Gas tax money normally goes into a transportation kitty. The everybody gets a portion. It only leaves about 15 cents for WSDOT.
If they would fund the WSP out of the state general fund rather then WSDOT.
Airports, train system, parks, freight mobility (trucks trains), cities and counties get their share
Gas tax comparison by stateTaxpayers will not be able to drive with the gas taxes going up, vehicle liscense fees going up, tolls.
Tourism will be taking a big hit! This will mean more expenses for taxpayers here in WA.
Saw also that the gas tax initially was to go up 37 cents, not what they are saying now 11.?.