2016 05-02Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
May 2nd, 2016
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:32 pm and Roll taken)
x Ryan Lancaster
o Darrel McRoberts
x Stephen Lewis
x David Ballard
x Tracy Hopkins
o Bryan Leisle
x Ryan Hall
x Jack McGee
x Lance Baumgartner
o Mark Wasdahl (ex -officio)
x Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
o Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
o Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
o Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
o Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Others Present: 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 I I th, 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, Marl', 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 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 — 9/1 Oam —
4pm. A community partner is being sought and a council presentation will need to take place
for inclusion in FY 17 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`h went well, most of the discussion revolved
around US 20/26. Mr. Hood thanked Commissioner Ballard for attending and showing support
for the project.
Parlclets - 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 follow the City designed process and utilize parking outside their business for
seating or other activities (Parlclets).
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`h
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.
S. 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.
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Eagle Road Bilce/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
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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.
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