Transportation Plan Update | Public Works and Utilities

What is the Transportation Plan?

The Pierce County Transportation Plan maps out the County's strategy for meeting our transportation needs over the next 20 years. The Growth Management Act requires Pierce County to plan for an adequate transportation network and provide services to meet future needs. This major update will be integrated into the Transportation Element of the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan.

Why update the Plan?

This Transportation Plan Update (TPU) represents the most comprehensive update to the original transportation plan since it was prepared in 1992. Unlike previous updates, this TPU will address all components of the transportation system -- maintenance, operations, preservation, improvements, and administration (collectively referred to as 'MOPIA').

In addition, it will be a financially constrained plan that will focus on the transportation projects and services that the County can realistically afford to implement over the next 20 years.

For more information, view the the staff presentation made at the March 25, 2008 County Council Meeting.

How can you get involved?

A public involvement program has been developed to solicit input on this TPU. The first phase of the public involvement program included interviews with community representatives and surveys of County residents.

The second phase of the public involvement program will involve obtaining public and agency input on the draft plan through community outreach events, focus groups, public meetings, and other strategies. There will also be a number of public hearings prior to the adoption of the TPU by the County Council.

Click here to be added to the TPU email notification list.

TPU Events and Meetings

Monday, June 23, 2008
Presentation to Council Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee and handouts.

When will the plan be updated?

Listed below is the general schedule for key tasks and milestones for this TPU:

Summer 2007 -- Spring 2008
Interviews and Public Surveys
Preparation of Technical Reports ('White Papers')

Spring 2008 -- Summer 2008
Preparation of Draft Plan

Summer 2008
Public Scoping of Draft Plan Alternatives and Environmental Study

Fall 2008
Submittal of Draft Plan to Planning Commission

For More Information

For more information about the Transportation Plan Update, please contact:

Jesse Hamashima (jesse.hamashima@co.pierce.wa.us)
Pierce County Public Works and Utilities
Transportation Planning and Programming Division
4301 South Pine, Suite 446 | Tacoma, WA 98418-7921

Phone: (253) 798-2760 | Fax: (253) 798-2740