Solutions to get Washington Moving

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1 Solutions to get Washington Moving

2 Introduction 1 Creating a Progressive Transportation System for the Future A reliable transportation infrastructure is vital for our economic stability and quality of life here in Washington. It allows for the efficient and safe flow of traffic and also ensures our Washington products make it to market. Dino Rossi s vision for transportation is rooted in freedom and the ability of people to make good choices for themselves. We must make it easier for people, families and businesses to get where they want to go by the means of their choice. Our state has experienced tremendous growth over the past 30 years. Since 1980, both population and vehicle miles traveled per person have increased dramatically. Unfortunately, transportation improvements have fallen behind the growth of our population and economy. This has caused increased congestion, increased demand on key corridors and a lower quality of life for families. We need a progressive transportation plan for the 21 st century economy, which requires flexible solutions that meet the needs of highly mobile, flexible and widely distributed employers and workers. Millions more people will be moving to our state in the next 20 years and we must have the infrastructure to support this growth. Inside The Problem... 2 The Rossi Plan... 4 Statewide Projects.. 6 Other Transportation Projects...14 Unfunded Projects. 15 Green Transportation Initiatives..16 Funding Plan..18 Washington s transportation system is currently facing a crisis. There has been a lack of leadership, and the state government s inability to spend tax dollars wisely and efficiently has caused the public to doubt the governments ability to solve the problem. Commute times are getting longer, promised projects are underfunded and important decisions on transportation projects have been put off for too long. Our state needs new leadership on transportation. It is time to move from indecision to decision. This plan outlines how we will improve our transportation infrastructure by focusing on the most important statewide projects, providing necessary funding and bringing commonsense back to the table. My vision for transportation is rooted in freedom and the ability of people to make good choices for themselves.

3 The Problem The State Refuses to Focus on Congestion Relief An October 2007 report by Democratic State Auditor Brian Sonntag drew attention to many transportation problems in our state, congestion being one of the worst. Despite longer commute times, the State Department of Transportation refuses to make congestion relief a priority. The listed priorities of the state DOT include: Safety Maintenance Preservation Environment Economic vitality building roads that are unsafe. But providing congestion relief is a part of making our roads safer. The incumbent s vision for transportation is to force people to get out of their cars, and allow congestion to get so bad and prices so high that people have no choice but to abandon their vehicles. When asked last fall about the future of transportation, the incumbent asked, "How do we get people out of their vehicles?" (Seattle PI, 11/7/07) This approach is neither practical nor good public policy. 2 The absence of congestion relief from this list shows that the governor and WSDOT are out-oftouch with what people in this state really want. Safety is of course important; we should never be Congestion is not only a problem for commuters in the Puget Sound Area. It impacts businesses statewide trying to get their goods to market. It is time to take action now. Commute Times in the Puget Sound Region are Unacceptable min. Peak Travel (in minutes) min. 42 min. 23 min. 44 min. 23 min. 27 min. 23 min. 26 min min. 0 Tukwilla to Bellevue Seattle to Bellevue Everett to Seattle SeaTac to Seattle Issaquah to Seattle * Source: WSDOT Traffic Operations and the Washington State Transporation Center (TRAC) at the University of Washington.

4 The Problem Lack of Leadership and False Promises 3 Despite a 9.5 cent gas tax increase, concerns over safety, and promises to get results, Christine Gregoire has taken little to no action on important projects and has punted decisions until 2009 or later. Seven years after the Nisqually earthquake, no plan exists to replace the damaged Alaskan Way Viaduct. Popular Mechanics Magazine recently ranked this as one of The 10 Pieces of U.S. Infrastructure We Must Fix Now. At various times, the incumbent has supported and opposed nearly every possible alternative, and has now once again punted the decision until the end of The 520 Evergreen Bridge is structurally unsound, yet important decisions on planning and funding have been put off for too long. Highway 2 is one of the most dangerous highways in Washington state, earning the nickname highway of death. Out of a $500 million transportation budget, only $14 million was dedicated to Hwy 2 improvements. Replacements for the aging Steel Electric Ferries were supposed to be delivered by 2008, but no replacements have been built and they are still in the bidding phase. Meanwhile, problems continue to plague our ferries and the system lacks the necessary funding to rebuild or replace aging vessels. The Transportation Crisis has Gone on for Too Long Ripped from the headlines...

5 The Rossi Plan Providing Vital Transportation Funding The state needs a major investment to pay for important transportation projects statewide. In the past, gas tax increases have been used to fund new transportation projects. But the gas tax has run out of gas as a source of revenue. Revenues are declining as vehicle mileage improves and more people begin to drive hybrid vehicles. A new source of revenue is needed to move important transportation projects forward. Rossi will provide this necessary funding that will strengthen our economy now and in the future. Less than half of revenue from vehicle sales taxes The Rossi plan will dedicate less than half (40%) of the revenue from state sales taxes on new and used vehicles for 30 years to transportation projects. This provides approximately $7.711 billion 1 in revenue. It is logical to invest a portion of transportation associated revenue back into our transportation system. Stop charging state sales tax on transportation projects The practice of charging state sales tax on transportation projects made sense decades ago when the federal government provided the majority of funding for most transportation projects. But as the burden to pay for projects has shifted more and more to the state, it is no longer practical to continue charging ourselves state sales tax. This provides approximately $2.433 billion in savings. 2 Half of the current and future eastside subarea equity Sound Transit surplus The Rossi plan will dedicate half of the current and future eastside subarea equity Sound Transit surplus to HOV projects on I-405 and S.R Sound Transit s accruing eastside subarea surplus should be used for what it was intended - to finance transit related infrastructure on the eastside. This provides approximately $690 million. 3 Reasonable tolling Reasonable tolls on the S.R. 520 bridge will be charged as a way to help fund the new replacement bridge. Tolls may be necessary to help pay for new infrastructure, but should not be used on existing roads and bridges. Tolls will not start until the project is delivered, will only be used to pay for specific projects and will end once the project has been paid for. Tolls should not be used to control driving behaviors or as a way to force people out of their cars Based on figures from appendix B. Assumed a 5.3% discount rate.(2007$) 2. $1,199,775,932 - Sales tax return for transportation fund projects other than this program list. WSDOT estimated state and local sales tax collections for the biennium at $162 million, or $81 million per year. Adjusted down 10% ($73 million per year) to account for most project occurring in the early years and slowing over time. Assumed Nickel would sunset in Assumed discount rate of 5.2%. $1,233,600,560 - Sales tax not charged on project list. Based on 8.6% state and local sales tax rate and list of projects that are subjected to a sales tax. 3. Based on total tax revenues minus total O&M and Capital expenses between According to Sound Transit, the Eastside Subarea will collect $1,839 billion in excess revenues between 2007 & Added three more years out to make 25 years and assumed that 2031 to 2034 were the same as Assumed discount rate for bonding and inflation at 6%. Source: 2005 Sound Transit Financial Plan. (2007$)

6 The Rossi Plan A Common Sense Approach to Solve our Transportation Crisis 5 Congestion Relief Congestion relief is the number one priority of this plan. Nine major statewide highway projects will be completed that will provide the greatest amount of congestion relief. Other Transportation Initiatives In addition to the nine congestion relief projects, the Rossi plan will address other vital transportation issues including the Alaskan Way Viaduct, our state ferry system, and addressing the funding gap for projects statewide that have been promised to the public. Green Initiatives The Rossi plan includes a number of green initiatives to address both our transportation needs and environmental concerns. The plan promotes the use of hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles, and provides funding to repair salmon blocking culverts owned by the WSDOT. Transit Highways are a state responsibility. It is the obligation of state government to build and maintain statewide road and freeway networks. Transit, including buses, bus rapid transit and rail, is a critical component of our present and future transportation system. Transit has always been planned, and managed, at the local level. The state should not meddle in local transit decisions. The Rossi Congestion Relief Plan Fund 9 Statewide critical congestion relief projects, the first seven as recommended by RTID. S.R. 520, The Evergreen Pt. Floating Bridge U.S. 2 Corridor improvements SR 9 Corridor improvements Hwy 167 extension and improvements Widening I-405, Renton to Bellevue Linking Hwy 509 to I-5 Cross Base Hwy in Pierce County The Columbia River Bridge Hwy 395, the North-Spokane Corridor

7 Statewide Projects HWY 520: Evergreen Point Floating Bridge 6 One of two floating bridges over Lake Washington, highway 520 experiences massive congestion each day. In addition, the bridge is susceptible to collapse in the event of an earthquake or windstorm. The bridge needs to be replaced in order to ensure the safety of commuters and meet the transportation needs of the future. Future growth in the region must be taken into consideration so the bridge is not inadequate the day it opens. The Rossi plan will: Replace the current four-lane bridge with a structure capable of eight lanes using large dual pontoons. Additional lanes can be used for highcapacity transit. Direct the WSDOT to immediately plan for the costs of building an 8- lane bridge. It is a failure in leadership that this study has not yet been done. Collect $721 million in flat rate bridge tolls. Tolls will be collected through the use of good-to-go passes and will cost $1.54 (2007$) for a one-way commute. Tolling will not start until the new bridge is complete in 2014 and will end when the bridge is paid for. Commuters should not have to pay a toll to be stuck in traffic on the existing bridge. The I-90 bridge will not be tolled. Cost: $3,315 million (2007$) Rossi vs. Gregoire on the 520 Bridge Rossi Plan Use large dual pontoons to accommodate a future 8-lane bridge. Gregoire Plan Use smaller pontoons to build a sixlane bridge. Flat rate tolls would begin in 2014 when bridge is completed and end when the bridge paid for in Cost $1.54 (2007$) for one-way commute. Variable tolls would start on current bridge as soon as 2009 and have no specified completion date. Cost range from $3.24-$5.72 (2007$) for peak period one-way commute.

8 Statewide Projects I-405, Renton to Bellevue 7 I-405 is a key north-south route serving as an alternative to I-5. Investments in capacity enhancement would make I-405 capable of holding up to 40,000 additional cars per day. They would also provide the structure necessary to accommodate BRT. Stretches of I-405 rank as the most congested road in Washington. The current highway experiences a high number of traffic -related crashes, and the proposed changes will help to not only relieve congestion but improve traffic safety. The I-405 improvements are designed to relieve congestion on the portion of this roadway that experiences gridlock for more than 50 percent of the day, focusing particularly on reducing congestion in the section that stretches between SR 520 and Renton. Improvements would include the following: Two additional lanes, one northbound and one southbound, from I-90 to downtown Bellevue. Two additional lanes in both directions from Hwy 169 in Renton to I-90. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities between 44 th Street interchange and Wilburton tunnel, using Burlington Northern Santa Fe right-of-way. Transit/HOV direct access ramp at North 8 th St. in Renton. Cost: $927 million (2007$)

9 Statewide Projects U.S. 2 Improvements 8 U.S. 2 serves as one of only two roads that spans the Cascade Mountains and offers year-round access. Heavy weekend traffic and high population growth in east Snohomish County contribute to increasing congestion and high collision rates, including 48 fatality accidents since Improvements on U.S. 2 are needed to improve safety and reduce congestion. The Rossi plan will provide $600 million for safety and congestion relief improvements. A state safety study has identified 56 U.S. 2 improvement projects. We must prioritize the projects so we are working on the most dangerous areas first. For example, improvements must immediately be made to a 15-mile stretch from milepost There have been 15 deaths on that stretch alone since Projects and improvements will include: Passing lanes Installing center rumble strips and guardrails Left turn lanes Widening shoulders Constructing a Monroe bypass, thus alleviating a chokepoint at SR 522 in Monroe. This would be a two-lane limited access highway that ends north of the Kelsey Shopping Center. Also, building a roundabout connecting to Kelsey Street and Chain Lake Road. Improving the U.S. 2 Trestle at I-5, by adding capacity to all on and off-ramps, improving westbound mobility Cost: $600 million (2007$) U.S. 2 Safety Improvements Monroe Bypass

10 Statewide Projects S.R. 9 Corridor Improvements S.R. 9 stretches about 100 miles from north of Woodinville up to the Canadian border. This improvement project would increase capacity of S.R. 9 as an alternate route to I-5, as well as enhance safety, by carrying out the following: Expand S.R. 9 from 2 lanes to 5 lanes in a 14 mile stretch, from 176th Street to S.R Improve intersections by adding turn lanes and signals. Build a new bridge over the Snohomish River. Cost: $312 million (2007$) Linking S.R. 509 to I-5 I This project would extend S.R. 509 beyond its current termination point on the southwest side of Seattle-Tacoma Airport to I-5 near South 210 th Street in Des Moines. This new stretch of S.R. 509 would alleviate congestion along I-5 and would be used by freightrelated traffic destined for the Port of Seattle. The S.R. 509 improvement project would do the following: Build a four lane road from the current S.R. 509 termination point to South 210 th Street, and a new interchange at the I-5 meet up point. This would include adding new general and collector/distributor lanes, and new interchanges at S.R. 509 and S.R Provide direct access to Sea-Tac at South 200 th Street. Cost: $818 million (2007$)

11 Statewide Projects 10 S.R. 167 Extension and Improvements This project will connect S.R. 167 to the Port of Tacoma an expand capacity on the existing S.R Completing this project will create an I-5 alternative for those traveling in East King County and will increase mobility and access to the Port of Tacoma. Improvements to the I -405/S.R. 167 interchange will help relieve congestion. Improvements will be made by completing the following: Build the remaining six-mile portion of S.R. 167 to the Port of Tacoma. Construction of an on-ramp connecting I-5 and S.R. 167 at Fife, an on ramp from S.R. 509 to northbound 167, and interchange at 54 th Ave East in Fife, complete interchange at Valley Avenue East. Lane construction at 54 th Ave East to Valley Avenue East, and a second lane on S.R. 167 from Valley Avenue interchange to I-5. Improve the S.R. 167/I-405 interchange by providing direct HOV-to- HOV connections. Add a northbound HOV lane for three miles between Pacific and Auburn. Add one southbound lane from S.E. 180th in Renton/Kent to S. 277th Street in Kent/Auburn. Cost = $1,029 million (2007$) - extension Cost = $725 million (2007$) - improvements

12 Statewide Projects S.R. 704, The Cross Base Hwy 11 The Cross Base Highway project would build a four lane, six mile highway from I-5 to S.R. 7. This project would provide a connection between I-5 and the Frederickson area, and offer a direct and secure route between Ft. Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. Ultimately, it would reduce congestion on I-5, S.R. 512, S.R. 7, Spanaway Loop Road, and 176 th Street. Cost: $252 million (2007$) Columbia River Bridge A new Columbia River Bridge is an important project to provide congestion relief and improve safety. Traffic on this stretch of freeway lasts for six hours a day. The bridge averages one crash a day, and is susceptible to severe damage in the event of an earthquake. Currently, two bridge options and two public transit options are being considered. Rossi will work closely with southwest Washington community leaders and the governor of Oregon to develop a comprehensive plan to meet the current and future transportation needs of this region. Depending on the final design, the project is estimated to cost between $3.1-$4.2 billion. The Rossi plan will dedicate $870 million toward this project. Currently Washington state has only dedicated $50 million to this project. The remaining costs will be paid for through matching state funds from Oregon, potential money from the federal government and additional state funds. Tolls on the completed bridge will only be used if necessary. Cost: $870 million (2007$)

13 Statewide Projects U.S. 395, North-Spokane Corridor 12 The current road network through metropolitan Spokane does not meet needs for capacity or safety. The completion of the North- Spokane corridor is essential for Spokane s economic development. Eastern Washington residents have waited for decades to complete this important transportation project and secure the necessary funds. Local leaders have now been told that they need to raise the remaining funds themselves and the incumbent has requested a study to examine the use of tolls. A study is not necessary, tolls are not necessary, and locals should not be forced to pay higher taxes for this project that is long overdue. It is time that the North-Spokane Corridor gets the attention from Olympia it deserves. The U.S. 395 corridor will be a direct highway from I-90 to U.S. 395 at Wandermere, relieving congestion and providing a better route for freight transport. The new corridor will: Construct a 60-mile per hour limited access highway from I-90, just west of the Thor/Freya Interchange, to U.S. 395 at Wandermere. Build interchanges at Trent Avenue, Wellsely Avenue, Francis/Freya Street, Parksmith Drive, U.S. 2, and U.S. 395 at Wandermere. Construct a six lane collector/ distributor system along I-90. Cost: $2,153 million (2007$)

14 Statewide Projects Other Congestion Relief Reforms In addition to funding these important highway projects, the Rossi plan will use common sense approaches to improve the flow of traffic and relieve congestion: Open HOV lanes to all traffic during non-peak hours. Examine the use of HOT lanes, which allow people to pay a fee to use commuter lanes. However, Rossi opposes the use of region-wide congestion pricing. 13 Regional Governance Board A Regional Transportation Accountability Board is needed to prioritize, fund and plan projects in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. The incumbent s own bipartisan Regional Transportation Commission concluded in its report to the legislature in 2006 that the current system was broken. A Regional Transportation Accountability Board in the Central Puget Sound region would: Provide a regional focus to get critical projects completed, instead of local elected officials fighting to get their pet projects done first. Integrate planning across various transportation modes, from highways to rail transit to buses, so they work together instead of competing. Be directly elected, so its board would be accountable to the people. Key attributes of a Regional Transportation Accountability Board in Central Puget Sound include: Consolidates the transportation functions of the Puget Sound Regional Council with Sound Transit, RTID and local transit agencies. Acts as gatekeeper for major transportation project decisions across the four counties. The WSDOT would remain the lead agency for all state highway projects.

15 Other Transportation Projects Washington State Ferry System 14 The Washington State Ferry System is the largest in the country, consisting of a marine highway that transports 26 million passengers each year. Businesses moving freight and goods, and commuters traveling to work each day look to our ferries for reliable and on-time transportation. According the 18 th amendment of the Washington State Constitution, our state ferry system is defined as an extension of our state highway system and deserves to be treated as such. It must be a priority. It is time to start running our state ferry system like a businesses, and focus on customer service. The Rossi plan will provide $368 million to fill the current funding gap in the Ferry Capital Account, which provides funding for ferry vessel construction and terminal improvement projects. We must ensure not only that funding is appropriated, but that new boats are actually delivered on schedule. We will look for ways to save taxpayer dollars on ferry replacements. We also need qualified individuals with maritime experience to keep our ferry system safe and efficient. We will provide the resources needed and put the right people in place to achieve the goals set forward by this plan. We can get our ferry system back on track. Cost: $368 million (2007$) Alaskan Way Viaduct The Alaskan Way Viaduct is part of State Route 99. The State is ultimately responsible for what happens with this corridor. We must choose an option that maintains current throughput and have minimal economic impact on Seattle s waterfront and downtown businesses. Rossi does not support the surface street option, nor rebuilding the Viaduct. He supports a tunnel. There are promising options that deserve further consideration and analysis. This includes both tunnel-lite and a deepbore tunnel. Unlike the incumbent, Rossi will not put off a decision on the Viaduct. He will make a finaldecision regarding the best tunnel option soon after taking office. Cost : $2,791 million (2007$)

16 Unfunded Projects Fulfilling Unfunded Promises Statewide Transportation Projects in the Red Despite a 9.5 cent gas tax increase, the largest in state history, transportation projects have been overpromised and under-delivered, with no way to fund them. There are an additional 27 projects that are either unfunded, underfunded, or delayed indefinitely. Leadership is needed to close the existing funding gap and get moving on critical projects that are overdue. The Rossi plan will provide $500 million as a down payment towards funding these projects. The 27 projects include: US 12/Old Naches Highway Interchange I-5/SR 525 Interchange SR 302/Elgin Clifton Rd to SR 16 EIS/New Corridor SR 169/SE 416th - Intersection Improvements I-5/SR 161/SR 18 Triangle Project SR 3/Belfair Bypass I-5/Ship Canal Noise Mitigation SR 17 Widening I-5/S 272nd Street Interchange Improvements I-5/Port of Tacoma Rd - Rebuild Interchange I-5/SR 501 Ridgefield Interchange I-90/Snoqualmie Pass East I-90/Two-way transit US 12/Corridor Widening (Wallula to Walla Walla) SR 28/Corridor Improvements SR 14/Camas-Washougal SR 167 HOV Lanes I-205 Corridor Improvements I-5/SR 16 Interchange - HOV Connections I-405/NE 44th St to 112th Ave SE - Widening SR 161/36th to Vicinity 24th St E - Widen to 5 lanes I-5/S Boeing Access Rd to Northgate - Concrete Pavement Rehab I-90/Golf Course Rd Vicinity to Easton WB - Concrete Replacement I-90/Yakima River to Golf Course Rd Vicinity WB - Concrete Replacement I-90/Easton to Big Creed EB - Concrete Replacement SR 167/8th St E Vic to S 277th St Vic - HOV Kelso to Martin's Bluff - 3rd Mainline and Storage 15

17 Green Transportation Initiatives 16 Dino Rossi believes in both protecting the environment and in the free market. Those two views come together as we look for ways to promote clean air and water, keep our companies competitive and keep people moving in an efficient manner. The free market is working quickly to develop hybrid, electric and alternative-fuel vehicles. This is a huge economic and environmental opportunity for Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Our low electricity rates, provided by our hydroelectric dams, means that driving in this region will soon use a small fraction of the fossil fuels currently burned. This clean technology means that some day driving will no longer contribute to declining air quality or climate change. Rossi s vision for the future is centered around promoting a new way to travel. The state should reward and incentivize people to use new, clean technologies. By contrast, the incumbent s vision is based on regulations and eliminating the freedom of people to make choices for themselves. The legislature this year tried to pass a bill to charge car tab fees based on the size of car engines. The people overwhelmingly rejected the idea. There have been calls to place tolls on most major roads as a way to discourage people from driving. Finally, the incumbent signed legislation this year with a goal of cutting total vehicle miles traveled in half by Instead of telling people not to drive cars, let s take advantage of new technology and incentives to encourage people to drive cleaner cars. Promoting Innovative Technology and a Cleaner Environment Convert state government vehicle to hybrid and plug-in electric cars by Eliminate the sales tax on the purchase of hybrid, electric and alternative-fuel vehicles for the next 10 years. This will encourage more people to purchase cleaner vehicles. Estimated cost is $567 million. Initiate a pilot project to integrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with the existing power-grid. Also, research how to reduce costs and recharge cars using wind, solar and tidal power. Create public electric charge stations at park and rides and rest areas.

18 Green Transportation Initiatives Salmon Blocking Culverts The Rossi plan includes $200 million to provide the necessary funds to fix salmon blocking culverts in Washington state. The WSDOT is responsible for 1,676 culverts that need repair or replacements; they collectively block 2,377 miles of salmon habitat. Currently, WSDOT has budgeted only $73 million over the next ten years for culvert projects. Instead of opening up 200 miles per year as planned, they are only opening up 61 miles per year which would take 39 years to reach. We must dramatically increase our efforts to open up salmon habitat. Like many other projects, our state government has put this off for too long. We need to find ways to move the projects forward. Across Washington, forest companies have fixed thousands of culverts and roads, ahead of schedule, and we should use their expertise. In addition to providing immediate funding, we should use the expertise of Washington businesses, conservationists, and others to make sure these projects are finished on time and cost taxpayers less money. WSDOT Salmon Culverts in Washington State 17

19 Funding Plan Balance Sheet (2007$) Project Cost (millions) S.R $3,315 U.S. 2 2 $600 S.R. 9 $312 I-405 $927 S.R. 167 $725 S.R. 167 extension $1,029 Cross-Base Hwy $252 S.R. 509 $818 Columbia River Bridge (Washington s share) $870 U.S. 395, N/S Corridor 3 $2,153 Alaskan Way Viaduct 4 $2,791 Ferry Capital Account 5 $368 Salmon Culverts 6 $200 Hybrid & Electric tax breaks 7 $567 Unfunded & underfunded projects $ Revenue Source Amount (millions) Sales tax on new and used vehicles 8 $ 7,711 (40.2% for 30 years) Sales tax exemption 9 $2, bridge tolls 10 $721 Existing 520 funding 11 $1,574 Sound Transit Eastside sub-area (half) 12 $690 Anticipated Viaduct funding 13 $2,298 Total Cost (millions)= $15,427 Total Revenue (millions) = $15, WSDOT estimates Pacific 6-lane option at $4.386 billion (YOE) with completion date of Changed to 2014 completion date and assume YOE as midyear of construction (start 2010 and end at 2014), which would be New YOE cost is $3.958 billion. Adjusted to $2007 by 2.5% year. 2. Based on $359 million (2007$) from RTID improvements and an additional $241 million for safety improvements. 3. As stated by WSDOT. Adjusted from 2006$ to 2007$ by 2.5%. 4. Assumed 2015 cost of $3.4 billion for tunnel lite. Adjusted to $2007 by 2.5% per year, from midyear YOE Assumed $915 million in move it forward projects with YOE in Adjusted to 2007$ by 2.5% per year, from midyear YOE Assumed $5 million from Move it Forward projects for the column stabilization would be lost once the center section is replaced. 5. Based on the 2008 supplemental conference transportation budget. 6. Estimation of funds needed to fix 1,676 WSDOT culverts. Washington State Governor s Office of Salmon Recovery 1999 report lists estimated average cost per culvert at $100, See appendix A. Projects based off of 2007 hybrid car sales in Washington state. Assumes 20% annual growth in sales from CY08-12 and 10% thereafter. 8. Based on figures from appendix B. Assumed a 5.2% discount rate. 9. $1,199,775,932 - Sales tax return for transportation fund projects other than this program list. WSDOT estimated state and local sales tax collections for the biennium at $162 million, or $81 million per year. Adjusted down 10% ($73 million per year) to account for most project occurring in the early years and slowing over time. Assumed Nickel would sunset in Assumed discount rate of 5.2%. $1,233,600,560 - Sales tax not charged on project list. Based on 8.6% state and local sales tax rate and list of projects that are subjected to a sales tax. 10. Based on 2007 WSDOT Toll Feasibility Study to generate approximately $721 million in revenue. Only tolling 520 starting in 2014 and ending in Assumes $311 million from Federal sources and $560 million from state gas tax. 12. Based on total tax revenues minus total O&M and Capital expenses between According to Sound Transit, the Eastside Subarea will collect $1,839 billion in excess revenues between 2007 & Added three more years out to make 25 years and assumed that 2031 to 2034 were the same as Assumed discount rate for bonding and inflation at 6%. Source: 2005 Sound Transit Financial Plan. 13. Anticipated revenue ($2.8 billion) estimated by WSDOT. Adjusted from YOE 2015 to 2007$ by 2.5% per year.

20 Appendix Appendix A: 10-Year Forecast of Hybrid Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption Fiscal Year Vehicle Sales Average Price 6.5% State Sales Tax Revenue Impact CY ,107 $25,000 1,625 21,298,875 CY ,728 $25,000 1,625 25,558,650 CY ,874 $25,000 1,625 30,670,380 CY ,649 $25,000 1,625 36,804,456 CY ,179 $25,000 1,625 44,165,347 CY2012* 32,614 $25,000 1,625 52,998,417 CY ,876 $25,000 1,625 58,298,258 CY ,463 $25,000 1,625 64,128,084 CY ,410 $25,000 1,625 70,540,893 CY ,751 $25,000 1,625 77,594,982 CY ,526 $25,000 1,625 85,354,480 Total 567,412,822 *Assumes 20% annual growth in sales from CY08-12 and 10% thereafter. Based on 2007 Hybrid sales in Washington State from

21 Appendix Appendix B: Forecast of New and Used Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Revenue Sales Tax on New and Used Year Vehicles 2009 $809,427, $852,728, $908,490, $963,268, $1,010,848, $1,035,960, $1,055,138, $1,075,163, $1,085,308, $1,102,557, $1,122,725, $1,145,992, $1,169,289, $1,193,909, $1,219,012, $1,242,588, $1,265,459, $1,303,423, $1,342,526, $1,382,801, $1,424,285, $1,467,014, $1,511,024, $1,556,355, $1,603,046, $1,651,137, $1,700,671, $1,751,692, $1,804,242, $1,858,370, $1,914,121,187 Total Present Value (2007$) of Tax on New and $19,204,481,241 Percentage of Tax on New and Used Vehicles 40.2% Net Present Value (2007$) $7,710,599,218