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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-03 AgendaPacket-Transportation Commission Meeting-February 3, 2025 3.30 PM TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Monday, February 03, 2025 at 3:30 PM All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81095276712 Or join by phone: 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 810 9527 6712 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _____ David Ballard _____ John Wasson, Ex-Officio - ACHD _____ Zachary Shoemaker _____ Lila Klopfenstein, Ex-Officio - COMPASS _____ Ryan Lancaster _____ Miranda Carson, Ex-Officio - WASD _____ Walter Steed _____ Alissa Taysom, Ex-Officio - VRT _____ Tracy Hopkins _____ Justin Price, Ex-Officio - ITD _____ Stephen Lewis _____ Sgt. Tara Smith - Police _____ Jared Smith _____ Tishra Murray - Legal _____ Tom LeClaire _____ Hether Hill – Community Development _____ Lilly Miller _____ Caleb Hood – Community Development ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM] APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Approval of Minutes - January 6, 2025 OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM] 2. Transportation Project Updates NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM] 3. Valley Regional Transit - Quarterly Report for Meridian (Kate Dahl) 1 4. 2025 Roadway, Intersection and Community Program Prioritization 5. Ex-Officio Updates 6. Staff Communications FUTURE MEETING TOPICS 7. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane) 8. Capital Investments Citizens Advisory Committee (CICAC) Update 9. Baraya Subdivision 10. Transportation Commission Bylaws 11. ACHD Queuing Analysis NEXT MEETING - MARCH 3, 2025 ADJOURNMENT 2 Meeting Minutes Meridian Transportation Commission Monday, January 6, 2025 Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall  33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho Roll Call MEMBERS ☒David Ballard ☒Walter Steed ☐Zach Shoemaker ☒Ryan Lancaster ☒Stephen Lewis ☒Tracy Hopkins ☐Jared Smith ☒Tom LeClaire ☐Lilly Miller EX-OFFICIO ☒John Wasson (ACHD) ☒Austin Miller (COMPASS) ☒Miranda Carson (WASD) ☒Alissa Taysom (VRT) ☒Justin Price (ITD) OTHERS PRESENT ☒Cpl. Trevor Weitzel (Police) ☒ Tishra Murray (Legal) ☒Caleb Hood (Comm. Dev.) ☒Hether Hill (Comm. Dev.) Adoption of the Agenda No changes were made to the agenda by staff or commissioners. Motion to approve by Commissioner Hopkins, 2nd by Commissioner Ballard - all ayes. Approval of Minutes 1. December 2, 2024 A couple of scriveners errors were addressed. Motion to approve as amended by Commissioner Ballard, 2nd by Commissioner Hopkins - all ayes. Old Business Items 2. Transportation Projects Update – Hether Hill Ms. Hill began on Page 6 of the packet and recommended the Commission review the updates provided in bolded text through page 12. Ms. Hill noted there was an update on the Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile project - the interim signal is in place as of December 24, 2024 , and should help alleviate congestion due to the Ustick Rd. widening and SH-16 projects. Following updates, Commissioner Ballard asked John Wasson (ACHD) about damage to the concrete irrigation box at the SW corner of Franklin and Eagle Roads. Cpl. Weitzel confirmed there had been a recent vehicle crash at this location. Commissioner Hopkins inquired about the Amity/Locust Grove intersection and why there isn’t any progress on an interim solution. New Business Items 3. Election of Officers for 2025 Commissioner Hopkins nominated the current Chair, Walter Steed, to be the Chair for 2025 and nominated Commissioner LeClaire to be Vice-Chair. Both Commissioners accepted their 3 Item 1. nominations, and no other nominations were announced. The Chair entertained a motion to approve - all ayes. 4. 2025 Roadway, Intersection and Community Program Prioritization Ms. Hill referenced the memorandum in the agenda packet on page 13. Ms. Hill called the Commission’s attention to a few things; the plan is now called the “Five Year Plan” (FYP) rather than the previous “Integrated Five Year Work Plan” (IFYWP) and that this year, ACHD is requesting two lists. There will be one list for Roads & Intersections and one for Community Programs. Both lists will prioritize (rank) projects regardless of the funding and whether they are “programmed” or “non-programmed”. The Prioritization Subcommittee of the Transportation Commission is meeting on Monday, January 13th, to review and prioritize projects. The lists will be presented to the Commission during the February 3rd meeting. Ms. Hill referenced the key dates for this year’s FYP process is included on page 21 of the packet. Discussion ensued between the Commission and Mr. Wasson about projects on the list and clarifying questions about the methodology for ranking this year, proximity to other projects on the list, as well as ACHD’s methodology. Commissioner Lewis requested a Level of Service (LOS) map, as well as guidance on how many projects will be considered by ACHD and the points assigned. Lengthy discussion ensued primarily around the topics addressed above. 5. Ex-Officio Updates Cpl. Trevor Weitzel – no updates from Police. Justin Price – A news report on Eagle Road has been released – starting in the Spring, unsignalized left turn movements will be removed and variable speed limits will be installed through portions the corridor. ITD is working on software, signage and communications components of the project currently. Alissa Taysom – VRT is working on standardizing the report on ridership. The new report will be available in February. Miranda Carson – WASD is working on reporting for the State using data from the new badge system and reported ridership numbers. Austin Miller – Provided an update on COMPASS’ Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan. In early 2023, COMPASS received federal funding to create the Treasure Valley’s first Regional Safety Action Plan. This grant will support COMPASS’ efforts to engage stakeholders in a collaborative, comprehensive planning endeavor to inform an actionable safety plan to improve transportation safety and save lives. The Plan will be included in the COMPASS Board Packet in February and will be available online soon. Overland Rd., Eagle Rd. and Meridian Rd. (SH-69) is identified in the Plan. John Wasson – Mr. Wasson informed the Commission that Rock Harbor Church has an approved traffic control plan. 6. Staff Communications 4 Item 1. Staff Communications began on page 22 of the packet. Ms. Hill addressed the email received regarding Rock Harbor Church and informed the Commission that an approved traffic control plan is now in place, as Mr. Wasson previously confirmed as well. There was some discussion amongst the Commission regarding traffic and site conditions, as well as private property rights of the residents and access to their homes. Cpl. Weitzel provided an update on behalf of Police and informed the Commission that the traffic control plan appears to be working well and there was acknowledgement that it appears conditions are improving. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS 7. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane) 8. Capital Investments Citizens Advisory Committee (CICAC) Update 9. Baraya Subdivision 10. Transportation Commission Bylaws 11. ACHD Queuing Analysis Next Meeting Date: February 3, 2025 Adjournment; 4:39pm – Motion by Commissioner Lewis, 2nd by Commissioner Ballard - all ayes. (AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) APPROVED: _______________________ _______________ WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE ATTEST: ________________________ _______________ CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE 5 Item 1. MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION From: Hether Hill, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: February 3, 2025 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 tr ansportation 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. KEY ACHD PROJECTS ACHD Integrated Five-Year Work Program: The adopted 2025-2029 IFYWP can be found here: https://engage.achdidaho.org/integrated-five-year-work-plan-ifywp-2025- 2029?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDelivery The IFYWP will now called the Five Year Plan (FYP). The 2026-2030 FYP prioritization process is kicking off with more information to come. Partner agency project requests are due to ACHD by March 19, 2025. 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. Project future is currently unknown with indefinite pause pending new direction from the ACHD Commission. Project Website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/amity-road-and-locust-grove-road-intersection City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity: 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. Road closures starting September 16th, with expected completion November 2025. The intersection of Eagle and Lake Hazel Roads remains closed, as well as Eagle Rd. between Lake Hazel Rd. and Taconic Dr. Project website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/eagle-road-lake-hazel-road-to-amity-road. 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 2029. This project is exceptionally complex with multiple curbs, materials, and elevations. Z-crossing just west of 6 Item 2. Fairview/Webb in design. 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 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 future location for a “Welcome to Meridian” sign being considered. Stormwater swales envisioned behind curb. 95% design plan-in-hand scheduled for August 28th. Design in FY24-25, Right of Way in FY28-29, notice to proceed scheduled for future. Posted speed to be 35 MPH but no design elements contemplated to support. Here is a link to the project website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/franklin-road-mcdermott-road-to-black-cat- road?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDelivery 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. Lake Hazel is currently closed in this section for related improvements. 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 2022-2023; ROW; 2024; Construction 2027. City to cost share on continuous lighting within Meridian City limits (not Boise). Project Website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake_hazel_eagle_cloverdale. City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development Linder, Overland to Franklin (Overpass of I-84): Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes with a bicycle and pedestrian facility from Overland Rd to Franklin Rd. Project includes a new I-84 overpass, improvements to the Overland and Franklin intersections, and connection of W Verbena Dr across Linder. The City is funding design; design is complete. ROW is programmed at ACHD for 2024-2025 and construction is programmed for 2026-2027 in the IFYWP. https://engage.achdidaho.org/linder-road- overpass-franklin-road-to-overland-road The City has been awarded $4.3M from ITD towards completion of this project. The City and ACHD have entered into an agreement to spend the Strategic Initiative Funds in 2025. City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development Linder, Ustick to Pine (concept): The project team met to review concepts. 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. New concepts discussed include 3 and 5-lane designs with shared roads, roundabout couplets for improved safety/access with turning restrictions, and enhanced speed m itigation features to promote school and park access. A traditional 5-lane design with the most property acquisitions is also being considered. 7 Item 2. The Transportation Commission recommended a 5-lane option to Council. On June 18th, 2024, City Council gave general support for a traditional 5-lane option. Project Website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/linder-road-pine-avenue-to-ustick-road. 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. 99% designed. Construction is planned for 2029 in the IFYWP. ACHD installed an interim signal for the intersection of Black Cat / McMillian in late December as part of the Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile project. The intersection will function as a 2x2 signalized intersection in the interim until the future RAB project. https://engage.achdidaho.org/mcmillan-and-black-cat- intersection City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development Overland and Linder, Linder Rd. Overpass – Phase 1: Reconstruct and widen the intersection and construct the new lanes north of the intersection. Additionally, this project will include APS, MUP’s, bulb-outs and small retaining wall. On 90-day construction bid list for November 2024 with Notice to Proceed (construction) in February 2025. 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). This project is substantially completed. 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. Notice to Proceed was issued November 11th. Contractor has started implementing traffic control on the project and throughout the southern neighborhoods. Black Cat Road is closed south of Ustick Road. Contractor milling the south half of the road in preparation for utility relocations and temporary pavement. https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_black_cat_ten_mile City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development Ustick, Owyhee Storm to Black Cat: Widen to two lanes in each direction, with a center turn lane and median islands where the center turn lane is not needed for access. Project includes 10 -foot wide multi-use pathways on each side, curb and gutter. ROW planned for 2026; construction 2027 in the 8 Item 2. current IFYWP. Project cost is estimated at $11M. https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick-road-owyhee- storm-avenue-to-black-cat-road City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development 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 (2025): 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 6th; W Cherry Ave, NW 4th St to Meridian Rd; W Idaho Ave, W 8th St to N Meridian Rd; W Maple Ave, W 1st St to N Meridian Rd; W 2nd St, W Cherry Ave to W Cherry Ln; NW 4th S, W Broadway Ave to Maple Ave. https://engage.achdidaho.org/2025-meridian-downtown- pavement-and-pedestrian-improvements Segments E Washington Ave, NW 7th to Meridian Rd; NW 7th St, W Washington St to middle school micro-path (currently adding sidewalk, no pavement rehab, could change); and W 6th 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 On 90-day construction bid list for October 2024 with Notice to Proceed (construction) in January 2025 , with expected completion by fall 2025. City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development Residential Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements (2026): Segments included: 1st St W, south end to Franklin Road; Rose Circle; Country Terrace Way S, south end to Overland Road; Blossom Pl, south end to W McGlinchey Ave; McGlinchey Ave, Blossom Pl to NW 8th St; Interlachen Ct, west end to Interlachen Way; Laurel Ct, south end to Verbena Dr; Tobago Ct. E., west end to SE 5 th 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 Pl S, Victory Rd to S Francine Ln. ACHD project number: 521060. Project team meeting held April 12th. Per the November Notice to Proceed (NTP) list provided by ACHD, this project is currently slated for NTP. City Staff Contact: Hether Hill, Community Development 9 Item 2. ITD PROJECTS (Updated by ITD Staff January 2025) Chinden West Corridor: This project will result in 4 travel lanes (two in each direction). Widening will take place to the south of the existing alignment and be constructed to accommodate future widening to 6 travel lanes (three in each direction) with high -capacity intersections at roads with river crossings. Project website: US-20/26 ChindenWest | ITD Projects (idaho.gov) Star Road to ID-16: Project is entering final acceptance and closeout process. ITD Project Manager: JD Lewelling, JD.Lewelling@itd.idaho.gov Middleton Road to Star Road: Final design for east and west sections was completed in September and October 2023, respectively. PS&E is scheduled for late 2025 for both the east (Key No. 24310) and west (Key No. 24309) packages. Right of Way acquisition continues through 2025. Constru ction is currently programmed for 2029/2031. https://chindenwest.com/middletontostar/ City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development ITD Project Manager: Erica Bowen, Erika.Bowen@itd.idaho.gov Idaho Highway 16 extension, I-84 to U.S. 20/26 Project website: itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/sh16corridor I-84 to Franklin: Construction is wrapping up on the new I-84 interchange between Garrity and Ten Mile and widening Franklin Road. Contract completion date is February 2025. ITD Project Manager: Jeff Ryan, Jeff.Ryan@itd.idaho.gov Ustick to Chinden: Contract completion date is Fall of 2026. US 20/26 and SH 16 Interchange Bridge walls and abutments nearing completion. Girders scheduled to be placed in the spring. McDermott and Ustick permanent signal should be installed soon. US 20/26 (Chinden) now has 4-lanes including improved use of north ramps. Expect some US 20/26 restrictions in this area during construction of ramps and the bridge over the next 12 months. Reconstruction of Ustick at SH 16 started and will continue through the summer. ITD Project Manager: Dan Gorley, Dan.Gorley@itd.idaho.gov Franklin to Ustick: Contract completion date is Fall 2026. Work on the railroad bridge north of Franklin continues and girder installation complete and deck work ongoing. Crews continue working on the Cherry Lane Bridge overpass, Quasi Place Bridge over Ten Mile Creek, and SH 16 Bridge over Ten Mile Creek. ITD Project Manager: Dan Gorley, Dan.Gorley@itd.idaho.gov Interstate 84 Eastbound Auxiliary Lane, Meridian Interchange to Eagle Interchange: 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. A virtual public open house was held February 13-28, 2024. Work continues on the environmental documentation and the Interchange Modification Report. The new FY 2025 – FY 2031 ITIP shows $14.5 million in construction funding in the year 2031. https://itdprojects.org/projects/i-84-meridian-interchange-to-eagle- interchange-auxiliary-lane/ 10 Item 2. ITD Project Manager: Mark Wasdahl, Mark.Wasdahl@itd.idaho.gov FY24 Surface Treatments US 20/26 & SH 44: Sealcoat approximately 107 lane miles of US 20/26 and SH-44 this summer. Some patching remains to be completed. Contractor is currently working through punch list items. ITD Project Manager: Walter Olin, Walter.Olin@itd.idaho.gov SH-55 Eagle Road Safety Review: An inter-agency team was assembled to discuss a safety review of Eagle Road, I-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. An inter-agency team was assembled to discuss a safety review of Eagle Road, I- 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 was put together. They met to look at other options on how to make it a safety corridor with warning signs, closing some unsignalized left turns, and potentially adding variable speed limits. After the law enforcement meeting, there were two public open houses The comments and input from the open houses have been considered and ITD is moving toward implementing several changes. Currently ITD is working on the design to remove some unsignalized left turn movements, static signs have been ordered and are being made, and the design to add variable speed signs is underway. The changes are schedule to begin this spring. The changes are part of a 2 year pilot project to see if the they provide a safer corridor. 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. ITD Contact: Justin Price, Justin.Price@itd.idaho.gov I-84 Mobility Improvement Study: This study will determine whether additional auxiliary lanes and other improvements are needed to smooth merge hesitations, achieve better traffic distribution, and 11 Item 2. achieve lane balance for the 11-mile section of Interstate 84 between the Garrity Interchange in Nampa and the I-84/I-184 Wye Interchange in Boise. Existing traffic counts will be collected, future traffic counts will be developed, existing conditions will be reviewed along with all previous environmental and operational studies, traffic will be modeled, an origin-destination study will be conducted, and a phasing plan developed. Project kick-off meeting was on January 10, 2025. Consultant is reviewing collected traffic counts and is evaluating if re-counts and/or additional counts are necessary. ITD Project Manager: Mark Wasdahl, Mark.Wasdahl@itd.idaho.gov SH-69 Traffic Study: This study will identify roadway improvements necessary to accommodate traffic through 2050. Consultant is working to complete corridor vision roll plots. ITD Project Manager: Mark Wasdahl, Mark.Wasdahl@itd.idaho.gov PATHWAYS (Updated by City Parks Staff April 2024) Nine Mile Creek, Linder to Meridian: In initiating the land trade, parks staff discovered a strip of easement belonging to Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District that can accommodate the pathway, rendering a land trade unnecessary. The current (funded) project phase will run from NW 3rd Stre et along the Ninemile Creek as far as approximately 8th Street. In April, staff received approval to request additional funding from LHTAC for construction of this segment, as costs have risen significantly since funds were originally allocated. Staff is currently working with an engineering consultant, with plans expected to be complete in 2025, and project construction in 26/27. A future City project (not yet funded) proposes to extend the Rail With Trail Pathway west as far as Linder Road. Five Mile Creek Pathway: This project, which includes 2/3 of a mile of newly paved pathway along the south bank of the Fivemile Creek, and a pedestrian bridge crossing of the Ninemile Creek, is now complete. It connects 3 miles of existing pathway in northwest Meridian with more than 4 miles of existing pathway to the east, allowing for approximately 8 miles of continuous multi-use pathway through Meridian, primarily along the Fivemile Creek. OTHER PROJECTS 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. MDC and City Staff met in late January to discuss next steps. 12 Item 2. Summary Valley Regional Transit has reformatted City of Meridian’s quarterly report to illustrate ridership on a month-to-month basis and comparing year over year as well as quarterly on transportation services throughout the City of Meridian. Fixed Route Valley Regional Transit operates the following fixed routes in and through City of Meridian. Route 30 Pine connects River Valley & Records to Wayfinder & Vanguard via Pine Street. Route 30 was started in October 2022 and operates M-F morning and evening. During the June 2024 Service Change this route was shortened. The Route 45 was rerouted to overlap Route 30 and to provide 30-minute service on Pine Street during the June 2024 Service change. Even with the reduction in route length, ridership has stayed steady in 2024 and continues to increase in 2025. More info here: Pine - Valley Regional Transit Figure 1: 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Route 30 - Pine FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 TOPIC Meridian Quarterly Report DATE January 7, 2025 STAFF MEMBER Kate Dahl 13 Item 3. Figure 2: Route 45 Boise State/CWI connects the Boise State University campus to the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Main Campus with major stops at Ten Mile & Vanguard, Pine & 3rd, River Valley & Records, Fairview & Five Mile, and Towne Square Mall it operates M-F morning and evening. The Route 45 was rerouted to overlap Route 30 and to provide 30-minute service on Pine Street during the June 2024 Service change, ridership has tripled. More info here: Boise State/CWI - Valley Regional Transit Figure 3: 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Route 30 - Pine - Ridership FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 Route 45 - Boise State/CWI FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 14 Item 3. Figure 4: Route 40 Caldwell/Boise Express connects Blaine & 24th Avenue to University & Joyce via Overland Road and operates M-F morning and evening. Route 40 added 1 trip in the evening during the June 2024 Service Change and continues to add riders. More info here: Caldwell/Boise Express - Valley Regional Transit Figure 5: 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Route 45 - Boise State/CWI - Ridership FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Route 40 - Caldwell/Boise Express FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 15 Item 3. Figure 6: Route 42 Happy Day/Towne Square Mall connects Happy Day Transit Center to Towne Square Mall via Overland Road and operates M-F 7:45am-6:39pm on an hourly schedule. Figure 7: 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Route 40 - Caldwell/Boise Express Ridership FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Route 42 - Happy Day/Towne Square Mall FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 16 Item 3. Figure 8: Specialized Services Valley Regional Transit operates the following specialized transportation services in City of Meridian. Beyond Access provides no-cost curb-to-curb transportation for older adults and people with disabilities within Canyon and Ada Counties. This service was launched in January 2024 and encompassed previous subcontractors such as Harvest Transit. More info here: Beyond Access - Valley Regional Transit Figure 9: 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Route 42 - Happy Day/Towne Square Mall Ridership FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 6400 6600 6800 7000 7200 7400 7600 7800 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Beyond Access Ridership FY 2024 FY 2025 17 Item 3. The Meridian Veterans Shuttle is a transportation service designed to help veterans living in Meridian get to appointments at the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) at no cost. The shuttle is a curb-to-curb service that will pick veterans up at their homes, take them to the VAMC, and then take them home again. The shuttle is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ridership started to grow in March 2024, but then the service was reduced to stay within the operating budget and ridership dropped. More info here: Meridian Veterans Shuttle - Valley Regional Transit Figure 10: Figure 11: 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Meridian Veterans Shuttle FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Meridian Veterans Shuttle Ridership FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 18 Item 3. Rides2Wellness helps you get to your medical appointments by providing free transportation in the Treasure Valley. This service is a shared-ride transit system that takes multiple passengers to participating clinics Saint Alphonsus, St. Luke’s, and Terry Reilly clinics. No- cost, pre-scheduled transportation to and from approved medical destinations in Ada & Canyon counties for qualified individuals. City of Meridian pays to have this service available to ALL Meridian residents under the Meridian Medical Transportation program. Ridership numbers are reported for the entire program. Ridership grew through 2024, but then the service was reduced to stay within the operating budget and ridership dropped in August and September. More info here: Meridian Medical Transportation - Valley Regional Transit - Rides to Wellness, Meridian medical is for everybody Figure 12: Figure 13: 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Rides2Wellness - Ridership FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Rides2Wellness - Ridership FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 19 Item 3. More Information Link: City of Meridian YOY Comparision.xlsx For detailed information, contact: Kate Dahl Principal Planner kdahl@rideVRT.org (208)258-2715 20 Item 3. MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda From: Hether Hill Meeting Date: February 3, 2025 Topic: 2025 Roadway, Intersection and Community Program Prioritization Update from January’s TC Meeting: The Prioritization Subcommittee met on January 13th. The Subcommittee reviewed the lists of projects and ranked them accordingly. The Subcommittee Chair will present the recommendations to the Transportation Commission. It should be the goal of the TC to discuss and finalize project rankings for recommendation. Staff will present the Transportation Commissions recommendations to City Council in February. 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 2025. 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 split into two categories: 1) Roads and Intersections and 2) Community Programs. 21 Item 4. Roads and Intersections: Consist of major capital projects; arterial roadway widening projects as well as major intersection improvements. Community Programs: may include a diverse range of improvements, including pedestrian enhancements (such as sidewalks, pathways, and ADA upgrades), upgraded pedestrian crossings (such as RRFB/PHB signals), bike facility projects, and traffic calming initiatives. 22 Item 4. The Partner Agency Support metric is based on the prioritization of requests that Council will approve for submittal to ACHD prior to March 19th, 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. ACHD has made a change to the lists submitted. There will be a list for roads and intersections and one for community programs. Each of these lists will prioritize projects, regardless of funding and whether programmed or not. Staff has a list of additional projects, as well as those that were deferred in the adoption of the 2025- 2029 IFYWP, that will be shared with the Prioritization Subcommittee and then with the full TC. Also new this year, the name of the Plan is now the “Five Year Plan” (FYP), formerly the “Integrated Five Year Work Plan” (IFYWP). ACHD has consolidated our previous list(s) into one for the 2026-2030 FYP (attached). Please note, the format of this list will be slightly different next time it is before the Transportation Commission. The full ACHD project webpage for the 2025-2029 IFYWP is here: https://www.achdidaho.org/projects/achd- plans/integrated-five-year-work-plan As of the print of this memo, it does not appear a 2026-2030 FYP webpage is active. Attachments: Exhibit A: 2025 Roads & Intersections - Subcommittee Recommendation Exhibit B: 2025 Community Programs - Subcommittee Recommendation Exhibit C: ACHD’s 2026-2030 FYP Key Dates 23 Item 4. DRAFT 2025 City Priority 2024 Priority Ranking on ADOPTED IFYWP Agency Project Name Agency Project Description Design YR ROW YR Const YR ACHD Update ACHD Implementation Project Name Program 1 1 Linder Rd, Overland Rd / Franklin Rd Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes and construct a new 4-lane I-84 overpass, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP. Project would be a joint project between ACHD and ITD. 2022-2024 2024-2025 2026-2027 Project programmed to be constructed in 2026-2027.Linder Rd, Overland Rd / Franklin Rd Roads & Intersections 2 2 Locust Grove Rd, Fairview Ave / Ustick Rd Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. Consider enhanced crossing at Chateau Dr. 2028-2029 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2028-2029. Locust Grove Corridor B: Locust Grove Rd, Fairview Ave / Ustick Rd Roads & Intersections 3 3 Fairview Ave and Locust Grove Rd Widen intersection.2020-2023 2024 2029 Project programmed to be constructed in 2029.Fairview Ave and Locust Grove Rd Roads & Intersections 4 4 Victory Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Eagle Rd Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes. Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure.2027-2028 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2027-2028. Victory Corridor A: Victory Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Eagle Rd Roads & Intersections 5 5 Ustick Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. 2022-2023 2025 2026 Project programmed to be constructed in 2026. Ustick Corridor A: Ustick Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd Roads & Intersections 6 6 Linder Rd, Cherry Ln / Ustick Rd Widen Linder Rd to include curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure with wayfinding signage. 2028-2029 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2028-2029. Concept Study in 2022-2024. Linder Corridor B: Linder Rd, Pine Ave / Ustick Rd Roads & Intersections 7 28 Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd Construct interim signalized intersection with preservation for future widening to accommodate 5- lane roadways in all directions. 2023-2024 2029-2030 TBD Project programmed to be constructed in future. Amity Corridor A: Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd Roads & Intersections 8 7 Locust Grove Rd, Amity Rd / Victory Rd Widen Locust Grove Rd to a minimum 3 lanes, with preservation for up to 5 lanes, with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. Include pedestrian crossings at Palermo and Wrightwood. NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred.Locust Grove Rd, Amity Rd / Victory Rd Roads & Intersections 9 8 Victory Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes. Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure. Complete sidewalk/MUP on the south side of Victory Rd adjacent to County outparcel. 2027-2028 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2027-2028. Victory Corridor A: Victory Rd, SH 69 (Meridian Rd) / Locust Grove Rd Roads & Intersections 10 9 Ten Mile Rd / Cherry Ln Widen intersection. Intersection improvements to include dual left turn lanes.2028-2029 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2028-2029.Cherry Ln and Ten Mile Rd Roads & Intersections 11 10 Eagle Rd / Overland Rd Widen intersection. Intersection improvements to include dual left turn lanes.NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred.SH-69 (Meridian Rd) and Overland Rd Roads & Intersections 12 11 Locust Grove Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes; preserve for 5 lanes, with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. Project should include an enhanced crossing (pedestrian hybrid beacon) on Locust Grove Road at Heritage Park Street; access for Meridian Technical Charter High School. 2028-2029 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2028-2029. Locust Grove Corridor A: Locust Grove Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd Roads & Intersections Exhibit A - Roads & Intersections 24 Item 4. 13 1 McMillan Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd Widen McMillan Rd up to 5-lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike/pedestrian facilities.NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. McMillan Rd, SH 69 (Meridian Rd) / Locust Grove Rd Roads & Intersections 14 2 McMillan Rd, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd Widen McMillan Rd up to 5-lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike/pedestrian facilities.NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. McMillan Rd, Linder Rd / SH 69 (Meridian Rd)Roads & Intersections 15 12 Meridian Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd Widen Meridian Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes; preserve for 5 lanes, with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. Project should include an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Meridian Rd at/near Settlers Park entrance and Sundance Subdivision micropath. 2027-2028 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2027-2028. Meridian Corridor A: Meridian Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd Roads & Intersections 16 15 Amity Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd Widen Amity Rd to minimum 3 lanes with preservation for up to 5 lanes. Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure for Mary McPherson elementary school. 2023-2024 2029-2030 TBD Programmed for design in FY2023-2024.Amity Corridor A: Amity Rd, SH 69 (Meridian Rd) / Locust Grove Rd Roads & Intersections 17 3 Cherry Ln and Black Cat Rd Widen intersection. Address transition from bike-lane to/from MUP.NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Cherry Ln and Black Cat Rd Roads & Intersections 18 16 Black Cat, Franklin to Cherry Widen Black Cat Rd with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. An interim help could be improvements north of Franklin to the RR tracks near COMPASS school. 2029-2030 TBD TBD Project programmed for design in 2029- 2030.Black Cat Rd, Franklin Rd / Cherry Ln Roads & Intersections 20 5 Cherry Ln, Black Cat Rd / McDermott Rd Widen Cherry Ln with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike/pedestrian facilities.NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Cherry Ln, McDermott Rd / Black Cat Rd Roads & Intersections 21 13 Ustick Rd and Black Cat Rd Widen intersection. 2022-2024 2024 2025 Project programmed to be constructed in 2025.Ustick Corridor A: Ustick Rd and Black Cat Rd Roads & Intersections 22 14 Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,and pedestrian/bike facilities. 2022-2023 2024 2025 Project programmed to be constructed in 2025. Ustick Corridor A: Ustick Rd, Black Cat Rd / Ten Mile Rd Roads & Intersections 23 6 Fairview Ave, SH 55 (Eagle Rd) / Cloverdale Rd Widen Fairview Ave with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike/pedestrian facilities. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Fairview Ave, SH 55 (Eagle Rd) / Cloverdale Rd Roads & Intersections 24 7 Fairview Ave, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd Widen Fairview Ave with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike/pedestrian facilities.NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Fairview Ave, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd Roads & Intersections 25 8 Ten Mile Rd, Amity Rd / Victory Rd Widen Ten Mile Rd with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike/pedestrian facilities.NP NP NP Defer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Reevaluate as conditions change.Ten Mile Rd, Amity Rd / Victory Rd Roads & Intersections 26 11 Linder, Pine / Cherry Widen Linder Rd to include curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure with wayfinding signage (several nearby and directly adjacent schools). 2028-2029 Future Future Project programmed to be designed in 2028-2029. Move to programmed list. Linder Corridor B: Linder Rd, Pine Ave / Ustick Rd Roads & Intersections 27 10 McMillan Rd and Star Rd Widen intersection. NP NP NP Defer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Reevaluate as conditions change.McMillan Rd and Star Rd Roads & Intersections 28 12 Amity Rd and Linder Rd Widen intersection. NP NP NP Defer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Reevaluate as conditions change.Amity Rd and Linder Rd Roads & Intersections 25 Item 4. 30 13 Cherry Ln and Linder Rd Widen intersection. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Cherry Ln and Linder Rd Roads & Intersections 31 14 Ustick Rd and Venable Ln Install full signal or roundabout. NP NP NP Scoped in 2023. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Ustick Rd and Venable Ln Roads & Intersections 32 16 Pine, Linder to Meridian Widen the entire segment to 3-travel lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalks and/or multi-use or mixed-use bikeway. NP NP NP Project would require the removal of on- street parking for existing homes. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Pine Ave, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd Roads & Intersections 33 18 Meridian Rd, McMillan Rd / Chinden Blvd Widen Meridian Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes; preserve for 5 lanes, with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. 2027-2028 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2027-2028. Meridian Corridor A: Meridian Rd, McMillan Rd / US 20/26 (Chinden Blvd)Roads & Intersections 34 28 Fairview Ave Corridor Management, Linder Rd / Orchard St 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. NP NP NP Project to be implemented through development. ACHD and Meridian to coordinate implementation as development applications are processed. Fairview Ave Corridor Management, Linder Rd / Orchard St Roads & Intersections 35 19 Lake Hazel Rd and Eagle Rd Widen and signalize intersection. 2019-2022 2022-2023 2025 Project programmed to be constructed in 2025.Lake Hazel Rd and Eagle Rd Roads & Intersections 36 19 Ten Mile Rd and Chateau Dr Improve intersection. NP NP NP Does not currently meet warrants. ACHD to reevaluate as development occurs in the area. Ten Mile Rd and Chateau Dr Roads & Intersections 37 20 Victory, Linder to Meridian Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities.NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred. Victory Corridor E: Victory Rd, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd Roads & Intersections 38 21 Franklin Rd, McDermott Rd / Black Cat Rd Widen Franklin Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities.2024-2025 2028-2029 TBD Project programmed to be constructed in future. Franklin Corridor A: Franklin Rd, McDermott Rd / Black Cat Rd Roads & Intersections 39 22 Linder Rd, Chinden Blvd (US 20/26) / SH 44 (State St) Widen Linder Rd. with bike and pedestrian facilities as this is one of only a few river crossings in the County and connects to nearby Eagle Island State Park. Part of City's envisioned pathway network. 2027 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2027. Linder Corridor A: Linder Rd, Chinden Blvd (US 20/26) / SH 44 (State St) - South Phase Roads & Intersections 40 23 Fairview Ave, Locust Grove Rd / SH 55 (Eagle Rd) Widen Fairview Ave to 7 lanes with curb, gutter pedestrian/bike facilities.2020-2024 TBD 2029 Project programmed to be constructed in 2029. Fairview Ave, Locust Grove Rd / SH 55 (Eagle Rd)Roads & Intersections 41 24 McMillan Rd and Black Cat Rd Widen intersection. 2021-2023 2028 2029 Project programmed to be constructed in 2029.McMillan Rd and Black Cat Rd Roundabout Roads & Intersections 42 15 Meridian/Overland Signal Improve intersection operation. This may mean adding additional lanes. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. SH-69 (Meridian Rd) and Overland Rd Roads & Intersections 43 25 Franklin Rd and McDermott Rd Widen intersection. Coordinate design with ITD and the SH-16 improvements.2024-2025 2027-2028 TBD Project programmed to be constructed in future. Franklin Corridor A: Franklin Rd and McDermott Rd Roads & Intersections 44 18 McMillan Rd and McDermott Rd Widen intersection. NP NP NP Defer. Operating at a LOS D or better. Reevaluate as conditions change.McMillan Rd and McDermott Rd Roads & Intersections 45 25 McMillan, Black Cat to Ten Mile Widen with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. McMillan Rd, Black Cat Rd / Ten Mile Rd Roads & Intersections 46 26 Ustick Rd and McDermott Rd Widen intersection. 2024-2025 2026 2027 Project programmed to be constructed in 2027. Ustick Corridor B: Ustick Rd and McDermott Rd Roads & Intersections 47 29 Victory Rd and Linder Rd Widen intersection. NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred.Victory Corridor E: Victory Rd and Linder Rd Roads & Intersections 48 27 Ustick Rd and Star Rd Widen intersection. NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred.Ustick Rd and Star Rd Roads & Intersections 26 Item 4. 49 30 Locust Grove Rd, McMillan Rd / Chinden Blvd (US 20/26) Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3, 4 or 5 lanes; preserve for 5 lanes, with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred. Locust Grove Rd, McMillan Rd / US 20/26 (Chinden Blvd)Roads & Intersections 50 31 Ustick Rd, McDermott Rd / Black Cat Rd Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities.2024-2025 2026 2027 Project programmed to be constructed in 2027. Ustick Corridor B: Ustick Rd, Owyhee Storm Ave / Black Cat Rd Roads & Intersections 51 20 Eagle Rd / Fairview Ave Improve intersection operation. This may mean adding additional lanes or a grade-separated roadway. NP NP NP Request to be shared with our Traffic division. Reponse pending.Eagle Rd and Fairview Ave Roads & Intersections 52 21 Lake Hazel / Discovery Park Improve intersection/entry into City Park. The improvements could be a signal, roundabout, or other, but should include provisions for pedestrians/bicyclists. NP NP NP Request to be shared with our Traffic division. Reponse pending.Lake Hazel Rd and Discovery Park Roads & Intersections 53 32 Amity, Eagle to Cloverdale Widen Amity Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. Include enhanced pedestrian crossing at Ten Mile Creek pathway crossing and install pedestrian/bike improvements on Amity Rd near the YMCA and City Park so there are no gaps. 2026-2027 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2026-2027. Amity Corridor B: Amity Rd, Eagle Rd / Cloverdale Rd Roads & Intersections 54 33 Amity, Locust Grove to Eagle Widen Amity Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter and pedestrian/bike facilities. Include enhanced pedestiran crossing at Ten Mile Creek pathway crossing. NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred. Amity Corridor D: Amity Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Eagle Rd Roads & Intersections 55 22 Victory, Ten Mile to Linder Widen with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Victory Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd Roads & Intersections 56 17 Black Cat, Cherry to Ustick Widen with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Black Cat Rd, Cherry Ln / Ustick Rd Roads & Intersections 57 23 Black Cat, Ustick to McMillan Widen with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Black Cat Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd Roads & Intersections 58 24 Black Cat, McMillan to Chinden Widen with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Black Cat Rd, McMillan Rd / Chinden Blvd (US 20/26)Roads & Intersections 59 26 McMillan, Ten Mile to Linder Widen with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. Project should include an enhanced pedestrian crossing and curb ramps on McMillan Rd at Pantine Way, near Hunter Elementary. NP NP NP Project scoped in 2022. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. McMillan Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd Roads & Intersections 60 34 Eagle, Lake Hazel to Amity Widen Eagle Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities. 2021-2023 2023-2024 2025 Project programmed to be constructed in 2025.Eagle Rd, Lake Hazel Rd / Amity Rd Roads & Intersections 61 Lake Hazel, Eagle / Cloverdale Corridor improvement project which includes widening to two (2) to five (5) lanes and constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of roadway. 2022-2023 2024 2027 Roads & Intersections 62 27 Locust Grove, Lake Hazel to Amity Widen Locust Grove Rd up to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, and pedestrian/bike facilities.NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Locust Grove Rd, Lake Hazel Rd / Amity Rd Roads & Intersections 63 Victory Rd, Eagle Rd / Cloverdale Rd Corridor improvement project which includes widening from two (2) to five (5) lanes and constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway. 2028-2029 Future Future Victory Corridor C: Victory Rd, Eagle Rd / Cloverdale Rd Roads & Intersections 27 Item 4. 64 29 Locust Grove and McMillan Improve intersection. NP NP NP Please provide additional information regarding type of request and/or improvements needed. McMillan Rd and Locust Grove Rd Roads & Intersections 65 30 Meridian and McMillan Improve intersection. NP NP NP Please provide additional information regarding type of request and/or improvements needed. Locust Grove Rd, McMillan Rd / US 20/26 (Chinden Blvd)Roads & Intersections 28 Item 4. DRAFT 2025 City Priority 2024 Priority Ranking on ADOPTED IFYWP Agency Project Name Agency Project Description Design YR ROW YR Const YR ACHD Update ACHD Implementation Project Name Program 1 1 Stoddard Rd, Victory Rd / Overland Rd (Stoddard Rd, Victory Rd / Kodiak Dr) Reconstruct Stoddard Rd, between Victory Rd and Overland Rd to 3-lanes, 7' attached sidewalks and bike lanes. Project includes bridge #2085 and an enhanced pedestrian crossing (pedestrian hybrid beacon) at Victory and Stoddard (CM214-27). Bike lanes may be replaced by a pathway per the Bike Master Plan Update. 2023 2027 TBD Project programmed to be constructed in future. South Meridian Improvements A: Stoddard Rd, Victory Rd / Overland Rd Community Programs 2 2 East 03rd St, Franklin Rd / Carlton Ave (Phase 1) Construct streetscape improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and improved UPRR crossing, from Franklin Rd to Carlton Ave in accordance with the Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Plan. 2025-2026 2027 TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2025-2026. Meridian Downtown Improvements A: East 03rd St, Franklin Rd / Carlton St Community Programs 3 5 McMillan Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd City requests detached concrete sidewalk with curbing between Goddard Creek Way and Wild Goose Way. City requests a pedestrian crossing across McMillan near Hunter Elementary (near Palatine Way). See Priority #18 below; please construct concurrently. 2029-2030 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2029-2030. North Meridian Improvements B: McMillan Rd, Goddard Creek Way / Wild Goose Way Community Programs 4 6 Main St and King Street Pedestrian Crossing Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Main St at King Street. Main Street northbound has 3 lanes and creates a safety concern. N/A TBD 2026 Project to be completed through RPI initiative.Main St and King St Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 5 7 Bower St, Meridian Rd / E. 03rd St Complete sidewalks and add wayfinding signage on Bower St, between Meridian Rd and E. 03rd St.2029-2030 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in FY2029-2030. North Meridian Improvements B: Bower St, Meridian Rd / East 03rd St Community Programs 6 8 Pine Ave and W. 1st St Pedestrian Crossing Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing (rectangular rapid flashing beacon) on Pine Ave at W 01st St to improve access to Meridian Elementary School. NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred. Pine Ave and West 01st St Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 7 8 W 7th St, Cedarburg Dr to Washington St. Install sidewalk to fix gap on NW 7th St. This gap prevents connection from the sidewalk from the south and east from connecting to the micro-path at Meridian Middle School/8th St. 2022-2023 2024 2025 Included in the Meridian Downtown Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements (2025) project. Move to programmed list. Meridian Downtown Pavement and Pedestrian Improvements (2025)Community Programs 8 9 McMillan Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Red Horse Way Complete sidewalk gap on the north side of McMillan Rd, between Locust Grove Rd and Red Horse Way.2026 2028 2029 Project programmed to be constructed in 2029.McMillan Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd Community Programs 9 10 Locust Grove Rd and Palermo Dr Pedestrian Signal Install an enhanced pedestrian signal and lighting on the north side of Palermo Dr at Locust Grove Rd.2022-2023 2024 2028 Project programmed to be constructed in 2028. South Meridian Improvements A: Locust Grove Rd and Palermo Dr Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 10 11 Locust Grove Road, Leighfield Drive to Star Lane Connect gap from existing sidewalk on west side of Locust Grove Rd, along with improving narrow sidewalk on east side of roadway newar Leighfield Dr and Star Dr; east side of Locust Grove Rd to connect with an existing path to the school near Paradise Ln and Grand Canyon Dr; and install an enhanced crossing (PHB) on Locust Grove Rd at Heritage Park St, near Meridian Technical Charter High School. These improvements are needed sooner than what is planned with the roadway project. 2028-2029 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2028-2029. Locust Grove Corridor A: Locust Grove Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd Community Programs Exhibit B - Community Programs 29 Item 4. 11 1 E. 3rd, Carlton to Fairview Extend roadway and construct streetscape improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and improved UPRR crossing, from Carlton Ave to Fairview Ave in accordance with several downtown plans and studies. NP NP NP Extension to be completed through development. Duplicate request. Recommend combining with other request. East 03rd St, Carlton St / Fairview Ave (Phase 2)Community Programs 12 2 Ustick-Cherry Bikeway, Black Cat Road / Chateau Drive Install bike facilities. Several (likely 5) segments needed. City requests ACHD's assistance in prioritizing and scoping corridor connections (likely east to west.) NP NP NP Scoped in 2024. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Ustick-Cherry Bikeway, Black Cat Rd / Hickory Way Community Programs 13 3 Linder Rd, Washington St / Maple St Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructre near Meridian High School. Complete sidewalk on the west side of Linder Rd, between Washington St and Maple St. These improvements are needed sooner than what is planned with the roadway project . 2028-2029 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2026. Concept Study in 2022-2024. Linder Corridor B: Linder Rd, Pine Ave / Ustick Rd Community Programs 14 3 Cherry Ln, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd Install bike facilities along Cherry Ln from Linder Rd to Meridian Rd NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Cherry Ln Bikeway, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd Community Programs 15 4 Linder Road, Maple Avenue / Cherry Lane Include preferential bike and pedestrian infrastructure for existing schools and City park. These improvements are needed sooner than what is planned with the roadway project. 2028-2030 TBD TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2026. Concept Study in 2022-2024. Linder Corridor B: Linder Rd, Pine Ave / Ustick Rd Community Programs 16 4 Ten Mile-Linder Bikeway, Linder Road / Chinden Boulevard Install bike facilities, signing and pavement markings. NP NP NP Scoped in 2020. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Ten Mile-Linder Bikeway, W 08th St / Chinden Blvd Community Programs 17 5 McMillan-Ustick Bikeway, Cool River Avenue / Eagle Road Install bike facilities. NP NP NP Scoped in 2020. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. McMillan-Ustick Bikeway (Phase 3), Linder Rd / Eagle Rd)Community Programs 18 6 Broadway Ave / Idaho Ave Extension, East 06th St / Locust Grove Rd Extend roadway from its current terminus at NE 6th St to Stonehenge Way/ Commercial Dr and construct streetscape improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk/MUP. NP NP NP Defer. To be considered as properties redevelopment. Broadway Ave / Idaho Ave Extension, 06th St / Locust Grove Rd Community Programs 20 9 Fairview Terrace to Chief Joseph Pedestrian connection (sidewalk) between Barbara Dr in Fairview Terrace Park to E. Willowbrook Dr and Chief Joseph Elementary on Chateau Drive. Need right-of- way. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Chief Joseph Elementary Pedestrian Improvements Community Programs 21 11 Locust Grove-Eagle Bikeway, Pine Avenue / McMillan Road Install bike facilities. Several (likely 3) segments needed. City requests ACHD's assistance in prioritizing and scoping corridor connections (likely south to north.) NP NP NP Scoped in 2020. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Locust Grove-Eagle Bikeway, Pine Ave / Chinden Blvd Community Programs 22 12 Linder-Meridian Bikeway, Cherry Lane / Chinden Boulevard Install bike facilities. NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred. North Meridian Improvements C: Linder- Meridian Bikeway, Pine Ave / Temple Dr Community Programs 23 12 Nola Rd, south of Pine Ave (Middle School) Construct pedestrian/bicycle faciliteis on Nola Rd from Pine Ave to Crossroads Middle School/RR Tracks. See Priority #19 below; construct concurrently. N/A N/A 2025 Project added to Safe Sidewalk Program (2025). To be constructed in 2025. Move to programmed list. Nola Rd and Crossroads Middle School Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 24 13 McDermott Road, Ustick Road to McMillan Road Install pedestrian/bike facilities on the west side of McDermott Rd connecting to infrastructure on Ustick Rd and McMillan Rd for connectivity to Owyhee High School. NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred. McDermott Rd Pedestrian Facilities, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd Community Programs 30 Item 4. 25 13 Stockenham Enhanced Cross- walks Remove mid-block cross-walk by Hillsdale Elementary School and add enhanced cross-walks at Lachlan and near Rockhampton/Hill Park St. Update school zone signs and flashers. NP NP NP Scoped in 2020 - Deferred/Consider keeping central mid-block pedestrian crossing. Moving crossings would put students into parking lot. To be reviewed with WASD. To be evaluated Hillsdale Elementary Pedestrian Crossings and School Zone Community Programs 26 14 Central Meridian Bikeway, Blue Heron Street / Chinden Boulevard Install bike facilities along the Central Meridian Bikeway from Blue Heron Street to Chinden Boulevard. N/A N/A 2029 Project programmed to be constructed in 2029.Bikeway Signage (2029) Community Programs 27 14 Taormina Drive at Maesaia Way Install sidewalk to fix gap on south side of Taormina Dr near Maesaia Way. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Taormina Dr, Maesaia Way / W/O Stromboli Pl Community Programs 28 15 Chinden-McMillan Bikeway, Ten Mile Road / Sedona Drive Install bike facilities along the Chinden-McMillan Bikeway from Ten Mile Road to Sedona Drive. Note: Most of the stretch already is built or has an alternative pathway; Locust grove to City Limits still needed. N/A N/A 2029 Project programmed to be constructed in 2029.Bikeway Signage (2029) Community Programs 30 16 Watertower St at Rebound School Install a painted crosswalk on Watertower St at Rebound School.NP NP NP ACHD Traffic Engineering does not recommend installation. Crossing activity is caused by parent drop off. Watertower St and Rebound School Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 31 17 Hollandale-Targee Bikeway, Locust Grove Road / Eagle Road Install signage and pavement markings along Hollandale-TargeeBikeway from Locust Grove Rd to Eagle Rd. 2026-2027 2028 TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2026-2027. Southwest Boise Improvements B: Hollandale-Targee Bikeway, Locust Grove Rd / Entertainment Ave Community Programs 32 17 St. Ignatius School Pedestrian Signal Install pedestrian signal on Meridian Rd at Producer Dr. NP NP NP Project scoped in 2019. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Meridian Rd and Producer Dr Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 33 18 McMillan Rd and Palatine Way Pedestrian Crossing Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing and curb ramps on McMillan Rd at Palantine Way. See Priority #5 above; please construct concurrently. 2026 2027 TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2026. North Meridian Improvements A: McMillan Rd and Palatine Way Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 34 18 West 02nd St, UPRR / Broadway Ave Complete sidewalk on both sides of West 02nd St, between the Union Pacific Railroad and Broadway Ave to address parking concerns in this area. NP NP NP Sidewalk scoped "No Go" in 2015. Agencies to coordinate if other solutions identified. West 02nd, UPRR / Broadway Ave Community Programs 35 19 Broadway Ave, West 07th St / West 04th St Complete sidewalks on the south side of Broadway Ave, between West 07th St and West 04th St. NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred. Meridian Downtown Improvements C: Broadway Ave, West 08th St / West 04th St Community Programs 36 19 Nola Rd and Crossroads Middle School Pedestrian Crossing Install a painted crosswalk on Nola Rd at Crossroads Middle School. See Priority #12 above; construct concurrently. NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Nola Rd and Crossroads Middle School Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 37 20 East 2 1/2 St, Carlton Ave / Fairview Ave Install sidewalk on the west and/or east side of 2 1/2 St, south of Fairview Ave near Cole Valley Christian School. 2025-2026 2027 TBD Project programmed to be designed in 2025-2026. Meridian Downtown Improvements A: East 2 1/2 St, Carlton Ave / Fairview Ave Community Programs 38 20 Gondola-Malta Bikeway, Black Cat Road / Goddard Creek Way Install bike facilities. NP NP NP Scoped in 2023 - Deferred/waiting for development to complete roadway network for connectivity. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Gondola-Malta Bikeway, W/O Black Cat Rd / Goddard Creek Way Community Programs 31 Item 4. 39 21 Locust Grove Rd and Woodbridge Dr Pedestrian Crossing Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Locust Grove Rd at Woodbridge Dr or Watertower St.NP NP NP Escalated project costs have resulted in some projects being deferred. Meridian Downtown Improvements C: Locust Grove Rd and Woodbridge Dr Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 40 21 Montague Way, Amity Road / Santo Stefano Drive Install sidewalk on east side of Montague Way from Amity Rd to Santo Stefano Dr. NP NP NP Montague Way is a collector and roadway improvements to be completed through redevelopment. Montague Way, Amity Rd / Santo Stefano Dr Community Programs 41 22 Black Cat-Ten Mile Bikeway, Cherry Lane / Ustick Road Install bike facilities along the Black Cat-Ten Mike Bikeway. NP NP NP Scoped in 2023. To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Black Cat-Ten Mile Bikeway (Phase 1), Cherry Ln / Ustick Rd Community Programs 42 23 Locust Grove, Pine to Franklin MUP Install multi-use pathway, between Pine Ave and Franklin Rd. This would connect the pathway on Pine Ave, west of Locust Grove Rd to Franklin Rd, where the pathway then resumes along the Five Mile Creek. This would replace some existing sidewalk with a multiuse pathway. . NP NP NP To be evaluated and prioritized for possible inclusion into future IFYWP updates. Locust Grove Rd, Pine Ave / Franklin Rd Pathway Community Programs 43 24 American Fork (Kodiak)/Linder Signalize intersection. Near Victory Middle School and bus stops.NP NP NP Request to be shared with our Traffic division. Reponse pending.Linder Rd and Kodiak Dr Pedestrian Crossing Community Programs 44 Eagle/Fairview Install pedestrian refuge islands on Fairview legs Paint bike ladders on east and west legs prior to the right turn lanes Future Community Programs 45 8th/Cherry Evaluate the need for directional ramps Future Community Programs 46 Linder/Pine Add bike medians for turn movements Future Community Programs 32 Item 4. 2026-2030 FYP KEY DATES* *Dates are subject to change PROJECT PHASE DATE NOTES PARTNER AGENCY PRIORITIZATION KICK-OFF NOTICE 11/26/2024 Kick-off notice sent to Partner Agencies PARTNER AGENCY PRIORITY LIST DISCUSSION MEETING & FYP KICK- OFF 12/5/2024 Open discussion on current priority list process, prioritization tool updates, and 2026-2030 FYP Kick-off PUBLIC OUTREACH (OPENS) 1/8/2025 Public outreach opens with updated interactive map EARLY FYP CHECK-IN – WORK SESSION 1/15/2025 ACHD Commission Work Session on FYP process/timeline, etc. PUBLIC OUTREACH (CLOSES) 2/5/2025 Public outreach closes (Requests will be transmitted to Partner Agencies within 1 week of closure) PARTNER AGENCY PROJECT REQUESTS DUE 3/19/2025 Partner Agency requests due to ACHD PARTNER AGENCY, PUBLIC, & PRIORITIZATION REVIEW – WORK SESSION 5/14/2025 ACHD Commission Work Session to review public outreach results and Partner Agency requests & prioritization scoring results 2026-2030 FYP INTIAL DRAFT – WORK SESSION 7/16/2025 ACHD Commission Work Session on draft plan 2026-2030 FYP DRAFT – RELEASE 7/17/2025 Draft FYP will be released through interactive map 2026-2030 FYP PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TBD Outreach Meetings to introduce draft plan to the public & ACHD advisory committees. Dates to be determined 2026-2030 FYP DRAFT PUBLIC/PARTNER COMMENT PERIOD 7/17/2025 - 8/13/2025 Initial Draft public & partner agency comment period PARTER AGENCY COMMENTS DUE on 2026-2030 FYP DRAFT PLAN 8/13/2025 Partner Agency comments on Initial Draft FYP due. All comments will be shared with ACHD Commission ACHD FY2026 BUDGET ADOPTION – PUBLIC HEARING 8/27/2025 ACHD Commission Public Hearing on adoption of FY2026-27 Budget PARTNER AGENCY/PUBLIC COMMENT REVIEW – WORK SESSION 9/3/2025 ACHD Commission Work Session to review Public/Partner Agency comments received on the draft FYP 2026-2030 FYP ADOPTION – PUBLIC HEARING 9/24/2025 ACHD Commission Public Hearing 33 Item 4. MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda From: Hether Hill Meeting Date: February 3, 2025 Topic: Staff Communications Below are summaries of relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the last TC meeting. None. 34 Item 6.