Traffic Commission

The purpose of the Traffic Commission is to advise the City Council on matters relating to safe and efficient movement of traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles, upon existing streets, roads, and highways of the City. The Commission’s powers and duties are set forth in Chapter 2.60 of the Vista Municipal Code.

There are seven voting members and four ex-officio members who serve three-year terms. One of the voting members is recommended by the Vista Unified School Board and one voting member is a representative of the Chamber of Commerce. Two ex-officio members are Youth Commissioners, who serve one-year terms, and the remaining ex-officio members are appointed by the City Manager and may be representatives of the Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, and/or the City’s Engineering Department. Director of Engineering & Public Works Larry Pierce and Transportation Manager Art Brown are the Staff Liaisons.

Qualifications for membership: 1) Resident of the City of Vista; and 2) 18 years of age.

Click here for an application. Please complete and mail or fax to:

Questions regarding the application process? Contact Kathy Hollywood, Assistant City Clerk, (760) 726-1340, ext. 1061.

MEETINGS are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. Agenda inquiries should be directed to: Yasmin Royka, Administrative Secretary.

Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the Traffic Commission meeting. Minutes are presented to the Commission for approval at the next regular meeting, and are posted after they are approved.

Click on links below for past and upcoming meeting Agendas or Minutes.