Washington State Department of Transportation

Name

Washington State Department of Transportation

Legal name

Washington State Department of Transportation

Website

https://wsdot.wa.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transportation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Routine Patrol, Incident Support & Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) for O&M Activities (TLAJAAAJ), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) / Video Tolling & Enforcement (TLAJABAB), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Highway infrastructure management
• Public ferry services
• Electronic toll collection
• Traffic management systems
• Multimodal transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Toll Road Operations: WSDOT operates and collects tolls from multiple facilities including SR 520 floating bridge, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, SR 99 Tunnel, I-405 express toll lanes, and SR 167 express toll lanes. Revenue is used for debt service, operations, and maintenance of these facilities.
2. Washington State Ferries: Washington State Ferries system provides passenger and vehicle ferry services across Puget Sound and surrounding waters. Revenue generated through ticket sales for vehicles and passengers.
3. Tire Chain Installation Services: Permit-based tire chain installation services for passenger vehicles ($25 installation, $10 removal) and large trucks ($25 per tire chained/removal at $5 per tire). Revenue supports chain installation business permits.
4. State and Federal Transportation Funding: WSDOT receives state legislative appropriations and federal transportation funds through programs like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, National Highway Freight Program, and others for infrastructure projects and operations.
5. Commercial Vehicle Permits and Fees: Revenue from commercial vehicle permits, overweight/oversize permits, and transponder/weigh station e-screening services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a state government agency that plans, builds, operates, and maintains Washington's multimodal transportation system, including state highways, Washington State Ferries (the largest ferry system in the United States by vehicle volume), toll facilities (SR 520 floating bridge, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, SR 99 Tunnel, and I-405/SR 167 express toll lanes), 350+ park and ride facilities, and 60+ public-use airports. The agency operates six regional Traffic Management Centers plus a Winter Operations Center providing 24/7 statewide highway monitoring, incident response, and real-time travel information, and delivers supporting services such as commercial vehicle permitting, tire chain installation, fish passage improvements, and freight system planning.

Product overview

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) operates a comprehensive multimodal transportation system consisting of both core infrastructure services and technology-enabled offerings. The core services include Washington State Ferries (the largest ferry system in the US with 21 vessels on 10 routes), six Traffic Management Centers providing 24/7 highway monitoring, and the state highway system with tolled facilities. The technology portfolio includes the Good To Go! electronic tolling system (covering SR 520, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, SR 99 Tunnel, and I-405/SR 167 express toll lanes), the Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS) providing real-time and predictive truck parking data, and AI-powered traffic monitoring systems. WSDOT also offers freight planning services through its Freight System Plan, aviation emergency services, fish passage improvement programs, and grant programs including the $126M WAZIP zero-emission truck incentive program. The agency provides public-facing data through real-time travel information systems and APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Good To Go!: Electronic tolling system for Washington state toll roads and bridges

Products and services

• Washington State Ferries Passenger and vehicle ferry transportation across Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, and Sidney B.C., with online reservations (Save A Spot) and ticket sales via wave2go.wsdot.wa.gov; serves commuters, tourists, and walk-up riders.
• Good To Go! Electronic Tolling Electronic toll collection system covering SR 520 floating bridge, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, SR 99 Tunnel, I-405 express toll lanes, and SR 167 express toll lanes; offers Good To Go! transponder accounts, Pay By Mail options, variable/dynamic pricing, and live toll rate data via API.
• Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS) Real-time and predictive truck parking availability information delivered through in-cab systems and mobile apps (Drivewyze, ParkerTruck) along the I-5 corridor, including predictive parking availability up to four hours in advance; serves commercial vehicle operators needing hours-of-service compliance support.
• Tire Chain Installation Services Permit-based tire chain installation and removal services at chain installation areas on Washington mountain passes; passenger vehicles pay $25 installation and $10 removal, large trucks pay $25 per tire chained and $5 per tire for removal; serves motorists and commercial truckers during winter travel.
• Aircraft and Drone Registration Services State-level aircraft and commercial drone registration services with published fee schedules, regulatory compliance support, and access to over 60 public-use airports; serves private pilots, commercial aviators, and unmanned aircraft system operators.
• Commercial Vehicle Permits and E-Screening Commercial vehicle permits including overweight and oversize permits, transponder issuance, and weigh station e-screening services; serves trucking companies and commercial freight operators moving goods through Washington state.
• Real-Time Travel Information Services Public-facing real-time travel information including live traffic maps, highway camera feeds, travel times, weather and mountain pass conditions, alerts, and incident notifications delivered via wsdot.wa.gov, the WSDOT mobile app, on-road variable message signs, and Highway Advisory Radio; serves the traveling public, commercial drivers, and partner agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• WSDOT operates 350+ park and rides and 61+ airports statewide
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oregon Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Washington and Oregon states are coordinating on a $1.35 million joint safety initiative for two aging bridges on the Lower Columbia River (Lewis and Clark Bridge and Astoria-Megler Bridge). The funding covers Vessel Impact Vulnerability Assessment, Virtual Coordination Center, and Air Gap Sensors.
• King County MetrocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026WSDOT coordinates closely with King County Metro on overlapping infrastructure projects including the University Bridge Trolley Pole Replacement Project. Coordination aims to minimize public disruption during construction and ensure integrated transportation service delivery.
• Intercity TransitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Intercity Transit partnered with WSDOT and the City of Lacey to install AI-powered traffic sensors at 10 intersections as part of a six-month regional safety test. The technology will be used to assess whether AI traffic monitoring is accurate and reliable enough for broader regional deployment.
• City of LaceyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026The City of Lacey partnered with WSDOT and Intercity Transit to deploy AI-powered traffic sensors at 10 intersections for a regional safety test running through November 2026. Data will inform future infrastructure planning decisions.
• Interwest Construction Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 22 March 2026Interwest Construction Inc. was selected by WSDOT under an emergency contract to clear landslide debris from northbound Interstate 5 south of Bellingham. Work included stabilizing the unstable slope and clearing 2,000 to 3,000 cubic yards of boulders and debris.
• Titan CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025WSDOT awarded Titan Cloud a contract to digitize fuel tank monitoring across 125 sites and approximately 210 tanks, replacing outdated systems with a cloud-based platform. This modernization aims to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and real-time response capabilities for WSDOT's energy and asset management.
• Quarterhill Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 14 October 2025Quarterhill partnered with WSDOT to launch a $2.3 million Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS) along I-5 to improve safety and freight efficiency. The initiative provides real-time parking data to truck drivers through various platforms, aiming to reduce fatigue-related risks and support safer freight movement in Washington State.
• TransCorecoreTechnology or Integration · 9 October 2025TransCore successfully deployed its next-generation Infinity Digital Lane System tolling technology on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The upgrade included AI-based vehicle classification, recognition systems, and expanded payment options, reflecting a modernization effort for WSDOT's tolling infrastructure.
• Washington State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2025Researchers at Washington State University, led by Associate Professor Kishor Shrestha, received an award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials to develop a machine-learning prediction model for WSDOT to forecast performance conditions of key highway assets including culverts, traffic signals, ditches, slopes, road barriers, and shoulders.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texas Department of Transportation: TxDOT manages a massive state highway system with extensive toll operations and traffic management centers. Comparable as a state-level transportation authority with similar statutory mandate to WSDOT.
• New York State Department of Transportation: NYSDOT operates a statewide multimodal transportation system including highways, bridges, and aviation, with traffic management centers comparable to WSDOT's six TMCs.
• Oregon Department of Transportation: Oregon's state DOT, directly comparable to WSDOT in scope and scale. ODOT operates a parallel highway, bridge, and multimodal system and is already a joint partner with WSDOT on the $1.35M Lower Columbia River bridge safety initiative.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): California's state DOT operates one of the largest state highway networks in the US with toll facilities, TMCs, and multimodal services. Caltrans is directly comparable in regulatory role and operational breadth to WSDOT.
• Florida Department of Transportation: FDOT manages Florida's state highway system with extensive toll road operations and TMCs. Directly comparable in statutory role and operational breadth to WSDOT.
• Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT): MassDOT integrates highway, transit, and aviation under a single state agency, similar to WSDOT's multimodal mandate. Operates toll facilities and TMCs at a comparable scale.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): New York's MTA operates transit and bridge/tunnel tolling at much larger urban scale. Comparable business functions in tolling and transit operations but operates in a major metro region rather than statewide.
• Federal Highway Administration: FHWA is the federal counterpart to state DOTs, providing funding, policy, and standards. Comparable in regulatory role over highway infrastructure but operates at federal scale rather than state level.

Others

• TransCore: TransCore is WSDOT's tolling technology vendor (Infinity Digital Lane System on Tacoma Narrows Bridge) and a leading provider of tolling, ITS, and traffic management solutions to state DOTs and toll authorities nationwide.
• Quarterhill Inc. Quarterhill partnered with WSDOT on the $2.3M Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS). Comparable as an ITS vendor providing truck parking and freight technology to DOTs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/WSDOT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/washington-state-department-of-transportation
• Instagraminstagram.com/wsdot
• TikToktiktok.com/@washingtonstatedot

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments4 records

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