Department of Transportation
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 7,539.2 | 0 | 10,224,055 | 10,224,055 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 7,539.7 | 0 | 11,216,378 | 11,216,378 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.50 | 0 | 992,323 | 992,323 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.01% | 0.0% | 9.7% | 9.7% |
2024 Policy Other Changes |
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| Customer Service Tolling Center | 0.0 | 0 | 1,241 | 1,241 |
| SR-520 Bridge/TNB Insurance | 0.0 | 0 | 5,180 | 5,180 |
| Vacancy Savings Restoration | 0.0 | 0 | 9,027 | 9,027 |
| Capital Projects | 0.0 | 0 | 345,951 | 345,951 |
| Alternative Delivery Methods Study | 0.0 | 0 | 500 | 500 |
| EV Charger Deployment | 0.0 | 0 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Encampments - Rights of Way | 0.0 | 0 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| RV Sanitary Disposal | 0.0 | 0 | 600 | 600 |
| Highway Speed Safety Cameras | 0.0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Transportation Forecast | 0.0 | 0 | 400 | 400 |
| World Cup Transportation Planning | 0.0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Frequent Accessible Transit Studies | 0.0 | 0 | 900 | 900 |
| Colman Dock Security | 0.0 | 0 | 449 | 449 |
| Ongoing Labor Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 4,856 | 4,856 |
| ADA Staff at Newer Terminals | 2.9 | 0 | 658 | 658 |
| San Juan Island Crew Shuttle | 0.0 | 0 | 330 | 330 |
| Additional Orcas Island Sailing | 0.0 | 0 | 80 | 80 |
| Operations Deputy Director | 1.0 | 0 | 454 | 454 |
| Additional HR Support for DEI | 2.0 | 0 | 538 | 538 |
| Additional Dispatch Staff | 4.0 | 0 | 935 | 935 |
| Emergency Manager | 0.50 | 0 | 132 | 132 |
| Kitsap Transit Service | 0.0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Able Bodied Sailors to Mate Program | 0.0 | 0 | 4,258 | 4,258 |
| Additional Vessel Crew | 80.0 | 0 | 16,245 | 16,245 |
| Passenger-only Ferry Service | 0.0 | 0 | 2,250 | 2,250 |
| Out-of-state Mate Recruitment | 0.0 | 0 | 933 | 933 |
| Increase MITAGS Cohort | 0.0 | 0 | 454 | 454 |
| Wiper to Oiler Program | 0.0 | 0 | 988 | 988 |
| 2024 Policy Other Changes Total | 90.4 | 0 | 430,359 | 430,359 |
2024 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 367 | 367 |
| Pension Rate Month of Death Bill | 0.0 | 0 | 181 | 181 |
| 2024 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 548 | 548 |
2024 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Archives/Records Management | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Audit Services | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Legal Services | 0.0 | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| Administrative Hearings | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| CTS Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 620 | 620 |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 37 | 37 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 9,088 | 9,088 |
| GOV Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 81 | 81 |
| 2024 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 9,886 | 9,886 |
| Total Policy Changes | 90.4 | 0 | 440,793 | 440,793 |
| 2024 Policy Level | 7,630.1 | 0 | 11,657,171 | 11,657,171 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 90.9 | 0 | 1,433,116 | 1,433,116 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 1.2% | 0.0% | 14.0% | 14.0% |
Policy Changes
Customer Service Tolling Center
Funding is reappropriated from the 2021-23 biennium to complete implementation of the Customer Service Tolling Center. (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Pro - State, I-405 and SR-167 Express Toll Lanes - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State, other funds)
SR-520 Bridge/TNB Insurance
Funding is provided for increased annual insurance costs for the State Route 520 Bridge and Tacoma Narrows Bridge. (Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State)
State Employee Benefits
Funding is provided to increase the retiree health insurance subsidy, adjusting the cap from $183 to $193 per month and raising the base subsidy percentage from 50 percent to 60 percent. The insurance funding rates are set at $1,145 per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,158 per month for fiscal year 2025. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)
Vacancy Savings Restoration
This item adjusts a previous reduction to the Department of Transportation's budget for vacancy savings to account for updated staffing data. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
Pension Rate Month of Death Bill
Funding is provided for contribution rate impacts associated with proposed legislation that ensures the continuation of benefit payments through the end of the month in which a retiree or beneficiary dies. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, other funds)
Capital Projects
Adjustments are made to the appropriation authority for the Department of Transportation's capital programs based on updates to the timing and cost of projects currently authorized by the Legislature. (Puget Sound Capital Construction - Federal, Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Move Ahead WA Account - State, other funds)
Alternative Delivery Methods Study
Funding is provided for the department to study alternative delivery methods in public works contracting. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
EV Charger Deployment
Funding is provided for the increased deployment of infrastructure for state highway electric vehicle fast-charging stations. The Washington EV Council recommended this infrastructure in its Transportation Electrification Strategy to meet statutory greenhouse gas emissions and regulatory zero emission vehicle requirements.
Encampments - Rights of Way
Funding is provided to address risks to safety and public health associated with homeless encampments on WSDOT-owned rights of way. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
RV Sanitary Disposal
This item funds ongoing operation and maintenance of recreational vehicle sanitary disposal systems at safety rest areas. (Recreational Vehicle Account - State)
Highway Speed Safety Cameras
Funding is provided for the department to develop a highway speed safety camera pilot program to test two or three automated traffic safety cameras on state highways. (Motor Vehicle Account - State)
Transportation Forecast
Funding is provided for the department to complete transportation revenue forecasts until these responsibilities are transferred to the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council in September 2024. The department also will document the process and data needed for these forecasts. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State)
World Cup Transportation Planning
Funding is provided for the Department of Transportation to work with the Seattle World Cup Organizing Committee to create plans that minimize the use of single-occupancy vehicles during events.
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)
Audit Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor's Office. (Motor Vehicle 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. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State)
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) 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 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (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)
CTS Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Consolidated Technology Services (CTS) for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, 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)
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)
Frequent Accessible Transit Studies
Funding is provided to conduct the research outlined in the department's 2023 Frequent Transit Service Study and recommended by the Environmental Justice Council in its 2024 budget priorities. (Climate Transit Programs Account - State)
Colman Dock Security
Ongoing funding is provided for security at Colman Dock in downtown Seattle. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Ongoing Labor Costs
Funding is provided for labor costs to include overtime and special pay categories for engine room and terminal staff. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
ADA Staff at Newer Terminals
Funds are provided for additional staffing to assist customers with disabilities at the Mukilteo Terminal and Colman Dock. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
San Juan Island Crew Shuttle
Funding is provided for a crew shuttle to ensure ferry staff are at the appropriate terminal to ensure safe and timely departures. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Additional Orcas Island Sailing
Funds are provided for an additional summer sailing to Orcas Island. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Operations Deputy Director
This funding will support a deputy director for operations at Washington State Ferries. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Additional HR Support for DEI
Funds are provided for additional human resources (HR) staff. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Additional Dispatch Staff
Funding is provided for additional dispatch and bid administration staff at Washington State Ferries. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Emergency Manager
Funding is provided for emergency planning and management activities in the Washington State Ferries (WSF) system to include one dedicated emergency management program specialist. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Kitsap Transit Service
Passenger-only service from Bremerton to Seattle will be provided by Kitsap Transit. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Able Bodied Sailors to Mate Program
One-time funding is provided for workforce development efforts to address the shortage of vessel deck officers by qualifying able bodied sailors to become mates. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Additional Vessel Crew
These funds will add crew members above the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) mandated minimum crewing levels. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Passenger-only Ferry Service
Funds are provided to evaluate options for providing passenger-only ferry service to support existing ferry service routes. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Out-of-state Mate Recruitment
The department will recruit and train qualified mariners from outside of the Washington State Ferries system to become a mate in Washington state. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Increase MITAGS Cohort
This item will increase the cohort size from 10 to 12 slots at the Marine Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) and also add another cohort of 12. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Wiper to Oiler Program
Funding is provided to train Wiper personnel for promotion into the Oiler position. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
