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Chapter 468-270 WAC

SETTING TOLL AMOUNTS FOR TOLL FACILITIES IN WASHINGTON STATE

Last update: 3/30/26

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HTMLPDF468-270-010Who sets the toll rates and toll rate policies?
HTMLPDF468-270-020Who collects the tolls?
HTMLPDF468-270-030Definitions.
HTMLPDF468-270-040How are the tolls determined and adjusted?
HTMLPDF468-270-050What toll facilities are currently subject to this chapter?
HTMLPDF468-270-055Where can I find the current toll rates, policies, and administrative fees?

Disposition of sections formerly codified in this title

468-270-045Which Tacoma Narrows Bridge costs may be paid with toll revenues? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100 (1) and (2), 47.46.105(1), 47.56.030 (1)(b), 47.56.795(6), and 47.56.165(4). WSR 11-04-070, § 468-270-045, filed 1/28/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-060How often will the toll rates for each toll facility be reviewed for potential change? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-060, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-070What are the toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.165, 47.46.190, 47.46.100, and 47.56.030. WSR 22-18-016, § 468-270-070, filed 8/26/22, effective 10/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100 and 47.56.030. WSR 21-18-070, § 468-270-070, filed 8/26/21, effective 9/26/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850. WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, § 468-270-070, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.240. WSR 16-11-092, § 468-270-070, filed 5/18/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-12-013, § 468-270-070, filed 5/21/15, effective 7/1/15; WSR 13-12-006, § 468-270-070, filed 5/23/13, effective 7/1/13; WSR 12-12-036, § 468-270-070, filed 5/30/12, effective 7/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100 (1) and (2), 47.46.105(1), 47.56.030 (1)(b), 47.56.795(6), and 47.56.165(4). WSR 11-04-070, § 468-270-070, filed 1/28/11, effective 12/3/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.240. WSR 09-13-038, § 468-270-070, filed 6/10/09, effective 7/11/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 08-12-054, § 468-270-070, filed 6/2/08, effective 7/3/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.403. WSR 08-06-032, § 468-270-070, filed 2/26/08, effective 4/7/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-070, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-071What are the toll rates on the SR 520 Bridge? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.870. WSR 24-15-035, § 468-270-071, filed 7/11/24, effective 8/15/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.850, and 47.56.862. WSR 22-07-078, § 468-270-071, filed 3/22/22, effective 4/22/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.862. WSR 21-18-068, § 468-270-071, filed 8/26/21, effective 9/26/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850. WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, § 468-270-071, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.56 RCW. WSR 16-11-091, § 468-270-071, filed 5/18/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.785, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, and 47.56.870. WSR 15-12-010, § 468-270-071, filed 5/21/15, effective 7/1/15; WSR 14-14-095, § 468-270-071, filed 6/30/14, effective 7/1/14; WSR 13-12-005, § 468-270-071, filed 5/23/13, effective 7/1/13; WSR 12-14-110, § 468-270-071, filed 7/3/12, effective 8/3/12; WSR 11-04-007, § 468-270-071, filed 1/20/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-073What are the toll rates on the SR 99 Tunnel? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.850, 47.56.862, 47.56.830, and 47.56.862. WSR 25-11-070, s 468-270-073, filed 5/20/25, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.850, and 47.56.862. WSR 22-07-078, § 468-270-073, filed 3/22/22, effective 4/22/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.862. WSR 21-18-071, § 468-270-073, filed 8/26/21, effective 9/26/21; WSR 19-06-037, § 468-270-073, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-075What are the toll rates for the SR 167 express toll lanes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-075, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.880, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.888. WSR 24-04-020, § 468-270-075, filed 1/29/24, effective 2/29/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.870, 47.56.785, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, and 47.56.850. WSR 11-04-007, § 468-270-075, filed 1/20/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.403. WSR 08-06-032, § 468-270-075, filed 2/26/08, effective 4/7/08.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-077What are the toll rates for the I-405 express toll lanes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.880, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.888. WSR 24-04-020, § 468-270-077, filed 1/29/24, effective 2/29/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.850, 47.56.880, and 2016 c 14. WSR 16-16-014, § 468-270-077, filed 7/21/16, effective 8/21/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-077, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-078What are the hours that tolling will be in effect on the I-405 express toll lanes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.880, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.888. WSR 24-04-020, § 468-270-078, filed 1/29/24, effective 2/29/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.850, 47.56.880, and 2016 c 14. WSR 16-16-014, § 468-270-078, filed 7/21/16, effective 8/21/16.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-079What are the hours that tolling will be in effect on the SR-167 express toll lanes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-079, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.880, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.888. WSR 24-04-020, § 468-270-079, filed 1/29/24, effective 2/29/24.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-080When are toll rates in effect? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-080, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.862. WSR 19-06-037, § 468-270-080, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-080, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.870, 47.56.785, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, and 47.56.850. WSR 11-04-007, § 468-270-080, filed 1/20/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-080, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-081What are the toll rates on the SR 509 Expressway? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-081, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-082What are the toll rates on the SR 167 Expressway? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-082, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-085What vehicles are exempt from paying tolls on all toll facilities on Washington state highways? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850. WSR 25-18-026, s 468-270-085, filed 8/22/25, effective 10/1/25; WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, § 468-270-085, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-090What vehicles are exempt from paying tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100 (1) and (2), 47.46.105(1), 47.56.030 (1)(b), 47.56.795(6), and 47.56.165(4). WSR 11-04-070, § 468-270-090, filed 1/28/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-090, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.] Repealed by WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850.
468-270-091What vehicles are exempt from paying tolls on the SR 520 Bridge? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.870, 47.56.785, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, and 47.56.850. WSR 11-04-007, § 468-270-091, filed 1/20/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042.] Repealed by WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850.
468-270-095What is required to claim a noncarpool toll exemption on all toll facilities on Washington state highways? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850. WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, § 468-270-095, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-095, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100 (1) and (2), 47.46.105(1), 47.56.030 (1)(b), 47.56.795(6), and 47.56.165(4). WSR 11-04-070, § 468-270-095, filed 1/28/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-100What vehicles are exempt from paying tolls on the SR 167 HOT lanes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.870, 47.56.785, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, and 47.56.850. WSR 11-04-007, § 468-270-100, filed 1/20/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.403. WSR 08-06-032, § 468-270-100, filed 2/26/08, effective 4/7/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-100, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.] Repealed by WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850.
468-270-105What high occupancy vehicles are exempt from paying tolls on the SR 167 express toll lanes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-105, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850. WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, § 468-270-105, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-110What vehicles are exempt from paying tolls on the I-405 express toll lanes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.850, 47.56.880, and 2016 c 14. WSR 16-16-014, § 468-270-110, filed 7/21/16, effective 8/21/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-110, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15.] Repealed by WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850.
468-270-115What high occupancy vehicles are exempt from paying tolls on the I-405 express toll lanes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850. WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, § 468-270-115, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-120How many occupants are required to be considered an eligible carpool for toll exemption on I-405 express toll lanes? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-120, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.880, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.888. WSR 24-04-020, § 468-270-120, filed 1/29/24, effective 2/29/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.850, 47.56.880, and 2016 c 14. WSR 16-16-014, § 468-270-120, filed 7/21/16, effective 8/21/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-120, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-130How can I use the I-405 express toll lanes as a toll-free carpool? [Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-130, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-140How can I use the I-405 express toll lanes as a toll-free motorcycle? [Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-140, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.
468-270-300What other fees and discounts may apply to toll customers? [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-300, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850. WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, § 468-270-300, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.56 RCW. WSR 16-11-091, § 468-270-300, filed 5/18/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 13-12-006, § 468-270-300, filed 5/23/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.870, 47.56.785, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, and 47.56.850. WSR 11-04-007, § 468-270-300, filed 1/20/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042.] Repealed by WSR 26-08-076, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877.

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Who sets the toll rates and toll rate policies?

The Washington state transportation commission determines and establishes toll rates and toll rate policies, including exemptions, for state toll facilities in Washington.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877. WSR 26-08-076, s 468-270-010, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100 (1) and (2), 47.46.105(1), 47.56.030 (1)(b), 47.56.795(6), and 47.56.165(4). WSR 11-04-070, § 468-270-010, filed 1/28/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-010, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.]


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Who collects the tolls?

The Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT) is responsible for collecting tolls. However, WSDOT may contract with one or more independent toll collection companies to manage the day-to-day toll collection activities at its various toll facilities. All toll related revenues collected by any independent toll collection company through WSDOT are payable to the state of Washington.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877. WSR 26-08-076, s 468-270-020, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-020, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.]


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Definitions.

"Express toll lanes" are as defined in WAC 468-305-001.
"Toll" is as defined in WAC 468-305-001.
"Toll rate policy" means a policy that governs how toll rates and administrative fees are applied, such as discounts, exemptions, eligibility criteria, pricing structures, and hours of operation.
"Transportation commission (commission)" means the Washington state transportation commission whose duties and composition are set out in chapter 47.01 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877. WSR 26-08-076, s 468-270-030, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-030, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.46.100, 47.56.030, 47.46.105, 47.56.795, and 47.56.850. WSR 18-17-163, 19-01-066 and 19-10-006, § 468-270-030, filed 8/21/18, 12/14/18 and 4/18/19, effective 8/1/19. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-030, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15; WSR 13-12-006, § 468-270-030, filed 5/23/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.870, 47.56.785, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, and 47.56.850. WSR 11-04-007, § 468-270-030, filed 1/20/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-030, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.]


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How are the tolls determined and adjusted?

(1) The toll rates for each facility take effect upon commencement of the tolling program on each new toll facility. Unless otherwise required by law, the collection of tolls on a facility will remain in effect until changed by the commission. Toll rates will be reviewed and are subject to change at least annually and more often as necessary to ensure the toll revenue of each facility meets the payment requirements and/or traffic efficiency requirements for that facility.
(2) When setting toll rates or toll rate policies for an eligible toll facility, the commission shall:
(a) Issue a written public notice which states the commission's intent to set or adjust toll rates or toll rate policies on a given facility. At a minimum, the notice must be published on the commission's website at least 30 days before any proposed rates or policies take effect.
(b) Carry out a public outreach process on a possible toll rate option or options under consideration by the commission. At a minimum, a public outreach process shall:
(i) Include a description of the proposed toll rates and/or toll rate policies on the commission's website; and
(ii) Provide an opportunity for the public to submit comments verbally, electronically, or in writing.
(c) After review of options and public input, if any, the commission shall select the applicable toll rates and may adopt the rates as soon as needed at an open public meeting of the commission.
(d) Within one week of adopting toll rates, the commission shall notify the public and stakeholder agencies, including WSDOT, of the toll rates, and provide the updated information on its website.
(3) If the commission determines that immediate adoption of a toll change is necessary in order to comply with the legal or financial obligations of the state including, but not limited to, state or federal law, federal rule, federal grant conditions, or the bond covenants of the state, then the commission may adopt a toll change on an emergency basis, without observing the notice and public outreach and input requirements of subsection (2) of this section.
(4) In accordance with chapter 47.46 RCW, the commission must consider the toll rate advice of the citizen advisory committee on any proposed toll charge schedule for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877. WSR 26-08-076, s 468-270-040, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-040, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.862. WSR 19-06-037, § 468-270-040, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.56 RCW. WSR 16-11-091, § 468-270-040, filed 5/18/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-040, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.870, 47.56.785, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, and 47.56.850. WSR 11-04-007, § 468-270-040, filed 1/20/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-040, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.]


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What toll facilities are currently subject to this chapter?

Tolled facilities, as authorized under chapters 47.56 and 47.46 RCW, are eligible tolled facilities and subject to this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877. WSR 26-08-076, s 468-270-050, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, 47.56.850, 47.56.880, 47.56.884, 47.56.886, 47.56.888, and 47.56.895. WSR 25-15-020, s 468-270-050, filed 7/7/25, effective 8/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.862. WSR 19-06-037, § 468-270-050, filed 3/1/19, effective 4/1/19. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.46 RCW and RCW 47.56.165. WSR 15-08-038, § 468-270-050, filed 3/25/15, effective 4/25/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.870, 47.56.785, 47.56.795, 47.56.830, and 47.56.850. WSR 11-04-007, § 468-270-050, filed 1/20/11, effective 12/3/11 at 12:00 a.m. per WSR 11-24-042. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.56.030, 47.46.100. WSR 07-13-010, § 468-270-050, filed 6/8/07, effective 7/9/07.]


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Where can I find the current toll rates, policies, and administrative fees?

(1) Current toll rates and policies shall be maintained on the commission's website: https://wstc.wa.gov/programs/tolling/
(2) Rates and policies posted on the commission website are effective as of the date specified.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.030, 47.46.100, 47.46.105, 47.56.030, 47.56.165, 47.56.795, 47.56.850, and 47.56.877. WSR 26-08-076, s 468-270-055, filed 3/30/26, effective 5/1/26.]