HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-14 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: Pollard
CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhoods
New households: 74
New jobs: f 1,200
CIM Corridor: US 20/26
Pedestrian level of stress: R -US 20/26
Bicycle level of stress: R -US 20/26
Housing within 1 mile: 280
Jobs within 1 mile: 30
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.1
Nearest police station: >4 miles
Nearest fire station: 3 miles
Farmland consumed: Yes
Farmland within 1 mile: 1,343 acres
Nearest bus stop: >4 miles
Nearest public school: 3.2 miles
Nearest public park: 1.6 miles
Nearest grocery store: 3 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.
US 20/26 is the #3 priority in the Communities in Motion 2040 2.0 plan. US 20/26 is one of a few east -west
roadways that stretch from Caldwell to Boise. The Idaho Transportation Department has programmed the widening
of US 20/26 from Star Road to Eagle Road to four lane. Construction of US 20/26 from Highway 16 to Linder Road
will occur between 2019-2021 (FY2019-2023 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Key Number 28158).
However, the portion of US 20/26 west of Star Road remains unfunded, as does the ultimate widening to six lanes
between Highway 16 to Linder Road. Work with the Idaho Transportation Department on access locations to
minimize disruptions to efficiencies on this critical commuter corridor. Work with the Idaho Transportation
Department on access locations to minimize disruptions to efficiencies on this critical commuter corridor. More
information about Highway 20/26 is at: :https://itdprojects.org/projects/chindenwest/
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
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