Phase II Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Water Flume Line Trail on April 29

Join the City of Tacoma to commemorate the Phase II completion of the Water Flume Line Trail on Wednesday, April 29,starting at 5:30 p.m. at 7411 S. Cedar St. in Tacoma. The celebration will start with a trail dedication and a ribbon “cutting” event with elected officials and special guests followed by attendees riding or walking through a“ribbon” for a guided bike ride or walk on the newly reconstructed trail.

"This marks a turning point from vision to reality which is reason for much celebration,” said Council Member Lauren Walker. “The trail is a critical element in the City's active transportation system.” 

This project is part of the City’s effort to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along the South Tacoma WayCorridor by restoring the six-and-a-half mile trail. This 1.8 mile portion is anchored at both ends by parks and includes construction of ADA accessible curb ramps, traffic signals for safer crossings, reconstruction of hazardous sidewalks, interpretive and wayfinding signs, energy conserving LED lighting,benches and bike racks.

"By connecting schools, parks,business districts, and the regional transportation systems to the places people live, this trail will serve Tacoma well,” said Council Member Joe Lonergan. “It’s exciting to have the completion of this beautiful transportation corridor through South Tacoma.”

Phases three and four of the project between Pine and C Streets are being designed now and are the final links inthe trail to connect South Tacoma with the Tacoma Dome area, the downtown and the Thea Foss Waterway.

For more information on the Water Flume Line Trail contact City Project Manager Said Seddiki at sseddiki@cityoftacoma.org or 253-591-5204.