Meetings
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. In 2010, it assumed the advisory responsibilities of the City’s Parking Commission and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, both of which were disbanded 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 represent a range of perspectives and expertise, focusing 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.
Meeting Details
Transportation Commission meetings are typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in a hybrid format. Meetings take place in person at the Public Works Pacific Street Operations Center at 2221 Pacific Street (view map) and on Zoom.
See Meetings and Events for currently scheduled meetings.
Member Resources
- Originating Ordinance (PDF)
- Operating Procedures (PDF)
- 2025 Transportation Commission Work Plan
- 2024 Local Road Safety Plan
- 2022 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Updates
- 2016 Bellingham Comprehensive Plan – All Chapters
- 2016 Comp Plan Chapter 3 Multimodal Transportation
- Multimodal Transportation Safety Studies
- Multimodal Transportation Planning Web Pages
- Fairhaven Parking Task Force – Final Report (PDF)
- Recommended Websites (PDF)
- Transportation Terms & Acronyms (PDF)
Resources
- TIF Reduction for Urban Village Development Staff Report Nov. 2010
- Transportation Benefit District No. 1
Contacts
Phone: (360) 778-7700
Email: transportation@cob.org
Directions: View map