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Nonmotorized transportation includes facilities designed primarily for the use of pedestrians, bicyclists, and/or equestrians such as:

  • sidewalks
  • paved shoulders
  • wide curb lanes
  • shared use paths (paved)
Sidewalks and paved shoulders along 176th Street East. Above: New sidewalks and paved shoulders along 176th Street East.


New sidewalks and wide curb lanes along 112th Street East.
Above: New sidewalks and wide curb lanes along 112th Street East.

The 2008 Nonmotorized Project List identifies nonmotorized improvements that are either under construction or scheduled to begin construction this year.

These nonmotorized improvements may be constructed on their own or in conjunction with other roadway improvements. However, the construction schedule for any project may be affected by financial, design, environmental, right-of-way, or other delays.

New paved shoulders on S Prairie Road East north of 234th AVE E

Above: New paved shoulders on South Prairie Road East north of 234th Avenue East.


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Nonmotorized Transportation Plan

Nonmotorized transportation planning is important to help reduce traffic congestion and to promote healthy communities.

Pierce County has adopted a Nonmotorized Transportation Plan (NMTP) (PDF), which is incorporated by reference into the Pierce County Code. The policies of the NMTP also appear in the Transportation Element of the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan.

The links below include the project recommendations from the NMTP for specific areas in Pierce County.

This plan, along with the individual Community Plans, will guide the development of a nonmotorized transportation system in Pierce County.

Free copies of the plan are available at the Public Works and Utilities Records Counter, Room 150, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

Existing Trails at Pierce County Parks

The Parks and Recreation Department's website has additional information about biking, walking, and horse trails located at Pierce County parks.


If you would like to make a comment about nonmotorized transportation and the information in this web page, please contact:

Mike Galizio (Mike.Galizio@co.pierce.wa.us)
Pierce County Public Works and Utilities
Transportation Planning and Programming Division
4301 South Pine, Suite 446 | Tacoma, WA 98409-6541

Phone: (253) 798-2865 | Fax: (253) 798-2740


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