Washington SB5726 establishes a road usage fee and assessment to fund transportation needs, replacing declining fuel tax revenue.

Washington SB5726 creates a road usage fee and assessment to fund transportation needs in Washington. The bill establishes a voluntary road usage charge program for certain vehicles and a mandatory program for others, with fees based on vehicle miles traveled. The fees aim to replace declining fuel tax revenue as vehicles become more fuel-efficient. The proceeds will fund multimodal transportation needs, including rail, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation.

Washington SB5726 establishes a road usage fee and assessment to fund transportation needs, replacing declining fuel tax revenue.

Washington SB5726 creates a road usage fee and assessment to fund transportation needs in Washington. The bill establishes a voluntary road usage charge program for certain vehicles and a mandatory program for others, with fees based on vehicle miles traveled. The fees aim to replace declining fuel tax revenue as vehicles become more fuel-efficient. The proceeds will fund multimodal transportation needs, including rail, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation.