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Contact us

Director
Harold S. Taniguchi
201 S. Jackson St., KSC-TR-0815
Seattle, WA 98104-3856
harold.taniguchi@kingcounty.gov
Phone: 206-684-1481
Fax: 206-684-1224

Deputy Director
Laurie Brown
201 S. Jackson St., KSC-TR-0815
Seattle, WA 98104-3856
laurie.brown@kingcounty.gov
Phone: 684-1570
Fax: 206-684-1224

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Director’s Office

The Director’s Office provides overall leadership, coordination, and support for the transportation department’s airport, road, transit, marine, and vehicle fleet services. The office:

Leads the department’s work on initiatives addressing major issues, including regional transportation planning, emergency preparedness, and climate change.

Prepares for emergencies by developing and practicing plans to keep people moving and safe in the event of severe storms, earthquakes, or other crises.

Plans transportation improvements that emphasize the following:

  • Improving the efficient mobility of people and goods
  • Keeping travelers safe on county-owned roads and bridges
  • Reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and other environmental impacts from transportation
  • Promoting the development of vibrant, healthy communities with access to a range of transportation choices.

Communicates with the public about projects, policies, and services. On our website, you can find out about public meetings and volunteer opportunities and send us your comments. You can also watch videos about our programs on our YouTube channel.

Measures and reports on the department’s performance to ensure accountability to the public.

Ensures cost-effective delivery of services and accountability to the public by overseeing the department’s budget planning and performance. The Director’s Office stretches public dollars by securing grants for transportation projects.

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Director Harold Taniguchi speaks to a gathering of road services crew members.


Harold S. Taniguchi is director of the King County Department of Transportation, overseeing its five divisions (transit, road services, airport, marine, and vehicle fleet administration).

Taniguchi has served King County since 1983 in various positions, including deputy director of the Department of Transportation and manager of its Road Services division. More|Less

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