Tacoma Streets Initiative Marks 10 Years

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  Tacoma City Council received a report on the Streets Initiative's 10-year progress during a study session“In their Study Session today, the Tacoma City Council received an update on the accomplishments and outcomes of Tacoma’s Streets Initiative over the past ten years.”
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  The study session occurred on July 21, 2026“Tacoma City Council Receives Positive Streets Initiative Update — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:53:04 +0000 In their Study Session today, the Tacoma City Council received an update on the accomplishments and outcomes of Tacoma’s Streets Initiative over the past ten years.”
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  The Streets Initiative was approved by voters in 2015“The Tacoma Streets Initiative, approved by voters in 2015, set out to tackle long ‑ standing street maintenance and repair needs across the city.”
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  The initiative has funded road reconstruction“Across Tacoma, the Streets Initiative has provided critical infrastructure funding to arterial and residential street reconstruction projects; sidewalk and curb construction, including accessibility improvements to meet ADA standards; traffic safety enhancements to improve pedestrian and driver safety; and traffic signal upgrades.”
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  The initiative has funded sidewalk upgrades“Across Tacoma, the Streets Initiative has provided critical infrastructure funding to arterial and residential street reconstruction projects; sidewalk and curb construction, including accessibility improvements to meet ADA standards; traffic safety enhancements to improve pedestrian and driver safety; and traffic signal upgrades.”
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  The initiative has funded traffic safety improvements across Tacoma“Traffic safety enhancements to improve pedestrian and driver safety; and traffic signal upgrades.”
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  Projects included permeable pavement in Larchmont“Service improvements to the Larchmont neighborhood with 18 blocks of permeable pavement, new bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and intersection safety improvements.”
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  A multi-modal Fawcett Avenue transformation was part of the initiative“Transformation of Fawcett Avenue into a multi-modal route with over 20 blocks of new pavement replacing worn street surfaces in the historic Brewery District and new, wide sidewalks lining them.”
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  Safety upgrades on South 56th Street were included in the initiative“Access upgrades to South 56th Street with nearly four arterial lane miles paved, safety improvements at four major intersections, and safer access points to the Water Ditch Trail, which will connect South Tacoma to downtown and other multi-modal ”
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  The program has addressed infrastructure needs across residential roads“With dedicated funding in place, the program has helped revitalize residential roads, upgrade key arterials, and deliver important safety improvements that benefit communities throughout Tacoma.”
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  The program has addressed infrastructure needs across arterial roads“Across Tacoma, the Streets Initiative has provided critical infrastructure funding to arterial and residential street reconstruction projects; sidewalk and curb construction, including accessibility improvements to meet ADA standards; traffic safety enhancements to improve pedestrian and driver safety; and traffic signal upgrades.”
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  Next steps include continuing to implement street maintenance projects as part of the ongoing initiativeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  No specific timeline was mentioned in the reportNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.