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Toll transactions and revenues modestly exceed forecast; statewide revenue outlook trimmed by fuel and policy shifts
Summary
WSDOT reported Jan–Mar 2026 combined toll transactions above forecast (≈17.8M; +2.5%) and revenues slightly above (≈$60.5M; +0.8%). The June statewide transportation forecast trims projections over the biennia, driven by higher fuel prices and legislative reallocations of Climate Commitment Act funds.
WSDOT’s toll‑division forecast manager reported that combined toll transactions across the state’s toll facilities totaled approximately 17.8 million for January–March 2026, about 2.5% above the November forecast; combined revenue for the period was roughly $60.5 million, 0.8% above forecast.
“Total 3 months… transactions for all 6 facilities combined is 17,800,000, which is 2.5% or 439,000 total transactions above the forecast,” Jen Kausikoff said. She reviewed facility performance, noting SR‑509 remains in a ramp‑up phase; Tacoma Narrows and SR‑520 performance was roughly on target; I‑405 express lanes faced demand‑management dynamics while SR‑167 usage was above early forecasts but revenue lagged due to pricing dynamics.
Aaron (forecast office) followed with the June transportation revenue update: the statewide transportation forecast was revised down across the three biennia largely because of higher crude oil prices and a legislative reallocation of Climate Commitment Act funds into other state accounts. He noted the forecast still includes expected toll and ferry revenues and that ferry ridership projections remained essentially unchanged relative to February.
