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Agency 228
Washington Traffic Safety Commission
RCW 43.59

Request $6,806,000
Net change from current biennium $801,997 Decrease
Percent change from current biennium 10.5% Decrease


The Washington Traffic Safety Commission coordinates traffic safety programs at the state and local level, promotes the uniform enforcement of traffic laws, establishes standards for investigating and reporting accidents, and promotes driver and pedestrian education.

The primary goal of the Commission is to reduce traffic-related deaths, injuries, and property damage through the development and implementation of traffic safety programs.

The objectives of the agency include reducing the number of alcohol-affected drivers and promoting and increasing the use of seat belts.


Agency Level Summary

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Operating Budget: Summary
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
437,904 Highway Safety Account - State 211,901 437,904 494,000
5,216,221 176,660 Highway Safety Account - Federal 2,501,954 5,039,561 5,213,000
1,109,725 Highway Safety Account - Federal Unanticipated 1,310,521 1,109,725
1,100,000 79,193 Transportation Account - State 561,076 1,020,807 1,099,000

7,863,850


255,853

Total Appropriated Funds

4,585,452


7,607,997


6,806,000


Operating Budget: Summary by Object

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries And Wages 627,482 676,734 663,468 668,748 668,748
Employee Benefits 159,208 167,852 165,792 167,346 167,220
Personal Service Contracts 40
Goods And Services 684,659 682,298 696,898 629,404 633,083
Travel 49,559 78,875 48,750 71,325 71,325
Capital Outlays 6,212 24,172 68,500 25,500
Grants, Benefits & Client Services 1,445,879 1,854,858 2,548,260 1,824,900 1,809,901
Interagency Reimbursements (2,460,560)
Annual Total

512,439


3,484,829


4,123,168


3,430,223


3,375,777

Fiscal Year 1993-94 4,073,013
Biennium Total

4,585,452


7,607,997


6,806,000


Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium

1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
Total General Administration (2,879,816) (38.6)% 3,022,545 65.9% (801,997) (10.5)%


Employment Summary

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 16.8 16.9 16.0 16.0 16.0
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 37,350 40,043 41,467 41,797 41,797