Issaquah Transportation Advisory Board - July 23, 2025

The City of Issaquah Transportation Advisory Board met on July 23, 2025, primarily to discuss updates and proposed changes to the city's transit level of service (LOS) policy as part of the multimodal transportation concurrency framework. The board reviewed the current LOS policy, which focuses on bus stop amenities, and considered enhancements to better incorporate transit frequency, ridership, and access via pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. While the city does not operate transit services directly, the policy aims to establish planning intent and guide advocacy efforts with King County Metro and Sound Transit to improve transit service levels, stop amenities, and safety. The discussion included potential actions the city can take, such as improving pedestrian and bike access to transit stops and coordinating infrastructure projects with transit agencies. The board also previewed upcoming work on the mobility action plan, transportation element updates, and a central Issaquah station alignment study. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the meeting emphasized policy development and interagency collaboration to influence future transit service improvements.