WA to offer first-ever toll discount for lower-income motorists

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 890

Last Updated: 5 days, 14 hours ago

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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 …

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