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
Cherry Lane is identified as the #21 priority corridor in the Communities in Motion 2040 plan. Cherry Lane/Fairview
Avenue is a vital east-west route, running from west Nampa to downtown Boise. Cherry Lane serves a growing area of the region
and is an alternate route to I-84. More information about Cherry Lane is available at:
http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/CIM2040/21_Cherry_Middleton-BlackCat.pdf
This site is not currently served by public transportation. Cherry Lane is proposed to be a Premium Service Corridor in the Growth
Scenario in ValleyConnect 2.0. Service is proposed to run from the College of Western Idaho in Nampa to Downtown Boise via
Cherry Lane, Linder, and Chinden, and include 30 minute headways in peak hours. Please work with Valley Regional Transit to
coordinate this development with the transportation needs of the area.
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: Burlingame (H-2018-0079) Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Existing Neighborhoods
New households: 74 New jobs: 0 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: Yes
Farmland within 1 mile: 679 acres
Housing within 1 mile: 2,137
Jobs within 1 mile: 299
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.1
Nearest bus stop: >4 miles
Nearest public school: 1.3 miles
Nearest public park: 0.5 miles
Nearest grocery store: 1.2 miles
CIM Corridor: Cherry Lane
Pedestrian level of stress: R-Cherry
Bicycle level of stress: R-Cherry
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: 1.7 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 stub road connecting to North O’Conner Avenue will enable pedestrians to access
Seasons Park without traversing major roads. The applicant has proposed a 10’ multi-use
pathway adjacent to Settler’s Canal which will support future connection from Black Cat
Road to comply with the 2015 Meridian Pathways Network Map.