Transportation Commission

Transportation Commission — April 14, 2026

This was a regular meeting of the Bellingham Transportation Commission, held in a hybrid format at the Pacific Street Operations Center and via Zoom. All nine commissioners were present. The meeting ran from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Approval of March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes

The commission approved the minutes from its previous meeting without discussion.

Vote: Moved by Andrea Reiter, seconded by Cindy Dennis. Passed unanimously.

Speed Limit Ordinance and Implementation Plan

City staff member Shane Sullivan presented a proposed speed limit ordinance and implementation plan. The minutes do not detail the specific changes under consideration, but prior to the meeting, public commenter Miles Silverman (Cordata neighborhood) weighed in specifically about Barkley Boulevard through Barkley Village, suggesting that corridor is among those affected by the proposed changes. Commissioners asked questions of staff, though the substance of that discussion is not captured in the minutes.

The commission voted to endorse the ordinance and forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council. This item will now move to the council for formal action.

Vote: Moved by Jamin Agosti, seconded by Jacki Quinn. Passed unanimously.

City-Owned Electric Vehicle Chargers Rate Update

City staff members Tim Hohmann and Seth Vidaña presented an update on rates for city-owned electric vehicle chargers. Commissioners asked questions of staff. The minutes do not indicate a formal vote or recommendation was taken on this item — it appears to have been an informational presentation and discussion only.

Draft Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)

Tim Hohmann presented the Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which is the city's multi-year planning document for transportation projects and priorities. Commissioners asked questions, but again, no formal vote or recommendation is recorded in the minutes — this was a review and discussion of the draft document.

Staff and Chair Reports

Staff offered two notable updates. Tim Hohmann reported that WSDOT was tentatively planning to reopen I-5 at 5:00 AM on Thursday, April 16th (context for a closure is not provided in the minutes). Mike Wilson gave a brief grant update related to the downtown signals project, though no further detail is captured.

Chair Tim Wilder noted that the commission's work plan on the city website still reflects 2025 and needs to be updated to 2026. He also recognized commissioners Jamin Agosti and Tim Wilder for their participation in a transportation-themed film screening hosted by Walk and Roll Bellingham.

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