Washington Local Government Transportation Funding
Contents
- Introduction
- Transportation Funding Overview
- Transportation Funding Needs
- Fuel Tax Increase and Initiative I-912
Introduction
City and county governments in Washington State face very practical choices daily as to how to spend limited transportation funds, as funding needs for almost every agency and mode of transportation outstrip available dollars. There is a general consensus, though, that various modes of transportation - including highways, freeways, mass transit, bicycling, walking, and carpooling - should be supported and interconnected as much as possible. Local governments in Washington State all want to work towards balanced public policies that support safe, efficient and flexible transportation networks while promoting environmental stewardship.
This Transportation Funding Web page provides basic information about Federal, State and local fund sources and programs available to city and county governments in Washington State.
Transportation Funding Overview
- Transportation Resource Manual January 2005 Update by the Joint Transportation Committee includes Taxes, Fees, and Other Revenue Sources for all levels of government.
- MRSC Web Pages
Transportation Funding Needs
- Transportation Infrastructure Financing Alternatives Study, Legislative Oversight Committee for Transportation Infrastructure Financing Alternatives, 2002-2003
- Danger Rough Roads Ahead, Association of Washington Cities
Fuel Tax Increase and Initiative I-912
I-912 would repeal the 9.5 cent gas tax increase passed by the 2005 state legislature.
- Initiative 912 - Repeal of 2005 Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, MRSC Web Page
- Initiative 912 Text (from Secretary of State)
- AWC Initiative Web Page
- Fuel Tax Increase: Chapter 314, Laws of 2005 (ESSB 6103)