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Washington, United States
Size: Midsize City
Region: Pacific
944
Overall City RankingOut of 3019 cities — 69th percentile
774
In the U.S.
165
In the Pacific
22
In Washington
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HELPFUL TIP: INCREASE YOUR CITY RATINGS SCORE BY REDUCING SPEED LIMITS
In 2022, Washington passed Senate Bill 5687, which allows local authorities to establish a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour on non-arterial highways or part of a non-arterial highway. Reducing vehicle speeds is critical to increasing City Ratings scores. Learn more about the importance of speed limits here.
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Network ScoreAverage Network Score for all cities in 2026 was 36.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Tacoma. For additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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The Best Ways to Fund Bike Infrastructure
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
How Complete Streets Can Transform Your Community
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Advancing Bike Infrastructure Through Climate Legislation
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
