Transportation  Commission Vacancies

The City of Kirkland is seeking adult volunteer applicants to fill a two vacancies* on the Transportation Commission. The appointments are for four-year terms ending March 31, 2016, and are made by the City Council.

Applicant qualifications for the Transportation Commission include individuals who are at least 18 years old, and reside within the City of Kirkland or own a business or work within the Kirkland city limits. At least four of the eight members should have some background in transportation issues.

The role of the Transportation Commission is to advise the City Council regarding planning and development of those transportation issues referred to them by the City Council. The Commission also submits to the City Council, through the City Manager, recommendations for such other transportation issues of interest to the Commission, or associated with Council-directed items, as the Commission feels is advisable. The Transportation Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.

For further information about the Transportation Commission, contact David Godfrey, Transportation Engineering Manager, Department of Public Works, at (425) 587-3865. Applications may be obtained at the information counter at City Hall, 123 Fifth Avenue or by calling (425) 587-3190.

In 2011 the City Council adopted a Code of Conduct which all Board and Commission members are asked to sign.

Transportation Commission applications must be submitted to the City Clerk prior to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012.

* One incumbent for these positions has served one term and may complete an application to be considered for re-appointment.