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Capitol Boulevard Corridor Study
 The City of Tumwater, Thurston Regional Planning Council, and a consultant team led by MAKERs Architecture and Urban design are partnering on a study to support the transformation of Capitol Boulevard between Southgate and Israel Road. This study will look to promote redevelopment along the corridor; improve the aesthetic appeal of the street; and improve transportation options and safety for walkers, cyclists, and motorists. The transformation of the corridor was identified as a priority item in the City’s Economic Development Strategy, and as a priority corridor by The Urban Corridors Task Force of the Thurston Regional Planning Council.
Capitol Boulevard is part of the old state highway system that linked Portland and Seattle. Before 1980 the corridor was Tumwater’s center for commerce and shopping, but in the last 30 years there has been little public or private investment. Today, it functions as a major corridor linking Tumwater and downtown Olympia. (map).
2011 Survey
In 2011 a survey was sent out to around 4,000 residents living near the corridor. With almost 200 surveys returned, the top ten concerns expressed about the corridor were:
• General Traffic/Congestion
• Crosswalk Safety
• Lack of Bicycle Lanes/Bicycle Safety
• City Parks (need for more)
• Starbuck's Traffic
• State Worker Traffic
• Potholes
• Street trees (need for more)
• Bus stops (frequency, shelters)
• Local Businesses closing
 Ways to Get Involved
The study will include many opportunities for members of the public and the business community to get involved and share their ideas.
To hear about meetings and future events, please join our email list.
Community Meetings
A number of community meetings will be held in 2012. Sign up for the e-mail list to be notified of these meetings.
Reports and Other Material
Reports and other materials will be available on this website as they are produced.
For more information about the project, please contact:
David Ginther at (360) 754-4210 or
dginther@ci.tumwater.wa.us.
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Capitol Blvd Corridor Study Mailing List
Stay informed about public meetings, opportunities for input, and other news as this project proceeds.
 Thurston Co. Bicycle Map
A resource for both commuters and recreational bicyclists to plan their trip. Includes bike lanes, wide shoulders, multi-use trails, local streets commonly used by bicyclists, facilities available and more.
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