6TH AVE. Pedestrian crossing safety

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $454,324 Formula Grant to the Washington State Department of Transportation on January 12, 2022 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funding will support projects to upgrade pedestrian safety infrastructure in Tacoma, Washington, including replacing and improving traffic signal heads and controllers to incorporate accessible pedestrian countdown signals and pushbuttons. Curb extensions and pedestrian median islands will also be installed, and pedestrian-actuated rectangular rapid flashing beacon crossings will be upgraded. A sub-award of $454,324 was provided to the City of Tacoma, Washington to deliver these pedestrian safety upgrades. The Formula Grant and sub-award will help fund construction and capital improvements to modernize pedestrian crossings and ensure compliance with accessibility standards along busy roadways in Tacoma.

Project description

Upgrade existing traffic signal heads and signal phasing, install accessible pedestrian countdown signals and pushbuttons, and adjust traffic signal timing, communication, and coordination as needed. Install curb bulbs and pedestrian median islands and upgrade to pedestrian-actuated rectangular rapid flashing beacons.