Prop 1 prioritizes repairing the everyday streets that need it most because delaying action will only make these much-needed fixes take longer and cost more.
By leveraging federal dollars and public-private partnerships, Tacoma will continue to secure $2.25 for every $1.00 of voter approved funds – ensuring we get the most out of taxpayer money.
"At a time when the city is consumed by crises of violence, crime and desperation, things like sidewalks, bike lanes and safe routes to school can feel extracurricular. But the truth is that investing in our neighborhoods and taking a proactive approach to accessibility helps level the playing field and address root causes while creating the kinds of opportunities that lift people up." (7/19/23)
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Better Economic Outcomes
Prop 1 will create over 600 family wage jobs and thousands of apprenticeship training hours that strengthen our construction workforce. -
Cost Effective Repair and Maintenance
While repairing roads, much needed and overdue improvements to surface water, wastewater and other critical infrastructure can be made — saving taxpayers money and compounding the impact of our dollars. -
Fewer Traffic Fatalities
The number of people killed or seriously injured in crashes on Tacoma roadways is at the highest level in over a decade. Prop. 1 focuses on the highest risk streets and slows down traffic in residential blocks. -
Planting More Trees in Tacoma
Tacoma is making planting more trees in big projects a priority. As a result, when crews are out repairing major roadways, they will plant more trees as well.
Prop 1 will cost just $.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value and a 2% utility tax.
More Local Jobs & Economic Growth
✔ 600+ family-wage jobs created
✔ Thousands of apprenticeship training hours
✔ Reduce vehicle maintenance costs
Prop 1 will ensure workers can more safely get to work and goods more easily transported to small businesses and hospitals. Well-maintained streets mean less wear and tear on your vehicle, fewer costly repairs, and lower transportation costs. Better roads also save Tacomans money!
Improving Safety & Reducing Crashes
✔ Safer intersections & crosswalks
✔ Fewer serious injuries or fatalities
✔ More sidewalks and ADA ramps
Whether you walk, bike, use a wheelchair, take transit, or drive. Prop 1 will improve the safety of streets and intersections with the highest rates of traffic-related serious injuries or fatalities, aiming to reduce crashes by redesigning streets to reduce speeding and provide safer crossings. It will expand safe networks for all, especially on Neighborhood Greenways to help Tacoma reach its Vision Zero goal.
FAQs
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Traffic deaths are skyrocketing, Prop. 1 will reduce them. The number of people killed or seriously injured in crashes on Tacoma roadways is at the highest level in over a decade. Prop. 1 focuses on the highest risk streets and slows down traffic in residential blocks.
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Prop 1. creates over 600 family wage jobs and tens of thousands of hours of apprenticeship training. Well maintained streets will grow our economy, reduce traffic fatalities, and reduce the wear and tear on vehicles, saving Tacomans money.
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A decade ago, thousands of city blocks had fallen into disrepair. The first Streets Initiative focused on fixing residential streets, improving nearly 70% of residential streets, fixing over 6,000 blocks. In 2023 alone, Tacoma fixed 2,889 potholes and temporarily patched 12,099.
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Prop 1 will cost just $.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value and a 2% utility tax. By creating a dedicated source of revenue with Prop 1, taxpayer money goes further– securing $2.25 of federal and private funding for every $1 from Tacoma residents
Every dollar goes directly toward fixing major roads, improving safety, and creating jobs—ensuring Tacoma remains a great place to live, work, and do business. Delaying will only make these much-needed repairs take longer and cost more.
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The first Streets Initiative invested over $397 million to upgrade Tacoma streets, over $135 million in earned grants and partnerships. The longer we wait, the more these critical projects will cost. Creating a dedicated source of revenue to invest strategically means taxpayer money goes further– securing $2.25 of federal and private funding for every $1 from Tacoma residents.
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Prop 1 reinvests millions in workforce development, union jobs, and training focusing on sustainable career pathways in Pierce County. It will create over 100,000 hours for family wage workers and tens of thousands of hours for apprenticeships. It will also repair 223 miles of Tacoma’s streets, which will support economic development by reducing wear and tear on residents’ vehicles and keeping freight, cars, and transit moving efficiently.
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Prop 1 will reduce congestion across Tacoma, leading to saved time and fewer emissions.
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The City will be able to improve 1,100-1,400 arterial lane miles, 250-300 sidewalk miles, 130-170 miles of bike infrastructure, and maintain 5,200-6,200 residential blocks over a 15-year performance period, prioritizing accessibility, pedestrian safety, and multimodal connectivity.
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Yes! Whether you walk, bike, use a wheelchair, take transit, or drive. Prop 1 will improve the safety of streets and intersections with the highest rates of traffic-related serious injuries or fatalities, aiming to reduce crashes by redesigning streets to reduce speeding and provide safer crossings. It will expand safe networks for all, especially on Neighborhood Greenways and help Tacoma reach its Vision Zero goal—eliminating serious crashes by making streets safer for everyone.
