium. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
San Juan Island Winter Ferry Servic
Funding is provided to continue the additional service in the interisland route in the San Juan islands and expand the winter service. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Colman Dock Security
Funding is provided for security services at Colman Dock. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Terminal Traffic Control
Funds are provided for traffic control services to six ferry terminals. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Additional Orcas Island Sailing
Funds are provided to maintain summer sailing to Orcas Island. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Additional Dispatch Staff
Funding is provided to maintain dispatch and customer communications. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Kitsap Transit Service
Funding is provided to continue the temporary expansion of Kitsap Transit passenger-only ferry service on the Seattle- Bremerton route to supplement WSF’s service. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Additional Vessel Crew
Funding is provided for deck and engine crew across the system. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Labor/Familiarization Training
Funding is provided for overtime costs and break-in training known as familiarization for engine room and terminal staff who change assignments to a new vessel or terminal. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Enterprise Asset Mgmt-Op Costs
Funding is provided to maintain the enterprise asset management system. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Inland Boatsmen's Union
Funding for interest arbitration is provided. The interest arbitration award includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026, and targeted increases for deck and terminal classifications. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Licensed Marine Engineers
Funding for interest arbitration is provided. The interest arbitration award includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026, and increases in the watch turnover rates of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Mates
Funding for bargaining is provided. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026, and a license reimbursement ($325). (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Metal Trades
Funding for interest arbitration is provided. The interest arbitration award includes a general wage increase of 6% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026. The award also increases the premium for Teamsters drivers to 10% per hour with a four-hour minimum and increases premium for Machinists driving the boom truck and knuckle boom truck to 10% with a four-hour minimum when driving hazardous loads. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Carpenters
Funding for interest arbitration is provided. The interest arbitration award includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026, and a market increase of 2.5% for the journeyperson. The parties agreed to double time after eight hours of work on Saturday and all-day Sunday and double time after a cumulative of 12 hours in one day. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Ferry Agents/Supvrs/Project Adm
Funding for bargaining is provided. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026, an increase to the annual uniform stipend ($1,000), and increase drug and alcohol sampling certification stipend ($2,700). (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Service Employees Intrn'l 6
Funding for bargaining is provided. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 2% effective July 1, 2025, and 5% effective July 1, 2026, and a shift premium increase to $2.50 per hour. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Watch Spvrs
Funding for bargaining is provided. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026, and an increase in the relief watch center supervisor premium (5%). (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Marine Engineers-Port Engineers
Funding for interest arbitration is provided. The interest arbitration award includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and a 4% effective July 1, 2026. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Marine Engineers - Unlicensed
Funding for interest arbitration is provided. The interest arbitration award includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026, increases in the watch turnover rates of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026, and a targeted increase to the oiler series. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Masters
Funding for bargaining is provided. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026, and a license reimbursement ($325). (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
