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J Street Bicycle Boulevard

Construction on the J Street Neighborhood Greenway (formerly J Street Bicycle Boulevard) completed in 2025. The project filled a gap in Tacoma's bike network and added safety improvements for all modes of travel.
Drone photo of J Street showing new bicycle and intersection infrastructure.

Contact

Charla Kinlow
Public Works – Project Manager
(253) 208-4223
ckinlow@tacoma.gov

Button: Your voter-approved 2015 Tacoma Streets Initiative 1 dollars at work

Project Overview

This project constructed a two-mile Neighborhood Greenway on J Street from North 3rd Street to South 27th Street. It also improved east/west bicycle connections via 6th Avenue, South 11th Street, Earnest S Brazill Street, South 17th Street, and South 18th Street. These connections provide access to Link Light Rail stops and key neighborhood destinations including the Hilltop Business District and People’s Community Center. New features include:

  • Traffic calming diverters
  • Curb bulb-outs and center medians
  • Improved pedestrian crossings
  • ADA-accessible signals and curb ramps
  • Bicycle detection at signals
  • Intersection improvements
  • Markings, lanes, and/or protected lanes for bicycles along connection routes

Visit the Project Page

A detailed project page is hosted externally.

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