The bill addresses transportation funding and infrastructure improvements in Washington State for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, proposing a total appropriation of approximately $4.5 billion. It includes significant allocations for various transportation initiatives, such as $1.1 million for the State Route Number 520 Corridor Account and $547.95 million for the Interstate 405 and State Route Number 167 Express Toll Lanes Account. The legislation emphasizes sustainability, with funding directed towards zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, clean fuel initiatives, and projects benefiting overburdened communities. New sections introduced in the bill establish funding for diverse programs, including a rebate program for e-bikes and a pilot program for federal fund exchanges, while also mandating reporting requirements to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of funds.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific conditions for appropriations, such as the requirement for public transit agencies to maintain or increase local sales tax authority to qualify for grants. It emphasizes the importance of community engagement in transportation planning and includes provisions for workforce development, particularly focusing on increasing diversity within the transportation construction workforce. The bill also mandates the formation of work groups to study various transportation issues, including the impacts of shifting freight transportation and the development of a state trails database. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance transportation infrastructure, promote equity and sustainability, and ensure effective management of state funds.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.19.642, 46.20.745, 46.20.385, 46.68.063, 46.68.290, 46.68.300, 46.68.370, 46.68.395, 46.68.490, 46.68.500, 46.68.510, 47.56.876, 47.60.315, 47.60.322, 47.60.530, 47.66.120, 47.68.090, 70A.65.240, 46.68.520, 46.68.280, 82.21.030
Substitute Bill: 36.79.020, 46.09.540, 46.20.745, 46.20.385, 46.68.090, 46.68.280, 46.68.290, 46.68.300, 46.68.320, 46.68.370, 46.68.395, 46.68.510, 47.56.876, 47.60.315, 47.60.530, 47.66.120, 82.44.200, 47.28.030, 47.60.310, 88.16.061
Engrossed Substitute: 36.79.020, 46.09.540, 46.20.745, 46.20.385, 46.68.090, 46.68.280, 46.68.290, 46.68.300, 46.68.320, 46.68.370, 46.68.395, 46.68.510, 47.56.876, 47.60.315, 47.60.530, 47.66.120, 82.44.200, 47.28.030, 47.60.310, 88.16.061, 46.68.060, 47.60.322