PZ - CompassCommunities in Motion 2040 Development Review
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) is the metropolitan planning organization
(MPO) for Ada and Canyon Counties. COMPASS has developed this review as a tool for local governments to
evaluate whether land developments are consistent with the goals of Communities in Motion 2040 (CIM 2040), the
regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties. This checklist is not intended to be
prescriptive, but rather a guidance document based on CIM 2040 goals.
Recommendations
Linder Road is priority #6 in the Communities in Motion 2040 plan. Linder runs north-south from the foothills north
of Eagle to Kuna. It provides a parallel route to Ten Mile Road and Meridian Road, although there is a gap at I-84
from Franklin Road to Overland Road. Constructing an I-84 overpass would make Linder Road the longest
continuous north-south street in Ada County and allow it to serve as an alternate route to Ten Mile Road and
Meridian Road.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
Email info@compassidaho.org
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Development Name: Linder Mixed Use Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Mixed Use
New households: 113 New jobs: 50 Exceeds CIM forecast: No
Farmland contributes to the local economy, creates
additional jobs, and provides food security to the region.
Development in farm areas decreases the productivity
and sustainability of farmland.
Farmland consumed: No
Farmland within 1 mile: 198 acres
Farmland Value: N/A
Housing within 1 mile: 3,068
Jobs within 1 mile: 1,565
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.5
Nearest bus stop: 3.9 miles
Nearest public school: 0.3 miles
Nearest public park: 0.8 miles
Nearest grocery store: 0.5 miles
CIM Corridor: Linder
Pedestrian level of stress: R
Bicycle level of stress: R
A good jobs/housing balance – a ratio between 1 and
1.5 – reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers
indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers
indicate an employment need.
Residents who live or work less than ½ mile from
critical services have more transportation choices.
Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off
the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
Nearest police station: >4 miles
Nearest fire station: 0 miles
Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire
stations ensure that emergency services are more
efficient and reduce the cost of these important public
services.
The regional transit services plan, valleyconnect, does not call for any fixed bus routes in
this portion of Linder Road. There are discussions at Valley Regional Transit to revise the
long-range public transportation plan to include a future fixed-route service along Linder
Road, connecting this area to downtown Meridian and the Meridian Village. This would be
served by 30-minute peak service and 60 minute off-peak service on Linder and 30 minute
peak only service on Chinden, with bus stops near Cayuse Creek and on the north side of
Chinden. Facilitating direct pedestrian connections between the planned apartments and
Linder Rd. would provide the maximum transit accessibility for any future transit service on
Linder.
Consider interrupting the driveway line-of-site with a roundabout, chicane, bulbouts, or
other techniques to discourage cut-through traffic from Cayuse Creek and Rocky Mountain
High School to future development along the Chinden Boulevard. Consider improving non-
motorized safety and access by providing high-visibility crosswalks and additional non-
motorized connections from the residential area to Linder Road.