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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 18th, 2016 – 3:30 pm
Council Chambers - Meridian City Hall - 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call:
Tracy Hopkins Bryan Leisle ___ Luke Cavener (ex-officio)
Ryan Lancaster Ryan Hall ___ Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
Stephen Lewis Jack McGee ___ Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
David Ballard Lance Baumgartner ___ Tod Morris (ex-officio)
Brent Knezacek Mark Wasdahl (ex-officio) ___ Miranda Carson (ex-officio)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Welcome and Introduction of Commissioner Knezacek
4. Approval of Minutes from June 6th, 2016 Meeting
5. 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)
6. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
b. Parking Issue at Paramount/Rocky Mountain High School (C. Hood)
c. 2017-2021 ITD Idaho Transportation Improvement Program (M. Wasdahl)
d. Meridian Lifestyle Transit Service (memo attached; T. Morris, VRT)
e. Magic View Traffic Analysis (C. Hood)
f. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
7. 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. COMPASS TIP Update
8. Next Meeting Date: August 15th, 2016
9. Adjourn
Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
July 18th, 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 Tracy Hopkins
x Ryan Lancaster
x Stephen Lewis
x David Ballard
x Brent Knezacek
x Bryan Leisle
x Ryan Hall
x Jack McGee
Lance Baumgartner (via
A phone)
x Mark Wasdahl (ex -officio)
Others Present: Caleb Hood, Ted Baird
2. Adoption of the Agenda
x Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
x Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
p Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
x Tod Morris (ex -officio)
x Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Motion by Commissioner Ballard, second by Commissioner Lewis — all ayes — motion carried.
3. Welcome and Introduction of Commissioner Knezacek
Commissioner Knezacek (Ken -saw -Chuck) gave a brief history of himself.
4. Approval of Minutes from June 6th, 2016 Meeting
Commissioner Lewis requested two corrections of Item 3 of the June 6th meeting minutes.
Correction to the date of the meeting minutes for May, should be May 2"d, and the description
should say adopt minutes not adopted minutes. Motion by Commissioner Ballard to adopted
the corrected May 2nd meeting minutes as requested, second by Commissioner Lewis — all ayes
— motion carried.
(Ex -Officio Tisdale joined the meeting.)
S. Old Business Items
a. Chateau Traffic Calming (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood noted no new updates regarding this iem; this is a place holder and will be
discussed during the August meeting.
b. Records Ave./Village Drive Crosswalk (C. Hood/Shawn Martin)
Mr. Hood encouraged the Commission to visit the area and review the
improvements, which were jointly funded by MDC and the City and
provide feedback. The project came in a little under budget, around
$23,000.
iii. ACHD Capital Improvement Plan, also on page 7 — Mr. Hood reminded
the Commission that the public comment and review period for this item
is open if anyone wishes to provide comment.
iv. ITD 2017 — 2021 ITIP - item on page 8, Mr. Wasdahl will further speak to
this item later. The public comment period is open through the end of
July.
6. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
Sgt. Arnold was not present to update the commission, keep as a standing agenda item
for future updates. Mr. Hood will touch base with him and remind him of the next
meeting.
b. Parking Issue at Paramount/Rocky Mountain High School (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood began the update by showing a Google Map of the area and briefly described
the issue of ingress/egress access by the developer from the micro -path and residents
due to high school kids parking and blocking access. Mr. Hood invited the developer to
attend as well as spoke to law enforcement. This is a similar situation like Mountain
View HS. A possible solution could be to have restricted no parking signage, (i.e. No
Parking M -F between certain hours) rather than closing the pedestrian access point. Mr.
Hood opened the topic for discussion. Questions were asked and answered, by Mr.
Hood and Ms. Carson, including the possibility of ACHD restricting parking in front of
the vacant lot so it can be built upon. Mr. Hood will follow up with the developer on
the issue and encourage the developer to work with the school and/or the
homeowners/HOA if the solution was No Parking signage. Ms. Carson is working on
this issue from the school district prospective, but it is a big issue with no clear solution.
c. 2017-20121 ITD Idaho Transportation Improvement Program (M. Wasdahl)
Mr. Wasdahl began his update with mention that [TIP comments are only being
accepted from July I5t - 30th not July 3 1St. He then reviewed the ITIP, how to find the
information via the ITD homepage; navigate through the tool and key project
information. Mr. Wasdahl mentioned that starting in August the CenterCal project
would begin. Mr. Hood added that the Meridian projects, Rail with Trail through
downtown and the 5 mile creek segment D from Black Cat to Ten Mile are two TAP
pathway projects and are listed in the transportation memo in the packet. Caleb also
reviewed the railroad crossing project improvement south of Pine. Mr. Wasdahl pointed
out that COMPASS would be having a transportation open house on August 25th and
some of these projects would be reviewed there, from the COMPASS perspective. Mr.
Motion by Commissioner Lewis to support the request that Meridian City Council
request from ACHD a study of the Magic View area, second by Commissioner McGee —
all ayes - motion passed.
f. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood directed the Commission to review pages I I & 12 of the packet and to read
page 12 before 11. Mr. Hood spoke with Sgt. Arnold regarding the issue and ask if
there is anything this Commission needs to act upon.
7. 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. COMPASS TIP Update
8. Next Meeting Date: August 15, 2016
9. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Lewis and second by Commissioner McGee to adjourn — all ayes
— motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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5e. Transportation Projects Update
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 7/12/2016
Re: July 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 July 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. 3rd Street Extension: When ACHD adopted the 2014-2018 Integrated Five Year Work
Plan, E. 3rd 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 19th. The $160,000 project was complete in May.
ACHD COMMUNITY PROGRAM PROJECTS
2016 Construction:
Fairview, E. 3rd 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. Contract amount is
$100,000. Substantially complete on 6/16.
2017 Construction:
W. 1st, Broadway to Pine – Sidewalk for two blocks near Meridian Elementary.
W. 4th, 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. The design is complete for improvements and CenterCal intends to construct
before the end of the calendar year.
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US 20/26: On March 28th, 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. Except for a bike rack, the improvements have been
installed.
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 has developed a scenario
- Lifestyle Service - for the TC and Council to consider. Tod Morris with VRT will be
at the July TC meeting to present.
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 25th 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 ACHD CIP is currently available for review and public comment.
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
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
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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 2018, 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.
ITD 2017-2021 ITIP: The 2017-2021 Idaho Transportation Improvement Program is
open for public review and comment through the end of July. This topic will be
discussed as a New Business item during the July 18th TC meeting.
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6d. Meridian Lifestyle Transit Service
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 7/13/2016
Re: Meridian Lifestyle Transit Service
Valley Regional Transit (VRT) formed a stakeholder group to evaluate and develop a new
transit service in Meridian. Tod Morris will be at the July 18th TC meeting to present the
information on the Lifestyle Transit Service; below is information from Tod. This information
will also be shared with the City Council during their July 26th meeting. The TC should
forward on a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Lifestyle Transit
Service.
TOPIC: Access to Independence: Meridian Lifestyle Service
DATE: July 13, 2016
Summary:
Valley Regional Transit will partner with a local community organization to pilot a Lifestyle Transportation
service for Meridian residents. This new service is designed to address the daily transportation needs of
seniors and persons with disabilities by providing a reliable, direct, and easy to-use service. The service will
designate two service areas, dividing the Meridian community into a southern and northern service area.
Each service area will assign an accessible vehicle and driver(s) to provide transportation free of charge to
any location within the service area boundaries. Service hours will run operate from 9am-3pm, Monday-
Saturday and will be directly operated by the partnering community organization acting as a service
provider.
The service will also partner with the Cherry Lane Library to allow riders to transfer between the two service
areas if needed. Additionally, the service will connect riders to the fixed route system, allowing riders access
to downtown Boise. However, the main focus of the service will be to provide connectivity and easy access
within Meridian.
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The service is targeted to begin operations in October 2016. Valley Regional Transit will work throughout the
summer of 2016 to train the new service provider and implemented a robust marketing strategy. Financial
support for the program’s implementation and first year operations will be support by funds made available
from the City of Meridian. Additional partners will be incorporated to support ongoing costs beyond the
pilot year. Valley Regional Transit will provide FTA funds to match local contributions at an 80/20 rate for
the first year, and a 50/50 rate for the following years.
Provided below is the cost distribution for the first 3 year for the two service areas. If needed, additional
service areas may be incorporated to support additional demand.
2017 2018 2019
Total Fed Local Total Fed Local Total Fed Local
Meridian N
Lifestyle
$97,797 $78,23
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$19,55
9
$96,24
2
$48,12
1
$48,12
1
$98,64
8
$49,32
4
$49,32
4
Meridian S
Lifestyle
$97,797 $78,23
8
$19,55
9
$96,24
2
$48,12
1
$48,12
1
$98,64
8
$49,32
4
$49,32
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The same service model will be incorporated throughout the Treasure Valley with the implementation of
approximately nine service areas in the Ada County urban area, four service areas in the Canyon County
urban area, and eight service areas in the surrounding rural areas by 2021.
Valley Regional Transit Planner, Tod Morris, will present the Meridian Lifestyle Service to the Meridian
Transportation Commission on July 18, 2016. For more information please contact Tod Morris at 208-258-
2713, tmorris@valleyregionaltransit.org.
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6f. Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 6/12/2016
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the June meeting.
Dear Bret:
Your request has been received by the Mayor’s Office. When looking for ways to calm traffic we work with
Ada County Highway District (ACHD) as they are the road authority for all roads in the city and Ada
County. I will forward this to ACHD and our Transportation Commission for their review and response as
well as our police department.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with you on this issue.
Thanks,
Peggy Gardner
Administrative Assistant to
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City of Meridian
33 E Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208 489-0529
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From: meridian_apps@meridiancity.org [mailto:meridian_apps@meridiancity.org]
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 6:29 PM
To: CityCouncilContactForm
Subject: Excessive Speed and dangerous activities on residential streets.
Request for Mayor and Council
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Name Bret Waters
Last
Name Waters
Email
Address bwaters932@gmail.com
Street
Address 432 W Willowbrook Dr
City Meridian
State Idaho
Zip Code 83646
Subject Excessive Speed and dangerous activities on residential streets.
Message Hello, My name is Bret, I am a 6 year Meridian resident. I love the community
and the location in the valley. I would like to ask for some help or suggestions in
regards to the traffic situation on my street. I live on West Willowbrook, between
Meridian Rd and 8th st. Since moving into our home there have been consistent
problems with the amount of traffic traveling through our neighborhood as well
as the speed that people travel down our road. I have requested extra police
patrols, speed studies, and the Meridian PD radar trailer multiple times over the
course of our residency. Although the Meridian PD is always quick to respond ,
and takes my concerns seriously the result of my phone calls seem to have little
if any lasting effect. Multiple times each day we endure people traveling at
excessive speeds, texting while driving, racing, etc. At this point I am seeking
the city's help in finding an effective, lasting solution to the traffic problem we
experience here in order to make our neighborhood a safer place. Thank you
for any input and consideration.
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