August 12, 2021
When it comes to businesses and tourism agencies providing quality accessibility information, Brett Heising likes to say, “not only is it the right thing to do, but it’s good business.”
Heising is the founder and CEO of BrettApproved.com, a website providing accessibility ratings to assist travelers. Heising has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. He was a consultant for an accessibility guide to Mount Rainier produced by Visit Rainier, a non-profit destination marketing organization.
Heising is the founder and CEO of BrettApproved.com, a website providing accessibility ratings to assist travelers. Heising has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. He was a consultant for an accessibility guide to Mount Rainier produced by Visit Rainier, a non-profit destination marketing organization.
August 11, 2021
SR 509 at Taylor Way will be reduced to two lanes NB and one lane SB from 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug.13, until 6 a.m., Monday, Aug. 16. During this time, the following restrictions will apply:
July 15, 2021
Expect minor traffic disruptions overnight as the City of Tacoma continues work on its Taylor Way rehabilitation project. Construction will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., overnight, through the end of July. The work will take place near the area of Taylor Way and SR 509. Please find alternate routes and thank you for your patience as this work is completed. For more information on this City of Tacoma project, visit cityoftacoma.org/taylorway
July 9, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public meetings transitioned to a fully virtual format to comply with Washington State Public Health Department directives. Following the lifting of broad COVID-19 restrictions and capacity restrictions by Governor Inslee on June 30, the Port of Tacoma Commission will return to in-person meetings, starting with a study session on July 13, followed by a regular meeting on July 15.
July 7, 2021
In 2021, the Northwest Ports of Vancouver, BC, Seattle, Tacoma, and the combined container operations of The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), committed to an ambitious, comprehensive strategy to address the urgency of the climate change crisis and phase out seaport-related air emissions.
June 10, 2021
Please visit the City of Tacoma's website for the latest information on the road closure and detour plans.
SR 509 at Taylor Way will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. on Friday, July 9, until 6 a.m., Monday, July 12. (The work was originally scheduled for this weekend.) During this time, the following restrictions will apply:
SR 509 at Taylor Way will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. on Friday, July 9, until 6 a.m., Monday, July 12. (The work was originally scheduled for this weekend.) During this time, the following restrictions will apply:
June 9, 2021
SR 509 at Taylor Way will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. on Friday, June 11, until 6 a.m., Monday, June 14.
June 3, 2021
SR 509 at Taylor Way will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. on Friday, June 11, until 6 a.m., Monday, June 14.
June 2, 2021
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