Washington to offer first-ever toll discount for lower-income motorists
Eligible drivers will save 50% on tolls, and the state says daily commuters could cut costs by a couple hundred dollars a year.
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Nisqually Valley NewsWashington to offer first-ever toll discount for lower-income motorists
Drivers with low incomes will soon be able to pay less to travel on two of Washington’s newest tolled roadways. After months of conversation, the Washington State Transportation Commission approved a new program last week offering a 50% discount on tolls on the state route 509 and 167 expressways in the Puget Sound region. People can sign up this fall, with discounts available starting in December. With current toll rates on those routes ranging…
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WA to offer first-ever toll discount for lower-income motorists • Washington State Standard
In December 2026, Washington plans to begin offering offer a toll discount for drivers with lower incomes on State Route 509 expressway (above) and the State Route 167 expressway. (Photo courtesty of Washington State Department of Transportation)Drivers with low incomes will soon be able to pay less to travel on two of Washington’s newest tolled roadways. After months of conversation, the Washington State Transportation Commission approved a new…
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