WA HB2727

Creates an educational transit access grant program administered by the Washington State Department of Transportation to fund pilot programs providing free or reduced transit fares for community and technical college students enrolled in degree or certificate programs

Requires transit agencies seeking grants to submit proposals including measurable goals, a description of how costs will be lowered, written commitment from a partnering college, and a sustainability plan for after the pilot ends

Mandates the department issue a call for proposals within 60 days of the effective date and submit outcome reports to legislative transportation committees within six months of each pilot's completion

Defines eligible transit agencies to include city transit systems, county public transportation authorities, metropolitan municipal corporations, public transportation benefit areas, and special purpose transit districts

Takes effect July 1, 2026