Status
The Planning Commission made a recommendation to the City Council on May 5, 2010, concerning the 2010 Annual Amendment package, which included the Mobility Master Plan (MoMaP) and the associated Pedestrian and Bicycle Design Guidelines, as posted below. The MoMaP is incorporated in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, proposed for the Council's adoption by an ordinance, and the Design Guidelines are proposed for adoption by a resolution.
Public Hearing on the Draft Mobility Master Plan
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 3, 2010 on the 2010 Annual Amendment package, which included the following 3 pieces of information relating to the Mobility Master Plan:
- Staff Report - PDF version or Word version
- Proposed Amendments to the Transportation Element (which incorporates the Mobility Master Plan as Section II) - PDF version or Word version
- Proposed Pedestrian and Bicycle Design Guidelines - PDF version (6 MB) or Word version (15 MB)
These documents are derived from the comprehensive Mobility Master Plan Study, as posted below:
Public Meetings and Workshops
A public meeting (including a mid-day and an evening sessions) was held on February 11, 2010 for stakeholders and interested citizens to learn about the draft Mobility Master Plan and to provide recommendations for improving Tacoma’s bicycling and walking networks and their connections to transit.
Project Overview
The City of Tacoma is developing a Strategic Mobility Master Plan with the goal of developing a comprehensive network of bikeways and pedestrian walkways citywide to enhance the comfort and safety of all users, improve access to transit and to increase the non-motorized mode split within the city. Key objectives of the Strategic Mobility Master Plan include:
- To effectively build upon the existing local bicycle and trail network – including the Scott Pierson Trail and the Water Ditch Trail - while streamlining connections and establishing new links to surrounding areas.
- To build on the previous City work completed to date by tying together bicycle/pedestrian/trail/transit elements from existing and ongoing plans, such as the Tacoma Dome Trails Study, the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and The Tacoma City Center Parking and Mobility Strategy.
- To address the bicycling and pedestrian needs of Tacoma’s diverse population by providing a strong public outreach process.
- To develop a Plan addressing the needs citizens of all ages, abilities, skills, and confidence levels.
- To provide innovative and economically feasible projects, programs and recommendations matched to specific funding opportunities that balance the desires of local advocates such as the Tacoma Wheelman and the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department with the needs and priorities of the city. The Planning Division and Public Works Department are partnering on this project, with the collaboration of a broad range of public agencies, advocates and citizens.
Project Schedule
- July 2009: First meeting of the Mobility Master Plan Steering Committee.
- September 2009: First round of community workshops September 23-28 at South Park Community Center, Norpoint Centre and the University of Puget Sound.
- September 2009-January 2010: Draft Mobility Master Plan created, incorporating public feedback
- February 2010: Public review of the draft Mobility Master Plan, as integrated into the Transportation Element
- March 2010: Planning Commission public hearing on 2010 Comprehensive Plan Annual Amendment, including Mobility Master Plan
- April 2010: Planning Commission recommendation to the City Council
- May-June 2010: City Council review and adoption of 2010 Annual Amendment, including Mobility Master Plan
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is the 20 member advisory team acting to guide the Mobility Master Plan. The Steering Committee meets monthly is comprised of agency representatives, advocates and interested residents from Tacoma. The Steering Committee shares their expertise on bicycle and pedestrian issues and policy.
Contact us
Diane Wiatr, 253-591-5380, dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org