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Tacoma to Puyallup Trail takes another important step forward

The Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail Connection is an envisioned corridor between downtown Tacoma and downtown Puyallup for people walking & rolling that is physically separated from car traffic and safe for people of all ages and abilities. Continue reading

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Community Commitment for Safe Youth

Due to COVID-19, Tacoma is facing a projected loss of approximately 4,000 summer program slots that provide safe and supportive spaces for many of Tacoma’s Black and Brown youth. That’s why Downtown On the Go’s board and staff have joined … Continue reading

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No Helmet Requirements in Tacoma beginning July 20

On July 7, 2020 Tacoma City C0uncil voted to get rid of the helmet law and updated other mobility code to be more equitable and reflect current best practices. The code updates allow scooters to use bike lanes and decriminalize … Continue reading

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2016 Was Great, looking forward to 2017

We are excited to share our 2015-2016 Annual Report! 2016 was a year filled with awesome events, the passage of ST3, great volunteers, and Tacoma growing into a better place to walk, bike, and take transit! We have more than … Continue reading

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Celebrate at the 2016 Annual Luncheon and Fundraiser

Downtown employers, employees, residents, and fans, will be celebrating on Oct. 14, 2016, and we invite you to join us! Our Annual Luncheon is an opportunity to honor our transportation innovators (nominations open until Sept. 11, 2016!), talk about transportation … Continue reading

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Meet the Staff: Clara

I really enjoy starting my day riding to work. What an awesome way to wake up. It’s also great on the ride home to give my legs a bit of a workout. Continue reading

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Thank you, Diane!

“Bicyclists are a varied bunch but there is a common end goal of safety on the roadways and similar desire to build the bike culture in this town. The more people walk and bike the better place Tacoma will be.” – Diane Wiatr Continue reading

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DOTG Endorses Yes on Prop 3 & A

Propositions 3 & A on November’s ballot fix our roads and put more funding into a multi-modal transportation system. The City of Tacoma propositions would cost Tacoma households $7.50 per month and would provide an estimated $325 million worth of work–filling potholes, paving … Continue reading

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Light Up Your Ride!

Get ready for darker commutes with Downtown On the Go on Oct. 29, 2015. From 5 to 7 p.m. we will be handing out bike lights and snacks to help gear up for fall and winter rides. Find us at Wright … Continue reading

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Job Openings: Active Transportation Coordinator and Community Organizer

>>>UPDATED 1/23/2015 Downtown On the Go is working with the Puyallup River Watershed Initiative‘s Active Transportation Community of Interest to promote active transportation in the Pierce County area. The initiative seeks to strengthen the resilience of the Puyallup Watershed in partnership with … Continue reading

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