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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-01 Transportation Commission Meeting Packet Document TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Monday, December 01, 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 _____ Kelly Bruner, Ex-Officio – ACHD _____ Zachary Shoemaker _____ Austin Miller, 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 _____ Brian McClure – Community Development _____ Advik Bansal _____ Caleb Hood – Community Development ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM] APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. ACTION: Adoption of Minutes - November 3, 2025 OLD BUSINESS 1 2. INFORMATION: Staff Transportation Project Tracking Memorandum from Community Development staff regarding transportation project status updates. Presenter: Caleb Hood. NEW BUSINESS 3. INFORMATION: East 3rd Street Extension Alignment City staff will overview history including adopted plans, and current implementation, of the East 3rd Street Extension. Presenter: Caleb Hood. 4. INFORMATION: Ex-Officio Updates Updates provided by Transportation Commission ex-officio regarding partner agency and transportation related activities. 5. INFORMATION: Staff Communications Placeholder for Transportation Commission related communication from Community Development staff. Presenter: Caleb Hood. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS 6. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane) 7. Pine Ave, Black Cat to Ten Mile - Speeding Concerns 8. Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility Study Update 9. Union 93 development project on Broadway Ave across from Meridian City Hall. NEXT MEETING - January 5, 2026 ADJOURNMENT 2 Meeting Minutes Meridian Transportation Commission Monday, November 3, 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 ☒Advik Bansal EX-OFFICIO ☒Kelly Bruner (ACHD) ☒Austin Miller (COMPASS) ☐Miranda Carson (WASD) ☐Kate Dahl (VRT) ☐Justin Price (ITD) OTHERS PRESENT ☐Sgt. Tara Smith (Police) ☐ Ali Breshears (Legal) ☒ Tishra Murray (Legal) ☒ Brian McClure (Com. Dev.) ☒ Caleb Hood (Com. Dev.) Adoption of the Agenda Motion for approval with no changes by NAME with second by NAME. Action: Tracy moved, David, seconded. Approval of Minutes 1. Monday, October 6, 2025 Motion for Strike a section per Ballard…. by NAME with second from NAME. Mr. Ballard recommended, Tracy, second, all ayes Action All Ayes: Old Business Items 2. INFORMATION: Staff Transportation Project Tracking Question on Cole Valley Question on Locust Grove and Amity Thanks on Downtown pavement projects 3. INFORMATION: ACHD Five Year Plan Adoption (FYP) Brian provided some updates. Caleb corrected Brian that not everyone gets to be on the FYP subcommittee. New Business Items 3 Item 1. 4. INFORMATION: Capital Investments Citizens Advisory Committee (CICAC) Caleb overviewed the process. It’s cyclical. Projects in the FYP need to be in the CICAC. Current recommendation for moving forward is two impact fee districts. Historically there were more. Next Meeting is on Nov 10th. Public comment period is over now. Multi-year process means its difficult to make changes; its pretty set given the work that goes i nto modeling. Chairman steed also chairs the CICAC and was in communication with Meridian staff. Much of the conversation at the City has been 1 vs 2 impact fee districts. The City has provided a letter indicating support for one district. December 3rd is the anticipated adoption for the CFP and impact fee ordinance. While the City has made formal comment, Caleb encouraged Commissioners to provide public comment informally. 5. INFORMATION: Ex-Officio Updates Kelly update. Have temporary occupancy, but remaining staff will move over in the next few weeks. Austin update. CIM anticipated completion in Dec 2027. ACHD’s CIP is something that COMPASS is watching. Noted that the Board identified the locally preferred on the Boise cutoff for the PEL. Carbon reduction strategy is moving forward for approval in December 2025. Resilience improvement plan work also being worked on to identify natural hazards that may impact the transportation network. March 2026 due date. Regional pathway on water network being understood still. SPEARS is work between ACHD, Nampa, and COMPASS, but in the infancy, shooting for early 2027. Miranda. Kicked off the long-range planning committee for attendance areas is being worked on. Open houses for Nov 17, 18, and 19th in the evenings at elementary schools. Working with ACHD on all the construction projects affecting bus routes. Justin. Provided the updated list, provided in the packet. Eagle Road work is occurring waiting on some access easements. Corporal promoted wont be involved. Morgan Carter is Tara’s replacement. 6. INFORMATION: Staff Communications Discussion Future Meeting Topics 7. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane) 8. Pine Ave, Black Cat to Ten Mile - Speeding Concerns 9. Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility Study Update Caleb mentioned that there is a future joint meeting, and noted that the Mayor was interested if there’s any discussions that TC members feel that Council should discuss with the ACHD Commission. Tom asked if there were any known topics for the meeting, and Caleb referenced believing that East 3rd Steet alignment study may come up. David brought up the Broadway project, and whether the TC could get an update given transportation impact. Caleb suggested adding to the Future Meeting topic list, as not much is known currently. 4 Item 1. Caleb noted that Advik is the new Youth Commissioner. Sophomore and COMPASS public charter. Does Taekwondo, enjoys reading, and has written a book. NEXT MEETING - 12/1/2025 ADJOURNMENT Tracy moed to adjourn with second by David. Action: Describe (AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) 5 Item 1. MEMORANDUM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT November 25, 2025 TO: Transportation Commission FROM: Brian McClure, Long-range Planning Supervisor RE: Staff Transportation Project Tracking The following project list includes name, description, programming information, and status tracking for transportation related projects that Community Development staff track. Community Development  33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533  Fax 208-888-6854  www.meridiancity.org ACHD, Transportation, Construction 2025 Meridian Downtown Pavement and Pedestrian Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2025 | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Corridor improvement projects to improve select roadways for all users. Project will improve road surface condition and adjacent ADA ramps on residential streets identified as part of ACHD’s Pavement Management Program. Project funded through House Bill Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 11/21/2025. Status Tracking: On 90-day construction bid list for October 2024 with Notice to Proceed (construction) in January 2025. Pre-construction meeting held 1/8/25. Soft closures began 2/3/25 on NW 4th at Broadway. Construction Updates, 11/21/2025, for the following segments.  Broadway Ave, E 3rd Street to E 6th Street; COMPLETE.  Cherry Ave, NW 4th Street to Meridian Rd: COMPLETE.  Idaho Ave, W 8th St to Meridian Rd; COMPLETE.  Maple Ave, W 1st Street to Meridian Rd: COMPLETE.  Washington St, NW 7th Street to Meridian Rd: COMPLETE.  E 2nd Street, Idaho Ave to Pine Ave: COMPLETE.  E 4th Street, Broadway Ave to State Ave: COMPLETE.  W 2nd Street, Cherry Ave to Cherry Lane: COMPLETE.  W 3rd Street, Pine Ave to north end; COMPLETE.  NW 4th Street, Broadway Ave to Maple Ave; COMPLETE.  NW 6th Street, Carlton Ave to Washington St; COMPLETE.  NW 7th Street, McFadden Ave to Washington St; COMPLETE. https://engage.achdidaho.org/2025-meridian-downtown-pavement-and-pedestrian-improvements ACHD, Transportation, Construction 2027 Residential Capital Maintenance Design: 2023-2024 | ROW: 2025 | Const: 2027 | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Corridor improvement projects to improve road surface condition and adjacent ADA ramps on residential streets identified as part of ACHD’s Pavement Management Program. Project funded through House Bill 312. *Project may include curb and sidewalk access. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. 6 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 2 Status Tracking: Project team meeting (95% Design) held April 12th. Project has a notice to proceed per ACHD transmittal. Only update the City has received otherwise, was Chris Dayley reaching to inquire on interagency agreement. Caleb asked Kim to chime in if Parks wanted any upgrades. 10/24/25, updated project name to reflect year change. Working to verify specific projects: Meridian AOCI sections include: SW 1st and Rose Circle; S County Terray Way (south of Overland); Blossom Place and McGlinchey Ave (north of Cherry); Interlachen Ct (north of Cherry); S Laurel Ct, S Larkspur Ct, Lavendar Ct, and N Lilac St (north of I-84); E Tobago Ct; and W Sugar Creek Dr (north of Cherry); Lawndale Dr, McGlinchey Ave to Crestmont Dr; S Francine Pl (north of Victory). ACHD, Transportation, Construction 3rd Street, Franklin to Carlton/Broadway Design: 2025-2026 | ROW: 2027 | Const: TBD | Status: Pending Project Description: Community improvement project which includes constructing enhanced bike and pedestrian facilities and upgraded ADA ramps. Project includes an improved Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) crossing. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 10/1/2025. Status Tracking: 3rd St design will begin in FY26 and 2 ½ St design will happen once ACHD has a better idea of when Cole Valley will be vacated. Parks is a key participant. ACHD, Transportation, Construction Amity Rd, Meridian Rd to Locust Grove Rd Design: TBD | ROW: TBD | Const: TBD | Status: Pending Project Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2-thru lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: Project delayed with all work paused. Was part of Locust Grove and Amity intersection that was also cancelled. 10/24/2025, no updates. https://engage.achdidaho.org/amity-road-and-locust-grove-road-intersection ACHD, Transportation, Construction Black Cat and McMillan Design: 2023 | ROW: 2028 | Const: 2029 | Status: In-process Project Description: Intersection improvement project which includes constructing a multi-lane roundabout with two (2) lanes for the northbound/southbound legs and one (1) lane for the eastbound / westbound legs as per the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 8/25/2025. Status Tracking: Ultimate RAB scrapped for the time being. ACHD is designing an interim signal for the intersection of Black Cat / McMillian. It will be constructed with 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. Interim signal was installed the end of December. Also, more to come on conversations between Lennar and ACHD on donating funds to complete full project in FY2028. Hether assisting to figure out what an interim treatment could look like and cost. Developer co-op project to build dual-lane RAB in 2028 approved by ACHD in July 2025. https://engage.achdidaho.org/mcmillan-and-black-cat-intersection 7 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 3 ACHD, Transportation, Construction Eagle Road, Amity to Lake Hazel Design: 2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2025 | Status: Active Construction Project Description: Widen Eagle Road from Lake Hazel Road to Amity Road to two lanes in each direction with a center turn lane and center medians to calm traffic. Construct a multi-lane roundabout at the intersection of Eagle Road and Taconic Drive. Add a multi-use pathway on each side of Eagle Road and at the Lake Hazel intersection for bicyclists and pedestrians. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 11/21/2025. Status Tracking: Road closure started September 16, 2024. Eagle Road, Amity to Lake Hazel remains closed. Phase 2 started July 1st. Eagle and Lake Hazel segment (separate project) is complete and open. Construction status as of, 11/21/2025.  Lake Hazel to Amity closed for duration  Working on Taconic intersection  Placed concrete paving at all approaches of roundabout  Anticipated paving between Taconic and Amity week of November 10th.  Taconic Intersection concrete placement starting November 19th https://engage.achdidaho.org/eagle- road-lake-hazel-road-to-amity-road ACHD, Transportation, Construction Fairview, Jericho Road to Eagle & Locust Grove/Fairview Signal Design: 2024 | ROW: N/A | Const: 2029 | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to seven (7) lanes (3-thru lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & construct ing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 9/30/2025. Status Tracking: 95% review meeting held on January 21, 2022. Radio silence from ACHD for several months. This project is ready to go into CN once ACHD identifies funding. Shelf-ready. DSN Complete. Discussed at SSCC no need for Cost Share due to design of sidewalk and paths and center median. CN planned for FY28. https://engage.achdidaho.org/fairview-avenue-jericho-road-to-eagle-road ACHD, Transportation, Construction Franklin, McDermott to Black Cat Design: 2024-2025 | ROW: 2025-2026 | Const: 2026-2027 | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Corridor improvement project which includes realigning/widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2-thru lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 11/21/2025. Status Tracking: 95% design plan-in-hand completed 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. 10/24/2025, no updates. https://engage.achdidaho.org/franklin-road-mcdermott-road-to-black-cat-road 8 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 4 ACHD, Transportation, Construction Lake Hazel, Eagle to Cloverdale Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2027 | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2-thru lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of roadway. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/3/2025. Status Tracking: Project delayed. 10/24/2025, no updates. https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake_hazel_eagle_cloverdale ACHD, Transportation, Construction Linder Road and Kodiak Drive PHB Design: 2025 | ROW: NA | Const: 2025 | Status: Active Construction Project Description: Community improvement project which includes the installation of a pedestrian crossing across Linder Rd at Kodiak Dr. *Rapid Project Implementation project (RPI) Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: Project Complete. Will closeout next update. ACHD, Transportation, Construction Linder Road, Overland to Franklin (Includes Overpass of I-84) Design: 2022-2024 | ROW: 2024-2025 | Const: 2026-2027 | Status: Active Construction Project Description: 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 as per the adopted Bike Master Plan and the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 10/6/2025. Status Tracking: 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. Phase 1 in construction March 2025. Should be complete later in the year. Cost is estimated at $3M. Reid Selmer is no long PM (as of 6/12/2025) not sure who is taking over at ACHD. As of 8/2025 Michelle White is ACHD PM. Task Force meeting scheduled for October 2025, might be last one. Michele provided status update 9/11: • Phase One Status: Phase one is nearing completion. The primary remaining task is the relocation of utilities to a new power pole, which must occur before the new signal pole can be set. This step is currently slightly delaying the opening of the intersection. Our construction team will notify me once they receive a confirmed relocation schedule from the utility providers.  Phase One Substantial Completion: We anticipate achieving substanti al completion of phase one well prior to the end of CY2025.  Phase Two Timeline: At this time, there are no changes to the phase two schedule. NTP is expected on June 1, 2026, with substantial completion anticipated by the end of November 2027.  ITD Bridge Portion: The ITD bridge component is integrated into the phase two timeline and is planned to proceed accordingly. We will be working with ITD on Interagency agreement soon for the administration and inspection of construction of the Bridge portion. I don ’t have a timeline just yet of when the bridge portion will be scheduled but will update you when I know more. https://engage.achdidaho.org/linder-road-overpass-franklin-road-to-overland-road 9 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 5 ACHD, Transportation, Construction Locust Grove and Palermo Dr, Pedestrian Crossing Design: 2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2028 | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Community improvement project which includes the installation of an enhanced crossing (PHB) across Locust Grove Rd at Palermo Dr, upgraded ADA ramps/bulb -outs* and pavement markings/street lights. Staff Contact: Kimberly Warren Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: 10/24/2025, no updates. ACHD, Transportation, Construction Locust Grove Road, Bridge #1207 Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2027 | Const: 2028 | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Bridge improvement project to remove and replace bridge #1207 over Ten Mile Creek as part of ACHD’s Bridge Maintenance Program. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: Design completed; wont begin construction until FY27. New bridge is going to be 3 lanes, not 5 despite opportunities for future ROW expansion (11/18/24). 10/24/2025, no updates. ACHD, Transportation, Construction Locust Grove, Fairview to Ustick Concept Study Design: TBD | ROW: TBD | Const: TBD | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is seeking consultant services for the concept design of the Locust Grove Rd, Fairview Ave to Ustick Rd corridor improvement project. The project aims to widen the roadway from 3 to 4/5-lanes with enhanced bike and pedestrian facilities and crossing opportunities while seeking to limit property and business impacts through a robust public outreach. This project was identified by the City of Meridian as their #2 priority. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 8/25/2025. Status Tracking: Project kick-off meeting scheduled for June 24th. Elie Kawmy is the ACHD PM. Concept report by Parametrix review complete on 8/15/2025. ACHD, Transportation, Construction MIPS - Locust Grove and Pine Visibility Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Explore pushing the fence back on the NW corner of Locust Grove and Pine to increase east-bound visibility, and especially SE bound traffic (turning right). ACHD will not accept additional right-of-way but will accept an easement. City must acquire and provide a legal descrip tion since the fence is within technical sight-vision-triangle setbacks. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 11/21/2025. Status Tracking: Two initial concepts created that preserve property owners shed in the existing location. In meeting with the property owner, they have indicated that they also want the complete replacement of their dilapidated fence, upgraded posts, and bollards or other protective elements. They also want a property boundary adjustment with the adjacent property owner wher e their fence encroaches on their property. City staff will have to explore additional cost estimates and benefit. 10 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 6 ACHD, Transportation, Construction MIPS - Meridian and Victory Sidewalk Gap Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Complete sidewalk gap on NW corner of Meridian and Victory Roads, between the existing “ramps” (ADA domes) and nearest adjacent sidewalk. Staff Contact: Craige Bergman Last Status Review: 11/21/2025. Status Tracking: Originally identified for MIPS funding, ACHD has agreed (per Matt Degen) to take this on, and has committed to completing before end of summer, 2026. ACHD, Transportation, Construction Star Road Bridge #1092 Design: 2024-2025 | ROW: 2027 | Const: 2028 | Status: Pending Project Description: Bridge improvement project to remove and replace bridge #1092 over the Middle Tap Sublateral as part of ACHD’s Bridge Maintenance Program. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: 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. 10/24/2025, no updates. ACHD, Transportation, Construction Stoddard Road Pedestrian Improvements Design: 2023 | ROW: 2027 | Const: TBD | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Corridor improvement project which includes reconstructing/widening to three (3) lanes and constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway, upgr aded ADA ramps, and street lights as per the adopted Bike Master Plan. Staff Contact: Kimberly Warren Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: As of 10/22/2025, project advanced in ACHD FYP for construction in 2027. ACHD, Transportation, Construction Ustick, Linder to Ten Mile Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2025 | Const: 2026 | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Corridor Improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2-thru lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 10/17/2025. Status Tracking: Shelf ready. Cost share complete with ACHD doing design of landscape elements. 26-30 FYP CN in 2026. 8/29/2025, on 90-day Construction Bid List. In late October, construction will start. Work is expected to be complete in late 2026. (postcard received 10/15/25) https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_ten_mile_linder 11 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 7 ACHD, Transportation, Construction Ustick, McDermott to Black Cat Design: 2024-2025 | ROW: 2026 | Const: 2027 | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2-thru lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) & constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 9/12/2025. Status Tracking: Cost share was sent to ACHD PM in early April. Coordinating on center median LS design, fiber and street lights also requested. 75% plan review meeting held in March. 99% expected in December 2025. Need to have LS design done by then. Mike is coordinating with Seth on median design and CS application. CS received back from ACHD on 8/18/2025, sent to Mike and Emily for review. Needs to go to Council next (CH). Discuss at 9/15 SSCC meeting. https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick-road-mcdermott-road-black-cat-road ACHD, Transportation, Construction Ustick, Ten Mile to Black Cat Design: 2022-2023 | ROW: 2024 | Const: 2025 | Status: Active Construction Project Description: Corridor improvement project which includes widening the roadway to five (5) lanes (2-thru lanes in each direction, center median and turn pockets where appropriate) &, signalizing the intersection at Naomi Ave, and constructing enhanced pedestrian. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 9/26/2025. Status Tracking: Pre-construction meeting is October 24th. 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 north of Ustick Road. Black Cat Road is open south of Ustick Road. Aspenstone Street is closed at Black Cat. Ustick remains open; traffic has been shifted onto the temporary asphalt on the south side of Ustick – one lane in each direction; irrigation and seepage bed installation is ongoing; roadway and sidewalk demo and prep are ongoing on the north side of Ustick. Parks entering into a CS for landscaping. Eightmile irrigation concrete irrigation splitter 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. - (8/25) Black Cat Road is open north of Ustick Road.  Black Cat Road is closed south of Ustick Road.  Naomi is closed on the south side to Ustick Road.  Ustick remains open:  Traffic has been shifted onto new pavement on the north side of Ustick – one lane in each direction remains open.  Irrigation and seepage bed installation is nearly complete – waiting for south Black Cat access to finish  Eightmile irrigation:  Irrigation is complete for the season.  Irrigation work, apart from Ninemile, is nearly complete in preparation for the City’s sewer bypass.  Rutledge has been sleeved for sewer line install.  Curb and gutter and sidewalk placements ongoing on the north/south side of Ustick.  Contractor is focusing on the Naomi intersection. School has been notified that the intersection will not be open by the start of School. Targeting the end of August or early September for reopening. 12 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 8  Seepage bed install at Naomi is complete.  Prepping for curb gutter sidewalk for placements this week.  Asphalt paving portions of the north side of Ustick complete (bottom lift only).  City of Meridian sewer line install continues near Black Cat, on the south side of Ustick. https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_black_cat_ten_mile ACHD, Transportation, Construction Wells Street Bridge #1224 Design: 2024-2025 | ROW: 2026 | Const: 2029 | Status: Pending Project Description: Bridge improvement project to remove and replace bridge #1224 over Fivemile Creek as part of ACHD’s Bridge Maintenance Program. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: Project is at 95% with plan in hand site meeting on 5/7/25. Construction year is 2029. No additional updates as of 7/15/2025. 10/24/2025, no updates. ACHD, Transportation, Planning Black Cat Road and RR Crossing Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Pending Project Description: Improved railroad crossing facility on Black Cat near Aviator Street. Also a FYP request. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 10/22/2025. Status Tracking: A lot of back and forth between Kelly Bruner (ACHD) and myself and then looping in Dave (who then talks to Council and Mayor). As of 7/14, Kelly is going to talk with the Planning group to find out what the design and construction timeline would look like if the City were to participate in the project financially. 10/22/2025, this is part of ACHD ’s new FYP for the RRING only. Also, we recieved the following form ACHD. The $650K estimate is for a permanent crossing, including lights and gates and filling in a sidewalk connection on the east side of Black Cat. The estimate includes design costs (roughly $50-60K). ACHD, Transportation, Planning Five Year Plan Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: On-going Project Description: Yearly participation in the ACHD FYP process. Current adopted FYP is available at: https://www.achdidaho.org/projects/achd-plans/integrated-five-year-work-plan Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 9/16/2025. Status Tracking: Draft FYP 26-30 release has been delayed a month. As of now, the draft is set to release on 8/14/25 and comments will be due 9/10/25. City sent formal comments to ACHD on 9/10/2025. https://www.achdidaho.org/projects/achd-plans/integrated-five-year-work-plan ACHD, Transportation, Planning Master Street Map Revisions Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: On-going Project Description: Provide regular feedback to ACHD regarding the Master Street Map. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 9/16/2025. 13 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 9 Status Tracking: Hether provided comments to ACHD regarding a number of changes in June 2024. The City (Council) also requested preservation of all aerials in the city to be 5 lanes. ACHD approved those requests. No other changes or conversations have occurred to date. COMPASS, Transportation, Planning Coordinated Waterway-Pathway Plan Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process Project Description: Original request to COMPASS to help smaller agencies to create a toolkit so smaller cities knew how to work with irrigation districts and not step on their toes (i.e. ruin things for everyone else). Since then, the project has had significant scope creep. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: This project is on the slow burner with junior COMPASS staff. 10/24/2025, no updates. COMPASS, Transportation, Planning Nine Mile Creek (Rail with Trail) Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Design / ROW Project Description: The current (funded) project phase will run from NW 3rd Street along the Ninemile Creek as far as approximately 8th Street. Staff Contact: Kimberly Warren Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: The current project phase will run from NW 3rd Street along the Ninemile Creek as far as NW 8th Street. Plans are currently at 100% PS&E, with funds obligated (10/24/2025). Project construction is scheduled for 26/27. A future City project (not yet funded) proposes to extend the Rail With Trail Pathway west as far as Linder Road. A future City project (not yet funded) proposes to extend the Rail With Trail Pathway west as far as Linder Road. COMPASS, Transportation, Planning SH-16, South Ada & Canyon County Connectivity Study Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process Project Description: At the request of Nampa through the Project Development Program, COMPASS is leading a study with ITD and other regional agencies to formally study a SH -16 extension south of Interstate-84. This planning-level study will evaluate corridor needs, identify feasible roadway cr oss- sections, and define the scope of future design and construction improvements necessary to accommodate anticipated growth and regional mobility demands. The outcome will provide a clear path toward project readiness and future funding opportunities for corridor improvements that enhance safety, connectivity, and multimodal access between Ada and Canyon Counties. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 11/21/2025. Status Tracking: The first meeting for the workgroup is on December 8th and includes COMPASS, ITD, Ada County, Canyon County, Nampa, Meridian, Kuna, and Boise. Kittleson and Jacobs are both participating in the work. Boise is presumably invited as SH-16 would eventually connect with highway like preservation efforts by ACHD on Kuna Mora Road. ITD, Transportation, Construction SH-16, I-84 to US 20/26 Design: | ROW: | Const: 2025-2027 | Status: Active Construction Project Description: State Highway 16 Extension from US 20/26 to I-84 with overpasses for Fairview and McMillan, and access/interchanges at Franklin and Ustick. Originally scoped for phased construction with 14 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 10 at grade crossings at Franklin and Ustick, and a temporary service interchange only at I -84, it will be completed with no phased opening work. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 10/21/2025. Status Tracking: 10/24/2025. City actively trying to encourage coordination between ACHD and ITD regarding local access and delayed local improvements to SH-16 extension.  I-84 System interchange (flyovers) expected to be complete by January 2027. Service interchange (local connections) already complete.  Ustick to Chinden completion is Fall 2026. Contract completion date is Fall of 2026. Contractor is working on the wall abutment at the Ustick Bridge. Concrete paving is c omplete for the Ustick ramps. Work continues on the approaches at the US 20/26 and SH 16 Interchange.  Franklin to Ustick: Contract completion date is Fall 2027. Contractor is working on the Ustick MSE walls. Main line is being concrete paved from the railroad bridge north to Ustick Road. Ustick girders are scheduled to be placed in the spring. https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/sh16corridor ITD, Transportation, Construction SH-20/26 (Chinden) Middleton Road to Star Road Design: | ROW: 2025 | Const: 2029-2031 | Status: Pending Project Description: 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 Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 10/30/2025. Status Tracking: ITD, Transportation, Planning I-84 Eastbound Auxiliary Lane Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Pending Project Description: 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. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: A virtual public open house was held February 13-28, 2024. The Interchange Modification Report and the NEPA Categorical Exclusion were approved by Federal Highway Administration on June 24, 2025. Plan Final Design review comments are due by the end of October. Work continues on purchase of temporary easements, US Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit, IDEQ Water Quality 401 Permit, and a City of Meridian water and sewer casings installation under a State -Local Agreement. The current FY 2026 – FY 2032 ITIP shows $14.8 million in construction funding in the year 2032. https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/i-84-meridian-interchange-to-eagle ITD, Transportation, Planning I-84 Mobility Improvement Study Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Pending Project Description: 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 15 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 11 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 traffi c models. Developing a GIS map of previous environmental reviews and actions. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: ITD, Transportation, Planning SH-20/26 (Chinden) West Corridor Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Pending Project Description: 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. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 9/29/2025. Status Tracking: https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/chindenwest ITD, Transportation, Planning SH-55 (Eagle Road) Speed Limits Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process Project Description: This proposed Safety Corridor Pilot involves adding extra safety signage, implementing a variable speed limit zone during peak congestion times, and eliminating un-signalized left- turn access at the following locations:  Northbound left-in Baldcypress Street  Southbound U-turn near Ustick Road  Northbound left-in at Lanark Street  Southbound left-in at Meadowdale Street southbound Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 10/30/2025. Status Tracking: Open houses held 8/28/2024 and 8/29/2024. 8/07/2025, Microseal (microsurfacing) to being soon; this will be night work only. Median closures will take place at the same time. Variable speed limit signs planned for October/November 2025 to get the equipment. Setup and testing will be later, after outreach effort. 10/30/25 - Left turns were restricted at 3 locations along the corridor in mid-August. Later this year, ITD will also install variable speed limit signs between Franklin Road and Chinden Boulevard. These signs will reduce speed limits to 45 mph during peak congestion. Additional improvements will include speed feedback signs and signs warning of stopped traffic at key locations. https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/eagle-road-safety-corridor ITD, Transportation, Planning SH-69 (Meridian) Corridor Traffic Study and STARS Agreement Design: 2021-2025 | ROW: TBD | Const: TBD | Status: In-process Project Description: ITD has been concurrently developing a corridor study and also working to approve a STARS agreement to implement a portion of the concept. Additionally, the City of Kuna is working on a PEL/NEPA to expand SH-69 south of Avalon Street / Kuna Road, and restore the “Kuna Curve” to a four way intersection. 16 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 12 Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 9/1/2025. Status Tracking: Virtual public open house held April 7 through April 21, 2025. Following review and evaluation of public comments. ITD has been presented results of outreach to the Transportation Commission, City Council, and COMPASS. The STARS agreement will go to the ITD Board later this year. Last correspondence described that the extent of the STARS project will be SH-69, from Victory (exclusive, not including the intersection) to Columbia (exclusive, not including the intersection), and not include Victory to Overland. https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/id69corridor MDC, Transportation, Planning MDC, Downtown Parking Efforts Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: On-going Project Description: 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. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 10/27/2025. Status Tracking: MDC and City Staff met in late January to discuss next steps. In July, MDC has presented some of their adopted plan and next steps to the City Council. Additional meetings with Council are scheduled in August and later this year, with more work in determining specific next steps, if any. 10/27/25 - Council discussed, but no specific action on next steps. Council is receiving more elements from the DD plan and early 2026 some direction/action is expected. Meridian, Transportation, Construction Meridian Intersection and Pedestrian Safety Task Force, Implementation Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process Project Description: Implement the MIPS report. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 10/24/2025. Status Tracking: 08/12/2025. All but three of the crosswalks fall within ACHD’s ROW. ACHD has completed those within their ROW, and the City contracted to complete those outside. Of the initial projects, two pedestrian ramp/sidewalk repair projects are currently in progress. There are several other projects the Mayor and Council are interested in further scoping with ACHD/ITD. Staff need to prioritize new projects or closeout funding. For now, Pine and Locust Grove is moving forward through the Mayor’s Office to obtain an easement. 10/24/2025, the City is also exploring options for sidewalk connections from XWALK on the NW corner of Meridian and Victory. Meridian, Transportation, Planning Magic Bridge Subarea Plan. Integration of ISU Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: In-process Project Description: Support current planning with ISU, and prep/plan for sub area plan for economic development and transportation improvements Staff Contact: Carl Anderson Last Status Review: 11/21/2025. Status Tracking: 250721; Kittleson was selected as the consultant to complete the transportation connection feasibility report. The final scope of work has been negotiated. The contract was drafted by finance and emailed to the consultant on July 17th. An initial kick-off meeting is scheduled with the consultant on July 31st. The excepted completion date is still the end of December (potentially early January). UPDATE 9/4/25: The first three stakeholder meetings are scheduled for the week of September 17 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 13 8th. Logan Simpson has drafted Land Use analysis and are expected to send the first draft to the City the week of September 8th for review. UPDATE 11/21/2025: The intial draft report has been reviewed by City staff and feedback provided back to consultant team. Three out of the five alignment options have been identified. Stakeholder meetings are complete and awaiting launch of static open house. 18 Item 2. MEMORANDUM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Community Development  33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533  Fax 208-888-6854  www.meridiancity.org November 25, 2025 TO: Transportation Commission CC: Bruce Freckleton, Community Development Director FROM: Caleb Hood, CD Deputy Director RE: East 3rd Street Extension During the Monday, December 1st Meridian Transportation Commission meeting Staff will provide the Commission with some background and history on past and current efforts to preserve a north-south collector roadway between Carlton Avenue and Fairview Avenue, at/near E. 3rd Street in downtown Meridian. The Meridian Development Corporation (MDC), the City’s urban renewal agency has developed a new, updated visionary master plan for downtown: Destination Downtown 2.0. As part of that effort, transportation improvements downtown were evaluated. During the December 2nd City Council workshop, MDC will be sharing and discussing “connections” downtown with Council, including E. 3rd Street options for future extension. City Staff would like to know if Commissioners have any information or thoughts that should be considered as part of that discussion to reevaluate the preferred alignment. In advance of the meeting, you can review the 2009 East 3rd Street Extension Alignment Study Report here: https://www.meridiancity.org/media/ft bl4idk/3rdstext.pdf. 19 Item 3. COVER LETTER TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Community Development  33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533  Fax 208-888-6854  www.meridiancity.org November 25, 2025 TO: Transportation Commission RE: Ex-Officio Updates This page is intended as a cover letter for Transportation Commission agenda materials that lack memorandum or lead-in materials. 20 Item 4. MEMORANDUM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Community Development  33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533  Fax 208-888-6854  www.meridiancity.org November 24, 2025 TO: Transportation Commission CC: Caleb Hood, Deputy Director Community Development FROM: Brian McClure, Long-range Planning Supervisor RE: Staff Communications This memorandum serves as a cover page for staff communications in the Transportation Commission packet. As of November 24th, 2025, Planning staff have not received any relevant communications. 21 Item 5.