City of Bellingham Hearing Examiner

**Meeting ID:** BEL-TRC-2025-12-09 # Meeting Overview The Transportation Commission of Bellingham convened on December 9, 2025, for what would mark a significant pivot in local transportation policy. This was the night the commission would tackle one of the year's most substantial agenda items: the Commute Trip Reduction Plan, a comprehensive four-year strategy mandated by state law to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips among major employers in the city. Chair Addie Candib led the meeting, with commissioners present including Tim Wilder (Vice Chair), Jamin Agosti, Cindy Dennis, Jonathan Huegel, Aaron Miller, Jackie Quinn, and Andrea Reiter. Staff in attendance included Transportation Planner Dylan Casper, who would present the CTR Plan, and Assistant Director Tim Hohmann, among others. The agenda promised robust discussion across multiple fronts: from the routine approval of November minutes to the forward-looking 2026 work plan that would shape the commission's priorities. But the centerpiece was clearly the CTR Plan — a document that represented years of planning, community engagement, and regulatory compliance with Washington State's Clean Air Act requirements. The commission also faced the annual ritual of electing officers for 2026, adding a note of institutional continuity to an evening focused largely on future planning. # November Meeting Minutes Approval The commission quickly dispensed with approving the November 12 meeting minutes. Commissioner Jamin Agosti moved for approval, with Jonathan Huegel providing the second. Tim Wilder abstained from the vote, following standard practice for commissioners who had not attended that particular meeting. The motion carried without discussion, clearing the way for more substantial business. # The Commute Trip Reduction Plan: A Regulatory Return Transportation Planner Dylan Casper approached the podium to present what he acknowledged was familiar territory with a crucial twist. "This update includes the full draft ordinance and new BMC chapter that were not part of the earlier presentation," Casper explained to the commission. While they had discussed the CTR Plan concept previously, this evenin…