Washington State Transportation Commission

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• WSTC to visit Battle Ground & review area transportation issues
• WSTC to vote on proposed Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rate reduction
• WSTC to select Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll reduction approach
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Pending Actions

No Pending actions at this time.

Recent Actions

• Tacoma Narrows Bridge (TNB) Toll Rate Reduction:
  • The Commission held a hearing on August 23^rd and voted to reduce  toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge which will take effect October 1, 2022.
  • More information on this rate reduction can be found here.

• Ferry Fares – 18 and Under Ride Free:
  • Based upon legislative direction, the Commission took action to allow passengers who are 18 years of age or younger, to ride for free on all Washington State Ferry routes.
  • This fare change will be implemented on October 1, 2022.

• Ferry Fuel Surcharge Modification:
  • The Commission took action on emergency rule making at its meeting on June 22^nd to amend the current administrative rule authorizing a ferry fuel surcharge to be paid by ferry riders if certain conditions are met.
  • The amendment to the rule will require the Commission to review and approve a ferry fuel surcharge before it can be implemented by Washington State Ferries.
  • With the emergency rule now in place, the next step is to make the changes permanent via a full rule making process that will take place in the next year at which time, public review and comment will be gathered.

 

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