I got my vehicle tab bill today from the Dept. of Licensing (DOL). It’s for my 2009 Mini Cooper, and the total fee exceeds $200. The second-biggest chunk of the bill is for Sound Transit ST3, which will probably misuse the funds. They don’t have the best track record (no pun intended). The biggest chunk? Something called TBD, for $80. I first thought it meant To Be Determined, but almost as cryptic, it apparently stands for “Transportation Benefit District.” WTF is that?
Oh, by the way, take heart. The bill has an enclosure that informs us that “a different depreciation schedule that is more favorable to most vehicle owners will take effect in 2029. Yes, 2029. Oh, goody, can’t wait.