Question: How can I address speeding in my neighborhood?

Answer: The City has several ways of addressing speeding in the neighborhood. Citizens can participate in a Neighborhood Speed Watch Program (for more information, please contact the University Place Police Department at (253) 798-4058.) The Public Works Department administers the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP), which is designed to address neighborhood traffic concerns in a progressive manner. For more information on the NTMP, or to request an information packet, please call (253) 460-5433.

Question: I live on a residential street. How can I get streetlights?

Answer: We realize streetlighting is a major concern for our community. In 1997, the City contracted with Tacoma Public Utilities to place over 450 standard streetlights on arterials. Unfortunately, our budget does not allow us to place lights on residential streets at  this time. As arterials are improved or reconstructed with decorative lighting (i.e. Grandview Drive West and Bridgeport Way West,) the lights from those streets will be moved onto residential streets. In the interim, citizens or neighborhood groups can contact directly with Tacoma Public Utilities to have individual streetlights installed at a nominal cost. Please contact (253) 460-2526 for more information.

Question. How often are streets swept?

Answer: Arterial streets are swept twice monthly. Residential streets are swept three times a year.