The 2010 Mobility Master Plan, refreshed via Vision Zero, expands bike lanes, neighborhood greenways, and protected facilities, with riders required to follow Washington vehicle code and yield to pedestrians on shared paths.
Tacoma's Mobility Master Plan calls for hundreds of miles of bike lanes and trails, with priority corridors like the Prairie Line Trail downtown and the Water Ditch Trail. Vision Zero, adopted in 2020, sets a goal of zero traffic deaths and prioritizes protected lanes near schools and equity focus areas. State law in RCW 46.61.755 treats cyclists as vehicle drivers with full road rights and duties. On shared paths, cyclists must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal when passing. Riding on downtown sidewalks is prohibited under TMC 11.05.220.
Riding on a downtown sidewalk or violating right-of-way rules can draw a traffic citation, typically 50 to 150 dollars under city code.
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