SR 509 and SR 167 Expressway tolling

The WSTC is considering different options for tolling the SR 509 and SR 167 Expressways.

Tolling options

SR 509 Expressway1 SR 167 Expressway1 3+ Axle Vehicle Toll Rates2 Toll Escalation3 Low-Income Discount
$1.20 to $2.40 East of I-5
$1.20 to $3.00

West of I-5
$1 at all times of the day		 For both facilities, either:
  • A multiplier of the 2-axle toll rate
  • Same toll rates as 2-axle vehicles
 For both facilities, 2.15% annual toll rate increases, starting July 1, 2030 Either:
  • A 50% discount for qualifying households on the SR 509 Expressway4
  • A system-wide low-income tolling discount program

Additional information about the different tolling options:

  1. Toll rates would vary by time of day and direction of travel to support traffic management. An additional $2 would be charged for drivers without a Good To Go! account. Rates are for vehicles with two axles such as passenger vehicles, delivery vans, and pick-up trucks.

A graph showing the possible toll rates at each hour of the day, and it ranges from $1.20 to $2.40. The rates are higher in the morning, corresponding with the rush hour

A graph showing the possible toll rates at each hour of the day, it ranges from $1.20 to $2.40. The rates are higher in the afternoon, corresponding with the rush hour

A graph showing the possible toll rates at each hour of the day, it ranges from $1.20 to $3. The rates are higher in the afternoon, corresponding with the rush hour

A graph showing the possible toll rates at each hour of the day, and it ranges from $1.20 to $3. The rates are higher in the morning, corresponding with the rush hour

A graph showing the possible toll rates at each hour of the day, at all hours the toll is $1

  1. For both the SR 509 and SR 167 Expressway, if a per-axle multiplier is applied, vehicles with 3 or more axles would pay a toll rate that increases based on the number of the vehicle's axles. Vehicles with 3 or more axles include semi-trucks, vehicles towing a trailer, and large buses.

Potential Toll Rates for Multi-Axle Vehicles
Base (Two-Axle) Vehicle Rate Three-Axle Vehicle Rate Four-Axle Vehicle Rate Five-Axle Vehicle Rate Six-Axle or More Vehicle Rate
$1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00
$1.20 $1.80 $2.40 $3.00 $3.60
$1.80 $2.70 $3.60 $4.50 $5.40
$2.10 $3.15 $4.20 $5.25 $6.30
$2.40 $3.60 $4.80 $6.00 $7.20
$3.00 $4.50 $6.00 $7.50 $9.00
  1. Toll escalation would be subject to annual WSTC review and approval.
  2. Low-income residents within about 1 mile of the SR 509 completion project corridor would be eligible for 50% discount on the SR 509 Expressway.

Feeback

Optional demographic questions

The WSTC wants to hear from a wide range of people. By answering the following questions you'll help us better understand who is using toll roads or interested in this topic. All your answers are optional and anonymous and will be used for analysis purposes only.

Age

What is your total household income for 2022, before taxes?

How many people are currently part of your household (including either living in the same home or financially dependent)?

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