Safe Routes to School - 168th Street East (CRP 5937)

What’s Happening

Engineering: We are beginning the preliminary engineering for the project which includes collecting field information and creating right-of-way and construction plans.

Land: Additional right-of-way needs will be assessed.

Environmental: Necessary environmental permits will be obtained.

Surveying: County surveyors will be in the area gathering field data for the project.

  Contact Information

Darin S. Cavanagh, P.E.
Design Supervisor
Phone: (253) 798-2284

Address:
2702 S 42nd Street, Suite 109
Tacoma, WA 98409

About the Project

  1. Overview
  2. Project Timeline


Planned improvements to 168th Street East from B Street East to 13th Avenue Court East are intended to increase pedestrian accessibility and sidewalk connectivity, and include the following:

  • Adding asphalt concrete walkway with curb and buffer separation on the north side of 168th Street East
  • Constructing curb ramps
  • Installing speed feedback signs
  • Installing school speed zone signs  
  • Adding school speed zone designation
  • Adding pedestrian crosswalk markings and illumination at the east and west ends of the project for crossings on 168th Street East

Project Photos

Image of the project vicinity map.
Image of the project.