2019-03-14 COMPASSCommunities in Motion 2040 2.0 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 2.0 (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 2.0 goals.
Development Name: Gander Creek
CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhoods
New households: 401
New jobs: 0
CIM Corridor: Highway 16
Pedestrian level of stress: R - McMillan
Bicycle level of stress: R - McMillan
Housing within 1 mile: 290
Jobs within 1 mile: 30
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.1
Nearest police station: >4 miles
Nearest fire station: 3.6 miles
Farmland consumed: Yes
Farmland within 1 mile: 1,553 acres
Nearest bus stop: >4 miles
Nearest public school: 2.7 miles
Nearest public park: 2.4 miles
Nearest grocery store: 3.9 miles
Recommendations
Agency: Meridian
Exceeds CIM forecast: No
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residents who live or work less than 1/2 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.
Highway 16 is the #4 priority in the Communities in Motion 2040 2.0 plan. Highway 16 serves as the main
commuter route from Gem County to the Treasure Valley. Idaho Transportation Department has programed
funding for preliminary engineering and right-of-way acquisition on SH -16 between I-84 and US 20/26 (FY2019-
2023 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Key Number 208158). However, construction is considered
"unfunded." More information about the Highway 16 a limited access highway available at:
https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ID-16 plan Exhibit- 180108.pdf
Consider an improved pathway along Nine Mile Creek. At buildout, this pathway would provide non -motorized
connectivity to employment centers at downtown Meridian and the Ten Mile Interchange.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0:
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