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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
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Monday, May 05, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ David Ballard _____ Kelly Bruner, Ex-Officio – ACHD
_____ Zachary Shoemaker _____ Lila Klopfenstein, Ex-Officio – COMPASS
_____ Ryan Lancaster _____ Miranda Carson, Ex-Officio – WASD
_____ Walter Steed _____ Kate Dahl, 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
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. Approval of Minutes - March 3, 2025
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Transportation Project Updates
3. MIPS Project Updates
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
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4. Ex-Officio Updates
5. Staff Communications
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
6. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane)
7. Capital Investments Citizens Advisory Committee (CICAC) Update
8. Transportation Commission Bylaws
9. ACHD Queuing Analysis - June 2, 2025
10. SH-69, Kuna to Meridian Corridor Traffic Study - June 2, 2025
NEXT MEETING - JUNE 2, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
Monday, April 7, 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
☒Kelly Bruner (ACHD) ☒Lila Klopfenstein (COMPASS) ☒Miranda Carson (WASD)
☒Kate Dahl (VRT) ☒Justin Price (ITD)
OTHERS PRESENT
☒Sgt. Tara Smith (Police) ☒ Tishra Murray (Legal) ☒Hether Hill (Comm. Dev.)
Adoption of the Agenda
No changes were made to the agenda. Motion to approve by Commissioner Lewis, 2nd by
Commissioner Ballard - all ayes.
Introduction of ACHD Liaison – Kelly Bruner
Approval of Minutes
1. March 3, 2025
Motion to approve by Commissioner Lewis, 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 13. Ms. Hill provided updates on construction progress for
segments of the Meridian Downtown Pedestrian Improvements Project on page 9.
New Business Items
3. Transportation Commission 2024 End of Year Report
Chair Steed shared that he will be before City Council on April 8 th to provide a recap of 2024, as
described in the memo to Council in the agenda packet on page 14.
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4. Ex-Officio Updates
Lila Klopfenstein – no significant updates this month from COMPASS; there will be an upcoming
Education Series events, with more information to come.
Kate Dahl – VRT is working with the City of Nampa on preparing four scenarios to inform the
City’s budget discussions and funding available to support VRT services; Routes 40 and 45 may
be impacted in the City of Meridian depending on what comes of conversations with Nampa; VRT
will be hosting a public open house with details available soon.
Miranda Carson – WASD has added six new routes since the beginning of the school year and
have begun prepping for the next school year.
Kelly Bruner – Senate Bills 1140 and 1144 will be in effect July 1st. ACHD’s Planning group is
evaluating projects and adjusting the scope to fit the two bills new limitations; the focus has
shifted to mitigating congestion before alternative modes of transportation.
Caleb Hood – Request for Qualifications is going out soon for a Magicview Woodbridge Area
Specific Transportation Plan; the City will be inviting interested parties to submit proposals to
provide professional services to lead the development of a technical transportation focused
report on enhancing connectivity between Stratford Drive, through Locust Grove and Eagle
Roads, and S. Touchmark Way just north of I-84.
Sgt. Smith – no updates this month.
Justin Price – the variable speed design on Eagle Road has been completed; installation can be
expected within the next month to six weeks – this entails speed feedback signs, median work
and variable speeds with the goal to be completed by summer.
5. Staff Communications
One email was received by the Bainbridge HOA President expressing concerns of its’ residents
related to traffic and the pending In-N-Out application scheduled before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on April 17th. Email correspondence is included on pages 17-18.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
6. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane)
7. Capital Investments Citizens Advisory Committee (CICAC) Update
8. Baraya Subdivision
9. Transportation Commission Bylaws
10. ACHD Queuing Analysis
11. SH-69, Kuna to Meridian – Corridor Traffic Study
Next Meeting Date: May 5, 2025
Adjournment; 4:15pm – Motion by Commissioner Hopkins, 2nd by Commissioner Ballard - all
ayes.
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(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
From: Hether Hill, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: May 5, 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 transportation realm. Sta ff 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 informat ion to
come. Partner agency project requests were sent to ACHD on March 18, 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. The current schedule
has the Eagle/Lake Hazel intersection open to traffic in late -July/early-August. As of 5/1/25, still no
pavement down, but grading is complete at intersection and work is moving down the hill. 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
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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: Hether Hill, 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 2022-2023; 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 Rd., Overland Rd. to I-84 – 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. Phase 1 of the Linder Road Overpass and Roadway Project as early as
mid-March 2025. Notice to Proceed is anticipated for April 7th and work is expected to be complete in
September 2025. Work will include reconstructing the Overland Road and Linder Road intersection,
adding sidewalk, bulb-outs and a multi-use pathway. Extending Linder Road north of Overland to I-84
to prepare for phase 2 when the overpass will be constructed. Constructing an access road to future
stormwater basin.
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Linder Rd., I-84 to Franklin Rd. & Overpass of I-84 – Phase 2: 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. The second phase of construction is currently programmed to begin late 2026
through 2027. This phase includes the I-84 overpass and the widening of Linder Rd from I-84 to
Franklin Rd.
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
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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 mitigation features to promote school and
park access. A traditional 5-lane design with the most property acquisitions is also being considered.
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
Locust Grove Road, Bridge #1207: Design completed; won’t begin construction until FY27. New bridge
is going to be 3 lanes, not 5 despite opportunities for future ROW expansion (11/18/24). No
additional updates as of 5/1/25.
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
Star Road Bridge #1092: Bridge improvement project to remove and replace bridge #1092 over the
Middle Tap Sublateral as part of ACHD's Bridge Maintenance Program. Project is at 95% with plan in
hand site meeting on 5/7/25. This is the last of several bridges to allow for Star Road widening to 5-
lanes in the future. Construction year is 2028.
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. Black Cat is closed north of Ustick, open south of Ustick. Aspenstone Street is
closed at Black Cat. Traffic has been shifted onto the temporary asphalt on the south side of Ustick –
one lane each direction. Irrigation and seepage bed installation is ongoing. Roadway and sidewalk
demo and prep is ongoing on the north side of Ustick. Eightmile Irrigation: concrete irrigation splitter
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box placements completed this week. Waiting on lids; utility relocations are complete; temporary
precast sections have been set; irrigation work, apart from Ninemile, is nearly complete in
preparation for the City’s sewer bypass; Rutledge has been sleeved for sewer line install.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_black_cat_ten_mile
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Ustick, McDermott to Black Cat: Widen Ustick Road to two lanes in each direction, with a center turn
lane and median islands where the center turn lane is not needed for access. Construct curb, gutter,
and a detached 10-foot-wide multi-use pathway with buffer on both sides of the roadway for
pedestrians and bicyclist. Install medians islands to calm traffic and provide access control where
necessary. Reduce speed limit to 35 mph and add stormwater basins to collect, treat, and infiltrate
stormwater runoff. In cooperation with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) State Highway 16
Improvements Project, ACHD will expand and signalize the Ustick and McDermott Road intersection to
include: additional through lanes, dedicated right and left turn lanes on Ustick Road a nd dedicated left
turn lanes on McDermott Road and curb, gutter, and multi-use pathways. McDermott Road has been
realigned by ITD as part of their SH-16 extension project. Cost share was sent to ACHD PM in early
April. Coordinating on center median LS desi gn, fiber and street lights also requested. 75% plan
review meeting held in March. 99% expected in December 2025. Need to have landscape design
done by then.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick-road-mcdermott-road-black-cat-road
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
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
Wells Street Bridge #1224:
Bridge improvement project to remove and replace bridge #1224 over Fivemile Creek as part of
ACHD's Bridge Maintenance Program. Project is at 95% with plan in hand site meeting on 5/7/25.
Construction year is 2029.
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 dia gonal.
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
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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.
- Broadway Ave, E 3rd Street to E 6th Street
o Prepping for concrete.
o Grade work started.
- Cherry Ave, NW 4th Street to Meridian Rd - COMPLETE
- Idaho Ave, W 8th St to Meridian Rd
- Maple Ave, W 1st Street to Meridian Rd - COMPLETE
- Washington St, NW 7th Street to Meridian Rd
o Grade prep and demo ongoing.
o Utility work ongoing.
- E 2nd Street, Idaho Ave to Pine Ave - COMPLETE
- E 4th Street, Broadway Ave to State Ave
o Milled – intersections are open east/west
o Demo ongoing
- W 2nd Street, Cherry Ave to Cherry Lane – COMPLETE
- W 3rd Street, Pine Ave to north end
o Site prep ongoing
- NW 4th Street, Broadway Ave to Maple Ave
o City of Meridian utility work ongoing
- NW 6th Street, Carlton Ave to Washington St
o Demo started
- NW 7th Street, McFadden Ave to Washington St
o Demo started
City Staff Contact: Hether Hill, 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
ITD PROJECTS (Updated by ITD Staff May 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
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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)
Middleton Road to Star Road: Final design for east and west sections was completed in September and
October 2023, respectively. Right of Way acquisition continues through 2025. Value Planning Session
on constructability/staging expected in summer 2025. PS&E is scheduled for late 2025 for both the
east (Key No. 24310) and west (Key No. 24309) packages. Construction 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 SYSTEM Interchange and Franklin Road Interchange: Project began in January 2025 with the
contractor building ramp embankments and several bridge abutments. Contract completion is January
2027.
ITD Project Manager: Jeff Ryan, Jeff.Ryan@itd.idaho.gov
I-84 to Franklin: Construction is complete on the new I-84 interchange between Garrity and Ten Mile
and widening Franklin Road. The contractor will remain on site completing some punch list items.
ITD Project Manager: Jeff Ryan, Jeff.Ryan@itd.idaho.gov
Ustick to Chinden: Contract completion date is Fall of 2026. Contractor completed the US 20/26 and
SH 16 Interchange Bridge walls and abutments. Girders are installed and steel is being placed on the
deck. McDermott and Ustick permanent signal should be installed soon. US 20/26 (Chinden) now
has 4-lanes including improved use of north ramps. Reconstruction of Ustick at SH 16 started and
will continue through the summer. Work has started on the Ustick Interchange Bridge abutments,
ramps and walls.
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 with deck work complete and crews working on the raili ng. Crews continue
working on the Cherry Lane Bridge overpass, Quasi Place Bridge over Ten Mile Creek, and SH 16
Bridge over Ten Mile Creek. Roadway grade is nearing completion between Cherry and Ustick.
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 southbound off -ramp lane at Eagle Interchange. A virtual
public open house was held February 13-28, 2024. Work continues on the environmental documentation
and Final Design. The current 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/
ITD Project Manager: Mark Wasdahl, Mark.Wasdahl@itd.idaho.gov
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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 f rom 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 agenc ies 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
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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 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. Collecting additional traffic counts in May 2025. Building
existing condition and future alternative traff ic models. Developing a GIS map of previous
environmental reviews and actions.
ITD Project Manager: Mark Wasdahl, Mark.Wasdahl@itd.idaho.gov
SH-69 Traffic Study: Virtual public open house held April 7 through April 21, 2025. Following review
and evaluation of public comments, the corridor vision will be presented to cities of Kuna and
Meridian, as well as ACHD.
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.
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Hether Hill Meeting Date: May 5, 2025
Topic: Staff Communications
Below are summaries of relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the last TC meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE #1:
From: Hether Hill
Sent: Friday, April 4, 2025 4:17 PM
To: Liz Strader <lstrader@meridiancity.org>; Matthew Pace <matt@matthewapace.com>; Lacy Ooi
<looi@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Construction - Ustick
Mr. Pace,
Generally speaking, quiet hours are between 11:00pm and 6:00am, or at any time so as to unreasonably disturb
or interfere with the peace. Since it sounds like you are searching through Code, Title 6, Chapter 3 of the City
Code (6-3-6), should provide you with some clarification - here is a link.
Following consultation with Legal and a review of Section 6-3-6, road construction on publicly owned property is
considered an authorized activity so long as the activity has been authorized by the owner and falls under the
category of “Exceptions”. I presume you are speaking to the Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile roadway project,
which is an ACHD project in their right-of-way. I understand how this work could be a disturbance and imagine
ACHD is working to get this project completed as quickly as possible to minimize impacts to the community and
neighboring residents. If you’d like to know more about the project, I recommend visiting ACHD’s project
webpage: https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_black_cat_ten_mile. There is up to date project information, as
well as contact information for the project staff should you have any additional questions or concerns.
If Lacy Ooi, in Code Enforcement, has anything else to add I welcome her to do so as well.
Thank you for reaching out to us. I hope you have a pleasant evening.
Hether Hill | Long-Range Associate Coordination Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Department
33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0319
Built for Business, Designed for Living
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From: Liz Strader <lstrader@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 8:23 PM
To: Matthew Pace <matt@matthewapace.com>; Lacy Ooi <looi@meridiancity.org>; Hether Hill
<hhill@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Re: Construction - Ustick
Hi Mr. Pace
Thank you for reaching out to us. I am not personally very versed on this exact code, so let's get you connected
with our code enforcement supervisor in the police department, Lacy Ooi. She is amazing and should be able to
provide you excellent guidance on this issue. If you send your preferred contact info she can reach out. We can
also involve our community development planner who works with our partners in the ACHD (highway district -
note another body of elected officials separate from City of Meridian) if needed as well, her name is Hether Hill
and she is also CC'd.
I am adding the rest of the council to BCC so they see we have replied, and I'll encourage you and Lacy / Heather
to connect soon to get some good advice on your situation. If it is the ACHD itself that is causing the noise or a
contractor of theirs, it may make a lot of sense to reach out to them too (208-387-6100).
Take care,
Liz
From: Matthew Pace <matt@matthewapace.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:38 PM
To: Brian Whitlock <bwhitlock@meridiancity.org>; Liz Strader <lstrader@meridiancity.org>; Doug Taylor
<dtaylor@meridiancity.org>; John Overton <joverton@meridiancity.org>; Anne Little Roberts
<alittleroberts@meridiancity.org>; Luke Cavener <lcavener@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Construction - Ustick
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
Hi Folks,
I hope this finds you well. I appreciate the expansion of Ustick Rd. Just a question for you, hoping you may be
able to lend guidance.
The statutes I find regarding construction noise hours are confusing. I find 8am to 5pm, but then some
additional regulation pertaining to distance. I also find prohibitions after 11pm... It's all very confusing.
At 6:30pm this evening the windows in my home are shaking due to some heavy equipment. I'm just hoping
you may be able to clarify when such noise is acceptable please.
Thank you for your attention.
Best regards,
Matthew Pace PhD, PE, IEEE Senior Fellow
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CORRESPONDENCE #2:
From: Greg Agius <greg.agius@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 1:42 PM
To: Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Re: FW: A new "Contact the Mayor's Office" form has been submitted!
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
Thanks, Heather. Also, I sent this note to ACHD last week regarding the road project on Black Cat
I live in Bainbridge off Black Cat and McMillian, I wanted to make two comments regarding the roads in the area.
1) By far, my biggest concern is the lack of bike crossings. There are now bike/walking pathways on all four sides
of the intersection with Black Cat and McMillian. However, there is no safe way to cross either road, making a
ride between the neighborhoods very dangerous.
To the South of the Intersection, there is now a long bike path leading from McDermot to 10 Mile, but the
crossing on Black Cat is not a safe crossing. There isn't even a sign telling drivers that the bike lane exists and the
speed limit is 40-45.
On McMillian, at the entrance to Bainbridge, just past WalMart, there is a bike path that crosses McMillian with
no crosswalk or even signage. The path currently does not connect to the light at 10 Mile due to construction
and debris on the corner. There is NO safe walkway/crosswalk on McMillan between Ten Mile and Black Cat.
Even at Ten Mile the unfinished corner lot is not fully connected by sidewalks.
2) The light at the intersection of McMillian and Black Cat - which replaced the 4 way stop, seems to me to have
made traffic worse. If anyone up front is making a left the traffic backs up.
On Mon, Apr 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org> wrote:
Good afternoon,
As Josha mentioned below, thank you for reaching out. My name is Hether Hill and I am the Transportation
Commission liaison here at the City. I have added your email to the agenda packet to discuss with the
Transportation Commission during the next meeting on May 5th. Our meetings also include representation from
Meridian Police, ITD and ACHD. I will flag your email to follow up with you pending any feedback received from
other agency staff and from the Commissioners.
Thank you,
Hether
Hether Hill | Long-Range Associate Coordination Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Department
33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0319
Built for Business, Designed for Living
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regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure
by law.
From: Josha Iverson <jiverson@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 1:13 PM
To: greg.agius@gmail.com
Cc: Mayor Office Feedback <MayorOfficeFeedback@meridiancity.org>; Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>;
Clerks Comment <comment@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: A new "Contact the Mayor's Office" form has been submitted!
Good After,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your thoughts about the proposed project. Your email has been received
by the office, and we will make sure to share it with the Mayor and Council. Because there is an open application
for this project, the Mayor and Council are prohibited from conversations unless on the official record in the
public forum. I understand that the application for this project is next heard at the Planning and Zoning
Commission on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:00pm.
We take public feedback seriously and want you to know that we have received your email and have read your
comments. I appreciate your remarks and have copied the City Clerk so that they can add your comments and
email to the public record.
Regarding your input on speed limits and pedestrian crossings, I have copied our Transportation Commission
liaison and ask that they reach out to you for any additional inputs, so they can review with the local highway
district (ACHD).
Thank you,
Josha Iverson| Executive Assistant
City of Meridian | Mayor’s Office
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 489-0529
Built for Business, Designed for Living
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in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by
law
From: greg.agius@gmail.com <greg.agius@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 9:58 AM
To: Mayor Office Feedback <MayorOfficeFeedback@meridiancity.org>
Subject: A new "Contact the Mayor's Office" form has been submitted!
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From: Gregory Agius
Email: greg.agius@gmail.com
Phone: 3109235313
Question/Comment: Hi there
Gregory and Dorothea Agius from 5972 N Lichfield Ave, Meridian, ID 83646. We live less than a mile from the
proposed In N Out in the Bainbridge Neighborhood.
We are In N Out fans actually but I do have concerns about adding one in this location because the traffic from
Costco is already creating traffic problems that would be made worse by the addition of In n Out.
Specifically, the intersection with Ten Mile and Lost Rapids is the entry into our neighborhood. Numerous
accidents have already resulted in severe injuries due to heavy traffic and the high speed, especially as people
try to turn left and cross traffic heading south from Chinden. It's another topic, but the stretch of Ten Mile
between Chinden and Lost Rapids needs to have its speed reduced! Its also a major pedestrian crossing for folks
going to Heroes Park.
The traffic problem is also acute on Lost Rapids at the Costco exit next to the Olivia apartments. Traffic from
Costco customers often cuts off people trying to go further down Lost Rapids as they attempt to turn out to Ten
Mile. This has caused me issues both coming home and leaving. An In n Out at this location would seem to us to
only make these already bad problems worse.
Thank you
--
Greg Agius
310-923-5313
Should we contact you?: Yes
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CORRESPONDENCE #3:
From: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 3:09 PM
To: Tara Smith <tsmith@meridiancity.org>; Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Trevor Weitzel <tweitzel@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Request for Mayor and Council
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
Tara and all,
Thanks very much for allowing me to weigh in on this. We received a similar request from the RP. I am hoping
she will call me so I can explain that our most recent study does not indicate the level of the problem she is
describing. It is possible she is off on her speed estimation. Please feel free to contact me directly is you have
any questions about the information I’ve provided.
Harris is classified as a collector road. This section is 1875' in length with C, G, detached S and bike lanes. It is
posted for 25 MPH. It has a vertical curve descending from just east of Bloomington down to Meridian. It has
DSY centerline striping starting about 200' E of Kentucky. This will be done as a speed study. At this time, based
upon upcoming construction, lack of completion of development and input from Meridian Fire, ACHD will not
install TC on this road
Harris E/O Bloomington:
ADT = 1447
Peak Hour Volume = 147 (Fail)(Criteria is 240)
Segment Length 1900'
Posted S/L = 25 MPH
Average Speed = 25 MPH
85th Perc. Speed = 36 MPH (Pass) (Criteria is 32 MPH)
95th Perc. Speed = 40 MPH (Pass) (Criteria is 36 MPH)
ACHD staff just completed a study on Kentucky S/O Victory.
Kentucky is classified as a collector road. It has C, G & detached S. It is approx 2950' in length.
Kentucky S/O Victory:
ADT = 1852
Average speed = 24 mph
85th percentile speed = 27 mph
95th percentile speed = 30 mph
Development at the SW end of Kentucky is not completed. For this reason, we would not consider it eligible for
traffic calming at present. Once development along Kentucky is completed, it may be eligible for traffic calming
– but that may take some additional time. Harris is going to, at some time, extend all the away over to Linder,
and Buroak is also designed to be extended in the future
Regards,
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John
John Wasson
Assistant Traffic Engineer | Traffic Engineering
Ada County Highway District (ACHD)
5800 N. Meeker Avenue
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208)387-6151
www.achdidaho.org
Connect with us on social! @achdidaho
From: Tara Smith <tsmith@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 1:08 PM
To: Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>
Cc: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org>; Trevor Weitzel <tweitzel@meridiancity.org>
Subject: FW: Request for Mayor and Council
Hey Hether,
Just wanted to touch base with you on this one. ACHD completed a speed study in this location late February,
early March, and determined while there is some speeding happening, it doesn’t qualify for traffic calming at
this time. I copied John in case he wants to chime in. The traffic team plans to do some day time speed
enforcement as time allows, but we won’t be able to address the evening/night time ATV issues unless patrol
gets involved. For that issue, the best way to approach it is for the citizen to call in to dispatch when it’s
occurring, or provide addresses for where the offenders live for follow up there, if possible, as they are difficult
to catch in the act. I don’t feel like this needs addressed past our level, but I will leave that up to you. Just let
me know if you want me to reply to the citizen.
Thanks!
From: Hether Hill
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:04 PM
To: sjav47@yahoo.com
Cc: Josha Iverson <jiverson@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Request for Mayor and Council
Shannon,
Thank you for your email. I hear your concerns and have included your email in the agenda packet for the
Transportation Commission and Ex-officio members (including Police and ACHD) to review during the next
meeting on May 5th. In the meantime, the following website contains information on ACHD’s residential traffic
Caution: This is an external email and has a suspicious subject or content. Please take care when clicking
links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact your IT Department
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calming process, including the portal to request consideration. Please see the following link:
https://www.achdidaho.org/projects/propose-a-project/traffic-calming
Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to assist and I’ll be in touch.
Hether Hill | Long-Range Associate Coordination Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Department
33 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0319
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From: Josha Iverson <jiverson@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:34 AM
To: sjav47@yahoo.com
Cc: Mayor Office Feedback <MayorOfficeFeedback@meridiancity.org>; citycouncil
<citycouncil@meridiancity.org>; Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>; Tracy Basterrechea
<tbasterrechea@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Request for Mayor and Council
Good morning Shannon,
Thank you for your email, it has been received by the Mayor and City Council. We appreciate you reaching out
and sharing your concerns about traffic in your neighborhood and some possible solutions.
Speed bumps, as one possible solution, are roadway improvements that do require feedback and evaluation by
the Ada County Highway District, who own and operate the public roadways in Meridian. That said, the Meridian
Transportation Commission and supporting staff also review and discuss these types of concerns and issues. I
have copied Hether Hill, the Long-Range Associate Coordination Planner, and ask that she reach out to you
directly this week to get some additional details so she can help determine a good path forward to have these
concerns reviewed.
Additionally, I have copied Police Chief Basterrechea on this email so he is aware of your experiences, and I will
ask that he look into the traffic enforcement in that area and provide any comments from his perspective.
ACHD does have a link (found HERE) on their website for a form to submit a Traffic Investigation Report. I
suggest talking with Hether first, and if this is a good added approach than you and she can determine who is
best to submit the request.
Again, thank you for reaching out, as we appreciate you sharing your thoughts and bringing this to our attention.
Josha Iverson| Executive Assistant
City of Meridian | Mayor’s Office
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 489-0529
Built for Business, Designed for Living
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From: sjav47@yahoo.com <sjav47@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:01 AM
To: Mayor Office Feedback <MayorOfficeFeedback@meridiancity.org>; citycouncil
<citycouncil@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Request for Mayor and Council
Name: Shannon J.
Email: sjav47@yahoo.com
Address: 632 W. Oak View Drive, , Meridian, ID, 83642,
Subject: Neighborhood speeding
Message: Good Morning,
I live off of Kentucky in between Victory and Harris. We've had substantial development over the last couple of
years so the amount of traffic passing thru has grown immensely. The problem has been the ridiculous amount
of people who speed thru the neighborhoods. Not to mention some are kids on electric bikes and quads with no
helmets going at least 45 mph...sometimes at night in the dark. Has there been any mention of the city installing
speed bumps on Harris and Kentucky? With the high traffic volume growing because of houses/apartments
being built, there aren't many options for entering/exiting the neighborhood and the excessive speeding is really
a problem. Speed bumps would at least prevent most of it. Thanks.
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From: ACHD <ACHD@public.govdelivery.com>
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 4:39 PM
To: Hether Hill <hhill@meridiancity.org>
Subject: ACHD NEWS: Crews Fill Over 950 Potholes During Pothole Days
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
For Immediate Release
Rachel Bjornestad, Public Information Officer
208-387-6107 or communications@achdidaho.org
ACHD Crews Fill Over 950 Potholes
During Pothole Days
ADA COUNTY — Thanks to help from the public, maintenance crews at the Ada County
Highway District are staying on top of roadway repairs.
During the first week of April, ACHD crews filled 959 potholes as part of ACHD’s annual
Pothole Days campaign. During the campaign, ACHD maintenance crews focus on
identifying and repairing potholes across Ada County, taking advantage of warmer spring
temperatures that allow for more durable asphalt. Despite some hail and light rain at the
beginning of the week, crews worked steadily to address pothole reports throughout the
county.
On average, ACHD crews fill approximately 5,000 potholes each year. This year, thanks to
the addition of a new patch truck, crews have filled around 2,900 potholes so far in 2025.
“We’re always looking for ways to improve how we serve the public, and this year’s Pothole
Days is a great example of that,” said Tom Otte, Deputy Director of Operations at ACHD.
“Our crews did a great job, and we appreciate the community’s help in reporting potholes so
we can respond quickly.”
While Pothole Days is an annual week-long campaign in April, residents can report potholes
any time using ACHD Connect, which allows residents to pinpoint the location of a pothole
using a map on ACHD’s website. Reports can also be submitted by calling (208) 387-6100.
Reports should include the location of the pothole, nearby cross streets or landmarks, and a
photo if it’s safe to take one. ACHD aims to respond to potholes in its jurisdiction within one
business day, weather and workload permitting.
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