Mobility Options
The City of Tacoma is working to build a connected active transportation network.
Infrastructure and Projects
City of Tacoma Bikeways Map
In 2021, Tacoma’s first protected bike lanes opened on East 64th Street. Upcoming projects will help connect trails, transit, and neighborhoods while improving safety and access and reducing disparities in our transportation system.
To toggle on or off layers showing existing, construction-funded, or planned bikeways, click on the two chevrons in the top left corner. Then click the single chevron after each layer name to show what the different line colors and patterns represent.
Upcoming Active Transportation Events
Save the Date! J Street Ribbon Cutting – Thursday, September 4, 2025
You’re invited to celebrate the official opening of the new J Street Neighborhood Greenway in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood! J Street is designed to reduce speeding and improve safety and accessibility, making it easier to walk, bike, and roll to local businesses, schools, transit, parks and daily destinations.  The two-mile J Street project extends from North 3rd Street to South 27th Street, with east-west connections on South 11th Street, Earnest S Brazil, South 17th Street and South 18th Street.
Join local elected officials, project team members, and community partners for this special event highlighting a major step forward in creating safer, more accessible streets for everyone. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Location: Edna Travis Park – 2301 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Time: Join us for the ride, the ribbon cutting celebration or both:
- 5:30 p.m. – Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride led by 2nd Cycle
- 6 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Event Highlights:
- A slow-paced, family-friendly bike ride along J Street, led by 2nd Cycle Tacoma, will depart from Edna Travis Park at 5:30 p.m. Please bring a helmet if you’re joining the ride.
- At 6 p.m., gather at Edna Travis Park for a festive ride-through streamer ceremony in place of a traditional ribbon cutting. Â There will be opportunities to learn more about the project, activities for children at the playground, and brief remarks celebrating the project.
Visit the project web page to learn more about the J St project.Â
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Safe Routes to School: The City of Tacoma has created a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program to make it safer and easier for young people to walk and roll to school through infrastructure investments, education programs, and community partnerships.
Vision Zero: The City’s work on Vision Zero aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the City of Tacoma by 2035.
Bike Month: Tacoma and Pierce County celebrate Bike Month each May; check out the City’s Bike Month web page for the latest information on Bike Month resources and events.
Downtown On the Go: Downtown On the Go (DOTG) is the transportation advocate for Downtown Tacoma. DOTG offers services, resources, and programs specific to downtown commuters, businesses, and residents. Downtown On the Go also leads the implementation of the Commute Trip Reduction program in the City of Tacoma.
E-Bike Programs: E-bikes can make bicycling accessible to more people and make it easier to bike with kids, groceries, or other gear. E-bike programs support access to e-bikes and e-bike education – supporting more people to choose bicycling for everyday trips. Learn more at the City’s e-bike programs web page.
Micromobility: The City of Tacoma does not have a shared micromobility vendor at this time, check out the City’s micromobility page for more details on the history of micromobility.
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For the latest active transportation updates, follow the City’s active transportation team on Facebook (@mobility253) and on Instagram (@tacomamobility).
Questions or comments about active transportation policies, projects, or programs? You can reach us at tacomamobility@tacoma.gov or (253) 363-1135.
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What an exciting partnership between Pierce Transit & 2nd Cycle Tacoma's Community Cycle Centerto get unclaimed bikes back into the community!
Gather your wheels, your ribbon, your cheer
The Bike Parade is finally near!
Join us tomorrow Saturday July 12th, at 12 p.m. to ride to Pride: Meet us at S 8th and S Pine at 12 p.m. (noon)
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Gather at Division Ave & Yakima Ave (Near the Wright Park Dancing... Lady Statues) at 2 p.m. to ride to Porchfest.
All ride information can be found at tacoma.gov/mobility
Why crawl in traffic when you can cruise with pride? Ride your bike or take transit this weekend!
Join our Bike Parade on Saturday, July 12!
Join a joyful celebration of movement, community, and creativity on two wheels! Ride with Pride is more than just a way to get around – ...it’s a rolling bike parade connecting two of Tacoma’s summer events: Tacoma Pride and Porchfest. Cruise with us on the two-mile Rainbow Route between events.
Bring your friends and family, and enjoy a slow, social ride full of color and celebration. Bring your spirit and your sparkle!
You can join us for one or both rides!
Ride to Pride Details:
Meet us at South 8th Street and South Pine Street at 12 p.m. (noon) to ride to Pride at Wright Park.
Ride to Porchfest:
Gather at Division Avenue and Yakima Avenue at 2 p.m. to bike to Porchfest, where the parade starts at 3 p.m.
*These rides are family-friendly and we worked to minimize hills and avoid higher traffic streets, but we will be sharing the road with cars. All riders should be comfortable riding in-street and must follow all traffic rules!
Want to ride solo or with friends on your own timeline? The Rainbow Route is a great way to travel between Tacoma Pride and Porchfest! It’s family-friendly, low-stress, and full of good vibes. #bike253
Check out tacoma.gov/mobility for more information!
J Street is ready to roll! Whether you're walking, biking or rolling to a Hilltop business, Edna Travis Elementary School, or your nearest T Line stop - we hope these new improvements make your trip safer, more accessible, and more comfortable!
Check out these photos to learn more ...about this City of Tacoma project.
Contact
Contact us with questions or comments about active transportation policies, projects, or programs.