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What Next Post-Prop. 1?
Tacoma forum will explore public transit in Pierce County Posted online Thurs., Jan. 17 Photo Courtesy Pierce Transit Public transit advocates announced Thursday they will host a public forum and panel discussion next week to examine the future of public transportation in Pierce County. The event follows an announcement earlier this week that Pierce Transit plans to cut services by 34 percent later this year after a ballot measure to help pay for services was rejected by voters in November. Panelists will discuss why transit is necessary for the community and local economy, explore options for public transit in Tacoma, and look at what may, or may not, be possible at the state Legislature this year. Local leaders and regional transit advocates will discuss where supporters can focus their advocacy efforts at state and local levels. The free event will be held on Thurs., Jan. 24 between noon and 1 p.m. at Carwein Auditorium on the University of Washington Tacoma campus in downtown Tacoma. The event is cosponsored by Downtown On the Go and Transportation Choices Coalition. Panelists will include Tacoma City Councilmember and Pierce Transit Boardmember Lauren Walker, Pierce Transit spokesperson Lars Erickson, Transportation Choices Coalition Executive Director Rob Johnson, and Transportation for Washington Field Director Brock Howell. The panel discussion will be moderated by Downtown On the Go Manager Kristina Walker. More information is available online at https:// www.facebook.com/events/491562844220432.
Demolition resumes on old Nalley Valley Viaduct Posted online Thurs., Jan. 17 Photo Courtesy Tacoma Fire Department Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officials announced Thursday demolition of the original eastbound State Route 16 Nalley Valley Viaduct in Tacoma would resume on Jan. 18. WSDOT and contractor Mowat Construction suspended demolition work on Jan. 11 after a bridge support column, called a "tetrapod," fell onto the shoulder of South Tacoma Way. Per WSDOT's standard practices, a safety buffer was in place while this section of the original viaduct was being demolished and no injuries occurred. The demolition work is part of WSDOT's I-5/SR 16 Eastbound Nalley Valley project. Following the incident, WSDOT and contractor Mowat Construction reviewed the project's demolition practices and procedures. Mowat determined that the incident was caused by cutting the girders that connect the tetrapod's legs before removing enough concrete. The top-heavy weight of the tetrapod allowed it to lean and ultimately fall onto the roadway below. Revised demolition practices include removing more concrete from the tetrapods before separating them from the bridge deck and doing additional inspections during the demolition process. WSDOT believes that these changes will provide safe demolition practices for the four remaining tetrapods. The old viaduct had 13 tetrapods in total. The weight of the fallen tetrapod damaged local water and gas lines that were subsequently repaired by utility crews. The roadway shoulder and an adja-
cent lane were also repaired and repaved. All costs associated with the utility and roadway repairs will be paid by the contractor. The incident did not affect the overall project schedule. Motorists can expect continued lane closures and realignments on both South Tacoma Way and South Center Street as work on the project continues.
Tacoma extends deadline for City of Destiny Awards
Posted online Fri., Jan. 18 The nomination deadline for the City of Tacoma's 27th annual City of Destiny Awards, which spotlights exceptional volunteers who have worked to drive Tacoma forward, has been extended by the Citizens Recognition Committee. Nominations are now being accepted through Jan. 25, 2013. Eligibility requirements for the nine award categories are available on the 2013 nomination form, which is available in hard copy at the various Tacoma Public Library branches, the City Clerk's Office, located at the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 220, and the City Manager's Office, located at the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., 12th Floor. The 2013 nomination form, and additional details about the City of Destiny Awards, is also available at cityoftacoma.org/destinyawards.