2017 02-06Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
February 6, 2017
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:37 pm and roll taken)
X Tracy Hopkins
X Bryan Leisle
X Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
X Ryan Lancaster
X Ryan Hall
X Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
X Stephen Lewis
Jack McGee
o Liisa Itkonen for Toni
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Tisdale (ex -officio)
X David Ballard
X Lance Baumgartner
X Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
X Brent Knezacek
X Erika Bowen (ex -officio)
o Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Others Present: Ted Baird and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Lewis, to approve the agenda; second by Commissioner Ballard — all
ayes — motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from January 9th, 2017 Meeting
Commissioner Ballard asked for clarification on the wording "above" on page 3 of the minutes.
Staff clarified that in this instance, above should have read "north of 1-84. With that
clarification, Commissioner Hall made a motion to approve the January 9th minutes; second by
Commissioner Knezacek — all ayes — motion carried.
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood directed the attention of the Commission to the memo beginning on page 5. Mr.
Hood reminded the Commission that he will not review all items, but if the Commission has
questions or would like clarification on any item to feel free to interrupt. Mr. Hood then
prefaced his review by requesting to discuss with the Commission the ACHD application
process and the project prioritization objective of today's meeting. Mr. Hood reacquainted the
Commission with the ACHD application process and that the project prioritization doesn't
typically consider Economic Development projects. However, every 3-5 years ACHD does
solicit Economic Development projects. The E. 3rd Street Extension and Pine Avenue were
projects that were applied for under the last request period. Mr. Hood then briefly reviewed
those projects and provided an update. Mr. Hood provided and update from his meeting with
Council an the Economic Development Administrator and their desire to apply for phase 2 of
the 3rd Street Extension and a project on Idaho Avenue. Mr. Hood asked the Commission if
they are in agreement with the draft applications and if there were any other projects they
would like to submit to ACHD — the Commission concurred. Mr. Hood reminded the
Commission on the criteria questions that ACHD need answered for application purposes
prior to finalizing the two draft applications for Idaho Avenue and phase 2 of Yd Street.
Discussion occurred and questions were asked and answered.
Mr. Hood continued with his update and moved to the 2017 Construction projects further
down on page 6. Mr. Hood gave a brief update of the W. 4th, Broadway to Maple sidewalk
project and the anticipated contract being awarded to Central Paving on Wednesday. Mr.
Hood concluded his review and opened the floor for further discussion. No further discussion
was needed at that time.
S. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
Topic was not reviewed as Sgt. Arnold was not present. The item will be kept on the agenda
for future updates. Mr. Hood mentioned that Sgt. Arnold did send an email and apologized for
his absence. (Ex -Officio Member Carson arrived)
b. 2017 Transportation Project Priorities (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided a brief review of the topic and summarized the discussion from the
previous month's meeting. Mr. Hood sent the updated priority lists prior to the meeting and
asked if the Commission had any questions or corrections that were needed. Mr. Hood
requested that if no corrections were needed that the Commission move into finalizing the
Roadway and Intersection projects list, after which, Mr. Hood will present on Community
Programs. The floor was opened for discussion, clarifications, and corrections to the
prioritization spreadsheet, which took place, including adding Glacier Bay Drive improvements
to the list as item #31 and moving other items down on the list. The Commission then directed
staff to share the revised priority list with the Mayor and Council.
Mr. Hood transitioned the Commission into the review of Community Programs Projects and
provided an update on several of the items. Mr. Hood also briefed the Commission on the 2 %2
Street project, which has been a topic of discussion for MDC, but is not currently on the
prioritization spreadsheet. Mr. Hood offered additional details, maps and documents related to
sidewalks and pathways. Mr. Hood mentioned that he had the Parks Department priorities and
asked Ms. Carson if the School District had any additional requests that needed to be
considered in conjunction with the list he provided. Ms. Carson replied that the School District
does have some additions and she plans to have that information completed later in the week.
Open discussion took place amongst the Commission on the list that Mr. Hood compiled.
Questions were asked and answered and edits were suggested. Mr. Hood will make the
recommended correction to the McMillan Project, which was inadvertently moved down, and
add 2 %2 Street to priority #20 on the spreadsheet. The Commission concurred.
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided a brief update on the staff communication memo; a brief discussion took
place. No questions were asked.
d. Election of Officers (T. Hopkins)
A very brief discussion occurred around nominations for the Commission's new Chairman and
Vice Chairman. A motion was made by Chairman Hopkins to nominate Commissioner Ballard
as the Commission's new Chairman; second by Commissioner Lewis - all ayes — motion
carried. A Motion was made by Commissioner McGee to nominate Commissioner Lewis as
the new Vice Chairman; second by Chairman Hopkins — all ayes - motion carried.
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Meridian Road Speed Study
b. VRT Transit 101
c. US 20/26 Corridor Study
d. Master Mobility Map
e. Eleven vs. Twelve Foot Travel Lanes
f. Meridian Interchange Eastbound Off -Ramp
g. April Meeting Date
Prior to adjourning the meeting, a brief discussion took place regarding April's meeting date.
Mr. Hood will not be in the office on April 3rd. Alternatives for the April 3rd meeting date were
suggested; possibly April I Ot". The Commission will decide at the March meeting if the April
meeting will be cancelled, based on the potential agenda topics to discuss.
Commissioner Ballard inquired about recent improvements on Eagle Rd. south of Fairview and
if it (access) is being monitored. Ms. Bowen responded and is tracking the item.
Commissioner McGee expressed thanks to ACHD and the City for recent snow removal
efforts.
Commissioner Lancaster provided thanks to Chairman Hopkins for his efforts over the last 2
years as Chair.
7. Next Meeting Date: March 6, 2017
8. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Lewis and second by Commissioner McGee to adjourn — all ayes
— motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, February 6, 2017 – 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 ___ Rhonda Jalbert (ex-officio)
Brent Knezacek Erika Bowen (ex-officio) ___ Miranda Carson (ex-officio)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from January 9, 2017 Meeting
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
b. 2017 Transportation Project Priorities (memo attached; C. Hood)
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
d. Election of Officers (T. Hopkins)
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Meridian Road Speed Study
b. VRT Transit 101
c. US 20/26 Corridor Study
d. Master Mobility Map
e. Eleven vs. Twelve Foot Travel Lanes
f. Meridian Interchange Eastbound Off-Ramp
g. April Meeting Date
7. Next Meeting Date: March 6, 2017
8. Adjourn
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
January 9, 2017
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 o Bryan Leisle o Luke Cavener (ex-officio)
x Ryan Lancaster x Ryan Hall x Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
o Stephen Lewis o Jack McGee x Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
o David Ballard x Lance Baumgartner o Rhonda Jalbert (ex-officio)
x Brent Knezacek o Erika Bowen (ex-officio) o Miranda Carson (ex-officio)
Others Present: Mark Wasdahl (for Erika Bowen), Ryan Head, Ted Baird and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Lancaster, to approve the agenda; second by Commissioner Baumgartner
– all ayes – motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from December 5th, 2016 Meeting
Prior to the motion for approval Mr. Hood gave a brief tutorial of the new technology system in
City Council Chambers.
The minutes were handed out as they were not included in the packet. Two noted corrections to
the December 5th meeting minutes were made prior to the motion to approve. Under Item 3,
Approval of Minutes from December 5th, 2016 Meeting, the ‘second’ to approve the prior months
meeting minutes was made by Commissioner Knezacek, not Commissioner Lewis. Also, on page 2
under New Business, Item 6b the correction of Ms., not Mr., Bowen’s name was noted by
Commissioner Lancaster.
A motion was made by Commissioner Knezacek to approve the December 5th meeting minutes,
with the above noted corrections; second by Commissioner Hall – all ayes – motion carried.
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood directed the attention of the Commission to the memo beginning on page 2. Mr. Hood
continued with a brief review of some specific items, starting with the Ustick Corridor/Meridian
Intersection construction and the work delays due to weather. On page 3 of the packet (second
page of the memo) Mr. Hood reacquainted the Commission on the topic of the East 3rd Street
punch through to East Fairview (ACHD-Economic Development) project that was applied for in
2013 and its current status. ACHD had cut that project into 2 phases, the first is represented in
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the five-year work plan. The City intends to resubmit the project for phase 2 considerations in the
new cycle of ACHD Economic Development projects, as well as an additional project or two. Mr.
Hood will consult with the Economic Development Administrator to identify new items for
submittal, which are not typically ACHD priorities. Mr. Hood also mentioned that Mr. Wasdahl
mentioned to him that ITD plans to do a micro-seal project on Eagle Road in 2017 (see pg. 3/4 of
the packet). Mr. Hood concluded his update with a brief clarification on the northbound Eagle Road
improvements; the pavement is done, but the pavement markings are not done due to weather
constraints. Mr. Hood stood for questions. Discussion took place and questions were asked and
answered.
5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
Topic was not reviewed as Sgt. Arnold was not present. The item will be kept on the agenda for
future updates.
b. 2017 Transportation Project Priorities Kick-Off (memo attached: C. Hood/ Ryan
Head)
Mr. Hood provided a brief introduction of the topic and the Commission’s responsibility as it
relates to it priorities. One of the main roles of the Commission is to analyze, discuss and
recommend transportation projects to City Council and ACHD. The City needs to have the
priority lists to ACHD by March 17th. This meeting is the initial meeting to review and discuss the
projects from last year or any new ones that need to be added. Next month the Commission will
need to finalize its recommendation so Mr. Hood can present them to City Council to meet the
March 17th deadline. Mr. Hood then turned the floor over to Mr. Head, the Planning Supervisor
from ACHD, for his presentation. Mr. Head reacquainted the Commission with ACHD’s process,
its priorities and how they are determined. The top priorities from ACHD’s perspective address
congestion and safety. Mr. Head then reviewed and provided a status update of the project
spreadsheet and educated the Commission on how they could influence the prioritization and
recommendations to ACHD. Mr. Head also reviewed the coming soon feature on the ACHD
website, the call for Economic Development project submittals and the public open house in
February. In July, ACHD will also have a public comment period of the proposed prioritization
projects. Mr. Head concluded his presentation/review and stood for questions and comments.
Discussion took place and questions were asked and answered.
Prior to transitioning into the review process of the project priorities spreadsheet, Mr. Hood
briefed the Commission on the town hall meeting results from 2016 with residents in South
Meridian. Typically ACHD prioritization projects for Meridian have been focused on areas above
I84. However, Mr. Hood wanted to ensure he conveyed the feedback from the Town Hall meeting,
as he committed to the South Meridian residents. Further details are available if the Commissioners
would like to review them thoroughly.
Mr. Hood then transitioned the Commission into the review process for the City of Meridian
prioritization projects and provided some additional Meridian specific reference materials for
review. Open discussion took place amongst the Commission on several projects and which ones
should be moved up or down on the list. Mr. Hood committed to making the discussed
adjustments to the spreadsheet and sending to the Commissions in a separate email for further
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offline review prior to next meeting. He will also include the updated information in the packet for
finalization next month. Community Programs and Economic Development project discussions will
be deferred to next month.
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided a brief update on staff communications regarding the Firenze project.
d. Election of Officers (T. Hopkins)
Motion by Commissioner Lancaster to postpone the officer elections to next month, with the
stipulation that the current chair and vice-chair serve one additional month; second by
Commissioner Hall – all ayes – motion carried.
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Meridian Road Speed Study
b. VRT Transit 101
c. US 20/26 Corridor Study
d. Master Mobility Map
e. Eleven vs. Twelve Foot Travel Lanes
f. Meridian Interchange Eastbound Off-Ramp
7. Next Meeting Date: February 6, 2017
8. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Lancaster and second by Commissioner Hall to adjourn – all ayes –
motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
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4a. Transportation Projects Update
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 2/1/2017
Re: February 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 February 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 are being used. As part of the scoping of this project, the City requested
detached sidewalks, a center median, lighting, and reclaimed wa ter. Estimated cost is
$7.5M. Utility work is ongoing. Black Cat Road, south of Franklin Road is closed through
February 10th for pipe work.
Ustick Corridor: ACHD has projects along Ustick at the Ustick/Meridian intersection, and
roadway widening projects for the segments between Locust Grove and Meridian and
Meridian to Linder. ACHD has grouped these three projects together. Knife River is the
contractor. Work began on September 26th and should be complete in November 2017.
Contractor is currently working on temporary pavement widening on the north side of the
road – should be complete in late February. Storm water, irrigation, and City pipe
work are on-going. Some delays due to weather.
Pine Ave, Meridian to Locust Grove: This project, to improve Pine between Meridian Road
and Locust Grove, is planned for construction in 2018/19 in the adopted 2017-2021 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 is in process.
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 2017-2021 IFYWP, phase 1, between Franklin
and Carlton, is in PD. ACHD is once again accepting applications for their Economic
Development Program. Applications are due to ACHD by March 17th. Staff would like to
discuss submitting a new application for another roadway with the Commission.
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 ACHD adopted IFYWP at a cost of $5.4M.
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; attached sidewalks are being designed. Construction is
planned for 2020 to correspond with the upgraded railroad crossing ITD plans to do that
year. Cost of $2.8M.
Linder Road, Ustick to McMillan: Widen Linder to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Construction is planned for 2021 in IFYWP at a cost of $3.88M. Project kick-off
meeting was held on 1/3/17.
Linder Road, Cayuse Creek Drive to Chinden: Widen the remaining portions of Linder to 5
lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Construction is planned for 2020 at a cost
of $1.45M. Project kick-off meeting was held on 11/28/16.
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. This project is planned for construction in 2017 at a total cost of
$436K.
ACHD COMMUNITY PROGRAM PROJECTS
2017 Construction:
W. 1st, Broadway to Pine – Sidewalk on both sides for two blocks near Meridian
Elementary (includes 8” sewer line). On 90-Day Bid List (February). Estimate
$315K.
W. 4th, Broadway to Maple – Sidewalk, curb and gutter on east side of street (near
Meridian Elementary). On 90-Day Bid List (January). Estimate $412K.
ITD PROJECTS
SH-55 (Eagle Road): Design work is complete to add an additional northbound and southbound
lane to Eagle Road, between River Valley and I-84. The northbound lane between Franklin and
Fairview is under construction, with the work occurring at night. ITD is also adding right-turn lanes
at the intersections of Franklin Road, Pine Avenue, Fairview Avenue and at the entrances of
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Lanark Drive and Presidential Drive. Construction on the northbound improvements should be
complete early in 2017 (pavement markings delayed due to weather.) Micro-seal is scheduled
on SH-55, for the summer of 2017, from SH-44 to I-84.
US 20/26: On December 19th, the US 20/26 Task Force met. ITD Board member Julie
DeLorenzo and ITD District 3 Engineer Amy Revis attended to share views on the corridor
and what can and is being done to improve Chinden. A Strategic Initiatives Project to widen
Chinden to 4-lanes between Locust Grove and Eagle is in the ITIP for construction in 2021.
ITD and ACHD are coordinating intersection improvements at Locust Grove/Chinden as
well.
Interstate 84: ITD, with COMPASS assistance, again applied for federal FASTLANE funds
to help continue improvements to I-84. This funding request is for the Nampa segment
between Karcher Underpass and Franklin Boulevard. The most current funding request
includes replacement and widening of a canal structure at Mason Creek, replacement and
expansion of two bridges that cross over the UPRR and a canal, widening I -84 to three
lanes with an additional auxiliary lane between Franklin and Northside Boulevards, and
improving the two interchanges. 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 is $500,000 in FY18 and FY19 for pathway construction in the Regional
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Jay Gibbons is the project manager and is working
on design of the first, out-of-corridor segment in FY17.
Five Mile Creek Pathway: The City applied for a COMPASS grant to design and construct
a portion of the Five Mile Creek pathway near the wastewater recovery facility. Parametrix
is the consultant working for COMPASS. The project kick-off meeting was held on
January 19th.
MDC / OTHER PROJECTS
Transit: A public transit service focusing on seniors and persons with disabilities has been
developed. This Lifestyle Service concept, which includes two service zones, was
presented to the Council in July. The Council agreed to help with start-up costs and try the
service for FY17. The service, operated by Harvest Church, began in December 2016.
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.
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 adap tive traffic signals.
This is a $490,000 project.
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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. Reports for the four highest ranking segments
have been prepared.
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5b. 2017 Transportation Project Priorities
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 2/1/2017
Re: 2017 Transportation Project Priorities
Annually, the City prepares transportation priority lists for the transportation agencies to consider in
their programming and budget processes. The Meridian Transportation Commission (TC) is tasked
with making recommendations to the City Council on priority transportation projects.
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) sent a letter to the City, requesting priority projects for
them to consider in their 2018-2022 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP.) ACHD is requesting
all project requests be submitted no later than March 17, 2017. During the January 9th meeting, the
TC discussed moving projects up, down, onto, or off of the Roadways and Intersections priority list
(see far left column on the attached spreadsheet). This amended, draft list of priorities for 2017 was
e-mailed to the TC on January 27th along with a draft priority list for Community Program projects;
also attached to this memo.
During the February 6th meeting, the ACHD Roadway and Intersection priorities, the ACHD
Community Programs (CP) projects (e.g. – sidewalks), and the ACHD Economic Development
(optional) project priority lists should be finalized by the TC. These project lists will then be
shared with and endorsed by the Mayor and City Council and sent to ACHD before the March 17th
deadline.
NOTE: Attached is a map that depicts the location of the draft roads/intersection priorities as shown
on the spreadsheet. City staff will hand-out the 2017 West Ada School District priorities during the
meeting (as/if I receive them). Also, when reviewing the CP Projects, it is advisable to review the
2012 Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan:
https://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/Media/235/1632_Adopted_FINAL_Downtown_Meridian_Plan.
pdf
Attachments:
Draft 2017 Roadways & Intersections Priorities Map
Draft 2017 Roadways & Intersections Priorities
Draft 2017 Community Programs Priorities
ACHD Combined Prioritization Spreadsheet
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5c. Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 2/1/2017
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the January meeting.
Hi Caleb,
Brooke Green and I would like to schedule a time to sit down to meet with you to discuss
our Community Programs program and this Scoping Report, to hopefully aid with the
prioritization process in the IFYWP.
Are you available at any point in the next couple weeks? Our schedules look open on the
afternoon of the 8th, morning of the 9th, most of the day on the 10th, 14th, and 15th, and the
morning of the 16th.
Let me know what time works for you and we will get the meeting set up. I have attached
the final scoping report for this year.
Thanks,
David Corcoran, AICP
Senior Transportation Planner
Ada County Highway District
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