Traffic Commission

The City of Rockford Traffic Commission is comprised of twelve (12) members. Members include five citizens who are appointed by the Mayor. The other seven members are representatives of various Rockford government agencies including the City Council, Public Works Department, Planning Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Rockford Mass Transit District, and Rockford Public School District.

Meetings

5:30 pm
2nd Wednesday of every month (Except December)
City Hall
2nd Floor, Conference Room A
425 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104

This public meeting takes place once a month to hear and make decisions on various petitions to establish or change traffic control, street parking restrictions, and speed limits, as well as other traffic and safety issues.

Agenda & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View City Council Agendas and Minutes (Meetings as of 1/12/2026)

View Archived City Council Agendas and Minutes (All meetings prior to 1/12/2026)

For access to Traffic Commission Meeting agendas, minutes, or workbooks prior to January 2018, please contact Traffic Engineering at 779-348-7173.

Members

Don Bissell
Dorien Peterson
Tom Okite
Joan Sage
K. Patrick Yarbrough
Scott Capovilla
Kerry Lin
Ald. Mark Bonne
Charles Smilinich - RPS 205
Cedrick Ketton - RMTD
Chris Tumeo - RFD
Andrew Hartman - RPD