Water ditch trail PH 3A

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a $5,278,311 Formula Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on November 3, 2023. The grant will fund the construction of a separated, shared-use trail between S Sprague Ave and S M Street along South Tacoma Way in Washington. This project includes the installation of curbs, planter strips, accessible pedestrian signal push buttons, illumination, a permanent pedestrian/bicycle counter, driveway approaches, bus pads/illuminated shelters, and other intersection improvements. The City of Tacoma is a sub-grantee on this project and will assist with the trail construction and related infrastructure upgrades. These enhancements are intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in the area while also supporting public transit services.

Project description

Construct a separated, shared-use trail between S sprague AVE and S M street along south tacoma way. Includes curb, planter strip, accessible pedestrian signal push buttons at wilkenson, illumination, permanent PED/bike counter, driveway approaches, bus pads/illuminated shelters, and other intersection improvements. One eastbound vehicular travel lane on the adjacent south tacoma way will be eliminated to accommodate the shared-use path. Waterline improvements with non-federal funds.