2018 09-101
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, September 10th, 2018 – 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 David McKinney ___ Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
David Ballard Vacant ___ Rhonda Jalbert (ex -off icio)
Brent Knezacek Mark Wasdahl (ex -officio) ___ Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes From August 6, 2018 Meeting
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
b. ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee Update (B. Leisle)
c. School Zone Subcommittee Update (R. Lancaster)
5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Arnold)
b. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
c. Harvest Transit Facilities Tour – Mobile Tour – Begins at Approx. 4:15 pm
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Paramount Subdivision/Deer Crest Drive/Rocky Mountain High School
Parking and Cut-Through Concern
b. Linder Village Project Update
c. Master Mobility Map
d. Comprehensive Plan Update
e. Local Jurisdiction on State Highways
f. Compression Brakes
7. Next Meeting Date: October 1, 2018
8. Adjourn
Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
September 10, 2018
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:32 pm, YouTube started and roll taken)
x Tracy Hopkins x Brian Lv-gft 0 Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
x Ryan Lancaster x Ryan Hall x John Wassson for Shawn
Martin (ex -officio)
x Stephen Lewis x David McKinney x Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
x David Ballard 0 Vacant x Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
x Brent Knezacek x Mark Wasdahl (ex -officio) x Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Others Present: Sgt. Stacy Arnold, Ted Baird, and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard asked for agenda discussion or a motion to adopt. No discussion took place and a
motion to adopt the agenda was made by Commissioner Lewis with a second by Commissioner
McKinney — all ayes — motion carried.
Commissioner Ballard acknowledged that this is Commissioner Knezacek's last meeting and thanked him
for his service. Mr. Knezacek thanked the Commission and shared some parting words.
3. Approval of Minutes from August 6, 2018Meeting
Chairman Ballard called for any discussion or changes prior to the motion to approve the August 6,
2018 meeting minutes. No changes were suggested; however Mr. Hood noted that going forward late
arrivers would be noted in the Roll Call section, rather than in the body of the minutes. No discussion
was had and Chairman Ballard agreed with the suggestion and called for a motion to approve the
August 6th meeting minutes. Commissioner Lancaster made a motion to approve the August 6, 2018
minutes with a second by Commissioner Hopkins — all ayes — motion carried.
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood began by noting the memo update began on page 7 of the packet and that there were a few
updates to highlight. Mr. Hood noted that he will not review all the information in the memo, but is
willing to elaborate on any item and stand for questions by the Commission.
Mr. Hood noted that the Pine Avenue project is complete, however there is still some work being
done on fences, landscaping and side street paving. The road is usable and final completion should be
done in late September. On page 10, under ITID Projects, which didn't make it into the packet, there is
some work being done on State Highway 69 near Overland Road with some lane restrictions and new
signals. More information is available on ITID's webpage under projects. Mr. Hood concluded by
mentioning the Harvest Lifestyle Service and stood for questions.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for further discussion. The Commission inquired about the level 3
bike lane on Ten Mile Road and discussion took place. Chairman Ballard then closed item 4a and
moved on to item 4b.
b. ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee Update (B. Leslie)
Mr. Leslie reminded the Commission of his participation on the ACHD Bike Advisory Committee
(BAC) at 6 pm the first Monday of each month, directly after this commission meeting. Mr. Leslie then
gave a brief review of some of the projects and highlights the BAC have been working on and their
accomplishments.
The big project the committee had been working on was the bicycle master plan, which hadn't been
reviewed or updated since its 2008/2009 inception. Four public meetings were held to get input from
the community. The update is available on ACHD's website and Mr. Leslie encouraged the
Commissioners to review that information. Some additional preferred bike routes have been identified
during the process, but are not currently designated. Additionally a new reporting app is available,
where you can take a picture and upload it to ACHDs repository for review by ACHD staff, i.e. a road
hazard. The Committee has also worked on a new Master Bike Map using GIS overlay to help bikers
and pedestrians locate routes and resources. ACHD also provided updates to the BAC regarding the
Chip Seal projects throughout the county and a couple high profile traffic calming projects. Mr. Leslie
also mentioned the closure of the Cloverdale bridge and that ACHD has accelerated the repairs to
include a level 3 (6" raised berm) bikeway for approximately 1.5 miles. A couple of bike and pedestrian
plans have been done this year; one in Star and one in Southwest Boise. This is where ACHD interacts
with the Community to solicit input on how to improve bike and pedestrian connectivity, including
sidewalks, connectivity etc. Mr. Leslie concluded his update and stood for questions and answers.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion which took place. Commissioner McKinney asked
what are the distinctions for level I and level 2 bike facilities, which Mr. Leslie answered.
C. School Zone subcommittee Update (R. Lancaster)
Mr. Lancaster provided a brief recap of the 9/6/18 meeting, including the objectives, attendees and
when the next meeting would be scheduled (late September). Mr. Lancaster shared some of the
discussion topics, for example, what does a typical school zone look like within Meridian and the
different school zones based on grade level; Elementary, Middle and High School. Ms. Carson also
brought up a concern about the Hillsdale Elementary in the Eagle/Amity area. Mr. Lancaster concluded
and stood for questions and answers.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion which took place, including a comment by Mr. Hood
that the Youth Commissioner interviews were happening today and that Youth Commissioner would
be asked to be part of the School Zone subcommittee. Chairman Ballard closed Item 4c and moved
onto Item 5, New Business.
S. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Arnold)
Sargent Arnold prefaced his update that he does not have much to report since he just returned from
vacation and Corporal Wilson is currently on vacation so they have not had an opportunity to debrief.
Sgt. Arnold asked the Commission if CprI. Wilson brought up the topic of 'no right turn on Eagle and
Ustick', which he did. The other topic Sgt. Arnold wanted to discuss was the blinking yellow arrow at
Linder and Chinden, but the data wasn't available prior to this meeting; this will be discussed next
month. Sgt. Arnold did mention that three injury accidents have occurred at this intersection but
thankfully there haven't been any vehicle passengers so injuries have been primarily property damage.
Sgt. Arnold concluded his update and stood for questions and answers.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion. A robust discussion took place about safety and the
use of blinking yellow lights as well as reportable and non -reportable school bus violations.
b. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood opened with a brief reference to the COMPASS presentation that Liisa Itkonen gave on the
COMPASS Communities in Motion 2040 2.0 plan in July. Mr. Hood reminded the Commission of the
invite that was extended to Liisa to return prior to public comment period which opens September
21 St and runs through October 21, 2018.
Mr. Hood then gave a brief, high-level review of the remaining items under Staff Communications. Mr.
Hood noted that Mr. Wasson gave an update last month on future topic item 6a and also noted the
additional information on future topic 6f, Compression Brakes in the packet. Chairman Ballard noted
that Ms. Itkonen should be invited back in October to give an update on the draft Communities in
Motion 2040 2.0 plan.
Mr. Hood concluded by mentioning that the Harvest Transit tour was next on the agenda and that
Joanne Richter was awaiting their arrival at 18 E. Idaho Avenue. Chairman Ballard opened the floor for
discussion, which occurred. It was decided no business would be discussed during the tour and
adjournment, would happen after returning from the tour. The Commission exited Chambers at 4:20
pm.
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Paramount Subdivision/Deer Crest Drive/Rocky Mountain High School
Parking and Cut -Through Concern
b. Linder Village Project Update
c. Master Mobility Map
d. Comprehensive Plan Update
e. Local Jurisdiction on State Highways
f. Compression Brakes
7. Next Meeting Date: October Is', 2018
8. Adjourn
After the Harvest Transit Facility Tour a motion by Commissioner Hopkins was made, and second by
Commissioner McKinney, to adjourn — all ayes — motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
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Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org
4a. Transportation Projects Update
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 9/6/2018
Re: September 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 September 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:
Pine Ave, Meridian to Locust Grove: This project, to improve Pine between Meridian Road
and Locust Grove, is in construction. The City and MDC are partnering 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 re-built. Establishing a Cost Share Agreement
with ACHD and a project agreement between the City and MDC was approved in
September. Knife River is the contractor. Contract amount is $5.5M. Pine is closed from
Locust Grove to Meridian Road. The majority of the roadwork is complete. Working on
fences and landscaping. Paving approaches and side streets starting the week of
September 10 th . Project should be complete in September.
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 adopted ACHD 2018-2022 IFYWP, phase 1,
between Franklin and Carlton, is in PD.
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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 both the ACHD adopted IFYWP and the Initial Draft IFYWP at a cost of $4.3M.
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 $1.5M. Project is in right-of-way acquisition phase.
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 $3.5M. Project is
designed. Public Involvement Meetings (PIM) held on May 1 st and August 31 st . Based on
comments, pedestrian signal at Monument Drive may eventually become full signal. This
project is shown for construction in 2021 in the adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP. ACHD is
looking to advance construction of this project up to 2019 in the Initial Draft of the 2019-
2023 IFYWP.
Linder Road, Cayuse Creek Drive to Chinden: Widen the remaining portions of Linder to 5
lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Construction was planned for 2020 at a
cost of $653,000. Currently in design phase and tracking with Linder, Ustick to McMillan
project. This project has advanced to construction (CN) to 2019 in the adopted 2018-2022
IFYWP as well as the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Ten Mile Road, McMillan to Chinden: Widen Ten Mile to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk
and bike lanes. Design will be done with in-house, ACHD resources, beginning in 2018.
Right-of-way acquisition is in 2020 and construction is planned for 2022 in the adopted
2018-2022 IFYWP with a cost of $3.5M. Project is planned for construction in 2020, to
correspond with the Costco project, in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP. Project kick-off
meeting held November 30 th . ACHD is looking to advance construction of this project up to
2020. Public involvement meeting #2 scheduled for August 27 th at 6 pm at the Cherry Lane
Library.
Ten Mile Road, Ustick to McMillan: Widen Ten Mile to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk
and bike lanes. Project includes 2 bridges. Design is in 2018, right-of-way acquisition in
2019, and construction is planned for 2021 in the adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP with a cost of
$5.7M. Project is planned for construction in 2020, to correspond with the Costco project, in
the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Eagle Road, Amity to Victory: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes.
Design will be done with in-house, ACHD resources, beginning in 2018. Construction is
planned for 2020 in the adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP with a cost of $4.5M. This project is
planned for construction in 2021 in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Eagle Road/Amity Roundabout: ACHD has entered into a Cooperative Development
Agreement (CDA) with Albertsons to reconstruct the Eagle/Amity Roundabout. These
improvements include full improvements, curb, gutter, and sidewalk on their frontages of
both roads in addition in re-building the RAB with two-lanes on each leg. Project is
expected to begin construction this year. NOTE: There is insufficient right-of-way on Amity
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west of Eagle to allow the striping of the bike lane on the north side of the road, so it will
only be the two travel lanes westbound, the center turn lane, and one eastbound travel lane
until ACHD can program a project there in the future and widen to the south. The west side
of Eagle Road will be fully improved including the bike lane.
Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike
lanes. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is in PD in the adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP
with a cost of $3.4M. No change in Initial Draft of IFYWP.
Lake Hazel and Eagle Signal: Widen and signalize intersection to 4/5 lanes on Eagle and
3/5 lanes on Lake Hazel. Design is planned for 2021, right-of-way in 2022, and construction
in 2023 in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is in PD in the adopted 2018-2022
IFYWP with a total cost of $2.3M. No change to CN, but design is delayed one year to 2023
in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Locust Grove Road, Victory to Overland: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is in PD in the adopted 2018-2022
IFYWP with a cost of $4.07M. Design is planned for 2019, right-of-way in 2021 and
construction in 2022 in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Locust Grove Road, Fairview to Ustick: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Design will be done in 2022 ($365K); construction is in PD in the adopted 2018-
2022 IFYWP with a cost of $3.9M ($4.56M total cost). No change to CN, but design is
delayed one year to 2023 in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Fairview/Locust Grove Signal: Widen intersection to 8 lanes on Fairview and 7 lanes on
Locust Grove, including curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Design in 2020, right-of-way
acquisition in 2021, and construction in 2022 in adopted IFYWP with a cost of $6.457M.
Design is planned for 2020, right-of-way in 2021-22, and construction in 2023 in the Initial
Draft of the IFYWP at a cost of $4.26M.
Overland and Eagle Signal: Widen intersection to 7 lanes on Eagle and 9 on Overland.
Project to be done in coordination with ITD. All phases shown as Unfunded in the Initial
Draft of the IFYWP at a cost of $8.16M.
Victory/Locust Grove Roundabout: Construct a multi-lane roundabout. Design is in 2019,
right-of-way acquisition in 2020, and construction is planned for 2021 in the adopted 2018-
2022 IFYWP as well as the Initial Draft of the IFYWP with a cost of $4.1M.
Ten Mile/Amity Intersection: A dual-lane roundabout will be the ultimate build-out condition
of the intersection. Initially though, a single-lane roundabout will be constructed; designed
for easy expansion to a dual-lane. This project is shown for construction in 2022 in the
adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP as well as the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Ten Mile Road, Victory to Overland: Widen Ten Mile to 5-lanes with curb, gutter,
sidewalk and a Level 3 bike facility. In the Initial Draft of the IFYWP, this project is
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planned for design in 2019, right-of-way in 2020, and construction in 2021 at a cost of
$3.9M.
ACHD MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Cherry Lane, Ten Mile to Linder: Beginning in August (est.) Sunroc will be doing a capital
maintenance project on Cherry Lane, between Ten Mile and Linder. Concrete work is on-going.
Milling is scheduled to start September 9th . Paving is scheduled to start the week of
September 17 th . The project should be done by late summer or early fall.
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 was complete earlier this spring. CenterCal plans to
construct the additional southbound lane in 2022 through the STAR program.
US 20/26: 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. On
September 21, 2017, the ITD Board approved the FY18-2024 ITIP (this is the first
year for a 7-year Program). The ITIP contains segments of US 20/26, from Eagle
Road to Star Road – 7 miles! On October 30, 2017, the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) determined that the US 20/26 EA will have no significant
impact on the human or natural environment (FONSI). This finding allows the
improvements, and mitigation, on the corridor to proceed. A kick-off meeting was
held at ITD District 3 on December 5, 2017, for the Locust Grove to Eagle segment;
Parametrix is doing the design for ITD. The cities of Eagle, Boise and Meridian are
all impacted.
The ITD Board approved a STAR agreement, on May 17, 2018, with the Costco
development at Ten Mile Road. This will expand Chinden to 4 travel lanes and a
sidewalk to the south of the road from SH-16 to Linder Rd.
Interstate 84: There are two projects to widen Interstate 84. The first project is for the
Nampa segment of the Interstate between Karcher Interchange and Franklin
Boulevard. The project 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 between Northside and Karcher Road.
Modifications will be made to the ramps on the west side of Franklin and Northside
will be reconstructed as a Single Point Urban Interchange. Construction will begin
this Fall. The second project is to widen from Karcher interchange into Caldwell. ITD
is currently in the process of creating an environmental document and defining the
scope and needs for this segment.
This corridor is listed as the number one priority in the regional long-range
transportation plan. In April, the ITD Board voted to use additional GARVEE bonding
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authority for this project. A FY2017-2021 STIP/TIP amendment added $343M to the
program for this project.
SH-16: During the December 14, 2017, ITD Board meeting, the Board approved
$6M for preliminary engineering on SH-16 between US 20/26 and I-84 in 2018.
This work will provide current information about scope and cost, preparing it to be
funded for design, property acquisition and construction. A consulting team was
placed under contract on July 26, 2018 with a preliminary report expected at the
end of calendar year 2018.
ITD will conduct a workshop with local agency stakeholders to discuss this
corridor in September.
Eagle Road Signal Equipment Upgrades: In 2018, ITD plans to install upgraded
signal controllers and radar detection at intersections along the corridor. ACHD has
Signal Performance Measure software that provides a visual display of traffic data
to aid in signal timing and maintenance. This is a $463,000 project.
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 $511,000 in PD for pathway construction in the Regional Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP). This project was recently delayed as there are additional
environmental and right-of-way impacts.
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
has prepared the project development report which should be available on the COMPASS
website in the near future. This project has advanced from PD to CN in 2022 at a cost of
$395K in the TIP.
MDC / OTHER PROJECTS
Harvest Lifestyle Service: A public transit service focusing on seniors and persons with
disabilities has been operating since December 2016. This Lifestyle Service concept, which
includes two service zones, was presented to the Council in July of 2016. The service is
operated by Harvest Church. An enhancement to the City Budget for FY2019 is being
pursued to add a third Harvest van.
Transit: On April 2, 2018, the Valley Regional Transit (VRT) Board approved the final
version of the ValleyConnect 2.0 plan, VRT’s six-year capital and service plan.
ValleyConnect 2.0 will guide future VRT activities and be used to help coordinate VRT
activities, funding as well as with community stakeholders.
Eagle Road Signal Equipment Upgrades: In 2018, ITD plans to install upgraded signal
controllers and radar detection at intersections along the corridor. ACHD has Signal
Performance Measure software that provides a visual display of traffic data to aid in signal
timing and maintenance. This is a $463,000 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 completed. In the 2018-2022 TIP there is $700K programmed in PD for CN of
the first segment, Franklin to Pine.
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5b. Staff Communications
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 9/7/2018
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the August meeting.
The public comment period for draft Communities in Motion 2040 2.0 plan will be
September 21 – October 21, 2018. If you’d like to have COMPASS staff present the
highlights of the draft plan to your council or commission before or during that time, please
contact me with the possible date(s) and time.
Thank you,
Liisa
Liisa Itkonen, Ph.D., AICP
Principal Planner
Community Planning Association (COMPASS)
700 NE 2 nd Street, Suite 200
Meridian, ID 83642
Direct: 208-475-2241 |Main: 208-855-2558
Fax: 208-855-2559
litkonen@compassidaho.org
http://www.compassidaho.org
Meridian Transportation Commission School Zone Subcommittee:
The Meridian Transportation Commission voted to create a subcommittee to address Meridian
school zone topics at its July 2018 meeting. The purpose of the subcommittee is to meet less
formally than the commission meetings, address school zone topics in greater depth than they are
normally discussed at commission meetings, and to report activities back to the Commission. The
initial makeup of the subcommittee consists of three voting Commissioners, and representatives
from the West Ada School District (WASD), Ada County Highway District (ACHD), and the Meridian
Police Department (MPD) as follows:
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• Ryan Lancaster (Meridian Transportation Commissioner)
• Steve Lewis (Meridian Transportation Commissioner, Commission Vice Chairman)
• TBD (MYAC Transportation Commissioner?)
• Miranda Carson (WASD)
• Ross Oyen (ACHD)
• Stacy Arnold (MPD)
If possible, I’d like to call a subcommittee meeting prior to the September Transportation
Commission meeting. Please respond to a Doodle poll
(https://doodle.com/poll/ty23ezbid2cgpd84 ) with your availability. We’ll plan to meet at the
Meridian City Hall (room TBD).
Some preliminary agenda items for the meeting include:
• Coordination between agencies (City of Meridian, ACHD, WASD, MPD)
• Recurring school zone hot spots in Meridian
o Meridian Middle School, Meridian Elementary School, Rocky Mountain High School, others
• School zone consistency in Meridian
o Typical application in Meridian/WASD
• Subcommittee function and meeting frequency
What other topics would you like to discuss?
Please contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting with you soon.
Thanks,
Ryan Lancaster
Greetings:
Need some direction please. Not sure where to start but am interested in researching the orig. filed platt of
Paramount Subdivision; specifically the walkway next to Rocky Mtn. High School (off Laughton Dr and Arliss
St.)
We, the homeowners, are currently considering no parking signage secondary to student parking abuses,
but need more information re: the design of the pathway, which is the source for student parking in
paramount subdivision.
I'm hoping you can direct me to the proper place to look and/or person to talk to.
Thanks much
Joan Seda
jeseda53@gmail.com
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7 August 2018
C. Caleb Hood, AICP
Planning Division Manager
City of Meridian
Community Development Department
33 E. Broadway Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208.884.5533
Fax: 208.489.0572
Email: chood@meridiancity.org
Subject : Balata Ct Traffic Issue
Caleb,
The Meridian Transportation Commission's lack of desire to brain-storm and/or
discuss alternate solutions to the Balata Ct situation was disappointing to say the
least. It did not appear the commissioners did any homework, or spent any more than a
few minutes trying to brain-storm other solutions to resolve this issue (outside of the
constraints presented by Ted Baird). The commission seemed more interested in pushing
the issue aside, and moving forward, vs. working to truly help the residents along Balata
Ct. What other mitigation options were potentially worth considering?
When we started down this path in May, our main request was to have the City of
Meridian help with communication of the original intended road-use conditions. Since the
Spurwing HOA Board was not able to ask questions during the Transportation Commission
meeting, we'd like to have another opportunity to meet with you and discuss the
'communication option'. We'd also like yourself, or Mr. Baird, to help explain why there is
no requirement on the property owner to uphold, or conform, to the conditions stated in
the the 'Meridian Certificate of Zoning Compliance' and 'Analysis of UDC Requirements
Related to Site Specific Conditions' that state very clearly "The proposed access drive is
not intended for through traffic nor approved as a public or private street".
Thank you,
The Spurwing HOA Board
by Eric Epperson, President
for and on behalf of myself, Tina Rice, Jeff Casey, Rick Mauritzson, & Dave Ball
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Just an FYI, but this now shows as a restricted usage road warning. Not what I was hoping for but
something…
Brian McClure
bmcclure@meridiancity.org
From: Google Maps [ mailto:noreply-maps-issues@google.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:30 AM
To: Brian McClure
Subject: Thanks for your report near North Sunset Maple Way
Maps
Thank you
Your suggestion is being reviewed . Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
We'll let you know once the changes are published.
North Sunset Maple Way
Your suggestion
Road is
private
This is a private road belonging to the golf course. Google should not be routing people
through a key pad locked gate. Please stop.
Other As shown in the linked image, there is no public right-of-way or centerline linework for this
road. PDF: https://goo.gl/8CLnD2 , JPG: https://goo.gl/kXoCLC .
Edited on Jul 24, 2018 · In review
Keep exploring,
The Google Maps team
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Message The honorable Mayor de Weerd and members of the City Council,
I live in the Candlelight Subdivision on the corner of Ten Mile and Ustick. As
the secretary of our HOA, we have had several requests for a "No Compression
Brakes" sign to be posted near our subdivision on Ten Mile or placed near other
subdivisions or in multiple places off of Ten Mile. Currently a "No Compression
Brakes" sign is posted on Ten Mile near the I-84 overpass, but this is out of the
residential area. With the expansion of Ten Mile to accommodate four lanes and
a center turning lane, combined with businesses going in, there has been an
increase in semi-truck traffic and noise. Several homeowners have seen a similar
sign in Eagle but that sign includes an additional phrase "by the ordin ance of the
City of Eagle . . . ". We were told that to include this notation, this request
would need to be approved by the Meridian City Council. We would like to see
the same sign for the City of Meridian, but we need to know the next steps in
getting our request fulfilled.
Sincerely,
Renee Galligher