Tacoma residents should note two significant changes this week: the city will activate two new automated speed enforcement cameras on September 14, following a 30-day warning period, and the city’s collaborative Tideflats Subarea Plan has been honored with a VISION 2050 award after seven years of development work.
The speed cameras, deployed on specific city streets, will begin issuing citations after the September 14 start date. This follows recent traffic incidents, including a vehicle exceeding 80 mph with disabled lights on August 7 and a high-speed pursuit in Spanaway involving a driver fleeing with a loaded gun.
The Tideflats Subarea Plan, developed through extensive community collaboration, received the VISION 2050 award for its innovative approach to urban planning and economic development. The plan has been in development since 2019 and aims to guide future growth in Tacoma’s historic industrial district.
Other notable developments include: - Pierce County Sheriff’s Office issued a new e-bike safety video highlighting specific safety requirements for young riders to prevent collisions. - Tacoma Public Schools will host free school supply giveaways at multiple locations on August 5 to support students entering the new school year. - Pierce County Sheriff’s Office will auction a Buckley home on September 25 to satisfy a $208,536 judgment. - Tacoma City Council will vote on August 25 to join Pierce County’s unified homelessness strategy. - Multiple I-5 and SR 169 lane closures are scheduled through August and September for maintenance projects.
What to watch next: The September 14 activation of speed cameras and the August 25 City Council vote on the homelessness resolution will be key developments to follow in the coming week.