TACOMA, Wash. — New funding is needed to halt the decline of Tacoma’s roads, or city leaders say the safety risks could grow.
A new tax measure could be put before voters, asking them to pay more to fix streets, sidewalks, and improve safety across the city. The decision could shape how people in Tacoma get around for the next decade.
The current funding source for road repairs and sidewalk upgrades expires at the end of the year. Without a replacement, city officials said progress could stall or even reverse…