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Pierce Transit presents long‑range plan options; Lakewood could gain more frequent north–south and corridor service under higher‑funding scenarios
Summary
Pierce Transit planning director outlined three long‑range scenarios tied to different sales tax levels; under higher funding the agency would expand frequency on key Lakewood corridors and pursue bus rapid transit planning when funding allows.
Ryan Wheaton, chief planning officer at Pierce Transit, briefed the Lakewood City Council on July 21 on the agency’s long‑range plan to 2045. Pierce Transit presented three funding scenarios tied to different local sales tax shares and associated service levels: a baseline (current funding, modest increases), a mid‑level (0.9% sales tax scenario) and a higher‑funding (1.1%) scenario.
Wheaton told council the plan is grounded in fiscal sustainability after public feedback asking for realistic, fundable options. The baseline…
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