Funding for transportation comes from a variety of sources collected at the state, federal and local levels. This includes taxes and fees, ferry fares and concessions, previous years balances and other miscellaneous revenues. Projected total funds collected for transportation fo rthe 09-11 biennium are projected to be $7.9 billion.

Transportation Revenues and Funds Collected by the State

Distribution of State Collected Transportation Revenues and Funds

Out of the $7.9 billion in transportation funds collected during the 09-11 biennium, WSDOT retains $5.9 billion. The remaining $2.1 billion is distributed to cities, counties, Washington State Patrol, the Office of the Treasurer (for debt service) and other agencies.