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Good to GO The Tacoma Narrows Bridge began using Good To Go! electronic tolling in July 2007. Over 70% of drivers crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge use the Good To Go! Pass to pay the toll automatically and without stopping – reducing their commute time. Good To Go! license plate accounts will be available in 2011. Until then, drivers with the Pass pay the toll without stopping. Those without the Pass must stop and pay at the tollbooth.
SR 520 Bridge All-electronic tolling is being put in place on the 520 Bridge in Spring of 2011. With no tollbooths, drivers will be able to travel across the bridge just like they do today. As drivers pass through the tolling area at highway speeds, the system automatically reads their Good To Go! Pass or license plate, and deducts the proper amount from their account. Those without the Pass — such as visitors or other infrequent users of the bridge — will be billed for their tolls by mail.
How Good To Go! Tolling works With Good To Go! all tolls are collected electronically. You can set up a prepaid Good To Go! account by either purchasing a transponder to mount in your vehicle or registering your license plate for photo identification. When driving on a tolled facility, your transponder or license plate is scanned and the correct toll is deducted from your prepaid account. Automatic replenishment allows you to easily manage your account by authorizing payments from your bank account or credit card.
How to install your transponder Peel the clear backing away from the transponder. The clear backing is on the opposite side from the printed barcode. Be careful to avoid damage to the transponder. Place the transponder on the inside windshield, with the barcode facing you. Your transponder is now ready to use.
How to apply the transponder shield Peel the clear backing away from the Velcro strips. Position the shield so that it is centered over the transponder on the inside of the windshield. Press the adhesive on the Velcro strips to the windshield.
Slowly remove the shield and make sure one set of Velcro strips remains on the windshield. Center the transponder shield over the transponder. The transponder is inactive when the shield is in place and tolls will not post to the account. Use the shield to carpool in the HOT lanes Do not shield the transponder if you are traveling alone in the SR 167 HOT lanes or if you are traveling the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Permanent Windshield Sticker Pass Non-transferable sticker. Cannot be moved between vehicles. Adheres to windshield near the rear-view mirror. No damage when exposed to water or cleaning solutions. Pass is about the size of a band aid. $5.00 Switchable Pass with On/Off Option Moveable between vehicles. Hard case mounts on windshield using Velcro backing. Pass can be easily moved between other vehicles also equipped with Velcro holders. Pass can be turned on or off by sliding tab. Well-suited for those who also use the HOT lanes as a carpooler, as it can be turned on or off depending on the number of people in the car. Pass is about the size of a candy bar. $12.00
Moveable Pass that Adheres with Velcro Moveable between vehicles. Adheres to the windshield behind the rearview mirror using Velcro. Must be properly mounted to work correctly. Pass can be easily moved between other vehicles also equipped with Velcro holders. May be removed and stored in a bag when using the HOT lanes as a carpooler. Pass is about the size of a popsicle stick. $8.00 Motorcycle Headlamp Mounted Pass Non-transferable. Cannot be moved between motorcycles. Adheres to motorcycle headlamp with clear sticker backing. Does not affect headlamp light or visibility. Removing the sticker renders the pass useless. Pass is about the size of a thick-cut French fry. $8.00 External Mount License Plate Pass Mounts horizontally to the top of the front license plate using screws. Chemical-resistant casing. $12.00
Good To Go! customer service will process requests for Good To Go! Passes and Pass shields within three (3) business days. These products will be sent by USPS mail. goodtogo@wsdot.wa.gov Contact by email: 1-866-WDOT2GO (1-866-936-8246) Contact by telephone: New customer service centers opening soon in Bellevue and Seattle’s University District.