Surface Transportation Block Grant

The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) continues to be the most flexible of all the highway programs and provides the most financial support to local agencies.

WSDOT allocates STBG funds to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO’s) and County Lead Agencies for prioritizing and selecting projects that align with their regional priorities involving all entities eligible to participate in a public process. In addition, WSDOT sets annual delivery targets for each MPO and county lead agency.

Eligible projects include highway/bridge construction/repair; transit capital projects; bicycle, pedestrian and recreational trails; and construction of ferry boats and terminals.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA/BIL) STBG - (federal funding)

Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act STBG allocations - (federal funding)

Distribution formula

Local Programs continues to distribute funds based on a formula driven formula developed in coordination with the MPOs and counties, as follows:

  • Urbanized areas greater than 200,000 population – Distributed based on 2010 Census data as required.
  • Urbanized areas greater than 50,000 but no more than 200,000 – Distributed based on 2010 Census data as required.
  • Urban areas greater than 5,000 but no more than 49,999.
  • Under 5,000 population – Distributed based on rural lane miles.
  • Flexible –
     Distributed based on 75% population/25% total county lane miles
     Local Programs administration costs will be decreased from the initial allocations based on a proportional share of the total allocation for each entity.

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.