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Home My WebLink AboutCOMPASSCommunities 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 The proposal would provide access to both US 20/26 and Linder Road. US 20/26 is the #3 priority and Linder Road is the #7 priority in the Communities in Motion 2040 plan. US 20/26 is one of a few east-west roadways that stretch from Caldwell to Boise. Its role as an alternate to I-84 makes it a vital transportation route, supporting more regional travel in the Treasure Valley than any other arterial roadway. Linder Road 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. Proper access management is critical; work with Idaho Transportation Department of access locations and allowances. 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: Linder Village (H-2017-0088) Agency: Meridian CIM Vision Category: Mixed Use New households: ±100 New jobs: ±1,000 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: 266 acres Housing within 1 mile: 2,660 Jobs within 1 mile: 1,350 Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.5 Nearest bus stop: >4 miles Nearest public school: 0.3 miles Nearest public park: 0.7 miles Nearest grocery store: 0.1 miles CIM Corridor: US 20/26, Linder Rd Pedestrian level of stress: R—Linder Rd Bicycle level of stress: R—Linder Rd 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: 0.1 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. More information about US 20/26 is available at: http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/CIM2040/3_US2026-MdltnRd- EagleRd_NEW.pdf. More information about Linder Road is available at: http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/CIM2040/7_LinderRoad_022618.pdf. The COMPASS FY2018-2022 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) identifies the widening of US 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard) of one additional lane in each direction and intersection improvements from Linder Road to Locust Grove Road with construction in 2022 (Key 20594). The TIP also identifies widening of Linder Road from Ustick Road to McMillan Road to five lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bicycle lanes, with construction in 2021 (Key Number RD202-18). Additional information about TIP is available at: http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/trans/FY18/FY2018TIPrpt.pdf The site is not currently served by public transportation. ValleyConnect 2.0 proposes bus service along US 20/26, providing service from the College of Western Idaho in Nampa to downtown Boise with 30-minute frequencies. A secondary service along Linder Road would connect Eagle High School and southwest Ada County with 30-minute peak hour and 60- minute midday service. Consider including a concrete pad for an eventual stop at this site.