After months of conversation, the Washington State Transportation Commission approved a new program last week offering a 50% discount on tolls on the state route 509 and 167 expressways in the Puget Sound region. “Our hope is that we will expand this to the other toll facilities around the state and other people in need.” Where it’s happeningA provision in the current state transportation budget directs the commission and Washington State Department of Transportation to “design and implement a toll relief” program. The Washington State Department of Transportation will administer the program, including verifying eligibility. Among opponents, the “number one” theme centered on fairness that all drivers should pay the same amount, he said.