Tacoma Should Ditch 19th for a 6th Avenue Streetcar to TCC
The transit system of the Tacoma area is at a critical juncture. As I have documented in previous articles, should long-range plans advance unmodified,...
Green Blocks Boosts Tacoma Neighborhoods One Tree at a Time
On February 4th, the Tacoma Tree Foundation (TTF) will host a planting event at Madison Elementary school. The school is one of the only...
2023 May Be the Year Tacoma’s Housing Policy Grows Up
The City of Tacoma has a number of ongoing projects in 2023 to make its communities more vibrant, accessible, and healthy for residents. This...
Tacoma Link’s Theater District Station Reaches the End of the Line
Tacoma has a major extension of Sound Transit’s T Line streetcar to look forward to over the coming year: the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension...
Major Transportation Improvements in 2023 to Test Tacoma’s Patience
2023 is looking to be a significant year for transportation in Tacoma. A number of city-led projects are reaching maturity, like the Hilltop Link...
Leverage South Sound’s Freight Rail Network for Passenger Service
It’s no secret our region is lacking in heavy rail transit options. Our only existing service, Sounder, is operated in such a manner that...
How a Forgotten Plaza Can Become Tacoma’s Connected Heart
Tollefson Plaza in downtown Tacoma confounds me. It’s an attractive space next to a bustling university campus and an art museum. It is adjacent...
Transit Agencies Waive Fares on New Years Eve
Transit systems in the Puget Sound region will once again offer fare-free New Years Eve rides. The exception in Pierce Transit, which is charging...