The cost to drive on I-405 and SR 167 could soon cost you more.
Commissioners with the Washington State Transportation Commission voted today to explore a toll rate increase to $15 by early 2024, one option even looked at an $18 cost for utilizing I-405 toll lanes beginning in 2025.
SR 167 is only meeting the criteria half of the time, while I-405 has issues for the morning commute, especially on the southbound lanes. Two separate presentations were presented to remedy both the clogged lanes and a gap in construction funding on Tuesday. The biggest changes were discussed for Phase 2, which include a variety of approaches including a new minimum toll cost, and $18 toll maximum, the removal of a cap for tolls, weekend tolling and more.However, Phase 1 changes are slated to begin in Feb. or March 2024, meaning the collection of input would begin in the coming weeks. The biggest takeaway from proposed Phase 1 changes is that a ride on toll lanes for I-405 and SR 167 could be boosted to a maximum of $15.
"Too often, public officials treat driving as a choice to be penalized, rather than a necessity for those whom the ‘preferred’ alternatives – such as public transit or bicycling – are not an option," he wrote.
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