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Before the bus comes the sidewalk: Pierce’s access gap
Story published 8/3/2026
On the November ballot, Pierce County voters will be given a chance to decide whether to raise their sales tax by point 3% to expand bus options in the city.
A bus is only useful if you can actually reach it, note disability advocates. Across the region, gaps in sidewalks — or sidewalks that aren’t accessible — mean some riders, especially those with disabilities, can’t safely get to a stop at all…