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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, December 3rd, 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 Charlene Pedersen ___ Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
Tricia Matthews Mark Wasdahl (ex -officio) ___ Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes From November 5 th , 2018 Meetings
4. Introduction of Commissioner Pedersen
5. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
6. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Arnold)
b. Hillsdale Elementary Busing (Sara Aguilera)
c. Truck Routes (D. Ballard)
d. 2018 End of Year Report (C. Hood)
e. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
7. Future Meeting Topics
a. Election of Officers (January)
b. Linder Village Project Update
c. Master Mobility Map
d. Comprehensive Plan Update
e. Local Jurisdiction on State Highways
8. Next Meeting Date: January 7, 2019
9. Adjournment
Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
January 7, 2019
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:31 p.m.; You Tube started and roll taken)
x Tracy Hopkins
X Ryan Lancaster
X Stephen Lewis
x David Ballard
X Tricia Matthews
x Brian Leisle
x Ryan Hall
X David McKinney (arrived late)
p Charlene Pedersen
o Justin Price (ex -officio)
p Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
X Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
(arrived late)
x Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
(arrived late)
X Brian Parker (ex -officio)
p Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Others Present; Justin Lucas, Chad Olsen, Ted Baird, and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard asked for agenda changes or a motion to adopt. Commissioner Lewis
recommended amending the agenda to move item 6f up on the agenda between item 3 and 4,
and motioned to adopt as amended; second by Commissioner Hopkins — all ayes- motion
carried. A discussion regarding a tabled item, truck routes was had, and where that topic should
be located on a future agenda. Chairman Ballard made clarification and moved onto item 3.
3. Approval of Minutes from December 3, 2018 Meeting.
Chairman Ballard asked for any corrections to the December 3rd meeting minutes.
Commissioner Lewis motioned to approve the December 3rd, 2018 minutes as presented;
second by Commissioner McKinney — all ayes — motion carried.
6.f. Election of 2019 Officers (Chairman Ballard) — (as amended to the Agenda)
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for nominations for Chairman for 2019. Commissioner
Hopkins nominated Commissioner Stephen Lewis. Commissioner McKinney nominated
Chairman Ballard to serve for an additional term. Chairman Ballard noted that he is willing to
serve one more year as the Chair. Second by Commissioner Lewis for Chairman Ballard to
serve one additional year as the Chairman. Chairman Ballard called for the vote — unanimous
vote of Chairman Ballard to remain as the Chairman.
Chairman Ballard opened nominations for Vice -Chair. Commissioner Stephen Lewis was
nominated by Chairman Ballard, second made by Commissioner Leisle. Commission David
a Chairman Ballard closed nominations and called for
.
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the vote, I vote for Commissioner Lewis, 7 votes cast for Commissioner McKinney to become
the Vice -Chair — motion carried with Commissioner McKinney being the Vice -Chair for 2019.
4. Introduction of Commissioners Pedersen
Chairman Ballard noted that Youth Commissioner Pedersen was not present and closed the
item.
S. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood began by noting that the Transportation Projects Update memo begins on page 6 of
the packet. Mr. Hood reminded the Commission that all new information will be in BOLD. Mr.
Hood noted that there are not many new updates this month, but is happy to field questions
and provide further detailed information on any items in the memo.
Mr. Hood noted that Mr. Wasdahl, although not in attendance, was instrumental in providing
information for the ITD projects update on page 8. Mr. Hood continued his update by
highlighting the Victory Road Bridge project, east of Locust Grove, and that the road closure
was going on through late spring 2019.
Mr. Hood closed with a brief review of the shared vehicle program in Meridian noted on page
10. An update regarding Lime and vehicle sharing would be discussed later in today's meeting.
Mr. Hood stood for questions.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for further discussion, which took place, regarding projects
on the 90 -day bid list, revised draft MOU for Lime and Continuous Flow Intersections.
Chairman Ballard noted that ex -officio Mr. Martin arrived during this agenda item.
6. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Arnold)
Sgt. Stacy Arnold was absent, report -out will be held for next meeting.
b. ACHD Roadways to Bikeways Plan (Justin Lucas)
Mr. Justin Lucas with ACHD gave a brief introduction of himself. Mr. Lucas then provided an
overview and update of the ACHD bicycle program and the adopted Roadways to Bikeways
Plan addendum. The original ACHD Bicycle Master Plan was adopted in 2009. Several steps
were taken to refine and enhance the plan over the next several years, which was updated and
most recently adopted in 2018. ACRD was specific in what they focused on with the addendum
- low stress bike routes - an area for cyclists to operate not on a busy street. Mr. Lucas
summarized the trends over the last several years and the goals and objectives of ACHD, now,
and building a network around low -stress routes. Mr. Lucas also shared the status report
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template that ACHD developed as part of their Annual Report. Mr. Lucas briefly reviewed the
areas of the report and moved onto the facilities definitions matrix and clarifying the levels, by
tying the type of bikeway to the characteristics of the street. Mr. Lucas reviewed the matrix and
then moved onto reviewing the bicycle prioritization projects and how they overlay with the
facilities matrix. All the maps are available via ACHD's website. Mr. Lucas stood for questions.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussions, comments and questions, which took place.
c. Vehicle Sharing Update (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood gave a brief review and history of this topic, having stemmed from the LimeBike
presentations and deployment earlier in 2018. City Staff is developing a draft ordinance based
document, which will be presented to Council. The ordinance will follow a franchise model
with fees through the Clerk's Office. Mr. Hood will forward the draft ordinance information to
the Commission for their review. Staff is anticipating a redeployment of LimeBike and other
company's inventory by March of 2019. Mr. Hood concluded and stood for questions.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion, questions and comments, which took place.
Questions were raised about parking of the motorized vehicles, right of way, and use in City
Parks, etc.
d. 2018 End of Year Report (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood briefly reviewed this item as he was part of the assisting the Chair and Vice -Chair in
drafting the document. Mr. Hood is waiting for the City Clerk to provide a date, most likely in
February, for the Commission to present the report. Mr. Hood asked the Commission to
provide comments or to vote to adopt.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for comments and called for a vote to adopt. A motion to
adopt the report as written was made by Commissioner Hopkins, second by Commissioners
McKinney and Lewis — all ayes — motion passed.
e. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood did a brief review of the Staff Communications information, which begins on page 14
of the packet. Mr. Hood briefly reviewed the first item and requested that the Commission
come prepared to the February meeting with recommendations/comments on 2019 priority
projects. The Commission's recommendations need to be provided to Council in advance of
the ACHD March 15`h deadline. Mr. Hood also noted that at the February meeting
homeowners from the Paramount Subdivision would be present to discuss parking, speeding
and pedestrian traffic around Rocky Mountain High School.
Mr. Hood concluded his update and stood for questions.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion or follow-up, which occurred. Mr. Baird will
provide to the Commission, the hearing ground rules script that the P&Z Commission uses for
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the Paramount discussion. Mr. Hood will add the Siena Elementary/Capulet crosswalk/crossing
to the draft priorities list and send to the Commission for their prioritization. Commissioner
Lewis also inquired about an update from the January 30" meeting, noted on page 15. Mr. Hood
reminded the Commission that the meeting on the 30`" was directed from Mayor to Chief
Lavey, as it related to the Residential Parking District recommendation that the Commission
had put forth to the Council. The January 30`" meeting is open to anyone, but is not a hearing.
7. Future Meeting Topics
Chairman Ballard called for any additional topics to be added to Future Meeting Topics. No
changes were made, however Chairman Ballard mentioned that he may not be at the February
4t' meeting. Mr. Hood also noted some formatting changes to the packet the Commission
receives, the fit/feel will be the same but there will be a cover memo accompanying each item
beginning next month.
a. Paramount Parking (February)
b. 2019 Priorities (February)
c. Linder Village Project Update
d. Master Mobility Map
e. Comprehensive Plan Update
8. Next Meeting Date: February 4, 2019
9. Adjourn
A motion by Commissioner Lewis to adjourn was made; second by Commissioner Hopkins —
all ayes — motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:51 p.m.
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5a. Transportation Projects Update
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 11/30/2018
Re: December 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 December 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:
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 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 both the ACHD adopted IFYWP at a cost of $4.3M. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_meridian-road-cherry-lane-to-ustick-road.aspx
Linder Road, Pine to Franklin: 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. Here is the project
website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-pine-avenue-to-franklin-
road.aspx
Linder Road, Ustick to McMillan: Widen Linder to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Construction is planned for 2019 in the 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. On 90-
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day bid list (December). Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-ustick-road-to-mcmillan-road.aspx
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 IFYWP. On
90-day bid list (December). Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-cayuse-creek-to-chiinden-
boulevard.aspx
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. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-road-mcmillan-road-to-chinden-
boulevard.aspx
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 2020 in the adopted IFYWP with a cost of $5.7M., to
correspond with the Costco project. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-road-ustick-road-to-mcmillan-road.aspx
Eagle Road, Amity to Victory: Widen Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike
lanes. Design will be done with in-house, ACHD resources. Construction is planned for
2021 in the IFYWP. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_eagle-road-amity-road-to-victory-road.aspx
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. NOTE: There is
insufficient right-of-way on Amity 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 Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is in PD in the adopted IFYWP with a
cost of $3.4M.
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 IFYWP.
Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Widen Lake Hazel to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,
sidewalk and bike lanes. Design will be done in 2023. Construction is in PD in the adopted
IFYWP with a total cost of $2.3M.
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Locust Grove Road, Victory to Overland: Widen Locust Grove to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,
sidewalk and bike lanes. Design is planned for 2019, right-of-way in 2021 and construction
in 2022 in the IFYWP with a cost of $4.07M.
Locust Grove Road, Fairview to Ustick: Widen Locust Grove to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,
sidewalk and bike lanes. Design will be done in 2023 ($365K); construction is in PD in the
adopted IFYWP with a cost of $3.9M ($4.56M total cost).
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 2021-22, and construction in 2023 in adopted IFYWP with 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 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 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 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 IFYWP, this project is planned for design in 2019, right-of-
way in 2020, and construction in 2021 at a cost of $3.9M.
Victory Road Bridge, east of Locust Grove: Replace and widen bridge with a precast
concrete box culvert over the Eight Mile Lateral on Victory Road. Cost is $640,000; to be
bid in late 2018.
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. Milling was completed
September 20 th . Paving started September 18 th . Sunroc completed paving in October.
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 complete. 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. During the October 26 th
meeting, the ITD Board voted to advance this segment of the corridor from 2021 to
2020 using TECM (Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation) funds. 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
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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.
See Staff Communications section for additional information on US 20/26 (Chinden
Boulevard)
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
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.
Earlier this year, ITD received an Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant in
the amount of $90.24M to improve the I-84 corridor (see project above). This frees-up
funding to be repurposed. On October 26 th , the ITD Board voted to reallocate funding to
acquire right-of-way for the SH-16 project, between I-84 and US 20/26. This funding is
made up of GARVEE, State and Federal formula funds.
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.
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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 was
approved by the Council for a third Harvest van. The third van is currently being
manufactured and should be put into service just after the first of the new year.
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 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.
Lime: On September 25 th , the Meridian City Council approved an agreement with LimeBike
(Lime) to operate. Lime began deploying e-scooters on Thursday, September 27 th and will
eventually deploy bikes and e-bikes.
Compression Brakes: During the November 13 th City Council Workshop, Staff shared
the Transportation Commission’s recommendation from November 5 th to adopt an
ordinance prohibiting un-muffled compression brake use within the City. The
Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance and bring it back for consideration.
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6e. Staff Communications
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 11/29/2018
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the November meeting.
Hi Caleb,
What we are ultimately asking is for any governing body in the city to assist us in urging
West Ada to make an exception to the 1.5 mile walk zone due to the special circumstances
of heavy construction traffic impeding the sidewalks on Taconic, dangerous crossing
conditions at Eagle and Taconic, etc, as outlined in my original email and presented to city
council last week.
Sara Aguilera
On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 4:59 PM Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org > wrote:
Sara – I can add you to the agenda, but what are you hoping they can do for you?
Caleb
From: Sara Aguilera [mailto: saguilera8704@gmail.com ]
Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 3:06 PM
To: Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org >
Cc: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >; Miranda Carson < Carson.Miranda@westada.org >; Ryan
Lancaster < lancaster.ryan@gmail.com >
Subject: Re: Transportation Committee
Miranda and Ryan,
We’ve already spoken with Miranda. Yes sidewalk is complete, however area is extremely
busy with construction traffic and heavy machinery. “Crosswalk” across Taconic is inferior!
Looks like a speed bump. No indication that it is a crosswalk. Nevertheless, despite
crosswalk at Eagle it is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to cross there. Cars sometimes do not
even yield to crosswalk. Crossing guard is sometimes non-existent, vaping with her
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boyfriend, and without vest or stop sign. The situation is unacceptable. Our understanding
is that the walk-zone for Victory Middle School excludes those who need to cross Meridian.
This is no different. Just because the road isn’t as wide doesn’t mean the traffic isn’t heavy!
At least at Meridian there is a signal. There have been 5 bus related deaths in the US in the
last 2 weeks. We aren’t willing to be a case study. Realize that the area is consumed with
additional traffic because of the Y, St. Luke’s, etc. Living so close to a fitness facility, we
should be walking there but we can’t because we don’t feel safe...even as adults. Please
hear our plea and take action.
Caleb - we want to come to the next Transportation Commission Meeting!
Sara
On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org > wrote:
Sara,
That is plenty of information, thank you. There is actually a sub-committee of the Transportation
Commission that deals with school zone related issues. There are a couple/few ways we can
proceed. First, what I’d recommend, is talking with Miranda Carson (she is copied on this email).
Miranda works for the School District and is their transportation coordinator. The main School
District number is: 208-855-4500. The School District is in charge of safety busing. This topic was
discussed recently by the school zone subcommittee, and we were put on notice that busing would
stop after the sidewalk along Taconic was complete – sounds like that is now the case. The second
option is to work through said school zone subcommittee (I’m copying the Chair of that group,
Ryan Lancaster.) Ryan is on the Meridian Transportation Commission and sets the subcommittee
agendas. And third, which may have to happen anyway, is attending the Meridian Transportation
Commission meeting. Please let me know how you’d like to proceed.
Caleb
Get Involved in the New Comprehensive Plan
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From: Sara Aguilera [mailto: saguilera8704@gmail.com ]
Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 1:40 PM
To: Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org >
Cc: C.Jay Coles < cjcoles@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Re: Transportation Committee
Hello Caleb. Thank you for reaching out.
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On November 7th four mothers from the Sky Mesa subdivision on the corner of Eagle and
Amity gave public comment at the city council meeting re: the busing situation for Hillsdale
Elementary school, part of West Ada school district. Despite having had a bus since the
school opened the bus was taken away as of November 1 because we are considered a
walk down and apparently it was the opinion of the entities involved that safety measures
have been put in place. We adamantly disagree, due to the unsafe nature of crossing Eagle
road. We believe that the circumstances of our neighborhood warrant an exception to this
rule. The chief of police approached us after our comments and suggested that we try to
get on the agenda for your committee. Without elaborating any further at this time, I’ll let
you tell me if you’re committee is the proper channel.
Thank you so much.
Sara
On Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 2:14 PM Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org > wrote:
Sara,
My name is Caleb Hood. I coordinate the Meridian Transportation Commission meetings. Please
give me a call or shoot me an email with some more information on what you’d like to discuss. My
contact info is below.
Thanks,
Caleb
From: C.Jay Coles
Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 6:58 PM
To: Sara Aguilera < saguilera8704@gmail.com >
Cc: Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org >
Subject: RE: Transportation Committee
Sara,
I’m connecting you with our staff member who helps coordinate the Transportation Commission – he can
help you further. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
C.Jay Coles
City Clerk | City of Meridian
From: Sara Aguilera [ mailto:saguilera8704@gmail.com ]
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2018 6:34 PM
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To: C.Jay Coles
Subject: Transportation Committee
CJ,
Thank you for your time today. The Sky Mesa parents would like to be on the agenda at the
next transportation committee.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sara Aguilera
Joan and all,
I believe that we will be fine with deferring action until after the first of the year. I quite
understand the issue that crop up this time of year!
I chatted with Emily Kane of the City Attorney’s Office just before I left last week, so I was
unable to get back with you. ‘No Parking’ signs will prevent students from parking and
leaving their cars on Laughton and the other streets. This is the treatment that we have
used at other locations and it has worked quite well. In order to prevent parents from
waiting to pick up students, or from dropping them off, the much more restrictive ‘No
Stopping, Standing or Parking’ signs are needed. These are somewhat larger signs and
VERY restrictive. IF the police choose to fully enforce them, they can prevent anyone from
even momentarily stopping to do anything – that includes dropping off a student, delivering
a FEDEX package, Schwans deliveries, etc.
Chief Lavey will be able to discuss what the police can and will enforce (what signs they
would like to see out there) at the meeting in January.
Regards,
John
John D. Wasson
Assistant Traffic Engineer
Ada County Highway District
(208) 387-6151
(208) 387-6391
jwasson@achdidaho.org
From: je seda < jeseda53@gmail.com >
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 5:45 PM
To: John Wasson < jwasson@achdidaho.org >
Cc: Jason Paeth < jdpaeth@gmail.com >; Andy Mary Pence < marypence5@gmail.com >;
Idaho Laura Josh Matthew < lghairqueen@yahoo.com >; Idaho JIM FROUDE
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<jimfroude512@gmail.com >; nick rohde < nick_rohde@hotmail.com >
Subject: Fwd: Request Delay in Paramount Issues/Mtgs until after first of Year.
Hi John:
Question for you. I'm finding it rather hard to put together a good showing for the council
recommended mtg with Chief Lavey and f/u Transportation Comm mtg. The holidays etc
are throwing a wrench into people committing. Would this be an issue if we were to put off
going forward with aforementioned until after the new year?
Also, I did email you a while back about loading/unloading zones vs no parking signage.
Were you able to get an answer as to ins/outs of usage?
Until I hear back from you, Happy Thanksgiving!
Joan Seda
jeseda53@gmail.com
Begin forwarded message:
From: Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org >
Subject: RE: Holidays an issue for getting homeowners together for mtg with Chief
Lavey.
Date: November 20, 2018 at 5:23:17 PM MST
To: je seda < jeseda53@gmail.com >, Chris Johnson < cjohnson@meridiancity.org >
Cc: Jeff Lavey < jlavey@meridiancity.org >
Joan,
If the consensus from you all is to wait, I think the City is okay with that. I would probably
just check to make sure that doesn’t screw-up anything with ACHD (John Wasson) and
what they are evaluating/doing.
I’ll ask Chief Lavey (he’s copied on this email) if he has some time after the first of the year
and then send you dates. The Transportation Commission meets the first Monday of every
month, so we have options there, with February 4 th being a viable option.
I understand with holidays, family and the hectic-ness.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Caleb
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From: je seda [ mailto:jeseda53@gmail.com ]
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2018 3:24 PM
To: Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org >; Chris Johnson < cjohnson@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Holidays an issue for getting homeowners together for mtg with Chief Lavey.
Hi Caleb:
In response to your email below, the dates presented are appearing to be an issue with most
Paramount homeowners; jobs, kids and holidays their priorities. At least you do have copies of the
signed homeowner petitions in hand. My question to you is, can we put these mtgs. off until first of
year or will that set us back in being able to get things done going forward? I'll be gone a week mid
January (upcoming birth of my grandson) and i need to be at meeting as I have the power point to
present. Don't mind me--rambling a little here.
What would our options be in we did put off til Jan? What dates would we be looking at for meeting
with Chief Lavey and then Transportation commission? I truly apologize but I feel like I'm spinning
my wheels trying to coordinate during the holidays and family time etc. I do have the power point
complete and ready for presentation in regards to the issues surrounding the RM HS Pathway etc.
Thoughts?
Thanks much,
Joan Seda
jeseda53@gmail.com
Joan,
I spoke to Chief Lavey earlier today. At the suggestion of the Mayor, the Chief would like to offer to
meet with Paramount residents to discuss the various, viable options in this area in hopes of address
your concerns. He gave me the following dates: November 28th, 29th, December 3rd, 4th, 5th.
Ideally the meeting would be held in the late afternoon or early evening here at City Hall. Can you
please poll interested neighbors on a date that works best and get back to me? We can help get the
word out via NextDoor etc. after a date is set.
This can then also be discussed during the December 3rd or January 7th Meridian Transportation
Commission meeting. (Ideally the Police-Paramount meeting occurs first.)
Thank you!
Caleb
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The Ambrose School in Meridian. 101 people attended and 17 comments were received.
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Schedule Update
Anticipated construction years for the Chinden Boulevard improvements have recently been revised:
• Star to Idaho Highway 16 - 2024
• ID-16 to Linder - 2020
• Linder to Locust Grove - 2021
• Locust Grove to Eagle - 2020
As identified in the graphic below, planned improvements are divided into different segments. Each segment has a
unique schedule, and they are not scheduled for construction in a consecutive, east-to-west or west-to-east
sequence. Instead, segments will be constructed in order of most urgent need and available funds. All segments
will widen the highway from 2 to 4 lanes. During construction, work may occur day and night with traffic limited to
one lane in each direction.
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Please visit www.ITDProjects.org/ChindenWest for up-to-date information and opportunities to participate.
Contact the project team at ChindenWest@itd.idaho.gov or 208-334-8007.
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11 /26/2018
Contact:
Adam Rush
ITD Public Involvement Coordinator
(208) 334-8119
adam.rush@itd.idaho.gov
Public hearing scheduled on applications for new 129,000-pound truck routes on Idaho 55,
Idaho 69
BOISE - A public hearing will be held Wednesday (Dec. 5) to take comments on
applications to allow trucks weighing up to 129,000 pounds on sections of Idaho 55 and
Idaho 69.
These shipments are reducible, meaning cargo or goods can be removed to make a
shipment lighter.
The hearing will be in Meridian on Wednesday (Dec. 5) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at
Mountain View High School, 2000 S. Millennium Way.
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Comments will be taken on an application to allow trucks weighing up to 129,000 pounds
on Idaho 55 from the highway’s interchange with Interstate 84 to Idaho 44, (Milepost
36.10 to Milepost 42.88).
Comments also will be taken on an application to allow trucks weighing up to 129,000
pounds on two joined sections of Idaho 69. The joined sections connect the I-84
Interchange to N. Orchard Avenue in Kuna. The mileposts are Milepost 1.43 to Milepost
9.28 and Milepost 67.86 to Milepost 68.03.
At the hearing, there will be an opportunity to give verbal or written testimony. Those
interested in reviewing the applications before the hearing can
visit itd.idaho.gov/freight/?target=129000-lbs-route-requests , and click on 129k Pending
Route Requests.
Those interested in submitting comments before or after the hearing can do so by visiting
the webpage. Comments also can be e-mailed to adam.rush@itd.idaho.gov , or mailed to:
Adam Rush, Idaho Transportation Department, 3311 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703.
The deadline to submit comments is Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Those with questions about the route applications or public hearing can send an e-mail
to adam.rush@itd.idaho.gov or call 1-208-334-8119.