Bainbridge Island City Hall
280 Madison Ave N
Bainbridge Island, Washington
This meeting will be conducted in person and will also be accessible via Zoom. Registration is required to attend virtually. For those unable to attend virtually. Please visit the WSTC website for instruction. For those unable to attend the meeting virtually, please contact the Commission office for assistance at 360-705-7070 or email transc@wstc.wa.gov
Registration is required to participate in the meeting virtually:
Tuesday, November 18 – Register
Wednesday, November 19 – Register
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Commission reserves the right to take action on any item on the agenda, make adjustments to the order of agenda items, and adjust the time of adjournment as needed.
Public Testimony
Those wishing to offer comments can do so during the public comment period either in person or virtually, after registering online. To sign up for virtual comment, using the Q&A box found on-screen during the meeting, indicate your name and that you would like to provide comments. Written comments can also be submitted via email at: transc@wstc.wa.gov.
The Commission welcomes all viewpoints and requests speakers be courteous, respectful, and comply with time limitations as specified by the Commission Chair. Unacceptable behavior, including vulgar and obscene language, threats, and personal attacks, will result in removal from the meeting.
Safety First
If you plan to engage in this meeting from your car, we encourage you to do so while parked.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
TOUR
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tour of Local Transportation Facilities
LOCAL MEETING
Item 1: 1:00 p.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 2: 1:15
Local Welcome
Presenter: Ashley Mathews, Mayor, City of Bainbridge Island
Item 3: 1:30
Overview of the State Transportation System
Presenters: Reema Griffith, Executive Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Carl See, Deputy Director, Washington State Transportation Commission
Paula Reeves, Senior Policy Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
Aaron Halbert, Financial Analyst, Washington State Transportation Commission
An overview of the current state transportation system and funding structure will be provided.
Item 4: 2:00
Regional Transportation: The Big Picture
Presenter: Josh Brown, Executive Director, Puget Sound Regional Council
This region of the state has a variety of transportation needs centered on preservation, quality of life, and economic development. An overview of successes and challenges in the region will be provided.
Break: 2:45
Item 5: 3:00
City of Bainbridge Island: Transportation Challenges, Successes, and Opportunities
Presenters: Blair King, City Manager, City of Bainbridge Island
Chris Wierzbicki, Director, Public Works, City of Bainbridge Island
Hannah Boettcher, Sustainable Transportation Coordinator, City of Bainbridge Island
The City of Bainbridge Island will discuss its transportation challenges and recent successes, as well as the planning efforts and agency partnerships shaping the future of transportation throughout the city.
Item 6: 4:00
Kitsap County Transportation Needs
Presenter: Kory Anglesey, Public Works Director, Kitsap County
An overview of the transportation services, recent project successes and needs in unincorporated Kitsap County, will be shared. This presentation will focus on successes and challenges that come with facing a diverse set of community needs that outpace available resources.
Recess: 4:30
6:00 p.m. – Commission Dinner
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Item 7: 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Debbie Young, Chair, Washington State Transportation Commission
Item 8: 9:05
Commission Business
- October Meeting Summary
- 2026 Meeting Schedule
- Subcommittee Assignments
Item 9: 9:30
Public Comment
Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- To comment in person, please place your name on the sign-up in the meeting room.
- To sign up for virtual public comment, please put your name and interest in the Q&A box found on screen during the meeting.
The Commission welcomes all viewpoints and requests speakers be courteous, respectful, and comply with time limitations as specified by the Commission Chair.
Item 10: 9:45
The Future of Transit Services in Kitsap County
Presenter: John Clauson, Executive Director, Kitsap Transit
Kitsap Transit has been operating in Kitsap County since 1983. It provides services and connections focused on commuters as well as special services for elderly and disabled riders. This presentation will provide an overview of current and planned transit services in the area.
Item 11: 10:30
Suquamish Tribe and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
Presenters: Tom Curley, Program Manager, Department of Community Development, Suquamish Tribe
Joe Sparr, Planning Director, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribes will discuss recent transportation successes, opportunities, and priorities.
Item 12: 11:00
Washington State Department of Transportation – Olympic Region Update
Presenter: Steve Roark, Regional Administrator, Olympic Region, Washington State Department of Transportation
An overview will be provided of WSDOT’s Olympic Region, including planned and active projects, and maintenance and preservation in the area.
Item 13: 11:30
Economic Development in Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County
Presenters: Joe Morrison, Executive Director, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
Greg Englin, Executive Director, Port of Kingston
Lindsay Browning, Executive Director, Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce
Perspectives guiding economic development in the city and county will be shared, highlighting the role and impact transportation has in supporting new housing growth in the area, business, and growing the economy.
Item 14: 12:15 p.m.
Commission Business
- Commission Reflections and Reports
Adjourn: 12:30
Next Meeting: Virtual
December 9-10, 2025
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations may request written materials in alternate formats, sign language interpreters, physical accessibility accommodations, or other reasonable accommodations by contacting the Commission Office at (360) 705-7070 or TransC@wstc.wa.gov. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact the event sponsor through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.
Title VI Notice to Public: It is the Washington State Transportation Commission’s (WSTC) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OEO’s Title VI Coordinator 360-705-7090.