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6th Avenue & South 19th Street Railroad Crossing Improvements

Construction effort by BNSF and the City of Tacoma to improve pedestrian safety at the railroad crossings on 6th Avenue and South 19th Street.

Contact

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

Project Overview

Pedestrian rail crossing improvements are planned at both the 6th Avenue and S. 19th Street rail crossings. Select improvements include upgraded railroad signals, relocated vehicle railroad gates, the installation of new pedestrian railroad gates, sidewalks, curb ramps, pavement replacement, pavement markings/crosswalks, landscaping, signage and fencing.

The City and BNSF will each be responsible for completing work in their respective rights-of-way (City to complete all sidewalks, paving, signage, etc.; BNSF will complete all rail gate/signal work).

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