they have trouble keeping their city STREETS lighted! Why put them through THIS expense?

If the City of Tacoma is considering building a symbolic tower in Tacoma then they would do well to drop that idea and begin planning to light the bridge. The Narrows bridge is already a well-known landmark. In my view as beautiful a structure as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The story of the collapse of the first Narrows bridge has been telecast to the world countless times. The rest of the world knows about the Narrows bridge and want to see it. A lighted bridge would serve as a magnet for people to see when they are in the area. If I were in charge of the project I would use solar power or wind power to light it up. Alternative energy as a source of power for the lights would then make a statement about the local populations concern for the environment. If enough energy was generated by alternative sources it could be sold back to the grid and help reduce the cost of the lighting equipment. It might even help pay for the construction of the bridge itself. Steve Wilson, Tacoma

This is just another hairbrained idea, like the spire at the Convention Center, and the Bridge of Glass. Sure, these things are all nice. But the reality is that outside of our own city, no one cares. No one will pay attention if the bridge is lit up. This city needs to get past all these crazy "revitalization" ideas and face the reality. Tacoma's future is as a bedroom community to Seattle. We should focus on two things; large office space in downtown (to attract white collar employers), and neighborhood beautification (especially in the south end). Those are the only two things that will actually improve our city in the long run. I agree lighting the bridges would look nice, but is it really worth that expense? Figure out what it would cost, and put it in terms people can understand. What's the cost to me per year? And what about the people who live near the bridge. Sure, it looks nice for guests, but do they really want a gigantic lighted christmas tree in their back yard all year?

Fair is Fair. We on the Peninsula will be paying tolls to go to work or medical appts., to shop at your stores, etc. If Tacomans want their image improved and their view enhanced with lights they should be willing to pay a tax for it and not stick it to toll payers, as Paula Lizberg and others suggest.

We have been on the East Coast this past week and have seen beautiful lighted bridges in New York and other cities. Lighting both of the Narrows Bridges would be an exciting Tacoma attraction and unique landmark. We're all for it.

How about having it lit up for a few hours a night. A majority of the populus is sleeping after 11PM. I don't think we need to pay extra for this, it's ultimately going to be the resposibilty of the taxpayers, let us decide and if we say "no" don't force the issue

I don't see any need to make an already expensive project more expensive by wasting energy and creating more light pollution.

It's charming at the holiday's, it's wasteful as an ongoing production.

Let's make Tacoma a showplace. We have a great start to a "New Tacoma" with the re-vitalization of the Downtown, the new Convention Center, Museums, UW Tacoma Campus and the various new restaurants. The lighting of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge will add the class that Tacoma needs. Let's make Tacoma a place we are all proud to be from! Let's show off the beauty that surrounds us. The lighting of the bridge will help bring that sparkle that we need. It would be grand if we could some how power the lights with the energy from the currents in the Narrows. Let's just do it - Light the Bridge!!

Sure, why not. I have lots of extra money to pay for "pretty lights" on the narrows bridge that we didn't want in the first place. Get real!

Not only light it year round, but colorfully at Christmas Time (or holiday time as some call it) and with a large flag on the 4th of July. Don't let the Grinches stop this.

....since I'll be paying for this in tolls I think should decide not those who don't pay tolls.

Tacoma could use some positive national press. People here in St. Louis recall snipers and mall shooters when I tell them where I'm from. It would be nice to hear, "isn't that where that really cool bridge is?".