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1. How can I address speeding in my neighborhood?

Please e-mail uppublicsafety@cityofup.com with your speeding concerns. Please share the location where speed is a concern and the time of day and day of week it is most problematic. A member of the UPPD team will follow up.

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

We realize street lighting is a major concern for our community. 

In 1997, the City contracted with Tacoma Public Utilities to place over 551 standard street lights 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 based on prioritization and funding availability. 

In the interim, citizens or neighborhood groups can contract directly with Tacoma Public Utilities to have individual streetlights installed at a nominal cost. Please contact 253.460.2526 for more information.

3. How often are streets swept?

Arterial streets are swept once monthly. Residential streets are swept one time a year.

4. How do I report a pothole?

Report a pothole by calling 253.460.6493.