The state Legislature recently passed the 2021-23 biennial transportation budget. It includes $11.8 billion in appropriation authority, including approximately $1 billion from the American Rescue Plan to help fill funding gaps. Sen. Steve Hobbs, chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, is thankful the bill passed but says more work needs to be done.
“This budget only keeps the lights on, and Washingtonians expect and need more than a transportation budget that merely keeps the lights on,” Hobbs said. “One-time federal money will keep us afloat for a bit, but to really address the multitude of needs that exist in communities throughout Washington, a transportation-revenue package must be passed.”
