Quality Infrastructure / Key Issues / TBD's

Transportation Benefit District Legislation in Effect

Through the cooperative efforts of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) and the Washington State Associations of Counties (WSAC), significant legislation will go into effect on July 22, which results in the most significant local transportation tool for cities and counties in sixteen years – Transportation Benefit Districts (TBDs). They are independent taxing districts that can impose an array of taxes or fees either through a vote of the people or through council action. TBDs are flexible: they allow cities and counties to work cooperatively on addressing both regional and local transportation challenges.

Please note that there are varying eligibility requirements. Please use the following general information on how to implement a Transportation Benefit District. For additional questions on Transportation Districts, please contact AWC staff Ashley Probart at ashleyp@awcnet.org Sheri Sawyer at sheris@awcnet.org.

11/25/08