2019-10-04 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.
Recommendations
The proposal is on the fringe of urban development without public transportation services. The closest transit
services are located more than four miles away. ValleyConnect 2.0 proposes bus service on Lake Hazel Road
serving West Boise to downtown Eagle with 30-minute frequencies in the peak hours and 60-minute frequencies
off peak hours. The closest bus stop would be approximately ¼ mile in distance when that route is operational.
The proposal includes a 10’ regional pathway along the Farr Pathway. This pathway will provide better access to
nearby employment centers and Discovery Park. Also, consider an improved pathway along the Ten Mile Creek to
comply with the Meridian Pathways and Network Map and a bicycle and pedestrian path along Eagle Road to
further increase access to nearby employment centers and public transit. The COMPASS Transportation
Improvement Program identifies a project to widen Eagle Road from Amity Road to Victory Road to five lanes with
curb-gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes with construction anticipated for 2020 (RD207-33). Project includes
enhanced pedestrian crossings at the pedestrian pathway near the Ten Mile Feeder canal. See attached.
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Development Name: Skyward Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhoods
New households: 268 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: 1,228 acres
Housing within 1 mile: 720
Jobs within 1 mile: 140
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.2
Nearest bus stop: >4 miles
Nearest public school: 3.7 miles
Nearest public park: 1.1 miles
Nearest grocery store: 2.5 miles
CIM Corridor: N/A
Pedestrian level of stress: R—Eagle Road
Bicycle level of stress: R—Eagle Road
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: 2.8 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.
Requesting Agency:
Total Cost (Prev. + Prog.):$141
Key # : 15001
Project Description :Set-aside for cost increases. Funds currently unprogrammed.
Cost Increase Set-Aside
COMPASS PM:
Total Previous Expenditures:$0
Inflated
Project Year:2019-2022
Total Programmed Cost:$141
Federal PM:
COMPASS Support
Local Match 7.34%Program Local Hwy - Transportation ManagementFunding Source STP-TMA
TotalCost
Year*
Preliminary
Engineering
Preliminary
Engineering
Consulting
Right-of-Way Utilities Construction
Engineering
Construction Federal Share Local Share
2019 0 0000 00 0 0
2020 0 133000 1330 123 10
2021 0 0000 00 0 0
2022 0 8000 80 7 1
2023 0 0000 00 0 0
PD 0 0000 00 0 0
$10Fund
Totals:$131$141$141$0$0$0$0$0
Requesting Agency:
Total Cost (Prev. + Prog.):$4,598
Key # : RD207-33
Project Description :Widen Eagle Road from Amity Road to Victory Road in the City of Meridian to
five lanes with curb-gutter, sidewalk, and level three bike lanes. Project
includes enhanced pedestrian crossings at the pedestrian pathway near the
Ten Mile Feeder canal.
Eagle Road, Amity Road to Victory Road, Meridian
COMPASS PM:
Total Previous Expenditures:$50
Inflated
Project Year:2020
Total Programmed Cost:$4,548
Federal PM:
ACHD Congestion Reduction/System Reliability
Transportation Safety
Housing
Community Infrastructure
Local Match 100.00%Program Hwy - Local PartnershipsFunding Source Local (Regionally Significant)
TotalCost
Year*
Preliminary
Engineering
Preliminary
Engineering
Consulting
Right-of-Way Utilities Construction
Engineering
Construction Federal Share Local Share
2019 0 003300 3300 0 330
2020 0 4,174000 4,21844 0 4,218
2021 0 0000 00 0 0
2022 0 0000 00 0 0
2023 0 0000 00 0 0
PD 0 0000 00 0 0
$4,548Fund
Totals:$0$4,548$4,174$44$0$330$0$0
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
2:53 PM
Page 21 of 118*PD = Preliminary Development (projects with development activity
but no programmed year of construction)
Sorted by Project Name
All Values in Thousands of Dollars
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