2015 08-03Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
August 3, 2015
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall a 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Meeting called to order at 3:32 pm and Roll taken:
X Ryan Lancaster x Bryan Leisle x
p Darrel McRoberts
x Stephen Lewis
X David Ballard
o Tracy Hopkins
X Ryan Hall
X Jack McGee
X Bradley Pipal
X Mark Wasdahl (ex-omcio)
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David Zaremba (ex-oaicio)
Shawn Martin (ex-ofncio)
X Toni Tisdale (ex-ofricio)
o Margaret Havey (ex-officio)
o Miranda Carson (ex-ofricio)
Others Present: Ashley Sqyers, Marc Danley, Andrea Pogue, Austin Petersen, Brian
McClure and Caleb Hood
(Commissioners Leisle and Hall gave brief introductions of themselves.)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Lewis and second by Pipal to approve the agenda — all ayes — motion carried.
3. Introductions of Commissioners Hall and Leisle
(This was done as part of roll call.)
4. Approval of Minutes from June In, 2015 Meeting
Motion by McGee and second by Lewis to approve minutes — all ayes — motion carried.
5. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update Memo
Caleb noted information was included in the packet. It was noted that on page 7, one of the Eagle
Road projects has closed out. Commissioner Pipal asked about the lighting project noted in the
memo and the types of bulbs being used. Commissioner McGee asked about/confirmed that the
Meridian Interchange project would be complete later this fall.
6. New Business Items
a. Meridian Development Corporation Projects
Ashley Sqyres, Meridian Development Corporation's (MDC) Administrator introduced herself, the
purpose and boundaries of the urban renewal district, the Board make-up and financing mechanism
for the agency, and projects the urban renewal agency has been involved with and intends to do in
the near future. Details regarding the Main Street island project, historic lighting, streetscape
projects and standards, Pine Avenue, W. I t Street, downtown wayfinding and signage, parking,
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increased coordination between MDC and the TC, data collection, and public outreach were
discussed. The Commission requested that a future meeting topic on the coordination between
agencies on transportation projects be added.
b. Chinden Boulevard Corridor Study Update
Marc Danley, ITD's project manager, provided the Commission an update on the US 20/26
Corridor Study and the public open houses that were held in late June. ITD received comments
both for and against the study. Some of the concerns were about property acquisition and impacts.
He also explained next steps with the study, environmental document approvals, and public
hearings next year. Questions about right-of-way acquisition and preservation, pedestrian
overpasses, land use assumptions, innovation, and funding were asked.
c. Pine Avenue Update
Brian McClure, Meridian Planning, gave the Commission a status update on the Pine Avenue,
Locust Grove to Meridian Road project. ACHD has re-scoped the project since it was last
discussed with the Commission in January. ACHD is now proposing to widen sidewalk per the
Downtown Cross -Section Plan, resurface the roadway, and align curb lines. Public Works is also
going to proceed with sewer improvements in the area concurrently. The project is slightly delayed
with construction anticipated in 2018. A question about the lack of bike lanes between Meridian
and Main was asked - do to the need for parallel parking and the turn lanes, bike lanes will not 8t
and will be integrated into a wider sidewalk on both sides of the street. The bulb -outs at E. 3rd and
E. 2"d were questioned — E. 3' is a multi -use pathway route and enhancing the crossing of Pine is
wanted to shorten the street crossing.
d. Ten Mile Road Truck Traffic
Caleb mentioned that with the current terminus of SH-16 at Chinden Boulevard, more vehicles are
using Ten Mile Road as a de -facto truck route. A concern about the negative impacts and quality of
life to adjacent neighborhoods has been raised. Should the City look into signing a truck route in
northwest Meridian? Enforcement, additional studies and traffic counts, as well as the appetite of
the Commission to further pursue this topic were asked. The Commission struggled to understand
the problem as Ten Mile was planned to be a higher -volume roadway. Questions included: What is
the route, how do you sign them, how do you enforce, and should we even pursue a truck route
designation? The Commission discussed the need, priority and timing for SH-16 being completed
from Chinden to 1-84. Mrs. Tisdale noted that COMPASS is currently doing a freight study and that
will provide more information on where freight is going to and from in the region. The
Commission in general thought this topic would be a good one for future discussion but that
someone from the Idaho Trucking Association should be part of the dialogue.
(Commissioner Lewis made a motion and Commission Lancaster to extend the meeting to 5:40; all
ayes.)
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e. FY2016-2020 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
Toni Tisdale mentioned that the comment period is currently open for the 2016-2020 TIP and that
COMPASS is hosting an open house on August 41". The major changes list was shared with the
Commission, as well as additional information on the COMPASS website. It was mentioned that
most of the new projects in the TIP are maintenance projects, due to the new tax dollars (ST2).
E Staff Communications
Caleb Hood made note of the memo, specifically pages 29-30, and a request by a citizen to do
some analysis on volume and speed in their neighborhood and the Lake Hazel corridor being a
rising priority.
Commissioner Pipal was thanked for his service and contribution to the community and the TC.
7. Future Meeting Topics
a. Safe Routes to Schools — Funding and Guidebook
b. Eagle Road Speed Limit Update
c. VRT Transit 101
The Commission asked to discuss further transportation coordination between the various
agencies as a future meeting topic. It was also brought up as a potential to add someone from MDC
to the TC (not as a future meeting topic though.)
8. Next Meeting Date: September 14', 201 S
9. Adjourn
Motion by Lewis and second by McGee to adjourn — all ayes — motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
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