Nickel Project

The Nickel Project refers to a transportation funding initiative enacted by the Washington State Legislature in 2003. The program's slogan, “It's your Nickel, Watch it Work,” reflects its funding mechanism and commitment to infrastructure improvement.

## Funding

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The Nickel Project was designed to generate $3.9 billion over a ten-year period to finance 158 transportation projects across Washington. The funding was sourced through:

* Gas Tax Increase — A 5-cent per gallon increase in the state gasoline tax.
* Heavy Truck Fees — A 15% increase in gross weight fees for heavy trucks.
* Vehicle Sales Tax — A 0.3% increase in the sales tax on motor vehicles.

These revenue streams were allocated to the Nickel Account, dedicated exclusively to the specified transportation projects.[1]

## Project scope

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The 158 projects funded under the Nickel Project aimed to address various transportation needs, including:[1]

* Congestion relief — Allocating $2.6 billion to alleviate traffic congestion in critical areas.
* Safety enhancements — Implementing measures to improve road safety.
* Infrastructure preservation — Maintaining and upgrading existing transportation infrastructure.

## References

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1. ^ a b "2003 "Nickel" funding package | WSDOT". wsdot.wa.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-07.

## External links

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* Nickel Funding Project at WSDOT

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