FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2023 FOR INFORMATION: Alex Meacham, Development and Communications Manager alexm@downtownonthego.org | 253-677-4404 Join Downtown On the Go to kickoff the Walk Tacoma series, and explore the Prairie Line Trail! Find a new path across downtown Tacoma as we kickoff the Walk Tacoma series, which envisions a more walkable, accessible Tacoma by holding fun, family-friendly walks, advocacy opportunities, scavenger hunts and more! This year’s first Walk is the Prairie Line Trail tour. This mile-long park and trail through the middle of downtown is full of history, stories, public art, interpretive opportunities, and walkable spaces that serve to connect the waterfront, downtown, University, and Brewery Districts. According to the official Prairie Line Website, "it’s Tacoma’s story in 5,280 feet." Downtown On the Go is partnering with historic preservationist Michael Sean Sullivan to learn beyond the interpretive signs, explore the work that went into creating the railway, and learn about its journey to becoming a trail throughout Downtown Tacoma. The Prairie Line Trail Tour, sponsored by Multicare<https://www.multicare.org/>, will be held on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. Participants should <https://downtownonthego.com/uncategorized/walk-tacoma-prairie-line-trail> Register Online<https://downtownonthego.com/uncategorized/walk-tacoma-prairie-line-trail><https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXmSu6mYsY02tLWxmSwiCslPIPagR22476RyQGriVfXGMSzg/viewform> by Tuesday, April 18, and will receive details about starting location and any updates via email. All ages and abilities are welcome at this free event! We invite you to explore this fascinating part of Tacoma’s history as a center for industry, business, transportation, and people. The Walk Tacoma series, sponsored by MultiCare, is a five-event walking series. The fun, themed walks, now in their 14th year, encourage people to enjoy downtown on foot by introducing new walking routes and sharing information about the community and its history through the free guided tours. Prior walks are available as virtual tours on our website, downtownonthego.org<https://d.docs.live.net/c0a4d31bf597521f/Work/DOTG/Events/2023/WALK%20Tacoma/downtownonthego.org>. For more information on the full Walk Tacoma Series visit us at downtownonthego.com/go/walking/2023-walk-tacoma-series<https://downtownonthego.com/go/walking/2023-walk-tacoma-series> or find us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/downtownonthego/>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/DowntownOntheGo> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/downtownonthego/>. ### About Downtown On the Go Downtown On the Go (DOTG) is the transportation advocate and resource for anyone whose daily life is downtown Tacoma. DOTG works with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, City of Tacoma, Pierce Transit, and Tacoma businesses to advocate for greater opportunities for Tacomans to get around without having to use a car. DOTG helps businesses save money, position their business as an active downtown community member, improve their employees’ health and well-being, and protect their local and global environment through transportation management. Alex Meacham (he/him/his) Downtown On the Go Development and Communications Manager 253.677.4404 cell www.downtownonthego.org<http://www.downtownonthego.org/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/downtownonthego/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/#!/DowntownOntheGo> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/downtownonthego/> <https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=C2ZZBYTY7DZLL> Support the work of Downtown On the Go Please add @downtownonthego.org to your email whitelist or address book! We're experiencing high levels of spam filtering and we'd like for you to continue hearing about our events and activism! Thank you!