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. 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. Washington State Standard is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Washington State Standard maintains editorial independence.