Stadium Business District Supports Sound Transit LINK Extension Ballot Measure

Tacoma’s Stadium Business District has announced its support of a future proposed ballot measure which includes an extension of the downtown LINK streetcar. In a letter to Sound Transit officials, business district Chair, Denny Faker, stated, “It is understood that in order to get out of downtown, any route extension would most likely pass through [...]

New Tacoma Neighborhood Council Supports LINK Expansion

The New Tacoma Neighborhood Council supportsĀ the principles of expanding transportation options that increase economic development andĀ the attractiveness of the city while reducing pollution. We also support Tacoma Streetcar’s vision of a citywide streetcar system.

To this end, we request that any future Sound Transit ballot proposal include an extension of the existing LINK system. Further, we [...]

Tacoma Streetcar Supports Sound Transit LINK Extension Ballot Measure

As Sound Transit debates a 2008 ballot measure, Tacoma Streetcar has voted to support a ballot measure that includes an intra-city expansion of Tacoma’s existing downtown LINK streetcar system.We are a local non-profit that advocates for rebuilding an integrated streetcar network in Tacoma. Our goal is to reconnect Tacoma’s historic neighborhoods, spur economic development within [...]