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FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2013
Vol. CXXIV, No. 169
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Tacoma Narrows Airport master plan meeting Sept. 4 Posted online Thurs., Aug. 29 Photo Courtesy Pierce County Pierce County will hold its third set of public meetings on Tacoma Narrows Airport's master plan update in Gig Harbor next week. "Requirements for both the airside and landside of the airport will be considered," said Pierce County Public Works and Utilities airport and ferry administrator Deb Wallace. "For the landside, that could include the type and number of hangars, terminal facilities, and water system upgrades. For the airside, it could include incorporating new technology, parking apron improvements, and runway configuration. We will also begin to discuss development alternatives. This discussion and evaluation will continue at our next meeting, tentatively scheduled for November." The Planning Advisory Committee, made up of representatives from the aviation community, businesses, local and state government and more, will meet on Weds., Sept. 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cottesmore of Life Care Cafe, 2909 14th Ave. NW, in Gig Harbor. An open house will be held the same day from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gig Harbor City Hall, 3510 Grandview St., in Gig Harbor. Both meetings are open to the public. During a series of five meetings this year and next year, the county and stakeholders will evaluate the current state of the airport as well as potential alternatives to determine how best to meet the community's long-term development needs. Future airport improvements will be planned to maximize their eligibility for federal funding. The 20-year improvement plan will provide guidelines for future airport development that will satisfy aviation demand and be financially feasible and operationally effective, while addressing safety, environmental, and community issues. This will be the first master plan update since Pierce County purchased the airport from the City of Tacoma in 2008. The last master plan update was completed in 2003. More information is available online at piercecountywa.org/tacomanarrows.
Tacoma's Stadium Way will reopen Wednesday Posted online Thurs., Aug. 29 Photos Courtesy City of Tacoma Contractors working on the Stadium Way Arterial Project will open Stadium Way to vehicle and bicycle traffic on the morning of Weds., Sept. 4, according to City of Tacoma officials. Drivers may experience some delays as final tasks such as landscaping, handrail installation, and final cleanup are completed in September and October. Plus, pedestrians will have to wait a little longer for the new handrails to be installed to enjoy the upgraded ADA-accessible sidewalks, benches, garbage cans and other pedestrian street amenities. Still, City of Tacoma staff are happy with the early opening date. "Our goal has been to get the road open before school begins," said City of Tacoma project manager Mark D'Andrea. "Lessening the inconvenience to area students and residents by meeting and exceeding this deadline is very satisfying."
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Tacoma's Stadium Way will reopen next week following a $10 million renovation that included new pavement, street lighting upgrades, a traffic signal at South 4th Street, bicycle lanes, landscaping and coordination of new sewer lines, stormwater lines and other utilities. Stadium Way is a vital connection between downtown, Interstate 705, Link light rail service and the Stadium District. The Stadium Way Arterial Project aims to provide better access for all modes of transportation. Prior to the project, the aged street was settling into the hillside leading to rough and crumbling infrastructure, including sub-standard pedestrian facilities. The project's construction has included new pavement, street lighting upgrades, a traffic signal at South 4th Street, bicycle lanes, landscaping and coordination of new sewer lines, stormwater lines and other utilities. Also complete are the project's seven retaining walls, including restoration of the large retaining wall along Schuster Parkway. This signature feature, treated with antigraffiti paint, replicates the look of sandstone blocks historically used on large-scale projects throughout Tacoma. The nearly $10 million project is primarily funded by federal grants.