City of Tacoma
S Yakima Avenue Sidewalk
S 67th St to S 70th St
TIB Award Amount
$219,857
Region: Puget Sound   |   Legislative District: 29   |   Length: 200.00 ft. FY 2023 Sidewalk Program (SP)

Existing Conditions

S Yakima Ave is a two lane principal arterial running north-south connecting downtown to city limits. The project is located in Tacomas Communities of Low-Moderate Opportunity, which is based on income, health, race, and social disparities. The neighborhood is primarily African American, Native American, and Native Hawaiian. Sidewalk exists on the west side of S Yakima Ave; however, there is an approximate 108 ft gap in the existing sidewalk on the east side, which is immediately next to a Pierce Transit Stop (3,324 boardings/year) that serves IDEA High School. IDEA HS (42% low-income students) is located one block east of Yakima Ave-S 68th St. Bus service is only provided to McKinney Vento and Special Needs Students. Other students receive an ORCA pass. North of the missing sidewalks, a driveway approach has a severe cross-slope and the S Yakima Ave-S 68th St intersection does not have ramps on all corners making it difficult to access the bus stops on either side of S Yakima Ave.

Project Funding

  TIB Funds Local Funds Total Costs
Design 12,684 4,503 17,187
Right of Way 0 0 0
Construction 207,173 73,550 280,723
Project Totals $219,857 $78,053 $297,910

Local Match

TIB Participation Local Match Minimum Local Match
73.8% 26.2% 20%

Summary of Improvements

  • Improves pedestrian safety;
  • Removes ADA barriers

Description of Improvements

The project on S Yakima Avenue will provide a sidewalk, ADA accessible walking route with compliant curb ramps and a safe crossing of Yakima Avenue will improve safety and tranist access. Other work includes curb bulbs and rectangular rapid flashing beacons to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety.