In 2023 the Legislature directed the Transportation Commission to undertake the Advanced Transportation Technologies Study to assess and recommend technology approaches that increase safety and compliance with tolling and HOV lane usage, and in construction zones. (2023-25 Transportation Budget, ESHB 1125, Section 205)
The Final Report (pdf 7.8mb) of findings and recommendations has been released, along with a summary folio (pdf 1.5mb).
Overview of The Study
This study took place from Fall 2023 through Summer 2024, and included several tasks included the following tasks:
- Identify and assess advanced roadside technologies that have the capacity to increase safety and compliance on Washington State’s toll roads and HOV lanes, and in construction zones.
- Provide supporting legal and financial analysis that supports future policy and funding choices by the Legislature regarding testing and implementation of such technologies.