Bill > HB1823

This bill modifies provisions related to the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), a body responsible for funding transportation projects. It clarifies that the "small city program" is no longer implemented within the transportation improvement account, and it removes the requirement for cities to have a population of 5,000 or more to be eligible for funding, broadening eligibility. The bill also redefines "active transportation" to include various forms of pedestrian and bicycle mobility, including electric-assisted options, and expands the definition of "public transit system" to encompass a wider range of transit authorities. Additionally, it adjusts the number of members on the TIB and specifies their qualifications, particularly for county and city representatives based on population size and representation on transit systems. The bill also repeals existing laws related to long-range arterial construction planning and bicycle routes, and it states that the TIB's operating costs will be paid from the transportation improvement account. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1823&Year=2025&Initiative=false