Active Transportation Planning
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Active transportation 
refers to any form of human powered transportation such as:

  Walking

  Cycling

   In-Line Skating 

  Skateboarding

   Walking
Active transportation planning helps to:

   Provide Travel Options

   Relieve Traffic Congestion

  Reduce Air Pollution and Fuel Consumption

   Promote Physical Activity and Health

   Improve Quality of Life
   Active Transportation Resources
There are a number of local resources to guide active transportation around the Pierce County. Our Bicycling Resources page includes the Pierce County Bike Map. The map shows trails and other facilities to help cyclists choose their route. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department makes a walking guide of popular routes in the County.

The Pierce County Comprehensive Plan promotes the development of a connected active transportation system. It also highlights programs and resources to encourage and enable active transportation modes.

Pacific Avenue SR-7 Corridor Consolidated Capital Improvement Plan
The Pierce County Council recognizes the Pacific Avenue SR-7 Corridor as a high priority area for future capital facility investments. The Pacific Avenue SR-7 Corridor Consolidated Capital Improvement Plan analyzes the public facilities needed within the corridor to support the achievement of the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan’s vision and goals for this area. It was developed at the request of the County Council and compiles information from existing documents.