The impact of the population boom can be seen throughout Thurston County. Now, congestion has moved to city streets. Lacey, one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, has a number of transportation projects in the works to help relieve traffic on its freeway interchanges and major arterials. Olympia is promoting alternative forms of transportation for citizens to get to work or around town. A six-year plan to install a network of bike lanes on major arterials is under way.
More residents equal more addresses.
By Jerry Weatherhogg, The Olympian . Reprinted with permission from The Olympian. Area History Growth Housing Crime Government Ecology Transportation Commuters Schools Colleges Seniors Youths Military Resource Guide . Visitors Guide . Small Business Guide .