Before the bus comes the sidewalk: Pierce Countys access gap | The Newsfeed @CascadePBS
Before the bus comes the sidewalk: Pierce Countys access gap | The Newsfeed @CascadePBS
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
For Tacoma's Krystal Monteros, just getting to the bus stop is the hardest part of the ride. Broken sidewalks and loose gravel turn a short distance into a 15-minute trek. This November, Pierce County voters decide on a sales tax hike to expand bus service.

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