Walking in west Pasco is about to get easier - at no cost to City taxpayers
City of Pasco
Pasco, Washington is a place where people put down roots in a safe, forward-thinking, active environment.
People tuning in to the Pasco City Council meeting last week saw a lively discussion of the 2025-2026 biennial budget.
As you heard from City staff, we’re planning for more growth and more money coming to Pasco in the future – but we have to prepare by spending on infrastructure now.
If you missed the meeting, you can follow this link to find the discussion: October 7, 2024 City Council Meeting
We’re constantly using strategies to lessen the financial burden on City taxpayers and avoid dipping into reserve funds where we can. For example, this month the City received a grant award for a significant future safety project on Sandifur Parkway at Road 76.
Federal grant to improve intersection safety
This intersection, just one block away from the hustle and bustle of Road 68, could be a key connection for neighbors trying to walk to the library, to local businesses, or even to access public transit.
The $2.1 million grant award, which comes from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) using funds from the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program, will cover the entire cost of installing a traffic light, marked crosswalks with a push button for pedestrians, sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and more.
Estimated completion date: October 2027
This project will take some time. We'll be working closely with multiple agencies, developing a detailed design and handling paperwork before construction can begin. Once everything is ready, the construction phase is expected to take about a year.
This timeline is necessary for a transparent, thoughtful, and resident-focused approach to making our city better, and we’re excited to see these changes that will make it easier to get around Pasco.