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
There are two relevant transportation projects near the proposal in the FY2018-2022 Regional Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP):
• Widening of Linder Road to 5 lanes, from Franklin Road to Pine Avenue, scheduled for 2020 (Key Number
RD213-16).
• Installation of new crossing signals and gates at the railroad crossing at Linder Road, scheduled for 2020
(Key Number 19875).
Additional information about the TIP is available at:
http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/trans/FY18/FY2018TIPrpt.pdf
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
Email info@compassidaho.org
More information about the development review process:
http://www.compassidaho.org/dashboard/devreview.htm
Development Name: Creamline Park (H-2018-0051) Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhood
New households: 0 New jobs: 30 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: 310 acres
Housing within 1 mile: 3,453
Jobs within 1 mile: 3,620
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 1.1
Nearest bus stop: 1.8 miles
Nearest public school: 0.8 miles
Nearest public park: 1.0 miles
Nearest grocery store: 1.2 miles
CIM Corridor: N/A
Pedestrian level of stress: R- Franklin
Bicycle level of stress: R- Franklin
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: 2.0 miles
Nearest fire station: 1.4 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.