HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-05 COMPASS Communities 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: Foxcroft (H-2020-0113) Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhoods
New households: 292 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: No
CIM Corridor: Pine Avenue ' Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
Pedestrian level of stress: PG-13 lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
= Bicycle level of stress: R support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
'• Housing within 1 mile: 3,801 A good jobs/housing balance - a ratio between 1 and
■ Jobs within 1 mile: 1,454 1.5 - reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers
'�' • Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.38 indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers
I indicate an employment need.
Nearest police station: 3.7 miles Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire
Nearest fire station: 1 mile stations ensure that emergency services are more
efficient and reduce the cost of these important public
services.
Farmland consumed: Yes Farmland contributes to the local economy, creates
Farmland within 1 mile: 257 acres additional jobs, and provides food security to the region.
•� Development in farm areas decreases the productivity
�and sustainability of farmland.
r- Nearest bus stop: 0.8 miles Residents who live or work less than 1/2 mile from
Nearest public school: 0.1 miles critical services have more transportation choices.
Nearest public park: 0.1 miles Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off
Nearest grocery store: 0.5 miles
the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Recommendations
The proposal is in an area of west Meridian nearby public parks, schools, grocery stores and bus service less than
one mile away. Providing necessary infrastructure to ensure safe and accessible pedestrian, bicycle, and public
transportation will be critical in minimizing the impact of traffic on the area. The internal pathways connecting to
the trail system will provide multimodal options to accessing the nearby park and school. ValleyConnect 2.0
proposes bus service along Ten Mile Road from the College of Western Idaho to the Meridian Village with 30-
minute frequencies. The closest bus stop would pass the intersection of Pine Avenue and Ten Mile Road when that
route is operational. Work with Valley Regional Transit on design and station locations to accommodate future
service. The mix of housing stock which may enable many types of households to live in the neighborhood.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
Email info@compassidaho.org .�1�. CO
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