~ The Tacoma City Council is currently on the lookout for individuals to fill five positions on the Transportation Commission. These positions include At-Large Nos. 1 and 2, as well as Council District Nos. 1, 4, and 5. All applicants must be residents of Tacoma and if their council district is unknown, they can visit the District Map to find out.

The main role of the Transportation Commission is to provide advice to the City Council on transportation-related matters. This includes short-term and long-range transportation planning, ensuring compliance with local, regional, and federal transportation regulations, and developing plans for bike, pedestrian, and mass transit initiatives. In the coming years, the commission will have a crucial role in guiding the implementation of updated Transportation and Mobility and Vision Zero Action plans.

The Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee recommends potential members for the commission while final appointments are made by the City Council. The commission consists of eleven members in total - nine voting members appointed by the City Council representing each of the five council districts in Tacoma. The remaining two non-voting members are appointed by the City Manager. It is important that these members bring diverse perspectives and expertise to focus on achieving the city's long-term vision for mobility options.

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Meetings for the Transportation Commission take place on every third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Currently, these meetings are held both in person at the Tacoma Municipal Building on Market Street and virtually via Zoom.

The city is committed to promoting equity and anti-racism within its organization and aims for its committees, boards, and commissions to reflect Tacoma's diverse community. As such, all individuals including BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color), LGBTQ+ individuals (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer), individuals with disabilities, seniors, youth, immigrants, and refugees are encouraged to apply for these vacancies.

Appointed applicants will be required to complete training on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act within 90 days of their appointment. This training will be provided by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.

For those interested in applying for a position on the Transportation Commission, applications must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by noon on June 22, 2026. The application can be found at tacoma.gov/cbcapplication. Any questions about the application process or requests for an alternate format can be directed to Elizabeth Wing in the City Clerk's Office at servetacoma@tacoma.gov or (253) 591-5178.

More information about the Transportation Commission can be found on their website.

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