2016 06-061
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 6th, 2016 – 3:30 pm
Council Chambers - Meridian City Hall - 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call:
Ryan Lancaster Bryan Leisle ___ Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
Vacant Ryan Hall ___ Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
Stephen Lewis Jack McGee ___ Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
David Ballard Lance Baumg artner ___ Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
___ Tracy Hopkins ___ Mark Wasdahl (ex-officio) ___ Miranda Carson (ex-officio)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from May 2nd, 2016 Meeting
4. Old Business Items
a. Chateau Traffic Calming (C. Hood/S. Martin)
b. Records Ave./Village Drive Crosswalk (C. Hood/S. Martin)
c. Main St./King St. Crosswalk Enhancement (C. Hood/S. Martin)
d. Master Mobility Map (C. Hood)
e. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
b. Eagle Road Bike/Ped Project Development (memo attached; S. Lewis/Tom
Laws)
c. 2016 ACHD Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) (memo attached; C. Hood)
d. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
e. Summer 2016 Meeting Schedule (C. Hood)
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Eagle Road Speed Limit Update
b. Meridian Road Speed Study
c. VRT Transit 101
d. US 20/26 Corridor Study
e. ITD 2017-2021 ITIP
7. Next Meeting Date: TBD
8. Adjourn
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
June 6th, 2016
Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:30 pm and Roll taken)
x Ryan Lancaster x Bryan Leisle x Luke Cavener (ex-officio)
o Vacant x Ryan Hall x Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
x Stephen Lewis x Jack McGee x Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
x David Ballard o Lance Baumgartner x Tod Morris (ex-officio)
x Tracy Hopkins x Mark Wasdahl (ex-officio) o Miranda Carson (ex-officio)
Others Present: Ted Baird and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Ballard, second by Commissioner McGee – all ayes – motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from April 11th, 2016 Meeting
Caleb mentioned that Sgt. Arnold was absent during the May meeting and the minutes needed to
be updated accordingly. Motion by Commissioner Lancaster to adopted minutes, second by
Commissioner Ballard – all ayes – motion carried.
4. Old Business Items
a. Chateau Traffic Calming (C. Hood/S. Martin)
Caleb told the Commission that ACHD was still gathering data and that this topic would most
likely be discussed during the August meeting, after ACHD has a chance to acquire and analyze
data.
b. Records Ave./Village Drive Crosswalk (C. Hood/S. Martin)
Caleb explained to the Commission that ACHD was looking into this request, for a crosswalk at
this location, and they should be able to provide a status update at the next (July) meeting.
c. Main St./King St. Crosswalk Enhancement (C. Hood)
Caleb explained that Shawn Martin believes the Main/King crosswalk is already part of a capital
project at ACHD.
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d. Master Mobility Map (C. Hood)
Caleb summarized the discussion and direction given to staff by the Commission last month and
that staff is looking into stacking layers of data that can be turned off/on. Staff is also looking at
adding land use as a layer, freight corridors, as well as bike lanes and sidewalks. Caleb went through
the ACHD Transportation and Land Use Integration (TLIP) documents using ACHD’s website and
explained how those can relate to a Master Mobility Map (MMM). He further explained the Livable
Street Design Guide, the Master Street Map and Boise’s TAP Plan. More information on Boise’s
TAP Plan was requested.
e. Transportation Projects Update (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided a brief update based on the memo that began on page 6 of the packet. New
information was provided in BOLD. Projects verbally highlighted included: Franklin, Black Cat to
Ten Mile Road; Ustick Corridor; Black Cat, Moonlake to Ustick; SH-55 (Eagle Road) – design is
complete and warrants are met so CenterCal will move forward with construction in 2016; and
the Eagle Road Adaptive Traffic Signals project.
5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
Sgt. Arnold was not present.
b. Eagle Road Bike/Ped Project Development (S. Lewis/Tom Laws)
Tom Laws, COMPASS Associate Planner, and Stephen Lewis, Keller Associates explained that
COMPASS and Keller, in coordination with the cities of Boise and Meridian, have been evaluating
the bike/ped system along the Eagle Road corridor between Chinden and Overland. Tom explained
that the segment evaluation was recently completed and shared the results with the TC. Stephen
explained the methodology used and stood for questions from the Commission.
c. 2016 ACHD Capital Improvements Plan (C. Hood)
Caleb provided a handout and a verbal update on the status of ACHD’s Capital Improvements Plan.
d. Staff Communications (C. Hood)
Caleb called the Commissions attention to the memo in the packet regarding correspondences
since the May meeting.
e. Summer 2016 Meeting Schedule (C. Hood)
The Commission decided to adjust the summer 2016 meeting schedule so that meetings will be
held on July 18th, August 15th and September 12th.
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6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Eagle Road Speed Limit Update
b. Meridian Road Speed Study
c. VRT Transit 101
d. US 20/26 Corridor Study
e. ITD 2017-2021 ITIP
The Commission added to the Future Meeting Topics: 1) Paramount/Rocky Mountain High School
pathway connection and parking problem; 2) COMPASS TIP Update (August), and 3) Valley
Regional Transit Lifestyle Transit Service. Tod Morris with VRT explained a little bit of information
about the Lifestyle Service.
7. Next Meeting Date: The next meeting date was set for July 18, 2016
8. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Lewis and second by Commissioner Ballard to adjourn – all ayes –
motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
(AUDIO RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
TRACY HOPKINS, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
JAYCEE L. HOLMAN DATE
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
May 2nd, 2016
Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:32 pm and Roll taken)
x Ryan Lancaster o Bryan Leisle x Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
o Darrel McRoberts x Ryan Hall o Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
x Stephen Lewis x Jack McGee o Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
x David Ballard x Lance Baumgartner o Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
x Tracy Hopkins o Mark Wasdahl (ex -officio) o Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Others Present: Sgt. Stacy Arnold, Ted Baird, Brian McClure and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Ballard, second by Commissioner McGee – all ayes – motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from April 11th, 2016 Meeting
Motion by Commissioner McGee to adopted minutes as presented in the packet, second by
Commissioner Ballard – all ayes – motion carried.
4. Old Business Items
a. Chateau Traffic Calming (C. Hood)
(Commission members Rhonda Jalbert, Toni Tisdale, Miranda Carson, Mark Wasdahl and Brian
Leisle arrived during this agenda item)
Mr. Hood updated the Commission that he has had conversation with Miranda Carson and she
would be updating the Commission upon her arrival regarding the bus stop near Ten Mile/Chateau.
Additionally, ACHD is collecting speed and volume data and if triggers are met they’ll look at cut-
through percentages. Data collection/analysis should be completed by August, so this will be an old
business topic for a meeting in the fall.
Ms. Carson arrived and provided an update regarding funding & policy regarding students walking
to school and bussing. The State uses an average to provide district funding based on number of
students per mile and calculates for all districts the per mile average that it is safe for students to
walk to a bus stop or school. The State standard (average) for students is 1.5 miles and West Ada
has chosen to reduce their district standards to 0.4 (elementary) and 0.8 of a mile (middle/high
school) to walk to a bus stop. Ms. Carson met with the developer near this intersection and
analyzed the student population in the area and several alternative options and determined that the
current bus stop location allows service to the entire student population in the area within the
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district standards. Any change in location would impact a subset of students for safety and length
of time on the bus and cause additional cost to the District. Comments and discussion took place.
Additional data was requested for current and future street width information to be provided at
the meeting when ACHD presents the volume and speed data.
b. Transit Service Update (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided a very brief update; similar info is presented in the Transportation Projects
Update memo. The transit group has had three meetings and Commissioner Baumgartner has
participated. The group is working on next steps and is developing a curb to curb ‘lifestyle service’
concept targeting seniors and the disabled, who could, with a 48 hour notice, call for a schedule
pickup/transportation within a 12-15 square mile area of Meridian from ~ 9/10am – 4pm. A
community partner is being sought and a council presentation will need to take place for inclusion
in FY17 budget recommendations. Ms. Jalbert updated that VRT Service changes within Ada
County will be minimal as will changes to the inter-county routes. The ridership on route 42 was
forwarded to Mr. Hood and on-time performance metrics are being gathered and will be provided
to the Commission on a regular basis going forward.
c. Records Ave./Village Drive Crosswalk (C. Hood)
Table to next month as Shawn Martin was not at the meeting.
d. Main St./King St. Crosswalk Enhancement (C. Hood)
Table to next month as Shawn Martin was not at the meeting.
e. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided a brief update. Memo begins on page 6 of the packet. New information is in
BOLD . Starting on page 6 specific projects mentioned were:
Ustick Corridor - After the packet was sent out, ACHD sent out their 90 day bid list. Widening
Locust Grove to Linder (2miles) and the intersection reconfiguration at Meridian Road is on the
list. Project cost is estimated at $8.3 million.
Meridian Road, Cherry to Ustick - Public information meeting held at city hall with about 100
people attending. This project will be discussed at ACHD’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)
meeting later today and the bike lanes being done in concrete or asphalt. The project is straight
forward; the bike lane is the main topic for public input.
US 20/26 - Town hall meeting held on March 27 th went well, most of the discussion revolved
around US 20/26. Mr. Hood thanked Commissioner Ballard for attending and showing support for
the project.
Parklets - The City executed an addendum to the master license agreement with ACHD and what
can happen in the right of way in the downtown core area. This addendum allows a business to
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follow the City designed process and utilize parking outside their business for seating or other
activities (Parklets).
Transportation Alternatives Program - A statewide call for projects was issued recently. City staff
does not feel there is anything that qualifies for Statewide TAP at this time, due to Right-Of-Way
and easement issues.
Eagle Road Bike/Ped Project Development - This corridor is currently being studied and
Commissioner Lewis or someone in his firm will present to the Commission next month. Once
this corridor is evaluated, Mr. Hood feels this would be a good candidate for TAP/Community
Choices funding for construction. However, without the Right of Way or easement access it’s
premature to apply/seek funds. Ms. Tisdale noted that if the Commission/City does decide it
would like to apply for anything with TAP, it must be coordinated with COMPASS and applications
are due by May 20 th .
Eagle Road Adaptive Traffic Signals - Mr. Hood mentioned updated information he received at
RTAC that there is a TIP amendment and the Traffic Signals are going to be pushed back to 2018
not 2017 as mentioned in the memo.
Mr. Hood opened the floor for any questions regarding any of the memo items and mentioned that
Jay Gibbons is the parks and pathways point of contact. Ms. Tisdale mentioned that with the
Statewide TAP program, ITD does not allow ROW acquisition. Questions were asked and
answered.
5. New Business Items
a. Master Mobility Map (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood referenced the memo and asked the Commission for feedback/dialog regarding the
information presented. Brian McClure developed a comprehensive mobility map of all the
pathways, roads and the projects within Meridian. There is no specific timeframe, but Caleb would
like to know if this information is helpful to the Commission or if they think some other group
could benefit from the totality of information. This map is not intended to reinvent what others are
doing. It was a first attempt to accomplish what Commissioner Zaremba requested, but the
question to be answered is ‘what is this map trying to accomplish?’ The goal needs to be better
defined and include land use. Questions were asked, discussed and answered. Keep this item as
Old Business for further discussion at a future meeting.
b. Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
Sargent Arnold was not present; keep on for next month’s agenda
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
The only communication to share is regarding a training opportunity. Mr. Hood will share future
opportunities he hears or comes across. If there are any that the Commissioners would like to
attend speak with Caleb.
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6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Eagle Road Bike/Ped Project Development (to June agenda as New Business)
b. Eagle Road Speed Limit Update
c. Meridian Road Speed Study
d. VRT Transit 101
e. ACHD CIP (to June agenda as New Business)
f. US 20/26 Corridor Study
7. Next Meeting Date: May 2nd, 2016
8. Recognition of Commissioner McRoberts
Mr. Hood publically acknowledged Commissioner McRoberts’ service and thanked him although he
was not present. Mr. Hood will make sure Commissioner McRoberts is contacted personally.
9. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Lewis and second by Commissioner Hall to adjourn – all ayes – motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
TRACY HOPKINS, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
JAYCEE L. HOLMAN DATE
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4e. Transportation Projects Update
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 6/1/2016
Re: June Transportation Projects Update
Below is a summary/update on some of the transportation and roadway projects City Staff
has been involved with recently. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather highlights some of
the more important activities that have recently transpired (or are about to occur) in the
transportation realm. Staff will be at the June Commission meeting to discuss some of
these topics in more detail. Please feel free to contact staff should you have any
comments, concerns, or questions on any of these projects. New information is in bold .
KEY ACHD PROJECTS:
Franklin, Black Cat to Ten Mile Road: This is a Federal Aid project, programmed for
construction in 2016-2017 with the Franklin/Black Cat intersection. The project will widen
Franklin to five lanes including curb, gutter and sidewalks. Low-impact storm drain
techniques. As part of the scoping of this project, the City requested detached sidewalks, a
center median, lighting, and reclaimed water is included with the project. On 90-day bid
list. To be bid by ITD. Estimated cost is $7.5M.
Ustick Corridor: There are several projects in the design and right-of-way phases along
Ustick Road. There are plans to design and construct projects at the Ustick/Meridian
intersection, and roadway widening projects for the segments between Locust Grove and
Meridian and Meridian to Linder. In the 2015-2019 ACHD IFYWP, these projects are
programmed for construction in 2018/2019. In the recently adopted 2016-2020 IFYWP, the
Ustick corridor projects advance to 2016-2018. These three projects will be bid together
and are on the 90-day bid list. Estimated cost is $8.3M.
Pine Ave, Meridian to Locust Grove: This project, to improve Pine between Meridian Road
and Locust Grove, is planned for construction in 2018 in the adopted 2016-2020 IFYWP.
The City and MDC want to partner with ACHD to ensure the design and construction of
Pine Avenue is consistent with the communities’ needs. Because Meridian Public Works is
planning to do sewer improvements in Pine, the roadway between Main and E. 6 th will be
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re-built. Establishing a Cost Share Agreement with ACHD and a project agreement
between the City and MDC will need to occur.
E. 3 rd Street Extension: When ACHD adopted the 2014-2018 Integrated Five Year Work
Plan, E. 3 rd Street, from Carlton to Fairview, was listed as a project in the Economic
Development Program. This project was split into two phases by ACHD – north (phase 2)
and south (phase 1) of Carlton. In the ACHD 2016-2020 IFYWP, phase 1, between Franklin
and Carlton, is in PD.
Meridian Road, Cherry to Ustick: Project includes widening Meridian Road to 5 lanes with
curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Design is underway. Construction is planned for 2020
in the adopted IFYWP at a cost of $4.387M.
Linder Road, Franklin to Pine: Project includes the widening of Linder Road to 5 lanes with
curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Project includes upgrade of the railroad crossing and
a safe routes to school request. Construction is planned for 2019 at a cost of $3.425M.
Cherry Lane, Linder to Meridian Road Lighting: Using federal funds, ACHD is working with
Precision to design roadway lighting for approximately one mile of Cherry Lane. The City is
providing a local match. The PS&E Package should be submitted by mid to late
September. The federal funds have shifted from 2016 to 2017 for project construction.
Arterial Dynamic Message Signs: ACHD has hired Power Plus to install 4 dynamic
message signs along major I-84 freeway detour routes to alert road users of roadway and
traffic conditions. Foundation and conduit work is complete. The sign structures are
scheduled to be shipped on April 19 th . The $160,000 project was complete in May.
ACHD COMMUNITY PROGRAM PROJECTS
2016 Construction:
• Fairview, E. 3 rd Street to Locust Grove – Sidewalk on both sides of the street.
(February 2016; $230K) On 90-day bid list.
• Black Cat, Moonlake to Ustick – Sidewalk on one side of Black Cat and a ped
signal. Diamond Contractors is the chosen consultant. Preconstruction meeting
held April 14 th . Notice to proceed April 28 th . Contract amount is $100,000.
2017 Construction:
• W. 1 st , Broadway to Pine – Sidewalk for two blocks near Meridian Elementary.
• W. 4 th , Broadway to Maple – Sidewalk on one side near Meridian Elementary.
ITD PROJECTS
SH-55 (Eagle Road): Design work began to add an additional northbound and southbound lane to
Eagle Road, between River Valley and I-84. From River Valley to Franklin, The Village developer
(CenterCal) is making improvements via a STAR agreement with the State and ACHD. Portions of
sidewalk, a designated right-turn lane onto westbound I-84, and other related improvements will
be included. CenterCal may be constructing this project in 2017.
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US 20/26: On March 28 th , the US 20/26 Task Force met. The next TF meeting will be held
on Monday, September 19th .
Interstate 84: ITD is collaborating with COMPASS to apply for two federal grants through
FHWA (FASTLANE and TIGER) to fund improvements to I-84 in Canyon County, including
interchanges. The improvements would go from Northside Boulevard to Franklin Boulevard.
This corridor is listed as the number one priority in the regional long-range transportation
plan.
PATHWAYS
Rail with Trail: In the fall of 2012, the City applied for an $85,000 grant to study the Rail with
Trail (RWT) pathway crossing of streets (7 crossings; Black Cat to Locust Grove).
Currently, there are $75,000 in FY2016 for design and $500,000 in FY18 and FY19 for
pathway construction in the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
MDC PROJECTS
Idaho Avenue Placemaking: Both the City and MDC have budgeted $15,000 towards “right-
sizing” Idaho Avenue in this block. City Staff is working with contractors and the Parks
Department to complete this installation before Dairy Days in June.
OTHER
Transit: The Meridian Saturday Fun Bus service was discontinued in September. VRT is
working to establish a committee to determine what a similar service could look like for the
summer months. Training and regional planning will continue. A new workgroup was
established by VRT to discuss what a limited public transit service focusing on seniors and
persons with disabilities could look like in Meridian. The group is trying to develop a
scenario for the Council to consider later in the Spring.
Parklets: In other cities throughout the US, parklets (on-street parking areas converted to
public seating/use areas) are becoming more and more popular. Some businesses in
downtown Meridian are interested in installing parklets. The Master License Agreement
between the City and ACHD was executed the week of April 25 th allowing parklets
downtown.
ACHD 2016 CIP Update Task Force: Every four years ACHD updates its 20-year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP). The Task Force (TF) is made up of city staff, ACHD
Commissioners, members of the CICAC, as well as commercial and residential developers.
The CIP Updated kick-off meeting was held on January 29 th , 2015 and they meet monthly.
The TF is currently discussing service areas, Level of Service standards, existing
deficiencies and elements of roadway projects that should be eligible for impact fee
expenditures. This item will be discussed during the June meeting under New
Business.
Transportation Alternative Program (TAP): Potential TAP projects were discussed with the
TC during the last couple meetings. During the December meeting, the TC requested a
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summary of the TAP applications and potential fallback projects/applications. For 2015 the
City applied to COMPASS for one TAP application: a pathway segment in north Meridian,
between Black Cat and Ten Mile. The Rail with Trail corridor is also a top priority, and the
safe routes to school coordinator positions are also important. Alternative or potential
fallback TAP projects are currently being identified by staff. The list of potential, future TAP
projects will be brought back to the TC later in 2016.
Eagle Road Adaptive Traffic Signals: In 2017, ACHD and ITD plan to upgrade 14 signals
along the Eagle Road corridor, between Overland and Chinden, to adaptive traffic signals.
This is a $490,000 project.
Eagle Road Bike/Ped Project Development: COMPASS has contracted with Keller
Associates to further develop a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the corridor. The boundaries
of the project are Overland and Chinden. This item will be discussed during the June
meeting under New Business.
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5b. Eagle Road Bike/Ped Project Development
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 6/3/2016
Re: Eagle Road Bike/Ped Project Development
COMPASS and Keller Associates, in coordination with the cities of Boise and Meridian,
have been evaluating the bike/ped system along the Eagle Road corridor between Chinden
and Overland. The segment evaluation was recently completed and the team would like to
share the results with the TC. Tom Laws, COMPASS Associate Planner, and Stephen
Lewis, Keller Associates, will present to the TC during the June meeting. See memo below
for additional background, segment maps, criteria considered and segment rankings.
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5c. 2016 ACHD Capital Improvements Plan
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 6/2/2016
Re: 2016 ACHD CIP
Every four years ACHD updates its 20-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). To assist
ACHD, they have established a CIP Update Task Force made up of city staff, ACHD
Commissioners, members of the CICAC, as well as commercial and residential developers.
The CIP Update TF has been meeting monthly since January 2015. The group discusses
service areas, Level of Service standards, existing deficiencies and elements of roadway
projects that should be eligible for impact fee expenditures. The CIP Update Task Force
has its last meeting on June 13 th . They plan on making a CIP recommendation to the
Capital Improvements Citizen Advisory Committee (CICAC) during this meeting. The
anticipated public comment period for the 2016 CIP is July 15 th - August 17 th .
The ACHD CIP is prepared to meet the requirements of the State for impact fee collection.
The CIP is developed with consideration of other plans and studies, as well as an analysis
of future transportation system deficiencies. The Regional Travel Demand Model is a key
tool used in the CIP development. Only arterial (regionally significant) roadways are
considered for funding in the CIP. The total cost needed to serve new growth and
development is eligible for IF funding; existing transportation needs are not eligible.
Staff will explain more about the CIP development process and share the projects currently
listed in the draft 2016 ACHD CIP during the June TF meeting.
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5d. Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 6/2/2016
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the May meeting.
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