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May 5, 2009
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 8028
Boise, ID 83707-2028
(208) 334-8300
itd.idaho.gov
City of Meridian
Planning Department
660 E. Watertower Lane Suite 202
Meridian, Idaho 83642
FAX 888-6854
Re: Location: NWC Chinden Blvd. & N Long Lake Way
Route: US 20 MP 36.75
Name: Joint School District No. 2
Case No. Cup 09-005
Hearing Date: May 14, 2009
Dear Zoning Administrator,
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this notice. Please note that we are trying to preserve this US
20 corridor. Direct access to US 20 (Chinden Blvd) will not be allowed. With access to N. Long Lake Way
and Tango Creek Drive this is not an issue. The proximity of the school to a high speed roadway is cause
for concern.
In accordance with the Local Land Use Planning Act, the ITD is reporting to the commission on the
following issues:
1. The land use master plan: No Comment
2. School bus plan: All residents north of US 20/26 should be provided bus service to eliminate
student crossing of Chinden.
3. Access safety: No access to US 20/26 is proposed.
4. Pedestrian plan: Pedestrians should be highly discouraged from crossing US 20/26 to access the
school (see #2)
5. Crossing guard plan: No crossing guards should be located on US 20/26 (see #2)
6. Barriers between highways and school: There is an existing landscape buffer with a berm and
fence between the school site and the existing highway
7. Location of school zone: According to the TIS, dated Apri12009, school zones are not proposed
on US 20/26.
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8. Need for flashing beacon: According to the TIS, dated Apri12009, flashing beacons are not proposed
on US 20/26.
9. Need for traffic control signal: A signalized intersection currently exists at Long Lake and US
20/26.
10. Anticipated future improvements: A corridor study is currently underway for the US 20/26 corridor.
Future widening to a 4 or 6-lane facility will be necessary with anticipated growth in the area.
11. Speed on adjacent highways: It is a goal of the US 20/26 corridor study to maintain US 20/26 as a
high speed facility. It is anticipated the speed limit will remain posted at 55 mph.
12. Traffic volumes on adjacent highways: 2007 ADT is 15,000 vpd
13. Effect upon the highway's level of service: Additional trips from the school during the AM peak
hour has the potential to contribute to the lowering of the level of service on US 20/26.
14. Need for acceleration or deceleration lanes: An eastbound right turn lane and westbound left turn
lane currently exist at the Long Lake/ US ZO/26 intersection.
15. Internal traffic circulation: No comment
We are requesting a 100 foot setback to accommodate future widening.
If you have any questions please call me at 334-8377.
Sincerely,
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Pam Golden P.E.
Development & Access Management Engineer