Thank you for a Great Bike Swap!
A BIG thank you to everyone who attended the 14th Annual Bike Swap on April 19! Hundreds of people came together to sell, donate, and buy bikes, meet their friends, say hi to their local bike shops and clubs, and so much more. Bicycling is an essential mode of transportation and exercise for people of all ages and abilities, so it was great to see so many people and a wide variety of bikes on the sale racks. See you next year!
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Gear Up for Bike Month
May is Bike Month! You can participate in the Ride Together Pierce Bike Everywhere Challenge by riding your bike to a destination 10 times in May (5 roundtrips), log those trips on the trip calendar and you will be automatically entered to win $10-$50 prizes!
You can also join a team for some friendly competition. Keep an eye on the leaderboard; the top three bike teams win a pizza party!
Check RideTogetherPierce.com/Bike for tips and tricks on traveling by bike, local bike groups and the Pierce County Bike Map.
New to biking? The “First Time Riders Guide” will get you started! Is your destination far away? Consider bringing your bike on the bus or train.
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Host a Bike to Work Day Celebration Station
Wednesday, May 14 is Bike Everywhere Day; a community event, put on largely by volunteer station hosts like you! Hosting a DIY (do-it-yourself) Celebration Station is a simple and fun way to support and celebrate bicyclists in your community. You bring the creativity and excitement, and Cascade Bicycle Club (CBC) will provide some simple guidance, literature, and will promote your station.
The deadline to register your Celebration Station with CBC is Wednesday, May 7.
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See You at Transit Trivia
Celebrate Ride Transit Month this June by testing your transit knowledge at the free and family-friendly Transit Trivia on Monday, June 2 at Zeeks Pizza on Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. There will be pizza, giveaways and guaranteed fun. Trivia starts at 5:30 p.m. so please arrive early.
Let us know if you're coming on Facebook (optional).
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South Sound Day of Remembrance Walk
Join Downtown On the Go for a meaningful Walk Tacoma event on Thursday, May 15, 5 p.m. honoring Japanese culture and heritage in Tacoma. The South Sound Day of Remembrance Walk highlights the history, resilience, and lasting contributions of the city’s Japanese American community, with stops at significant cultural and historical sites throughout downtown Tacoma.
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Bike Month Events
This May, Downtown On the Go is hosting a variety of event to celebrate Bike Month, be sure to check them out:
- Bike Everywhere Day Celebration Station on Friday, May 16
- Bike Bingo, May 19-30
- Bike to the Broadway Farmer's Market on Thursday, May 29
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Sound Transit Special Event Service
Sound Transit will be running special event Sounder trains for the following events in the next month:
Here are tips for riding the Sounder train or Link for the first time.
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State Route 7/Pacific Highway Crossing and Signalization Project
Throughout spring and summer, travelers can expect night and morning single-lane closures on SR 7 in Parkland and Spanaway in both directions for this project, which will replace existing rapid flashing beacons with overhead pedestrian signals at 11 locations along SR 7.
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Construction Starts on Next Stage of Completing SR 167
WSDOT started work on a three-year project in the Puyallup-Sumner area to widen SR 167 between SR 161 and SR 410. This project phase will include sidewalks and a new 2.5 mile shared-use path from SR 99 to Alexander Avenue East.
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5th Ave NW Getting Upgraded in Puyallup
5th Ave NW in Puyallup is getting completely restored this summer, including new sidewalks, a wider roadway, ADA and lighting improvements, and other upgrades that will prepare the neighborhood for future growth.
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2025 Washington State Rail Plan Update
WSDOT is updating the State Rail Plan, a long-term vision for how passenger and freight rail can ease congestion, strengthen Washington’s economy, reduce emissions and improve safety. Now through June 14, WSDOT is seeking your input to help shape the future of rail systems through an online open house and a series of webinars.
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Spiketon Ditch Bridge Update
Pierce County Parks will construct a new permanent bridge over Spiketon Ditch, which is approximately 1.5 miles east of the South Prairie Trailhead and 4 miles west of Buckley. Technical studies and design are underway, permitting and construction is anticipated to start in late 2024 or early 2025 and the bridge is planned to open by Summer 2025.
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