2013 Toll Rate Proposal for the SR 520 Floating Bridge
The Commission is proposing a 2.5% across the board rate increase for the SR 520 Floating Bridge, starting July 1, 2013. This increase is part of the Commission's original rate plan which they enacted on January 5, 2011. This plan calls for 2.5% rate increases each year through 2015. For details on this, please refer to the current regulation
Check out Just the Facts to learn more about the basics of the proposal and why rates need to go up.
Please refer to the detailed rate proposal to determine the individual toll rates being proposed.
The Commission will take action to adopt the rate changes at its May 22, 2013 meeting. If you would like to comment on the proposal in advance of their action, you can do so via email or mail. You can email the Commission at transc@wstc.wa.gov or send written comments to PO Box 47308, Olympia WA 98504-7308
SR 520 Toll Rates - effective July 1, 2013
| Mondays through Fridays | Good To Go!™ Pass1 | Pay By Mail1 | Pay By Plate2 | Short-Term Account3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. | $1.70 | $3.25 | $1.95 | $2.75 |
| 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. | $2.95 | $4.50 | $3.20 | $4.00 |
| 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. | $3.70 | $5.25 | $3.95 | $4.75 |
| 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. | $2.95 | $4.50 | $3.20 | $4.00 |
| 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | $2.35 | $3.95 | $2.60 | $3.45 |
| 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | $2.95 | $4.50 | $3.20 | $4.00 |
| 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. | $3.70 | $5.25 | $3.95 | $4.75 |
| 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | $2.95 | $4.50 | $3.20 | $4.00 |
| 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $2.35 | $3.95 | $2.60 | $3.45 |
| 9 p.m.to 11 p.m. | $1.70 | $3.25 | $1.95 | $2.75 |
| 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saturdays and Sundays4 | Good To Go!™ Pass1 | Pay By Mail1 | Pay By Plate2 | Short-Term Account3 |
| 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. | $1.15 | $2.75 | $1.40 | $2.25 |
| 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. | $1.75 | $3.30 | $2.00 | $2.80 |
| 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $2.30 | $3.90 | $2.55 | $3.40 |
| 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $1.75 | $3.30 | $2.00 | $2.80 |
| 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. | $1.15 | $2.75 | $1.40 | $2.25 |
| 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes:
1. The rate for electronic tolls has been rounded to the nearest five cents, as needed.
2. For this type of payment method, the customer is charged the Good to Go!™ Pass toll rate plus a $0.25 fee as provided in WAC 468-270-300.
3. For this type of payment method, the customer is given a $0.50 discount off the Pay By Mail toll rate as provided in WAC 468-270-300.
4. The weekend rates will be assessed for the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.