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Sound Transit Approves Further Study of E1 Tacoma Link Expansion

2013-05-23T23:14:47+00:00

Earlier this afternoon the Sound Transit Board of Directors approved further study into the E1 route for Tacoma Link expansion. While the story of that decision is yet to come, here are the presentational panels from the day. The conversation here in Tacoma got a little contentious, but now that

North Downtown Subarea Plan Kicks Off: Get Involved

2013-05-23T19:51:54+00:00

Coming up on May 29, you’ve got the chance to be involved in planning the future of Tacoma’s north downtown; the City is kicking-off the North Downtown Subarea and Environmental Impact Statement process with a public meeting.

The subarea planning and EIS processes will result in a long-term plan

How Do We Honor the History of the Tacoma Totem Pole?

2013-05-23T16:48:28+00:00

The Tacoma Totem Pole that stands in Fireman’s Park has decayed to the point that it is no longer structurally sound. After 110 years exposed to the elements, the pole is showing its age with rotted wood that could give way in an earthquake or a strong wind. While the City explores different

Tacoma City Council Meeting - May 21, 2013

2013-05-22T20:08:21+00:00

The meeting began with a moment of silence for Tacoma firefighter Albert Nejmeh, who collapsed while working at the scene of a medical emergency on May 14, later passing away. Nejmeh was a 12 year veteran of the Tacoma Fire Department. He was well-respected will be greatly missed. A public

Bike Racks for Proctor Hit Speed Bump

2013-05-22T15:53:17+00:00

For two years now, Zach Oulette has been working on a project to design, produce, and install a pair of new bike racks near where the Proctor Farmers’ Market sets up every Saturday morning. Zach is there most weekends with his mother, Cheryl, selling the pork, chicken, duck, beef, and other meats they raise on their farm. Zach noticed that there seemed to be a shortage of bike parking for market-goers, and decided to make it his Eagle Scout project to fix that…

Ruston Development Moratorium

2013-05-21T20:54:36+00:00

There’s an interesting drama playing out for our neighbors over in Ruston: the town council there has put an emergency moratorium on any new commercial development.

On March 19 the Ruston town council passed an ordinance putting an immediate six-month stop to applications for new or re-development within the town’s commercial zones “until such time as the city finishes the process of code review and amendment relating to uses and development permitted” in those zones. No permits. No new businesses. No development. Sounds drastic. ...

Take the Bike Commuter Challenge

2013-05-21T17:23:48+00:00

We’re about two-thirds of the way through Bike Month 2013, and while the weather may not be perfect today, we’ve been enjoying seeing so many of you out riding bikes all month. Which brings us to this month’s Bike Commuter Challenge.

Although the challenge has been going all month, it’s not too

Tacoma City Business Preview - Week of May 21, 2013

2013-05-20T17:22:45+00:00

Taxi Cab Cameras

The main item on this week’s City Council study session agenda is a discussion of amendments to the code regulating taxi cabs in Tacoma. We heard about the amendments last summer when the City would have begun enforcing changes to the code passed in 2006, requiring the

Apply to Serve on Tacoma’s Transportation Commission

2013-05-20T15:23:27+00:00

Despite challenging budget situations for both the City of Tacoma and Pierce and Sound Transit systems, we’ve been hearing some exciting rumblings around transportation issues in Tacoma lately. Tacoma’s Transportation Benefit District will soon see money coming in from a car tab fee - and going

It’s a Good Week to Enjoy Tacoma’s Parks

2013-05-17T19:02:52+00:00

This is a great week to get out and enjoy Tacoma’s parks: celebrations, re-openings, and other outdoor events…

Beer & Bikes

First things first: this has nothing to do with parks, but we love The Red Hot, so we want to make sure you see this: The Red Hot welcomes bicyclists and bike fans to