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ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

The city is working with a consultant to assess infrastructure related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and create a plan for future improvements.
Close-up view of the tactile warning surface on a curb ramp in downtown Tacoma

Contact

Veronicah Munyao
Public Works – Project Manager
(253) 325-1152
vmunyao@tacoma.gov

Project Overview

The City of Tacoma will work with a consultant to evaluate accessibility metrics, then develop an ADA Transition Plan. The plan will incorporate actions and policies outlined in Tacoma’s Vision Zero Action Plan, Transportation and Mobility Plan, and Comprehensive Plan.

The Self-Evaluation component includes:

  • A comprehensive assessment of all facets of accessibility in Tacoma’s public right-of-way
  • Measurements of accessibility criteria for sidewalks, curb ramps, traffic signals, bus stops, and driveway curb cuts in the public right-of-way
  • An assessment of existing policies and procedures
  • Significant public outreach and involvement efforts to assist the City in identifying issues and prioritizing projects

Other components of the ADA Transition Plan will:

  • Identify all barriers to accessibility in the public right-of-way
  • Describe methods that will be used to achieve accessibility
  • Create a prioritized schedule to remove barriers
  • Identify the person responsible for the implementation of the plan

Join the Conversation About Accessibility in Tacoma

Public outreach efforts inform the city’s transition plan. Look here for current and upcoming engagement opportunities.

Take the Survey

TACOMA COMMUNITY EVENT SURVEY

Help identify barriers, prioritize improvements, and shape a more accessible Tacoma for residents, visitors, and workers with disabilities. Survey results will help guide the City’s efforts to prioritize the improvements needed to make Tacoma’s right-of-way more accessible for everyone. Your input matters!

To request the survey in a different format, please contact Veronicah Munyao, vmunyao@tacoma.gov or (253) 325-1152.

Attend the Community Input Sessions

Meeting 1: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Help shape a more accessible Tacoma. Join the City of Tacoma for a community and stakeholder input session on the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Hear project goals and updates, and learn how you can still give input.

Tuesday, October 27, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Pacific)
People’s Community Center, 1602 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA
Can’t attend in person? Join on Zoom

Need an accommodation? Request it by Tuesday, October 20. A reasonable accommodation is any support that helps you take part fully. Examples include a sign language interpreter, live captions, materials in large print or another format, a language interpreter, or help with physical access. Contact Kincaid Vineyard at kincaid.vineyard@matrixdesigngroup.com or (480) 299-2363.

City questions: Veronicah Munyao, (253) 325-1152 or vmunyao@tacoma.gov.

Meeting 2: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Your input matters. Join the City of Tacoma for a second community and stakeholder input session on the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Hear project goals and updates, and learn how you can still give input.

Thursday, October 29, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (Pacific)
People’s Community Center, 1602 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA
Can’t attend in person? Join on Zoom

Need an accommodation? Request it by Tuesday, October 20. A reasonable accommodation is any support that helps you take part fully. Examples include a sign language interpreter, live captions, materials in large print or another format, a language interpreter, or help with physical access. Contact Kincaid Vineyard at kincaid.vineyard@matrixdesigngroup.com or (480) 299-2363.

City questions: Veronicah Munyao, (253) 325-1152 or vmunyao@tacoma.gov.

Event Information Flyer

Use the links below to view the flyer about these events in your preferred language.

 

Project Funding

Funding SourceAmount
Safe Streets For All (SS4A) grant$600,000
Local funds (MVFT)$150,000
Total$750,000

Past Public Outreach Efforts

The 2026 Disability Resource Fair occurred Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12-3 p.m. at the TACID building (6315 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98466).

The ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan team had a booth at the Disability Resource Fair. Project team representatives answered questions and gathered community feedback. Learn about the Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID) on their website.