UPDATE: The 8/11 meeting is cancelled.
Per Washington State Proclamation 20-28, in-person attendance at meetings is prohibited at this time. Commission members will participate in this meeting remotely through an online web-based meeting platform. At this time, there will be no regular public comment period. Please open the meeting agenda to view options for submitting public comment prior to the meeting.
Purpose
The Transportation Commission is expected to help shape the
future of Bellingham by taking a long-range, strategic look at
transportation issues and providing recommendations on policy choices and
investment priorities. The Transportation Commission absorbed the
advisory responsibilities of the City's Parking Commission and the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, both disbanded effective at the end of
2009. The Transportation Commission operates under
specific procedures.
Membership
The nine members of the Transportation Commission are appointed by
the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members should represent a
range of perspectives and expertise that will focus on the community's
long-term vision for mobility options throughout the city. Applicants
must be residents of Whatcom County for at least two years, and
the State of Washington for three years, to be eligible for appointment.
Time Requirements
Transportation Commission meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesdays of the
month at 6 p.m.in the Mayor's Board Room. See
Meetings and Events for
currently scheduled meetings.
Member Resources