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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
David Ballard John Wasson, Ex-Officio -ACHD
Zachary Shoemaker Lila Klopfenstein, Ex-Officio
Ryan Lancaster David Reinhart, Ex-Officio -WASD
Walter Steed Alissa Taysom, Ex-Officio - VRT
Tracy Hopkins Justin Price, Ex-Officio - ITD
Stephen Lewis
Jared Smith
Tom LeClaire
Hoyoon Song
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. December 4, 2023
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Transportation Project Updates
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
3. Election of Officers for 2024
4. 2024 Roadway, Intersection and Community Program Prioritization
S. Staff Communications
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
6. 2023 End of Year Report
7. ACHD Master Street Map Preservation Corridors
8. Downtown Parking Strategy
9. Belltower and Coppercloud Speed Concerns
10. American Fork at Linder Crossing
11. Lost Rapids/Bird Park
12. Linder Road Concept Study Update
NEXT MEETING - February 5, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
Monday December 4, 2023
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
Roll Call (3:31 pm)
o David Ballard X Stephen Lewis X John Wasson (ex-officio-ACHD)
X Zachary Shoemaker X Jared Smith X Lila Klopfenstein (ex-officio-CO M PASS)
X Ryan Lancaster X Tom LeClaire X Miranda Carson (ex-officio-wASD)
X Walter Steed X Hoyoon Song X Alissa Taysom (ex-officio-VRT)
o Tracy Hopkins X Justin Price (ex-officio-ITD)
Others Present: Brooke Green, Tishra Murray, Caleb Hood, Brian McClure, Pierson Dewitt
Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Lewis to adopt; 2"d by Commissioner Smith - All ayes; Passes
Approval of Minutes
I. November 6, 2023
Motion by Commissioner Lewis to adopt; 2"d by Commissioner Smith —All ayes (with one
change); Passes
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update — C. Hood
Mr. Hood began on page 7 of the packet. He mentioned that Lake Hazel has been closed off and
on, and work will continue, so try to avoid. He also mentioned guests in the audience that will
speak on the Linder Road concept project. Mr. Hood and Commissioner LeClair were a part of
a meeting Thursday with MDC's parking consultant about their overall Destination Downtown
plan and the parking element. The consultant is wrapping-up; Commissioner LeClair shared some
finer points on the parking study. He began by speaking about change and wanting some kind of
management of parking beyond what exists today, as demand will continue to increase. MDC's
consultants have done this type of project before in other cities. They have put together about
40 action items, and the feedback at the meeting the previous week was as the parking
management expands we will need some kind of residential parking program. So, the feedback
was that it wasn't in the right order, and we need to get a cooperative process first. There will
some more feedback on a revised final draft and should hear more in January or February.
Commissioner LeClair stood for questions. There was some further discussion.
New Business Items [ACTION ITEM]
3. Linder Road, Pine to Ustick Concept Report Update - B. McClure, B.
Green & Pierson Dewitt
Mr. McClure began with introducing Brooke Green from ACHD, and Pierson Dewitt who works
at HDR and he's a consultant helping with the project. The object today is to provide the
Commission with a glimpse of the concepts that will be going to the public, beginning tomorrow
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evening and open for two weeks. Those concepts include enhancements for the entire corridor,
however this presentation will focus on the segment between Sandalwood and Chateau. Some
of the concepts include residential shared streets, something different in Ada County.
Concept#I, Linder Road-Pine Ave to Ustick Rd, Three-lane with shared use roads.
Concept#2, Linder Road-Pine Ave to Ustick Rd, Standard five-lane.
Concept#3, Linder Road-Pine Ave to Ustick Rd, Five-lane with shared use roads.
The project started in December of 2022.We are currently in the middle of the project, adoption
is anticipated Spring of 2024. Mr. McClure stood for questions. There was some further
discussion.
4. ACHD Capital Roadway Improvement Guide - B. McClure
Mr. McClure began with an overview of the ACHD Capital Improvement Guide. Guide is geared
toward capital projects; roadways and intersections. ACHD will not/cannot install landscaping
(some exceptions) so if the City desires, we have to pay. City participation occurs though a cost
share process. The end result of this Guide is to streamline and increase consistency.
The document describes the intra-agency process, and somewhat memorializes institutional
knowledge and past concepts through matrices and cutsheets. Some discussion was had on the
Matrix, project characteristics, level of participation and parking. Items for discussion to put on
the Agenda.
S. Parking Restriction Policy - Movado Example
Mr. Hood outlined some recent examples of parking restriction requests and asked the
Commission if they had thoughts on their preferred level of involvement in these types of issues
going forward. A handful of the Commissioners wanted to review these when there was a traffic
safety concern and when a solution could not be implemented at staff level. It was requested that
Fire also be part of these issues at the City department level. Staff will address these when
possible, but will engage the Commission and work with ACHD and other stakeholders on
establishing a better process. Follow-up information will be shared with the Commission as it
becomes available.
6. Ex-Officio Updates
J. Wasson (ACHD) provided some insight and discussion about potential parking restriction
signs on Washington Street, Main to Meridian. There has been a pause put on that, however.
Ten of the I I owners on that street have asked for no parking from 9am-Spm, Monday through
Friday.
L. Klopenstein (COMPASS) stated that they are working on the transportation funding study.
Another project is the safety action plan, looking at existing issues. She noted that Phase I
project applications are due by midnight.
M. Carson (WASD) mentioned that they have started planning for what the safety busses will
look like for the next school year. Partnering with COMPASS with the safety action plans.
A. Taysom (VRT) informed the Commission that VRT is finalizing services changes for 2024.
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J. Price (ITD) noted that the project on 1-84, Meridian to Eagle, adding auxiliary lanes will
commence in the Spring 2024.
7. Staff Communications
Mr. Hood began on page 40-41 in the packet by highlighting the southwest corner of Linder and
Chinden, a commercial complex and a nearby school. There has been some concern expressed
for who has the right of way in this area.
(A motion to extend the Transportation Commission meeting by 10 minutes was made by
Commissioner Lewis, 2nd by Commissioner Smith; All ayes.)
There was a request to see the traffic impact study for this area. Mr. Hood stood for any
questions. There was some further discussion and a request for staff to work with the property
owner to install signage to clarify who has the right-of-way.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
8. Belltower and Coppercloud Speed Concerns
9. American Fork at Linder Crossing
10.Lost Rapids/Bird Park
I LACHD Master Street Map Preservation Corridors
Next Meeting Date: January 8, 2024
Adjournment; 5:38 pm - Motion by Commissioner Lewis, 2"d by Commissioner LeClaire; All
ayes.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
From: Caleb Hood, Deputy Director Meeting Date: January 8, 2024
Topic: Transportation Project Updates
Below is a summary/update on some of the transportation and roadway City Staff has been
involved with recently. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather highlights some of the more
important activities that have recently transpired (or are about to occur) in the transportation
realm. Staff will be at the Transportation Commission meeting to discuss some of these topics
in more detail. Please feel free to contact staff should you have any comments, concerns, or
questions on any of these projects. New information is in bold.
KEYACHD PROJECTS:
ACHD Integrated Five-Year Work Program: The 2024-2028 IFYWP Draft was adopted by the
ACHD Commission on September 27t": https://engage.achdidaho.org/integrated-five-year-work-
plan-ifywp The City received notice from ACHD that 2024 priority lists are due by March
15, 2024. The Commission will begin the process of reviewing last year's priorities and
starting to compile 2024 priority lists for Council consideration during the January and
February meetings. The Prioritization Subcommittee will likely meet to discus in mid-
January.
Linder, Overland to Franklin (Overpass of 1-84): Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes with a bicycle and
pedestrian facility from Overland Rd to Franklin Rd. Project includes a new 1-84 overpass,
improvements to the Overland intersection, and connection of W Verbena Dr across Linder. The
City is funding design; design should be complete in the next 30 days. The 2nd public outreach
meeting (survey) was held online, closing November 2nd. ROW is programmed at ACHD for
2024-2025 and construction is programmed for 2026-2027 in the IFYWP. The ITD Board
unanimously approved the inclusion of this project in the draft FY2024-2030 ITIP, Early
Development Program with $10,000.00 in FY24 for preliminary engineering funding for design.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/finder-road-overpass-frankiin-road-to-overland-road The City has
been awarded $4.3M from ITD towards completion of this project. Staff is discussing how
to best use these funds to get this project constructed as soon as possible.
City Staff Contact. Caleb Hood, Community Development
Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity: Notice to proceed is scheduled for February 2024.
Landscaping within the roundabout at Taconic will be included in the Cost Share Permit. 95%
design is complete. Widen Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and a multi-use pathway.
Includes a multi-lane roundabout at Eagle Rd and Taconic Dr. Here is the project website:
https://engage.achdidaho.org/eagle-road-lake-hazel-road-to-amity-road Notice to proceed is
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February 2024.
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Lake Hazel and Eagle Signal: Notice to proceed is scheduled for February 2024. The design
includes significant grade changes of the existing intersection and will integrate large retaining
walls. Widen and signalize intersection to 4/5 lanes on Eagle and 3/4 lanes on Lake Hazel with
multiuse pathway connections. Here is a link to the project website:
https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake-hazel-and-eagle-intersection Notice to proceed is
February 2024, with Eagle roadway widening north.
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Lake Hazel Road, Locust Grove Road to Meridian Road: Brighton owns multiple parcels of land
between S Apex Avenue and S Meridian Road. Per their requirements from the City of Meridian
they are required to complete a significant utility upgrade that will require the roadway be
reconstructed. ACHD Commission has approved a Cooperative Development Agreement for the
reconstruction and widening of E Lake Hazel Road between S Apex Avenue and S Meridian
Road to 5-lanes, with 10-foot wide concrete multi-use pathways on both sides of the road.
Planning Staff has yet to see the plans for widening Lake Hazel in this segment, however, we
understand ACHD and the developer have approved plans; design is complete. This project is
planned for ROW in 2023 and CN in FY2024-25 in ACHD's IFYWP. Lake Hazel is currently
closed in this section for related improvements until 5/1512024.
Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd & Amity Road, Meridian to Locust Grove: These projects were
presented to the ACHD Commission on September 13th to discuss the projects status, questions
and concerns from the public, and the letters the City has submitted. After robust discussion, it
was determined this project will be put on a longer hold. Project on hold.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/amity-road-and-locust-grove-road-intersection
City Staff Contact. Brian McClure, Community Development
McMillan/Black Cat Roundabout: Multi-lane roundabout with truck apron, curb, gutter, and 10-
foot-wide multi-use pathways. Crosswalk at each leg with two stage pedestrian crossings and
rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at each pedestrian crossing. City is partnering with
ACHD on Tier 1 landscape improvements in the RAB (conduit for now, landscape in the future),
splitter islands and 4-foot buffer areas. ROW in FY23. Notice to proceed scheduled for Spring
2025. https://engage.achdidaho.org/mcmillan-and-black-cat-intersection
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Franklin, McDermott to Black Cat: Widening Franklin Rd to 5 lanes between McDermott Rd and
Black Cat Rd, and improving the intersection of Franklin Rd and McDermott Rd. The Franklin
Rd and McDermott Rd intersection is a joint project with Nampa Highway District No. 1.
City/ACHD partnership on landscaping in the medians/buffers and a "Welcome to Meridian"
signs are still being considered. Stormwater swales envisioned behind curb. 30% design
complete with project team meeting on November 20th. Design in FY23-24, Right of Way in
FY24-25, notice to proceed scheduled for early 2026.
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Fairview, Jericho Road to Eagle & Locust Grove/Fairview Signal: Widen intersection to 9 lanes
on Fairview and 7 lanes on Locust Grove. Widen Fairview to 7 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk
and Level 3 bike facility. Currently in ROW phase; construction is expected to start 2028. This
project is exceptionally complex with multiple curbs, materials, and elevations. Z-crossing just
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west of Fairview/Webb being considered. Here is a link to the project website:
https://engage.achdidaho.org/fairview-avenue-Jericho-road-to-eagle-road
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Ustick, Ten Mile to Linder: Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, center medians, and
multi-use pathway from Ten Mile Rd to Linder Rd. Right-of-way is scheduled for 2025 in the
adopted IFYWP and construction is planned for 2026. Median landscaping is being explored by
the project team. Concept includes pedestrian bridge crossing over Five Mile Creek with a
signalized crossing at Ustick. Design will include multiuse pathways. A retaining wall will be
necessary along Five Mile Creek. No sidewalk/pathways along Five Mile creek where retaining
wall to be located; connection will rely on City pathway on north side of creek (in Bridgetower).
https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick ten mile linder
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile: Widen to 5-lanes with center medians. Signalized crossing at
Naomi (location of new ACHD maintenance facility, south of City wastewater facility). The
ACHD consultant has submitted 99% PS&E and documents required for ROW acquisition.
ROW acquisition taking the next several months. Construction should begin October or
November 2024.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick black cat ten mile
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Widen Lake Hazel Rd to five 11' lanes with curb gutter
and 10' detached multiuse path on both sides. Bridge improvement included to remove and
replace the existing bridge over the Ten Mile Creek. Project will include swales adjacent to the
roadway. Design is complete. Design 2022; ROW; 2023; Construction 2026.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake hazel eagle cloverdale
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
South Meridian Neighborhood Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan: Plan in hand design meeting was held
and 95% design meeting was held for 6/5 for 3 segment improvements in the plan: Stoddard
Road, Victory to Overland; Locust Grove Rd at Palermo Dr pedestrian crossing; and bridge
#1207 at Locust Grove Rd and Ten Mile creek. Construction is not yet programmed. ACHD and
several partners including the City coordinated to develop a plan to help improve walking and
bicycling routes in South Meridian neighborhoods. https://engage.achdidaho.org/neighborhood-
Ip ans Stoddard project webpage https://engage.achdidaho.org/stoddard-road-victory-road-to-
overland-road
Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Transportation Plan: ACHD is developing a plan to
help improve neighborhood streets in the Downtown Meridian area. The purpose of this
plan is to update the adopted 2012 Downtown Meridian Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and
engage with the community to identify and prioritize future transportation (bicycle,
pedestrian, crossing, and roadway) projects in the Downtown Meridian planning area.
This plan is scheduled for adoption by the ACHD Commission on Wednesday, January
loth. Staff will provide an overview of the project during the December meeting and is
planning to follow-up later in 2024 with more details.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/downtown-meridian-neighborhood-transportation•
plan?utm campaign=&utm medium=email&utm source=govDelivery
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Linder, Ustick to Pine (concept): The project team met to review concepts recently. Also, the
ACHD Pedestrian Advisory Group (PAG), ACHD Commissioners, and City staff did an onsite
review of the existing conditions on this stretch of road. In all concepts impacts to some
properties would have left substandard conditions for parking and exacerbated backout parking
concerns for all users. Based on the feedback from the project team and PAG, ACHD is working
with consultants to develop new concepts. New concepts discussed include additional shared
roads, roundabout couplets for improved safety/access with turning restrictions, and enhanced
speed mitigation features to promote school and park access. The public survey on the project
closed on December 19, 2023. See "Staff Communications" for a brief update; more information
anticipated in the Spring of 2024.
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Eagle Road Signal Improvements: The consultant implemented the weekend timing plans in July
2023 and is in the process of fine-tuning those plans. ACHD is still working on finalizing the
weekday timing plans. It should be complete by winter 2023.
Star Road Bridges: Replace two bridges over the Five Mile Creek and Five Mile Feeder.
Bridge width will support future widening to 5-lanes and a type 3 bike facility (MUP).
Project on 90 day bid list.
ACHD CAPITAL MAINTENANCE
Residential Capital Maintenance includes conducting field reconnaissance and collecting survey
data to determine an improvement strategy for deteriorated/non-compliant facilities such as:
pavement, drainage, pipes, sidewalks, ramps. ACHD aims for bringing the segments up to
Complete Streets standards where possible. Existing non-compliant pedestrian ramp and
driveway access points located along each roadway segment will be identified to be upgraded
to meet ADA compliance. Reasonable attempts will be made to improve each pedestrian ramp
as directional, not diagonal.
Meridian Downtown Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements (2024): Notice to proceed is
scheduled for spring 2024. Formerly named: "FY2022 Residential Capital Maintenance". The
project goal is to rehabilitate pavement and add pedestrian improvements including sidewalk
and bulb-outs. Segments include: W 3rd St, W Pine to north end; E Broadway Ave, E 3rd to E 6tn;
W Cherry Ave, NW 4t" St to Meridian Rd; W Idaho Ave, W 8t" St to N Meridian Rd; W Maple
Ave, W 1 st St to N Meridian Rd; W 2nd St, W Cherry Ave to W Cherry Ln; NW 4t" S, W Broadway
Ave to Maple Ave. https://engage.achdidaho.org/2022-residential-capital-maintenance
Segments E Washington Ave, NW 7t" to Meridian Rd; NW 7t" St, W Washington St to middle
school micro-path (currently adding sidewalk, no pavement rehab, could change); and W 6t" St,
W Washington St to W Carlton Ave are also part of this project, but have a separate web page:
https://engage.achdidaho.org/washington-street-and-6th-street
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Residential Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements (2026): Segments included: 1 st St W, south
end to Franklin Road; Rose Circle; Country Terrace Way S, south end to Overland Road;
Blossom PI, south end to W McGlinchey Ave; McGlinchey Ave, Blossom PI to NW 8t" St;
Interlachen Ct, west end to Interlachen Way; Laurel Ct, south end to Verbena Dr; Tobago Ct. E.,
west end to SE 5t" Way; Larkspur Ct, south end to Verbena Dr; Lilac St, south end to Waltman
St; Lavender Ct, south end to Verbena Dr; Sugar Creek, south end to Sugar Creek Dr; Lawndale
Dr, McGlinchey Ave to Crestmont Dr; Cruser Dr, west end to Five Mile Rd; and Francine PI S,
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Victory Rd to S Francine Ln. ACHD project number: 521060
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
ITD PROJECTS (Updated by ITD Staff January 2024)
ChindenWest Corridor: Four uninterrupted lanes of traffic, two-in-each-direction, from ID-16 to
Eagle, is complete. Project website: https://itdpromects.org/projects/chindenwest/
Star Road to ID-16: Improvements include re-aligning and reconstructing US-20/26,
constructing pathways, and relocating nearby irrigation infrastructure. Anticipated completion
in spring 2024. Crews are currently finishing the final stage of the Phyliss Canal Bridge. Final
paving and completion of the bridge should be early summer 2024.
Middleton Road to Star Road: Final design for east and west sections were completed in
September and October 2023, respectively. PS&E is scheduled for May 2024 for the east
package and for October 2024 for the west package. Construction expected to start in either
Fall of 2024 or Spring of 2025 depending upon right-of-way acquisition. Project website:
https://chindenwest.com/middletontostar/.
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Idaho Highway 16 extension, I-84 to U.S. 20/26
Crews continue building new ramps to connect US-20/26 and SH-16 and will continue through
spring of 2024. The new bridge over Five Mile Creek is complete. A new pedestrian bridge
over Five Mile Creek east of McDermott Road is complete. The north abutment of the McMillan
Overpass will be under construction this winter. Construction on the US 20/26 and SH 16
interchange should start this summer. Construction on several irrigation structures such as
the Purdam Drain, & Husky Drain will continue throughout this winter. Foundation work is also
starting on bridges over Ten Mile Creek. On the south end of the project, work is continuing on
the center pier of the new 1-84 interchange and ramps between Franklin Road and I-84.
Construction is anticipated to be complete 2025 and will include: Approximately 4.5 miles of
highway between U.S. 20/26 and 1-84; an interchange at 1-84; signalized intersections at
Franklin Road and Ustick Road; reconstruction of the U.S. 20/26 intersection; overpasses at
Cherry Lane, McMillan Road, and the railroad; and minor adjustments to local roads near SH-
16. Project website: itdpromects.idaho.gov/pages/shl6corridor
Interstate 84 Eastbound Auxiliary Lane, Meridian Interchange to Eagle Interchange: Design is
anticipated to be complete in March 2024. Construction timeline is dependent on funding
availability. This project will add a second on-ramp lane eastbound at Meridian Interchange, an
auxiliary (fifth) lane between Meridian Interchange to Eagle Interchange, and a second off-
ramp lane at Eagle Interchange:
https://itdpromects.orq/protects/i-84-meridian-interchange-to-eagle-interchange-auxiliary-lane/
FY24 Surface Treatments US 20/26 & SH 44: Sealcoat approximately 107 lane miles of US
20/26 and SH-44 this summer. This will improve ride quality and extend the pavement lifespan.
Project will start no later than June 14, 2024. A typical sealcoat uses oil heated to 150-185F, but
this time we will heat it to 275-325F. In addition to the increase in oil temperature, the aggregate
is also heated and pre-coated with oil. This new technology makes it possible to do all the work
at nighttime, thus greatly reducing the impact to the traveling public.
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SH-55 Eagle Road Safety Review: An inter-agency team was assembled to discuss a safety
review of Eagle Road, 1-84 to SH-44. The safety review, which included a speed study, was
completed at the end of February 2023. ITD has presented to City Council several times, the
last time was on September 5,2023. ITD shared what was found in the safety review and showed
what sign and striping improvements were made as a result. They also shared that the speed
study showed that no change to the enforceable speed limits on Eagle Rd were recommended.
ITD recognizes the city's concerns regarding the daily congestion on Eagle Rd and proposed
implementing advisory speed limit signage with flashing beacons. These would be activated
during the busiest times of the day. The purpose would be to alert the public of times when
congestion is most likely. After the presentation there were concerns from the mayor and at
least one council member due to advisory speeds not being enforceable. ITD and the city
continue to engage to find the best solution for the traveling public on Eagle Rd. An additional
inter-agency team with law enforcement, the city, ITD, and other agencies will be put together in
the coming months to continue discussions. While different agencies may have different goals,
the main goal we all agree on is keeping the public safe and ensuring drivers can get to where
they need to go as efficiently and safely as possible.
PATHWAYS
Nine Mile Creek, Linder to Meridian: The Parks Department is moving forward with a land trade
to obtain the final access (on 3rd Street) that will make the Rail with Trail (RWT) segment from
3rd Street to 8th Street possible. The engineering consultant is currently preparing legal exhibits
for the parcels to be traded. Goal is now construction in 24/25. The path is proposed to run from
Linder to Meridian along the Nine Mile Creek drain just north of the railroad. Some segments are
complete.
Five Mile Creek Pathway: The City has entered an agreement with ACHD to construct the
pathway across their property and be reimbursed after construction is complete. Construction
is currently underway. The western half of the project is paved and we are now working on
infrastructural elements that will allow the rest of the route to be paved. Bridge delivery is
expected late Sept/early October of this year. Project completion is expected this fall. The City
will build a run of pathway along the south side of the Five Mile Creek from the Quartet
Subdivision, to the Nine Mile Creek, which will culminate in a pedestrian bridge crossing of the
Nine Mile Creek and a connection to the existing McNelis Pathway.
Mary McPherson Pathway The City developed a concept for a pathway between Crest Ridge
Drive and Mary McPherson Elementary along the Farr Lateral. Parks requested an engineering
proposal to complete a site survey and easements, per the preliminary concept layout.
Easements, both permanent pedestrian and construction access, have been agreed to. As of
mid-December, grading and pathway paving work had been complete. It is likely the
pathway is now complete.
OTHER PROJECTS
West Ada School District: Black Cat at Gondola HAWK signal construction is complete.
Valley Regional Transit: VRT held a public open house in Downtown Meridian for residents to
review service change proposals in September. A Better Bus presentation is available online
detailing proposed service change scenarios:
https://storVmaps.arcgis.com/stories/d9f2c9elf8c3495a842l eb89e947b7d7.
https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/
City Staff Contact. Caleb Hood, Community Development
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MDC, Downtown Parking Efforts: MDC is working on an update to Destination Downtown. Part
of this is parking analysis. The MDC consultant is wrapping-up the Parking Management
Strategies & Implementation Guide. More information will be shared in February or March.
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Caleb Hood Meeting Date: January 8, 2024
Topic: 2024 Roadway, Intersection and Community Program Prioritization
Annually, the City prepares and prioritizes transportation projects within our community for the
ACHD Commission to consider in their programming and budget processes. The Meridian
Transportation Commission (TC) is tasked with making recommendations to the City Council on
these priority transportation projects. The intent of this memo is to share some high-level
programming info from ACHD, a timeline and tee-up the discussion of this process for 2024. During
the January meeting the TC will receive a brief refresher on the process and kick-off the process to
re-prioritize.
Programming Methodology: The metrics ACHD uses for scoring projects are below: -1 sic
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AAA Compliance
10%
The Partner Agency Support metric is based on the prioritization of requests that Council will
approve for submittal to ACHD prior to March 15th,ACHD's deadline to receive the City's priorities.
The TC is tasked with working through a list of City transportation projects (including adding
projects as needed) and recommending a priority order to Council by mid-February.
As a refresher, there are points assigned to the top 10 highest ranked, unprogrammed requests.
Below is the point scale for unprogrammed requests.
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Item 4.
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0:No partner agency support
1:Project ranked as#10 or lower priority for partner agency
2:Project ranked as#9 for a partner agency
3:Project ranked as 48 for a partner agency
4:Project ranked as#7 for a partner agency
5:Project ranked as 46 for a partner agency
7:Project ranked as 45 for a partner agency
9:Project ranked as#4 for a partner agency
11:Project ranked as 23 for a partner agency
13:Project ranked as#2 for a partner agency
15:Project ranked as*1 for a partner agency or listed in the top ten by multiple partner
agencies
New this year, ACHD would like two separate lists: one for already programmed projects and one
for new/not programmed projects. (ACHD has already separated our projects into two lists for us;
attached.) Staff has a running list of additional projects, new for 2024, that will be shared with the
Prioritization Subcommittee and then with the full TC. Staff will add these projects to the end of the
ACHD-compiled spreadsheet to start.
A few other notes from ACHD:
1. Completed/Non-ACHD Projects. If a project is completed (or falls under the authority of
another jurisdiction),we have moved if from your list to the bottom. We kindly ask that you
remove completed projects from your prioritization lists. If you feel that a project has been
identified for removal incorrectly, please provide additional information regarding the
requested improvements.
2. Re-Categorized Projects. If a project was placed under the wrong category
(Roads/Intersections vs. Community Programs),they have been moved to the bottom of the
sheet so that they can be re-prioritized. It is vital that the projects are placed in the correct
category. Our prioritization methodology has different criteria for the two categories.
3. Duplications. You will see notes in the 'ACHD Update' column regarding duplication of
requests.
4. Use the forms provided. We do ask that you please use the provided form & send the
workable excel files back to ACHD staff once your prioritization lists are complete. This
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Item 4.
helps us immensely with our own data management and staffs ability to respond more
promptly/accurately with updates to your requests.
5. Do Not Combine Your Lists. We ask that the lists provided back to ACHD are in the formats
(Non-programmed/programmed). Combining the two lists into one can cause confusion on
what the rankings are for your projects.
6. The first column is left blank to provide your updated ranking. This document is a workable
excel file, so please feel free to move projects around.
The full ACHD project webpage for the 2024-2028 IFYWP is here (as of the print deadline for this
memo, it does not appear a 2025-2029 IFYWP webpage and Prioritization Tool/maps is active):
https:[/engage.achdidaho.org/integrated-five-year-work-plan-ifywp?tool=map#tool tab
Timeline: The TC Prioritization Subcommittee will meet later in January to give a thorough review
of projects and make a recommendation to the full TC during the February meeting. On February
5th, it should be the goal of the TC to discuss and finalize project rankings for Council consideration.
Staff will then share TC's priorities with Council later in February and into early March if needed.
Attachment: Programmed and Unprogrammed Projects
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2024 Meridian Prioritization Request Form - Pro rarnmed
Updates based on ADOPTED FY2024-2029 IFY P, Item 4.
Priarity ACHD
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Widen Linder Rd to t lanes and cortswet a new,14we 1-134 overpass,including axb.gdber,
sidewalk, and bike lanes in aomrdance with fie 201+I CIP. Projed would be a joint project
1 Linder Rd,Overland Rd J Fnanklln Rd between ACHD and ri❑ 29 2-'UM 2024-2025 272G2WH Ph*e&pnugramrrad b becrosb%K bed in 292&2R2f- ling W OwYL- FdlFranFdirr Rd
Widen Locust Grove Pod to 3 cr 5 lanes with cub. guter, sidewalk and bite Isles it Lam&GmveCcrridortkLD=dGrove
3 Locust Gume Rd,F8111iew Ave IUShckRd aDxxdarcewith9-e2OlO CIP-lndudeenhanxiaossirgaiC�iatsauDr. 200 rvhre Fuhne Phoedpnugramrredbbedle9g.edi.2028-2029. R1,,FwviewAveIC�c Ed
Widen inter-edon to 9 lanes on Fairview Ave and 7laies on-Dmst Gnme Rd,indudng ad},
4 Faiview Ave and Laoust Gaye Rd gutter,sidewal k,and bi ke laces in socordance with the 2U18 GIP. 20142a23 2024 202E Project programmed lb be constructed in 2021L FarwewAtie aid Loamf CYohe Rd
Widen Vicdory Rd ha 3 Lanes with orb,gutter,sidemallr,and bike larxxs in aomr-dame with the lhrrc{bry Qwrrcibr8.Vmkry R'4 Lost
5 Muory Rd,LGuist Grove Rd I Eagle Rd 20113 CIP. 21t27-2= rvhre Fuhare Project programmed W be designed in 2027-ZM Crowe Rd!Eagh?Rd
Widen Us&*lad m 5lanes with orb,gutter.sidewalk ad hake lairs in awordance w7fh the Cftb&Carrr A W6&RQ Taff Aft Rd
6 Ustek Rd,Ten Milt:Rd I Linder Rd 2015 CIP_ 2022-2023 2025 2426 PrcW programmed to beconsbudbed in 2026L /Linder Rd
Widen Linder Rd to 3 Laws with cub.gutter.sidewalk and bike Lanes in aoorrdanoe with 2016 Prgect programmed ID be-designred on ME Concept Shady in 2922- Lied Gandor a Linda Rd Fm Ave!
7 Linder Rd,CherryLn I Llshck Rd CIP- 202G 202d Future 2OU CbdckRd
Widen Lmst Grove Rd to 5 lanes vrilh curb.gutter,and pedestrian aid bike fadliues-Include Lxm&Grows Qwndar R Lnmd hove
8 Locust Grove Rd,Amity Rd I Victory Rd crossings at Palermo and Wrighhvood. 2023-2029 rvhre Fuhwe Project pmgnar>ned to hedesignedn 2029-2029 Rd,Amy Rd/1{ my Rd
Widen Vidirry Rd is 3laes wain curb,guher,sidexalkr,and bike tares in amardancewt h the Yrc{bryCorridora VkkmypA SHr99
9 Miictory Rd,Meridian Rd I Lamest Gave Rd 2015 CIP_ 2027-B= rvhre Fuhne Projiect programmed ID be designed in BW-B 28. lLwu&Grove Rd
Prajed scgped in 2023_ Added to pmgnan ih kuirefon diswsmon
10 Ten Mile RdICherryLn ktwaE�m wWmvernerft to ff=UJe&W bEftAwbrres Future ruhre Future pupases. Chenytnard Ten MkEd
11 Eaaye Rd J Oaerlaand Rd in irao4ude duet feRhrrr Janes Future whim Future Added b program in f idixe nor disahasimn purposes Rd and Eag a Rd
Widen Locust C*wm Rd b 3 lanes with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and bike lanes in aomrdanoe
with the 2015 OR Instal an enhanwec erns==i-g *1d ❑eaaw.;an 1-2cisi Cuwe LocudGrmw r-amda,A:LoaardCrow
15 Locust Dove Rd,Ustick Rd I WINNIan Rd Road at Heritage Park Street access for Me9c an T-ornical Ohaner High Schad 2027-'N= rvhre Future Projectptcgramned to bedesignedih 2027- 0 Rd,k1 Rd/mAvan Rd
Widen Matdiah Rd to 3 lakes with oubr ter,sidewalk,and bike lanes in a Wdamae with the
2015GIP_Irsrall an enharcec pedestrian Grossing of Verdian Rc aVrea•Seelers Park ertrance Mtn"n"GwrcrarA Wrrdian Rd,Usbuk
16 Meridian Rd,Lllstirk Rd I McMillan Rd and Sundanoe Subdivision nmicropaih. 2027-'N= Futum Fuhne Projeetprogramrred io bedesignedih2027-2028- Rdli%&A&aiwRd
i Nb&Gaux orA Usk*Rd and allck
1T Ustek Rd and Black Cat Rd Camnc[adual tworatndebmA inmeordancewiththe 21)16 CP. 2022-2024 2024 2025 Prajeetprogrammed to becon sh%wted in 2025. Gat Rd
U xkk C yAlbrA Udm*Ra Hiadr Cd Rd
Is Ustek,Back Cat taTen Mite Widen to5lanes with orb,gutter,side'walK and bike Lanes. 2122-202,i 20M 242E PreWprogramned to be-consbue6ed in 2025. fTe"M&.1td
AnifyCarrdorAArrAyRg SHW
19 Amity Rd,Meridian Rd t Lount Grab Rd Add pedestrian lbike fealities with widening. 2023-2024 2027-2020 Fuhne Programmed for design in FY2023-ZM (Meeridian W lL OM&amwe Rd
2tl Black CK Franklin la Cherry Widen Mack Cat to 51anes with curb.gntba,and pedestrian and hrlre faaTnhes. 2023-2029 Future Future Programmed for design in FY21321113-2079. Bad Cat Rd Frame Rd/Cherry do
Widen and improve pedestrian faa lirties.Some segments are already planned for improuernent
hawing the full block complete would prvride better omneAons to adja3ent dew4opment and Programed to be cwmifracted in 2C23-2024 To be buK of as dareHazelRk�Lost GronneRd}Fa0e
3D Lake Hazel I-Guist Grove to Eiagle annenrJes.Note-IMect being.done trough Cl7Awh Br Mort 2021 202L 2023-2MM Ag—eat(CDA). Rd
Widen Maiden Rd to 3 Unes with curb.grlllar.sidamaf,aid bike lanes in a midmxe with the M karaw CMWk rA&%M3iinan Rd
36 Meridian Rd,likkNianRdICtlindenBIW 2018CIP_ 2027-'N= rvhrre Fudwe Projeet programmed lobedesignedin2027-� b�RVUSMQG(CJwmlarOvq
Widen and signalize intersection ID 465 laces on Eagle and 315 tones en Lake in accordance
36 Lake Hazel Rd and Eagle Rd with the 2016CIP. 20Q0 2022-2023 24"d4 PreWpropramrrredtobeconstrudedin202C Lake Hazel Rd and E-4eRd
vkkfy c-cn�a_i4dwy Ral Lirnder-Rd/
37 Metary,Linder to Meridian Widen tD3lanes with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and bike Lanes. 2028-2029 rvbre Fuhwe Project programmed W be designed in 2028-2029. Sf!69(Ak7ndarrRd]
R craft Corridor A:Rar/din Rd,
38 Franklin Rd,McDermalt Rd f Black Cat Rd Widen Frankin Pod to 5 Lanes w&curb.grdter.sidewalk,and bike tones- 2024-2025 202&2027 20M Project programmed to berAnstnuded in 2020- &bDennmdi fWlE fack C.3tRd
Widen Linder Rd in amordaree with the 2016 CIP-Cross serfiah in be detemimed ilrongh
carKc W design.Project ndudes bridges 4107I3,XM33,#2034.#=.and 4203&Include tHke tinder f4 C oarr 6Jvd(US 2V2Q f 5Ff
39 Linder Rd,Cl-indm Bud(US 20126)t SH 44(State St) and pedrstr an faalifies it th s p roject. 27024-27025 202B-2429 Future Project programmed to be designed in 2026202a 44(S&de SfJ
Widen FaimEw Ave to 7 lanes with cab.gutter.sidewak and bike lanes in aooa lance with the FanfvicwAm Locud Grave Rd/S 4 55
40 Faaivim Ave,Locust Grove Rd I SH 55(Engle Rd) 2016 CIP. 2024-2M 2023-2024 2026 Project pmgrarrvmed io be mn,struded in 20M (Eafa l4
kkMWan Rd and glade Cat Rd
41 WMIlan Rd and Black Cat Rd CamstuAa muttaane roundabout in aumdan a Mth the 2616 CP. 2021-DM 20Tf 202E Pn*K:tprograrnrnLd to be constructed in 202B. F&trrdabout
Fra ddo Coal k Fiankhin Rd and
43 Franklin Rd and WDermGd Rd Ca structa sing le-1 nxindatiat in aoeonda►oeY th fhe2o113CIP- 2t125 2026-2027 202E Prajectprogrammed to becxuptnuc6ed in 2026. beEkyrnodiRd
Widen ifherse 6nn 31anes on Mcf7emuott and 4 ores on Ustidn in s000nda►ae w th the 2018 {bhk Cortrdbr$LkfK*Rd and
44 Ustek Rd and MCDemlatt Rd CIP. 2424-2025 20m6 2027 Project programmed to be designed in 202&2025 &*Venmodf Rd
46 Ustek Rd and Star Rd Constnct a 9rhgle-lane mundahat in acoonda►oe with fie 2016 GIP_ 202T-2= 2025 Fuhwe Project programmed iD be designed n 2027-MM c lydr fad and Star Rd
Widen ad sgnalize irtaseclim to 2M lanes cn Locust Grove and 5J6 Lanes cn,Awly in ArrifyGcyrr AAnityRdandLmcst
49 Arnity Rd and Locust Grove Rd a000ndance with the 21110 CIP. 2023-2024 2027-2020 Fuhwe Project pmgrahnmed io be designed"n 2023-2021 Grove Rd
Lfdbrya"cmd rD--UrdwyRdandLin3a
50 Viictory Rd and Linder Rd CahsUnola 9rhgle-lamenardahoul in amordarcewith the2ll10CIP- 2028-2029 rvhne Future Ph*ectpnrgrammed to be designed in 202&,2029. Rd
Loco&Crowe Could k Loeruat Grove
Locust Dove Rd,McMillan Rd 1 Chinden Widen Locust Grmue Rd to-3 lanes with orb,gutter,sidevrelk and bike lance in accordance Rd,"AWanRd1US2D'2S(Chiader1
51 Blvd(US 2nr26) with ihe201sCAP. 2G27-20Q$ Future Future Ph*dpnogramnediobedesignedin202.7 &Vd)
52 Ustck Rd,McOemlott Rd I Beads Out Rd Widen tllsick Rd to 5 lanes wnfh cub,gutler,sidew&a ,and hike leer 2024-2025 202G 2027 Ph*ct programmed to be designed n 2028-2M Sib_vm Awelflfa dk Cart lid
Army Corridor EL Amity Rol Fie R df
56 Amity,Eagleio Cloverdale Widen torn lanes with orb,gutter,idewwtk,and bike lanes. 27025-2M 2427-2028 Future- PrcWpmgrammed to bedesigned in 2025-2021 Giarerd3bRd.
Widen torn Iaaes with tub,gutter,sidewalk and pedestrian and bike fad li e-s.Inoluce er-arced AenifyC.errrdarB-ArndyRd,Lamd Cvvve
5T Amity,Lmust GmAeto Eagle pedestran crossing at-en Mile Creelk pattwaycrossirg. 202&2A¢6 2027 Fuhwe Project programmed W be designed in 2026-ZU . RdlEage Rd
64 Bactile.Lam Hazel to T130 2M1 1 2023 2EA PrCieCt PH39ra-MEd to becontstrucbed in 202d Ea4e R4 Lake hhn4 RdlArvidy Rd
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Item 4.
ReccrsUnd 3"dard Rd, between Vobry Rd and Ch ierd Rd to 34anes, T atta#ier
sidewalks and bike lanes Project ivd s bri
dge k2005 and an enhanced pedestrian ansang
Stoddard Rd,Y Gory Rd i Overhand Rd(Stoddard Rd,V dory {pedestrian Wd beacon)at ViIDry and Stoddard(CLI21427)"Me lanes may be replacedby Sou h Mn knproverneris A Shard
71 Rd I Kodiak Dr a pathway Per the Bike Mister Ran UpdEibe. 2023 2024-MM Future PnWcA progran-mBd is be designed in 2023- Rd Rolf Overland Rd
Cownu st*+etmape impravements, kw"ing arb, gu6er, sidewalk and improved UPRR
crossing, Ilimm Frerddin fart io Carlton Awe in aoDordenree with the Downirmn 6iridiau Adarrda"Dowwrimuu hprowernEribA€ast
2 East 133rd Frank]in Rd F Carlton Ave Phase 1 Yeighbouttaod Plan 2025-2MM 2027 Fuh.e Prood praoranwied is be deg in 2025-202L 03d Sf,Frarddvr RdlGadton S€
Projiectpr€grammed to be designed in 2M. Concept Study in 2122-
2W+1 Duplicate Request isee above)"Project woul d be completed
with the roadway project" Recommend removalkombining LmcL-rC'arnsbrB-Linder RdPffi--Aver
2 Linder Road M9 a Averim I CNury Lane kwW Level 3 bilve fadlies 202fi 2028 Future comments Ekff*Rd
KIMalim lmpauaernarts a h bwoan
City requests did concrete sidewalk with curbing hebrem Goddard Creel.Way and Wild RCd,Goddard Ovelk Wayf WOd Goose
3 McMillan Rd Tall Me Rd I Linder Rd CAxiD--Vfay U4 reqwsu,a pedestgan aross-ig across h,1c6rTi11an near Hurter Ele-i r fUry 2029-2029 Future Futue PrcW pfugranTned in be designied it 2028-2029" Way
Mandan Dourd!&m kr*Yare"xnb&thin
4 Mein Stand Ktrig Street Pedestrian Crossing k>!i an enhanced pedestrian crash rkg of Main St at King Stream 202&2027 2027 202E Prefect programmed to tie constructed in 2021L St and Kng 2f Pedestrian
Project programmed to be designed i n 21125-2026" Dupl i rate Rearrest
(seeabowel.ProjectwouId be ccnhpleted with thercadway project ,MidyC'<n*krB-ArrityRe(€ayfeRd/
5 �,EagletoHillsdale Pedesinan improveinerrtson Arnirty ID the YMCA old City Pais 2025-2026 2027-20211 Future Recommend removaldcombining comments _ ChwerdJeRd
C:iNWele sidewalks and add vww4 ndliirg stgriegeon Bower Sl, between Mendiar Rd and E ddxr 63Weir rovem it!ta amwerS�
6 Bower St Meridian Rd I E"Ord St 1321rd SL 2029-2D29 Future Fuhme PrcW pFugranwied io be designed in FY202B-2029" &k rrdarr Rdllaed O3rd St
Prgeut programmed to be designed rn 2027-2= dupli cafe Request
(see above).Duplicate jsee above]Project would be completed
with the roadway project- Recommend rerrwwalk-o m bining lgdnry Gmwdor B-Lgrctmy R4 SN 69
7 MctDfv Rd Glacier Bay Way I Mesa Way elesidewak-on the saLMside adjacent to opurity pmeell. 2027-2M Future Fuhme comments lLoaust Grow Rd
ktsiel an enhanced pedestrian erossing(rectangular reprd lash ng beamn)on Pine Ave at W Handout DMrANW k Wrarer�&Pine
8 Pine Ave and W"1st St Pedestrian Croming 101st St to i7prave aDmnsto McMinn 8 S.olhod" 202&2027 2027 Future PhVee prugranTned io be designed in 2029-2027" Ave and Oast aPedeadnan
Complete sidewalk an the rbrth side f MGMIlan Pod,between I-Dmat Grove Rd and Red Hose r'lxM Wn'dran k Wr ov s A-hkMVan
9 Me Mllm Rd Locust Grove Rd I Red Horse Way W 2006 2t12-F I 2EM rammed to be consbu bed in 2428" fold,REd Home WaylLoaxt GrovsRd
Prajiec4 programmed to be designed in 2026. Concept Shrdyr in 2022-
2BU Dupli cote Request isee above)"Prtrjed would be completed
with the roadway project" Recommend rernnu3114DO rt bining Lrradsn DwrKkw P:Lf►der Rd Fyne Ave!
10 Linder Rd Arashrqton St f Nkpole St Ckwplele sidewalk-on the west side of Linda Pod,between Washingbri St and a SL 29M 2028 Fuhme comments Lbtrcik Fad
593LOP hieddtan krWru mer&A Load
Grove Rd-arid Palermo Dr Pedestrian
12 Locust Grove Rd and Palermo Dr Pedestrian Signal Instal an ertha�pedeshianstntel end ightirng on the ruth sided PelarmcatLmtst Grave. 2022-2023 20M Fuhre Prcjieetprogranyned in be designed in 2022-2023_ crmm rrl
Project programmed t7 be designed in 2027-2020"Duplicate Request
Install an errhanxd pedestrian crossing of Meridian Rd avnear Setters Perk entrance and (see abovet.P roj of would be completed with the roadway project AARN r Carrrdar A:AdarkMan Rdr Usb'ek
13 Mend north ofUsfick Sundance Subdivision n-icropath" 21127 Future Fuhme Recommend rem oval-combiningcomments fold/Mb&f&-.Rd
Project programmed to be designed in 2027-202t£Duplicate Request
Connect gap from eidsti rp sidewak an west side of Locust Grove Road, along with imprvrirg (see abowel.P roj ect wou l d be arc mpleted with the roadway project- Locust Grover GonicbrA Locust Grove
16 Locust Grove Rflad, narrow sidewalk on east side of roadway" 2027'-0M Fuhwe Fuhme Recommend removaldcombining comments Rd usf d*RttfFttktl.id'an Rd
Pr jest programmed to be des�in 2027-202k Duplicate Request
Install sidewalks on the east side of Locust Grove Rd tD oonnect with an e>asung path m the )'see aboweF Project would be completed with the roadway projiecL Locust Gruver C'at kkhrA LoardGfuve
17 Locust Crave Rd,Paradise Ln f Grand CanyDn Or school. 2027,2M Fuhre Fuhme Recommend removallcombining comments Rd Ustidr Rdfhfa4 #m rid
Abfir r M!Rr3'd8n wwrvverrreris a.Lim
18 Linder-Meridian Bikeway, Cherry Lane I Chinden Boulevard Install Level 1 and Lend 3 bike facilities 2029-2029 Future Fuhme Pr
3en programmed to be designed in 202 2029 MbrrdarrBdcewey,Pirre Auaef Thu !e Dr_
Install sidewrelk on the west side of AdcDemiclt Road corine:%g b sideway.en Usbck Road and McDmnedf tab'Pedesbhan Foal n
23 Mcaernlod Road Ustiek Road to"lion Road McMllan Reed foramrtecti4it in Owyhee ighSdbod 2028-2029 Fubwe Fuhme rammed in be designied irr 2026-2029" LbN*Rd/AfAUan rim'
Central Meridian fteway, Blue Heron Streetf Chinden Iru5t3M Level 1 bike facilities along tfre Centra6 Meridian Bieway tram Blue Hersh Skeet to
25 Bouevard Chinden Boulevard. Note:Nash to south,2 6&rne trtary sdhools,no park:, MA WA 2026 ProjEct pmgrannnned in be owmAructed in 2026" Y SkilapE(20M
Install Level 1 and Level 3 bike feoli6es along the Chindenu"6&Mllan Ekeway from Ten Hie
Road to Sedona drive" Nate-Most of the stretch already is built or has an al An-Latve pdtmmy,
29 Chinderi MOAlIan Billceway,Ten Nile Rood I Sedoria Drive Locust rave to City Urn im still needed` MA WA 20zM6 PrcW pyNrarruwd in becortsbudad in 2026
30 GtmrgerAvenue Bike vay,Records Avenue f Cloverdale Road Ins Level 1 bilkefadi6es.Mote-short gap city limits to village MfA WA 2024 Project prngrairrned to beoon5tructed in 2024- 04--Y-C4-W n PILM)
Sorb MO%t8ase hrpnvOnerJf3 a-
ktsW signage and pa,nernertt markings &6xg Hollandale-TargeeBikeway from LourA Grave HetlmdaL-TaveeBioeMW Lomst rove
31 Hollandale-Targee Bi kmmy,Locust Grove Road f Eagle RD Road to Eagle Road IFY NdP 21121-21125"Nate-half dorte 4 rest in desi l n 202&2027 2028 Fuhme I Prajeet programmed in be designed in 2026-2027" Rd16uhriahmedAve
krstall an eaftanxd pedestrian crossing and curb ramps of WMIlan Rd at Palarmne Way. Alty&Mllmffankr;amwaernertsA-h"Efan
32 WMllen Rd and Palatine Way Pedestrian Crossing Note:move up request after sidewalks are completed on MdAllan 2f006 2027 Fuhme Prcjee programmed in be dlesigned in 202ri Rd and Pafat'nue Way Pedesfrien amwzg
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Ma-rdan Dam town kpro►ernen&C:
Complete sidmalks on the south side of 9noadway Ave,behween West M%5t aid West oft groadasyal►e West OR h Stl Wed
33 Broadway Ave,West 071h St I West G4th St St Note-re4dential berrerrt butnot H h cxrFecbmty bowfit 2029-2029 Fuhre Fuhre PrqeiA prograffrned to be designed in 202R-2M a Item 4.
UNTdan Domtom kriorarer Er=A Fast
34 East 2 is St,Carlton Aye!Fairiiew Ave Install sidewalk on die west andfor east side. Note:alternative muW an nun 2025-2026 2027' Futum Prqect prograffrned to be designed in 2025r2Q 2> LaMar Ave fFarrv�A e
Project programmed to be constructed in 2026_Dupl i cafe Request
{see aboveM P raj ect wou Id be completed with the roadway project Wffcfs G.arrkkr A Wffcfs Rd,Ten MA?Rd
3Ej Bridgetower Pedestrian Si real Pedestrian sip nal on Ustidr Road at Bridge1mver(Twrerbridge'� Drive_ 2022-2Q23 2M 2026 Recommend removaUcombini rbg commemm llwaderRd
Mermfan Dow nb wn krpwverrrer=a-
kstall an enhanced pedestrian crossing or Loxrst Crowe Rd at Woodbridge Dr or Watertaeer lwbd Grove Rd and t V=ffn'dge Dr
39 Lonust Grove Rd arld WoDdbndge Dr Pedestrian Cro&%ing St 2026,2W 2020 Fuhre Prqeut prcgrarrrned to be designed in 202&2027_ P raa Crossmu
Prajeet programmed to be designed in 2026. Concept Study in 2022-
2024_Duplicate Request isee above)_Project wool d be completed
with the roadway project_ Recommend renwnralkornbining under C.omdorB-LffxkTRd Pi'rrs Ave
f
44 Linder Rd,Ctateau Dr{Barbara Nbrgan STEM Wl Wfindrg dgwgeon Linder. 202G 2029 Future comments UstickRd
Install an enturued crossing (pedestrian hybrid !: a: ) on Locust CYove Rbad at Heritage Project programmed to be designed in 2027-2M Duplicate Request
Park Street,acmes for Meridian Technical Charter High Sdrroal. Note:pairred crsosswalk was {see abovel.P roj ect wou I d be wmpleted with the roadway project .Lwust Cxa,e CbrridorA-Loam Grove
4$ Locust Grote Road and Heritage Pets€Street added,enhanced will bemque,tdwith msdwidening 2WT-� 8 Fuhre Fuhre Recommend renovaUcombining comments Rd,UsdrfWlhla4fA'ar Rd
nstA Level 1 bike facilities along the Records Way Hkeavoy f-orn Pine Avenue to Florence
Dmre, Level 2 bike facilijes fmm to Usdck RbGd to &31daMress Street, and Level 1 bike
facilities from Baldcrress Street to Wainwright Drive_ Note- 5D% con tru tEd already,
511F Records Way Uterray,Pule Avemo I Ferrnside Dri%e remain rg 50%is an neighborttiood roads al ready low stress IVA WA 2M24 Project programmed to be constructed in 2424, r3nlre„ay sigrage(2t724J
Project programmed to be designed in 2M Duplicate Request
Stop sign needs to be taken dorm and replaced with a train signal This area hes beoorne s (see abovel.P roj ect wou I d be completed with the roadway project
55 Buck Cat Rd and Topeka Ln high traffic area and Frestop sign is not practical. 2029-2029 Fuhre Future Recommend removaUcombining comments BacdC. 1 Fr�€tdf Cherrytn
Trograrirr ing s9arus is subject to change.
PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED (DompletecVNon-AOHO Projects)
VWiden Locust Grwe Rd to 5 Ian es with orb,gutL-r,sidewal k and hike lanes in accordance with Lwud Grove Rd,Victory Ind l Oraertarrd
2 Loeust Grove Rik Victory Rd f Overland Rd the 21)115 CIP_ Note-Com-.rx=an began DeoertHer 2022 COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE PLEASE REMOVE fed
C wntR of a mrilti-lane roundabout with 2 larres an Looust Grove legs and 1 lane an Vickyy legs Vrdtrry Rd we Locud&uve Rd
14 Vlcla Rd and Locust Grove RdRoundabotA in accordance withthe3010CIP.Note: began December 2922 COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE PLEASE REMOVE. RbUrKbbout
48 Lake Hazel Rd and Locust Gro%e Rd Constructasing"re roundabout inaoccrdancewiththe2116CIP_ COMPLETE 00HPLETE COMPLETE PLEASEAEMOVE- Lake PargRd and LDwd Grove Rd
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40 Eagle Rdr River Valley St I UStick Rd Complete sidewalks an Eagle Rd,beeuveen River Valley Stand U5kk Rd_ RegLK!st Poequr3t Ik-quest rro faciliy_ ACHD shared request with rl-D. Please remove Eat R4 Rver Vaffey StlUstidr Rd
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41 Chimden BM,east of Ten hale Rd CargAe a sideway an Chkden Blvd,east of Ten kale Rd_ Request FZ-"-i Fk-quest rrD fealky_ ACHD shared request with ITD_ Please remove r'7n'xhn Ova FAO Teo WM Ind
Ccnstauct a did asphalt or caxrete pathway on east side of Lnctst GF a between Puffin L=At Grove ftdr Vktxy Rd f 04erfarnd
52 1 Locust Gtuve Rck Oaetiand Rd I Puffi n St I Stand Oraiannd Rd. Flute=being constructed in 2ma COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE PLEASE FUWOYE fed
Insta•an enhanced pedestrian crossing or Locust Crave Rd at Time Zone Dr. Hate: being tccrrsf Grove€tdr VicbryftdI0 a raLrrd
53 Locust Grave Rd and Time Zane Dr Pedestrian Crossing �corsinxied in%M. COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE PLEASE REMOVE fed
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Widen intersection to 5ffi lanes on Black Cat Rd and 5 lanes on Cherry Ln in
3 Cherry Ln and Black Cat Rd accordance with the 2016 CIP. Note:Supports Cherry Park being built in 2027_ NotProprarrnwd NotProgrumnied
Widen intersection io 3 Imes on McDermott and 5 lanes on Cherry jy :Supports
4 Cherry Ln and McDermott Rd Cherry Park being built in 2D27- Not Programmed NotProgrzmrnTed
Widen C'trerry Ln to 5 lanes with curb,gutter, sidewalk,and bike lanes_Note=Supports
5 Cherry Ln, Black Gat Rd I McDermott Rd Cherry Park being built in 2D27_ NotPrograrrnwd .NotPmogrummed
Widen Fairview Ave to 74anes with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and bike lanes in accordance
6 Fairview Ave,SH 55 (Eagle Rd)I Cloverdale Rd with titre 2016 CIP. NotPrograwwmd NotProgrzmmnied�
Widen Fairview Ave to 7 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk,and bike lanes in accordance
7 Fairview Ave,Meridian Rd i Locust gave Rd with the 2016 CIP. NotProgrdmawd fvtProgramand
a McMullan Rd,Meridian Rd I Locust Grove Rd Widen McMillan Rd to 3 lanes tiwiM curb,gutter,sidewalk, and bike lanes- NotPraop wmned AbtPraopQar rwd
9 McMillan Rd,Linder Rd I Meridian Rd Widen McMillan Rd to3 lanes tiwiM curb,gutter,sidewalk, and bike lanes- NotPrograMnd NbtProgr wyned
26 Ten Mlle Rd, Amity Rd)Victory Rd Widen Ten Mile Rd to 5lanes with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and bike lanes. NotProg mated NbtPropwvwd
Widen intersection to 314 lanes on Amity and 314 lanes on Slack Cart in accordance with
27 Amity Rd and Black Gat Rd the 2016 CIP- NotProg mrraed NotProprarnnmd
28 McMillan Rd and Star Rd Construct a multi-lane roundabout in accordance with the 2016 CIP_ Not Programmed NatPrograraWed
29 Amity Rd and Linder Rd Construct a single-lane roundabout in accordance with the 2016 CIP- NotPrograrrmed NotProgrzmrnTed
Widen inters ction th 4 lanes Linder Rd and 5!6 lanes on Cherry Ln in accordance with
the 2016 Cl P- Nome; Based on a recent Linder Corridor capacity analysis by a
consu pant"estimated to operate at an acceptable LOS until 2050"when Linder is
31 Cherry Ln and Linder Rd widened to 3 lanes. NottProgramnik- .NotPmgrzmmirfed
Improve safety and traffic operations along Fairview Ave in accordance with the
Fairview Avenue Corridor Management Strategy-Project may include bicycle and
pedestrian facilities and other access management treatments_Note: Lower priority
32 Fairview Ave Corridor Management, Linder Rd I Orchard St than other unprogrammed requests. NotProgramrried NvtProgwmnd
improvements to the intersection. Note:Lower priority than other unprogrammed
42 Meridlan{Overland Signal requests_ Leave in high 4Ds. NatProgramrried NvtProgramrn�ed
Widen and signalize intersection to 3f4 lanes on McDermott and 3 lanes on in
45 McMIIlan Rd and McDermott Rd accordance with the 2016 CIP. Not Programmed NatPrograrrened
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47 Ten Mlle Rd and Chateau Dr Signalize intersection_ fttProgramrrred NotPn-�gmmmed Item 4.
53 Pine,Linder to Meridian Widen to 3 lanes with curb,gutter,sidewalks andfor multi-use or mixed-use bikeway_ NotProprammed fbtProprarmnd
54 Eagle Rd!Fairview Ave W prodded NotPropramnied fbtPmgmmmed
55 IlLake Hazel!Discovery Park I Intersection improvements requested at entrance to Discovery Park_ ffotProgmmmed NotProgmmrmd
58 Victory, Ten Mlle to Linder Widen to 3 lanes with curb,gutter,and pedestrian and bike Facilities_ f%atPropremrraed fbtPropramrrned
59 Black Cat, Cherry to Ustick Widen black Cat to 5 lanes with curb,gutter,and pedestrian and bike fadities. f%atPropramrraed fybtProgrwrwled
60 Black Cat, Ustick to McMillan Widen black Cat to 5 lanes with curb,gutter,and pedestrian and bike fadities. f%atPropramrraed fybtPropwarrred
61 Black Cat, McMillan to Chlnden Widen black Cat to 5 lanes with curb,gutter,and pedestrian and bike facilities. fttProprawmd NotPropwrwmd
fit McMillan, Black Cat to Ten Mile Widen to 3 lanes fttPregrarrrrried NotPrcgramm+ed
Widen to 3 lanes with Curb,gutter,and pedestrian and bike facilities_Instal I an
63 McMillan, Ten Mlle to Linder enhanced pedestrian crossing and curb ramps on McMillan Rd at Palantine Nay. f%atProgrammed fbtPYO9ranWnUd
65 Locust Grove, Lake Hazel to Amity Widen Locust Grave to S lanes with curb,gutter, and pedestrian and bike facilities_ fttPropram ned fbtProprarMnd
om m u n i ty P ro + ram s Fwofferors & L oa1 Roadways
3 Ustick-Cherry Bikeway, Black Cat Road I Chateau Dmre Install Level 1 bikefaciities NotProgramned MotPrograrmnd
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4 Cherry Ln, Linder Rd I Meridian Rd Install Level a bike facilities along Cherry Lane from Linder Road to Meridian Road fttProprawmd NotPropwrffmd
5 Ten Mlle-Linder Bikeway, Linder Road I Chlnden Boulevard Install signing and pavement marking to exist ng Level 1 and Level 3 bike facilities MotProprar hied i otProprt mnied
B McMillan-Ustick Bikeway, Cool River Avenue f Eagle Road Install Level 1 bike facilities fttPropramrried NotPrcgramm+ed
Install an enhanced crossing(pedestrian hybrid beacon)_ Note:SettiersPark Need;
It UsUck Road and Tenable Lane Parks requests this Not Pro ramrrred NotProprummed
78 1rY Park Creek Dr, Crosswalk at N Deer Creek Ln Install enhanced crossing urith hawk signal or RfiFB fatPropramrraed f tProprarrxra'
Pedestrian connection(sidewalk) between 18arbora Dive in Fairview Terrace Parkta E_
11 Fairview Terrace to Chief Joseph Wil.lowbrook Drive and Chief Joseph Elamantarf on Chateau Drive_ AJotProprnmmed NotProprommed
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Install 2Dmph school zone signs. Note: Schould this be an enhanced crossing or
26 N h130rr11 Ave, Ustick to Ponderosa 20mph or berth? NyotProprarrn►rr�edbtPropram �ed
Install Level 1 and Level 3 bike facilities. Note: not top 15,mosdyr complete, 1 block
27 Locust Grove-Eagle Bikeway, Pine Avenue f McMillan,Road residential, 1 Mock indusbian,north-south AbtProgwnwmd MotProgrwwried
28 Nola Rd, south of Pine Ave Middle School Construct sidewalk on the east side of Nola Rd from Pine Ave to Crossroads. AbtProp wwaed AbtPmgwm ed
Remove mid-block cross-walk by Hillsdale and add enhanced cross-walks at Lachlan
and near RockhamptonlHill Park St. Update school zone signs and flashers_ Note;
36 Stockenham Enhanced Cross-walks move down; need change based on development; not on requests AbtPraaprwnmed MotPraogra"7nd
Install sidewalk on south side of Taormina Drive near M.aesaiia way_ Nate;vMl come
37 Taormina Drive at Maesaia Way with construction; alternate route available AbtPrograrrvmd NotProprammed
Extend roadway and construct streetscape improvements, including curb,gutter,
sidewalk,and improved UPRR crossing, from Carlton Ave to Fairview Ave in
accordance vAth the Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Plan. Note; mare down;this
38 E. 3rd, Carlton to Fairview will come with development; not request r-vtProgramrmd NOtPnDgrwTmed
42 Woodbridge Neighborhood Bike Study Studyrthe connectivity and bikeabilityrof the Woodbridge neighborhood- AbtPFOOWnrrred AbtPMgWarred
43 lWatertower St at Rebound School Install a painted crosswalk on Watertovrer St at Rebound Schad_ Abt Prapwm ned Abt Prog amwned
45 St_ Ignatius School Pedestrian Signal Pedestrian signal on Meridian Road at Producer. Abt Pmgwnmed Abt PMgWnrMd
Complte sidewalk on both sides of West 02nd, between the Union Pacific Railroad and
46 West 02nd St UPRR l Broadway Ave Broadway Ave to address parking concerns in this area fiat Prop wwned Abt Pmg m rid
47 Nola Rd and Crossroads Middle School Pedestrian gassing Install a painted crosswalk on Nola Rd at Crossroads Middle Scnaol. Abt Praapram ned Mot Praopram rid
Gondola-Malta Bikeway, Black Gat Road I Goddard Greek Install Level 1 and Level 3 bike facilities. Note: Heroes Parr connection; mostly
49 Way constructed,the rest will come with development Abt Pmgwn rred riot Pr gwnrmd
Install sidewalk on east side of Morrtague Way from Amity Road tD Santo Stefano Drive.
57 Montague Way, Amity Road I Santa Stefano Drive Note; VYill come with construction. Abt Pr rrxrred AbtPropramned
Install Level 1 bike facilities along the Black Cat-Ten Mike Bikeway. Note:sidewalks in
54 Black Cat-Ten Mile Dikeway, Cherry Lane I Usti Road place already; Short;in a neighborhood route to a school NatProgramnnd tPmgmmoaed
%programm;.ng status is subject to change.
Extend roadway and construct streetscape improvements,including curb,gutter,
sidewalk, and improved UPRR crossing, from Carlton Ave to Fairview Ave in
accordance with the aownb m Meridian Neighborhood Plan. Note:This will come with
33 East 03rd St Extension, Carlton St Fairview Ave (Phase 2) development_ NotPmgra red NotProprarrmed
Extend roadway from its cement berminus at HE 6th Street to Stonehenge Wayl
Broadway Aire I Idaho Ave Extension, East Commercial Drive and construct streetscape improvements,including curb,gutter,
34 46th St i Locust Grove Rd sidewalk. Note_ This will come with development_ Not PrognNTmmd AbfProramrrred
NOTE: City Staff does not agree with the 2 projects noted above by ACHD Staff for re-categorizing and recommends these projects stay on the Roads list.
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Caleb Hood Meeting Date: January 8, 2024
Topic: Staff Communications
Below are summaries of relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the last TC meeting.
Ten Mile Starbucks Driveway
Good afternoon Gents,
I have attached a few cell phone photos I took of the "Private Driveway" at Outer Banks,just north
of the new Starbucks. As I bought up from the complaint I received, is that people are turning
right off Ten Mile into the right-out only driveway. You can see from zooming into photo ...255.jpg
that the curb has collected quite a bit of tire scrubbing. The complainant says that there have been
quite a few near rear-ender accidents on Ten Mile due to people coming to nearly a complete stop
attempting to turn right into the driveway.
Do you think that some signage might help, perhaps a "One Way" directional arrow pointing East,
and maybe a "Do Not Enter" also facing East.
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Gondola Drive Speeding Concern
Name: Brandon Roberts
Subject: Rustic Oak Way and Gondola Dr Speed Concerns
Message: I am writing to address my concerns with speeding vehicles on Rustic Oak Way and
Gondola Dr. in the Oaks North neighborhood in Meridian. This area of Meridian has increased in
population dramatically over the past year and with that an increase in traffic.
Both of the mentioned streets transit through the Oaks North neighborhood and have a posted
speed limit of 25 miles per hour. That being said many vehicles seem to transit these roads above
that posted limit with some visibly well above that (10mph+ over).With the fact that this is a
residential neighborhood with bikes and pedestrian traffic and with several elementary schools
near by, this raises some serious safety concerns. It's not if,but when a serious accident will occur
here due to speed.
This is a traffic problem that should be addressed as soon as possible as it is quickly becoming a
safety issue. Having lived in this area the past couple of years, it is becoming objectively worse as
traffic increases in the area. Mitigation that may be worth looking into are more speed limit signs,
real-time speed tracking signs, speed limiting devices, and increased speed enforcement.
Sincerely,
Brandon Roberts
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Dear Mr. Roberts,
Thank you for taking the time to contact the Ada County Highway District (ACHD regarding your
request for traffic calming W. Gondola Drive between N. Black Cat Road and N. Rustic Oak Way:
and on N. Rustic Oak Way between W. McMillan Road and W. Brunt Sage Drive I sincerely regret
that neither Gondola nor Rustic Oak are eligible for traffic calming at this time due to the area
around it not being substantially developed.
AHCD does have a robust traffic calming program for residential and neighborhood streets. This
program is designed to reduce vehicle speeds by placing speed cushions or other devices in the
road. In general, these work well and we do see reductions in speeds and/or volumes in locations
where we have installed them. Not every device is always effective, and combining several devices
together does tend to increase their effectiveness.
Traffic calming devices (typically speed cushions) are only installed on residential streets whose
residents request them, and only when the street meets the necessary criteria. The initial step is
to determine if a street meets either the speed or volume criteria for traffic calming. This is done
by placing tube counters across the road at a mutually agreeable location. A street should be over
750 feet in length and should have more than 400 cars per day to be considered eligible for traffic
calming evaluation. If a street has more than 4,000 vehicles per day, it surpasses the upper limit
for traffic calming and is typically not eligible as collectors with over 4000 vehicles per day are not
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generally the appropriate facility for devices that may divert traffic to other streets. A street must
be substantially developed prior to it being evaluated for traffic calming.
If a street meets either the speed or the volume criteria, then it would meet the basic criteria. If
you so desire,we would provide you with petitions, maps and address lists so that you could get
neighborhood participation and buy-in for traffic calming. Neighborhoods are not permitted to
purchase and install their own speed humps or other traffic calming devices.
If a street meets either the speed or volume criteria, and submits a completed petition, then ACHD
would install the speed humps, signs and pavement markings at no cost to the neighborhood. If
the speed or volume criteria is not met, or the petition is not completed, then the neighborhood
may not be eligible for speed humps. In either case,we work with the Meridian Police Department
(MPD) and share all of the data that we collect and the analysis we do. This will assist MPD in
improving enforcement within your neighborhood. We also coordinate with the Meridian Fire
Department to ensure they can provide timely emergency response.
Once the area is more developed,ACHD will be able to schedule a speed study to determine if
Gondola is eligible for speed management.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact me at 387-6151 or at
iwasson0achdidaho.org.
Respectfully,
John Wasson
Assistant Traffic Engineer I Traffic Engineering
Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will be constructing improvements to Eagle Road,
Lake Hazel to Amity starting as early as mid-January.* Work is expected to be complete by
Spring 2025.
TRAFFIC AND CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS
• Short-term road closures
• Eagle and Lake Hazel intersection closure for several months
• Lane restrictions with flaggers
• General construction noise, dust, equipment backup alarms and ground vibration
• Crews may work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. unless otherwise approved
• The contractor will work with property owners to minimize construction impacts and
maintain access
*Due to contractor staffing issues and supply-chain shortages, the construction schedule could
change.
Linder Road Concept Study
Good afternoon,
We have asked that consultant to redo the one-page summary and to include additional
information. That one page summary and additional information will not be available until I
return, at which point I will be presenting the findings to the Commission and then will release the
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data to the public. Feel free to share the schedule with your transportation committee. However,
anything beyond that will need to wait until I get back and the consultant has time to do some
additional work.
Best regards,
Brooke
Brooke Green, MBA, PCED
Sr. Transportation Planner I Planning and Projects
Thanks for the update, Brooke, sorry we couldn't attend yesterday. I have just one question at this
time: are you still working to put together a survey summary that I can share? I am not asking for next
steps or any analysis of the survey (unless you want to), but essentially the raw data. The Chair of the
Transportation Commission would like to know the numbers for the survey that closed on the 19t" of
last month.
Thanks and we'll see you in March(ish)!
Ca�e�
Good morning, Caleb & Brian
Thank you for taking the time to discuss the Linder Rd the other day. The team met yesterday and
reviewed the comments and next steps. I'll send the whole team a summary of the meeting by the
end of the day. However, following the team meeting, Justin, Tom Kristy, and I met to discuss the
project schedule.We have decided to release updates to the public regarding the outreach from
this past December when I return. In the meantime,we are asking the consultant to do a high-level
cost estimate on all three alternatives. Upon my return, I will present the findings to the
Commission in April.At that meeting,we will seek guidance from the Commission on their
preferred two alternatives, and shortly after,we would like that same presentation to be provided
to your elected officials and transportation committee. I'll have communication update the landing
page for the project to reflect a new timeline for information to be released regarding the
outreach. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me before I
leave. Kristy has also been cc'd on this email.
Best regards,
Brooke
Brooke Green, MBA, PCED
Sr. Transportation Planner I Planning and Projects
Community Champions
A Night of Stars: Reflecting on Meridian's Community Champions
Each year we take a moment to recognize Meridian residents and businesses who demonstrate a
commitment to preserving, maintaining, and improving the quality of life and safety in
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neighborhoods and the wider community through the Meridian Stars Awards. This past week we
were able to celebrate a few of our shining residents and businesses who were nominated by the
community. One thing they all have in common, is their deep sense of Meridian spirit and a
purpose to serve others. Let's take a moment to celebrate those individuals and businesses that
truly make our city shine.
Youth of the Year- Hoyoon Song
Our journey began with the acknowledgment of a remarkable young leader, Hoyoon Song, named
the Youth of the Year. Hoyoon's dedication to our community is nothing short of inspiring. From
his involvement on the City's Transportation Commission to his leadership in the Mayor's Youth
Advisory Council, Hoyoon exemplifies the spirit of service and civic engagement among our youth.
His words resonated with passion as he shared his motivations for making Meridian a better place
for everyone.
https:[/meridiancity.org/mayor-s-blog-2023 1posts/a-night-of-stars-reflecting-on-meridian-s-
community-champions/
SWC Chinden/Linder
Caleb,
FYI, I had my field person look at the SW corner of the above and the report is that there are still no interior
stop signs.
Walter M. Steed
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