Transportation Commission

Transportation Commission Minutes City of Bellingham, Washington Tuesday 6:00 PM Pacific Street Operations Center (entrance off Carolina January 13, 2026 Street) and ZOOM Video Recorded https://meetings.cob.org - Call To Order The Transportation Commission meeting was called to order by the Chair at 6:00 PM. Roll Call Present: Jamin Agosti (Commission Member), Cindy Dennis (Commission Member), Aaron Miller (Commission Member), Jacki Quinn (Commission Member), Tim Wilder (Commission Member), Jonathan Huegel (Commission Member), Andrea Reiter (Commission Member) Member Excused: Addie Candib Staff Present: Joel Pfundt, Connor Harron, Tim Hohmann, Dylan Casper, Shane Sullivan, Mike Wilson, Riley Grant, Seth Vidaña, Elena Dixon Public Comment 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes max Selena K (York Neighborhood) spoke in opposition to the WTA fare increases and just asked that the Transportation Commission make any recommendations to have that not carried out. Agenda Items New Commissioner Brad Johnson was welcomed and share remarks regarding his background. Public Meeting . Consider approval of December 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes Motion to approve 12/9/2025 minutes by Cindy Dennis. Seconded by Aaron Miller. Motion passed unanimously. Agenda Order Adjustment Agenda items #5 and #6 were moved to the end of the agenda due to guest arrival. The Commission proceeded with agenda items #7 and #8.  . Commute Trip Reduction Update (Interlocal Agreement) Dylan Casper, city staff, presented on the commute trip reduction. City staff answered commissioner questions. Motion to approve the Commute Trip Reduction Interlocal Agreement made by Commissioner Jamin Agosti, Seconded by Commissioner Jacki Quinn. All in favor, no opposition. Motion passed unanimously. . Speed Limit Setting Policy Tim Hohmann, city staff, presented on the speed limit setting policy. City staff answered commissioner questions. Motion to approve speed limit setting policy by Commissioner Jamin Agosit, Seconded by Commissioner Jonathan Huegel. All in favor, no opposition. Motion passed unanimously. . Climate Action Goals Seth Vidaña, city staff, presented on the electric vehicle charging in right of way. City staff answered commissioner questions. . Electric Vehicle Charging in the Right of Way Seth Vidaña, city staff, present on the electric vehicle charging in right of way. City staff answered commissioner questions. . Staff Report Tim Hohmann - Local route safety plan to be discussed further in March - Traffic impact fee rate study to be discussed in March Dylan Casper - Ongoing work on the TRAM (Transportation Report Annual Mobility) Mike Wilson - Updates on James street segments 3 and 4 - Telegraph road (James to Deemer) update - James street and Bakerview road roundabout update - Old town development update Chair Report Tim Wilder - WTA fare increases were passed December 2025 Announcements No announcements Adjournment Chair adjourned meeting at 7:41 PM. Minutes edited by staff