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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-02 Transportation Commission Meeting Packet TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Monday, March 02, 2026 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 _____ Rebecca Phillips, 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. Morgan Carter – Police _____ Jared Smith _____ Tishra Murray – Legal _____ Tom LeClaire _____ Brian McClure – Community Development _____ Advik Bansal _____ Craige Bergman – Community Development ADOPTION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. ACTION: Adoption of Minutes: February 2, 2025 OLD BUSINESS 2. INFORMATION: Staff Transportation Project Tracking Memorandum from Community Development staff regarding transportation project status updates. Presenter: Brian McClure. 1 NEW BUSINESS 3. INFORMATION: Use of School Flashers during Lunch Periods ACHD Projects Deputy Director Dyan Bevins to discuss the decision to use school flashers during lunch periods. Presenter: Craige Bergman, Dyan Bevins 4. INFORMATION: Temporary Traffic Controls ACHD Projects Deputy Director Dyan Bevins to discuss the decision to use temporary traffic controls during ACHD Capital projects. Presenter: Caleb Hood, Dyan Bevins 5. INFORMATION: Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility Study Outcome of City Council presentation of Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility Study. Presenter: Carl Anderson 6. INFORMATION: Ex-Officio Updates Updates provided by Transportation Commission ex-officio regarding partner agency and transportation related activities. 7. INFORMATION: Staff Communications Placeholder for Transportation Commission related communication from Community Development staff. Presenter: Brian McClure FUTURE MEETING TOPICS 8. Pine Ave, Black Cat to Ten Mile - Speeding Concerns 9. Union 93 development project on Broadway Ave across from Meridian City Hall. 10. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane) 11. East 3rd Street Extension Alignment 12. ACHD Five-Year Plan Update 13. Woodbridge Neighborhood Requests (cross-walks, traffic calming, gates) NEXT MEETING - APRIL 06 , 2026 ADJOURNMENT 2 AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: ACTION: Adoption of Minutes: February 2, 2025 3 Meeting Minutes Meridian Transportation Commission Monday, February 2, 2026 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) ☒Erin Sweeney (WASD) ☒Kate Dahl (VRT) ☒Justin Price (ITD) OTHERS PRESENT ☐Sgt. Morgan Carter (Police) ☒ Caleb Hood (Com. Dev.) ☒ Emily Kane (Legal) ☒ Craige Bergman (Com. Dev.) ☒ Brian McClure (Com. Dev.) ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA No changes proposed to the agenda Action: Motion for the adoption of the agenda by Commissioner Ballard, with second from Commissioner Smith APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Monday, January 5, 2026 Motion to approve by Commissioner Hopkins, with second from Commissioner Ballard. Action: Approved, all ayes. OLD BUSINESS ITEMS 2. INFORMATION: Staff Transportation Project Tracking o Brian McClure introduced Craige Bergman as the new liaison to the commission from Long-Range Planning and presented the transportation project tracking report. No significant updates were noted since the previous meeting, except that City Council recently reviewed and accepted the Stratford/Touchmark Transportation White Paper and directed staff to proceed with preservation efforts . Additionally, Commissioners thanked staff for the improvements made to the formatting of the Transportation Tracking document, which made changes easier to identify. 4 Item 1. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 3. INFORMATION: ACHD FYP 27-31 Project Process o Edinson Bautista presented the overview of the 2027-2031 Five Year Transportation Plan process that kicked off January 5th, 2026. The presentation highlighted the Five-Year Plan as a tool used to integrate construction and maintenance projects, prioritize future projects, and coordinate with the public and partner agencies. Edinson reviewed the current 2026-2030 plan for Meridian, which includes thirty projects ranging from maintenance to major corridor expansions. o Edinson also explained the partner agency prioritization approach, which focuses on maintaining each city’s top three priorities through construction to preserve funding. This approach allows new projects to advance once construction begins. Public outreach for the plan is underway from January 22 through February 19, with comments to be shared with the City of Meridian after February 19th. Key milestones include prioritization requests from partner agencies March, commission review of outreach results in May, release of a draft plan in the summer, and final adopt ion consideration by the ACHD Commission in September. 4. ACTION: ACHD FYP 27-31 Prioritization o The subcommittee presented its recommended roadway and intersection priorities, with significant discussion focused on corridor-level prioritization, particularly Locust Grove Road versus Meridian Road, the conversation addressed connectivity issues in South Meridian being the primary driver to focus Locust Grove over Meridian Road . Commissioners stated that Meridian needs improvements on both corridors but project prioritization with focus primarily on Locust Grove. o Additional discussion was brought forward about projects already under construction remaining in the top priority tier, this included a recommendation from staff to ensure the top prioritized projects for the FYP are projects that still require funding during the plans stated timeframe, 2027 – 2031. Additional staff recommendations included the importance of aligning roadway widening with bridge projects to avoid future reconstruction. o The commission approved two modifications to the subcommittee’s recommendations: The revised prioritization list was approved and forwarded to staff. o Move 2025’s Priority #7, (Locust Grove Rd. Amity Rd / Victory Rd), to Priority #1 with language revised to reflect a five-lane configuration. o Move 2025’s Priority #1 (Linder Rd, Overland Rd/ Franklin Rd) to Priority #4. Action: Approved, all ayes. 5. INFORMATION: Use of School Flashers during Lunch Periods o Erin Sweeney of the West Ada School District presented the recently implemented use of school zone flashers during lunch periods at all six West Ada School District 5 Item 1. high schools, with Erin Sweeney explaining that her role was limited to coordinating timing with ACHD traffic engineers and school principals. She reported that flasher schedules are based on how long students take to leave and return to campus, with consistent times on weekdays with an adjusted schedule on Wednesdays to accommodate late start. Erin also noted the system is already in operation with no feedback or complaints reported to her department. o Commissioners raised concerns about the lack of prior commission involvement, uncertainty over who authorized the decision, and whether the reduced speed limits are legally enforceable. Meridian Legal department representative Emily Kane researched and cited Idaho Code provisions granting ACHD authority to install traffic control devices and establish school zone speed limits. Several commissioners criticized the approach as inconsistent with Institute of Traffic Engineers and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices guidelines, which generally discourages school zones at high schools and the use of school zones to influence driver’s behavior. Commission requested that staff include ACHD traffic engineering, law enforcement, and relevant city and school officials to future conversations. 6. INFORMATION: Temporary Traffic Controls o Caleb Hood noted that no subject matter specialists were present to answer detailed questions. Instead, staff played a video presentation from ACHD Director Ryan Head during the City Council/ACHD Joint meeting on January 13th, 2026. The video shows ACHD Director Ryan Head explaining ACHD’s approach to installing temporary stop signs and speed humps in nearby neighborhoods to ad dress construction related traffic outside of designated detour routes. Director Head explains the intent for these traffic control measures is a proactive strategy to discourage neighborhood traffic impacts before complaints arise. o Commissioners stated that the presentation suggested a policy shift at ACHD, particularly the apparent use of stop signs for speed control. Additional concern was raised that speed humps appear to be installed proactively. Commissioners agreed the topic required further discussion with ACHD traffic engineering staff present, and staff committed to inviting the appropriate personnel to a future meeting. With consensus that the issue could not be fully addressed without the right experts in the room, the commission agreed to continue the discussion at a future meeting. 7. INFORMATION: Ex-Officio Updates o ACHD – Kelly Bruner reported the kickoff of the next Five-year plan was highlighted early in the evening by Edinson Bautista. Also noted he will be absent for the next two meeting due to paternity leave. A temporary replacement will be determined, commissions congratulated him on the upcoming addition to his family. o COMPASS – Austin Miller reported that there were no major project updates since the previous meeting. Mr. Miller took the opportunity to announce an upcoming COMPASS Education Series event featuring Dr. Tom Sanchez of Texas A&M University. This education seminar will focus on the practical use of artificial 6 Item 1. intelligence in community and transportation planning, with public and professional sessions scheduled for February 25 and 26. o West Ada School District – Erin Sweeney provided an update on school boundary adjustments, explaining that boundaries have gone through multiple refinements with a focus on safety and operational efficiency. The proposed boundary changes are scheduled to be presented to the school board for final approval on February 9 and, if approved, will result in adjustments affecting local schools and neighborhoods. o VRT – Kate Dahl reports no updates from VRT o ITD – Justin Price reported that there were no major updates at this time but confirmed that installation of variable speed limit signs along Eagle Road remains on schedule for implementation in the spring. o Meridian Police Department – No representative present o Meridian Legal – Emily Kane reports no updates from Legal 8. INFORMATION: Staff Communications o Staff indicated there were no additional items beyond those included in the staff memo. Staff confirmed the Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility study will be presented with consultant findings at a future meeting. Staff also explained details of a post office parking lot constructed on Meridian Road outside the City’s permitting process, noting concerns about land use decisions affecting the transportation network. Commissioners discussed the potential need for enhanced pedestrian crossings and operational impacts on Main Street, with staff confirming that ACHD is reviewing the crosswalk request and that further updates are expected. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS 9. Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility Study Update 10. Pine Ave, Black Cat to Ten Mile – Speeding Concerns 11. Union 93 development project on Broadway Ave across from Meridian City Hall. 12. ACHD Master Street Map Changes – Arterial Corridor Preservation (Cherry Lane) 13. East 3rd Street Extension Alignment NEXT MEETING - March 2, 2026 ADJOURNMENT Motion for approval by Commissioner Hopkins with second by Commissioner Ballard to adjourn. Action: Approved, all ayes. (AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) 7 Item 1. AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: INFORMATION: Staff Transportation Project Tracking Memorandum from Community Development staff regarding transportation project status updates. Presenter: Brian McClure. 8 MEMORANDUM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT February 25, 2026 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 Projects 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: 12/24/2025. 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). 12/24/2025, no updates. 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. 12/30/2025 - Design is scheduled for 2028, ROW in 2029 and Construction in 2030 in the most recent FYP. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 12/30/2025. 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. 12/30/2025 - 9 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 2 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: 12/24/2025. Status Tracking: Project delayed with all work paused. Was part of Locust Grove and Amity intersection that was also cancelled. 12/24/2025, 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: 12/30/2025. 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. 12/30/2025 - Intersection is tracking with the Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile project; see that project for detailed information. https://engage.achdidaho.org/mcmillan-and-black-cat-intersection 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: 2/12/2026. 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, 2/12/2026.  Eagle Road open to one lane in each direction  Median and MUP buffer work on-going  Landscape and irrigation (basins) notice to proceed on February 2nd. https://engage.achdidaho.org/eagle-road-lake-hazel-road-to-amity-road 10 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 3 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) & constructing enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities on both sides of the roadway. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 12/30/2025. 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. 12/30/2025 - No status change. Construction planned for FY28 per ACHD website (last updated April 2025). 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: 1/30/2026. 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. 1/30/2025, no updates. https://engage.achdidaho.org/franklin-road-mcdermott-road-to-black-cat-road 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: 2/24/2026. Status Tracking: Project delayed. 02/24/2026, no updates. https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake_hazel_eagle_cloverdale 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: 12/30/2025. 11 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 4 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. M ichele 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 substantial 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. 12/30/2025 - Phase 1 is largely complete. Phase II, overpass and widening up to Franklin, should begin later in 2026. https://engage.achdidaho.org/linder-road-overpass-franklin-road-to-overland-road 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: 2/24/2026. Status Tracking: Design completed; wont begin construction until FY27. New bridge is going to b e 3 lanes, not 5 despite opportunities for future ROW expansion (11/18/24). 02/24/2026, TC and Council have both discussed the bridge being inadequate for future preservation. ACHD, Transportation, Construction Locust Grove, Fairview to Ustick Concept Study Design: TBD | ROW: TBD | Const: 2030 | Status: In-process 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. 12 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 5 Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 2/5/2026. 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. 12/30/2025 - ACHD held a public survey early fall. 2 concepts were prepared by Parametrix, one a 4-lane road and one 5-lane. Warrants were not met for a full signal between Chateau and Ustick. A project team meeting should be forthcoming to further refine before going to the public. Feb 2026 - ACHD is working with consultants, Parametrix, to develop 2 concepts to be shared during upcoming PIM. ACHD reached-out to ask if City would like to partner on street trees (buffer and/or center medians). TBD. 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 description since the fence is within technical sight-vision-triangle setbacks. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 1/30/2026. 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 where their fence encroaches on their property. Updated, 1/13/2026, City staff have received cost estimates for a variety of improvements with the Mayor’s Office now leading discussion with the property owner. 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: 1/30/2026. 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. 1/30/2026 - No new updates, Will request construction timeline. 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: 1/9/2026. 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. 1/9/2026, no updates. 13 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 6 ACHD, Transportation, Construction Stoddard Road Pedestrian Improvements Design: 2023 | ROW: 2026 | Const: 2027 | 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, upgraded ADA ramps, and street lights as per the adopted Bike Master Plan. Staff Contact: Kimberly Warren Last Status Review: 12/30/2025. Status Tracking: 01/08/2026, no change to project schedule since 10/22/2025. 10/22/2025, project advanced in ACHD FYP for construction in 2027. ACHD, Transportation, Construction Ustick Rd, Phyllis Canal / Owyhee Storm Ave - Joint with City of Nampa Design: 2025 | ROW: | Const: 2026 | Status: Active Construction Project Description: Widen the roadway to five (5) lanes (2-thru lanes in each direction with center medians and turn pockets where appropriate) per the adopted North Meridian Neighborhood Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Project includes adding multi-use pathways on both sides of the roadway. Project being done jointly with Canyon County. DSN - 2025; CN - 2026. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 2/5/2026. Status Tracking: In construction. 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: 2/20/2026. 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 st art. Work is expected to be complete in late 2026. (postcard received 10/15/25) 12/30/25 - Ustick Road closure started December 1st. Message boards, traffic calming throughout the adjacent neighborhoods, etc. have been installed. Roadway milling/removal is complete for a portion of Ustick. Contractor is staging and preparing for the dewatering operation of Five Mile Creek. City of Meridian sewer bypass and CIPP lining installation started this week. Clearing and grubbing work is ongoing. Project should be complete late 2026. 2/20/2026 - Contractor has completed setting the bypass pipe down Five Mile Creek. Contactor continues excavating/backfilling from the east for the retaining wall along Five Mile Creek. Contractor continues setting baskets for the bottom lift(s) of the retaining wall. Work on the City of Meridian sewer install and bypass at Glennfield Way and Ustick continues. Utility relocations are ongoing. https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_ten_mile_linder 14 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: ACHD is designing improvements for Ustick Road, McDermott Road to Black Cat Road and the Ustick Road and McDermott Road intersection. The purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow and increase safety for all users. Corridor improvement 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. Feb 2026 - When ACHD presented the project in June 2024, the Ustick Road and Owyhee Storm Avenue intersection was included. It has since been removed as the City of Nampa received a grant to fund the intersection, allowing them to fast-track construction. This change also helps coordinate the intersection project with the ongoing Highway 16 expansion. Please note that the realigned portion of McDermott Road is now called N McDermott Bypass. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 2/5/2026. 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: 12/30/2025. 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 o n 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; irrigat ion 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 15 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 8  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.  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. 12/30/2025 - Eightmile and Ninemile irrigation work is ongoing at both Eightmile and Ninemile. Work is nearly complete. Eightmile has been backfilled. Curb, gutter and sidewalk placements ongoing on the south side of Ustick. Patterned concrete median islands are being placed east of Black Cat. Asphalt paving portions of the north and south side of Ustick complete. City of Meridian sewer and water line installation complete. Concrete paving south side of Ustick and Black Cat intersection is nearly complete. After the irrigation work and water/sewer tie-in is complete, concrete paving of S. Black Cat will resume – weather permitting. Project should be complete in Spring 2026. 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: 2/24/2026. 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. 02/24/2026, no updates. ACHD, Transportation, Planning Black Cat Road and RR Crossing Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: Pending Project Description: Upgrade the railroad crossing on Black Cat Rd. N/O Franklin Rd to remove the stop signs and install safety lights and gates. Project includes filling a sidewalk connection on the east side of the roadway. Project supplemented with Federal-Aid Funding. (FYP 2026-2030) Staff Contact: Craige Bergman Last Status Review: 1/26/2026. 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 received 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). 16 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 9 1/30/2026 - Currently listed in the FYP as a 2026 design with construction slated to occur in 2027. No ROW year listed. Total project cost $720,000. 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: 2/24/2026. Status Tracking: FYP 26-30 has been adopted. The FYP 27-31 is underway. The TC has made a recommendation to Council, and Council has met once and scheduled to discuss further on March 3, 2026. 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: 12/24/2025. Status Tracking: 2024. 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. 12/24/2025, ACHD expects to process an update later in FY26; Meridian staff will engage then. COMPASS Projects 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: 12/24/2025. Status Tracking: This project is on the slow burner with junior COMPASS staff. 12/24/2025, 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. 17 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 10 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 cross - sections, and define the scope of future design and construction improvements ne cessary 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: 1/9/2026. 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. Kittleso n 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 Projects 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 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: 2/5/2026. 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 complete 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. Feb 2026 - Quarterly construction update meeting on 2/11/26 at Gem Prep Meridian North, 4:30-6:30 pm. 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 18 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 11 Last Status Review: 2/5/2026. Status Tracking: Feb 2026 - RAISE grant letter of support sent to ITD/DOT endorsing Middleton to Star segment construction funding. 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: 2/24/2026. 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. 02/24/2026, no updates. https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/i-84-meridian-interchange-to-eagle ITD, Transportation, Planning I-84 Mobility Improvement Study Design: | ROW: | Const: | Status: 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 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 stu dies, 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 traffic models. Developing a GIS map of previous environmental reviews and actions. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 12/24/2025. Status Tracking: 12/24/2025, no updates. 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. Feb 2026 - RAISE grant letter of support sent to ITD/DOT endorsing Middleton to Star segment construction funding. Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 2/5/2026. Status Tracking: https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/chindenwest 19 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 12 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: 12/30/2025. 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. 12/30/25 - Variable speed limits and speed feedback signs will be activated in early 2026. 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. Staff Contact: Brian McClure Last Status Review: 1/9/2026. 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. 12/24/2025, STARS agreement has been gutted and work constrained to generally one-mile and access/turn lanes. No third lanes planned. No updates on corridor work. https://itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/id69corridor MDC Projects 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. 20 Item 2. Staff Transportation Project Tracking | 13 Staff Contact: Caleb Hood Last Status Review: 12/30/2025. 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. 12/30/2025 - Council plans to further discussions with MDC and the greater downtown stakeholders in 2026. Meridian Projects 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: 2/24/2026. Status Tracking: 0/24/2025, the City is exploring options for sidewalk connections from XWALK on the NW corner of Meridian and Victory. 12/24/2025, ACHD has agreed to take on the Meridian and Victory pedestrian connection gap in the summer of 2026. Staff are working on estimates for Fence relocation at Pine and Locust Grove. 02/24/2026, Mayors Office staff are trying to schedule a follow-up meeting with Pine and Locust Grove owners. 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: 1/28/2026. Status Tracking: 250721; Kittleson was selected as the consultant to complete the transportation connection feasibility report. The final scope of work has been negotia ted. 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 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 initial 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. 12/11/2025: It has been determined that the static open house will not be held based on the current phase of the project. Future open house/outreach is anticipated when a preferred option is determined and future steps identified. A tentative date has been set before City Council on January 27, 2025, during which the Consultant will present the report findings. 1/27/2025: Council received the repot with additional next steps to be considered. 1/30/2029: Technical corrections are being made to the report by the consultant. Staff are waiting for final invoices to close out the project. 21 Item 2. AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: INFORMATION: Use of School Flashers during Lunch PeriodsACHD Projects Deputy Director Dyan Bevins to discuss the decision to use school flashers during lunch periods. Presenter: Craige Bergman, Dyan Bevins 22 RE: School Flasher Research, Thread Page 1 of 2 Greetings, Walter, I apologize for the late email, but it took a while to track down some answers to your questions. Unfortunately, I am still awaiting some MPD data on this. I cc'd Miranda on this email chain as well. Interesting article from Canada you included as well. In late 2025, administrators from the West Ada School District (WASD) requested the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) to activate the speed reduction flashers at all high schools during lunchtime. At that time, I was a Sergeant in the School Resource O Ưicers division and believed this request was made to further reduce potential interactions between student pedestrians and motorists—an initiative I would have supported. During discussions with Miranda Carson, the Director of Transportation and Planning, she noted that they had become aware of many more students leaving campus on foot at lunchtime. Various school administrators also indicated a reduction in students leaving campus by car and reported that more students were walking to nearby food establishments. This new information raised questions about why speed-reduction lights were not activated during lunchtime. Typically, the speed-reduction flashers are activated during school drop-oƯ and pick-up times. Miranda collaborated with ACHD engineers to assess how long the flashers should remain operational. They determined that maintaining continuous speed reduction throughout lunch would not be in motorists' best interest. Over time, the eƯectiveness of flashing lights diminishes as vehicles pass by repeatedly. Therefore, erratic light timings were found to be more eƯective in keeping drivers alert to potential hazards. Ultimately, it was decided to implement this change at all high schools in Meridian. Since the implementation of lunch hour speed flashers in late December, the Meridian Police Department has not observed an increase in traƯic stops or citations in those areas during that time. To my knowledge, there has been no rise in incidents or injuries either. The information we currently have should include the number of tra Ưic stops during lunch periods at all high schools over the past two years, as well as the number of pedestrian incidents. I am still awaiting actual data on this matter. 23 Item 3. RE: School Flasher Research, Thread Page 2 of 2 Morgan Carter |TraƯic Sergeant 1401 E. Watertower Meridian, ID 83642 Ph. 208-888-6678 | Fax 208-846-7366 All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law. 24 Item 3. AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: INFORMATION: Temporary Traffic ControlsACHD Projects Deputy Director Dyan Bevins to discuss the decision to use temporary traffic controls during ACHD Capital projects. Presenter: Caleb Hood, Dyan Bevins 25 COVER LETTER TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Community Development  33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533  Fax 208-888-6854  www.meridiancity.org February 25, 2026 TO: Transportation Commission RE: Temporary Traffic Controls This page is intended as a cover letter for Transportation Commission agenda materials that lack memorandum or lead-in materials. 26 Item 4. AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: INFORMATION: Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility StudyOutcome of City Council presentation of Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility Study. Presenter: Carl Anderson 27 COVER LETTER TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Community Development  33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533  Fax 208-888-6854  www.meridiancity.org February 25, 2026 TO: Transportation Commission RE: Stratford to Touchmark Feasibility Study Update This page is intended as a cover letter for Transportation Commission agenda materials that lack memorandum or lead-in materials. 28 Item 5. AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: INFORMATION: Ex-Officio UpdatesUpdates provided by Transportation Commission ex-officio regarding partner agency and transportation related activities. 29 COVER LETTER TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Community Development  33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533  Fax 208-888-6854  www.meridiancity.org February 25, 2026 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. 30 Item 6. AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: INFORMATION: Staff CommunicationsPlaceholder for Transportation Commission related communication from Community Development staff. Presenter: Brian McClure 31 MEMORANDUM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Community Development  33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533  Fax 208-888-6854  www.meridiancity.org February 25, 2026 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. The following staff communications are included:  East Jasmine Street Meridian  Five Mile Creek Pathway 32 Item 7. RE: Five Mile Creek pathway, Thread Page 1 of 3 From: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 10:48 AM To: Brian McClure <bmcclure@meridiancity.org>; Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org> Cc: Craige Bergman <cbergman@meridiancity.org> Subject: RE: Five Mile Creek pathway External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Brian, I spoke with the gentleman the other day and he was very happy that they City was requesting this and placing it on their priority list! Can you please give me a call regarding a Main Street pedestrian crosswalk? Many thanks 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 33 Item 7. RE: Five Mile Creek pathway, Thread Page 2 of 3 From: Brian McClure <bmcclure@meridiancity.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4:40 PM To: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org>; Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org> Cc: Craige Bergman <cbergman@meridiancity.org> Subject: RE: Five Mile Creek pathway Hi John, Meridian has been requesting that project for quite some time now. Original e-mail attached (have more). We also discussed it with the ACHD-Meridian coordination meeting (supervisors and managers) a few months back. Dyan, Mindy, Tom, Kristy (at the time), etc. Initially it was a rapid deployment project request that I put out there, but then the program requirements morphed into Five Year Plan request through Planning. I honestly thought it was going to be added after that, but it was not. So, we are adding it to our list this year as part of our request, since it was not added. All that to say, it is a priority, and we have and continue to request it. Do you see some separate need for the City to contact James? Is he expecting that? Brian McClure bmcclure@meridiancity.org From: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 3:44 PM To: Brian McClure <bmcclure@meridiancity.org>; Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org> Subject: Five Mile Creek pathway External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Caution: This message originated outside ACHD. Use caution with links and attachments. If you were not expecting this email, verify via a trusted contact or report it using the Phish Alert Button. 34 Item 7. RE: Five Mile Creek pathway, Thread Page 3 of 3 Brian, I took a call the other day from a gentleman who asked for a crosswalk on N. Black Cat Road north of W. Ustick Road for the pathway at Five Mile Creek. We would not install just a crosswalk due to the posted speed on Black Cat and the fact the ADT on this section of Black Cat exceeds 10,000 ADT – we would have to make it an enhanced crossing site After discussing this with Rebecca Phillips in our Transportation Planner and Josh (my supervisor), they feel that this is a request that should come from the City and be prioritized by the City, as the pathway is a city facility. His contact info is: James Lukesh 5167 W. McMurtrey Meridian 208-813-2698 Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Regards, 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 35 Item 7. From: Mindy Wallace <Mwallace@achdidaho.org> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:55 PM To: Bill Parsons <bparsons@meridiancity.org> Subject: FW: Question- E Jasmine St Meridian External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. Hi Bill, Just a heads up in case you get calls. Mindy Mindy Wallace, AICP Planning Review Supervisor| Development Services Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Phone: (208)387-6178 www.achdidaho.org Connect.with.us.on.social*.℗achdidaho 36 Item 7. From: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:11 PM To: Ami Nunes <anunes@meridiancity.org> Subject: RE: Question- E Jasmine St Meridian Ami, ACHD did install those ‘No Parking’ signs at the request of the HOA Board. We just installed the signs on Monday – you are quick!!! I acknowledge that parking may be an issue, and the residents of the neighborhood may find that some of the new apartment dwellers are parking in front of their homes. We eliminated about 5 potential parking spaces, and I’ll bet that there will be many more vehicles than that that will be parking on the street – whether it is because it is more convenient, or because the developer was not required to provide an adequate number of parking spaces. They were approved and installed by ACHD. Sorry to give you the bad news! 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 37 Item 7. From: Ami Nunes <anunes@meridiancity.org> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 11:03 AM To: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org> Subject: Question- E Jasmine St Meridian Hi John- I was wondering if these no parking signs on the north side of E Jasmine were placed by ACHD. The entire south side of the street is posted so typically the residents park on the north side but with this area also posted, the parking is even more challenging. This entire area around N Centrepoint and Jasmine has turned into a parking nightmare. Just curious if these signs were approved and trying to find a remedy especially prior to those apartments adjacent to the east are occupied. Caution: This message originated outside ACHD. Use caution with links and attachments. If you were not expecting this email, verify via a trusted contact or report it using the Phish Alert Button. 38 Item 7. Thank you, Ami Nunes | Lead Code Enforcement Officer Community Services Division Meridian Police Department 1401 E. Watertower St., Meridian, Idaho 83642 Office: 208-846-7350 | Cell: 208-505-7026 | Fax: 208-846-7366 All.e ‗mail.messages.sent.to.or.received.by.City.of.Meridian.e ‗mail.accounts.are.subject.to. the.Idaho.law?. in.regards.to.both.release.and.retention?.and.may.be.released.upon.request?.unless.exempt. from.disclosure.by.law¡ 39 Item 7.