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Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda February 4, 2019 – Page 3 of 38
Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
February 4, 2019
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:30 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
p Charlene Pedersen
Mark Wasdahl for Justin
X Price (ex -officio)
X Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
(arrived late)
X Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
_ (arrived late)
X Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
X Brian Parker (ex -officio)
p Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
(arrived late)
Others Present: Sgt. Arnold, Joan Ceda, John Wasson, Ted Baird, and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard asked for agenda changes or a motion to adopt. Commissioner Lewis
motioned to adopt as presented; second by Commissioner Lancaster — all ayes- motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from January 7, 2018 Meeting.
a. Chairman Ballard asked for any corrections to the January 7th meeting minutes. A brief
discussion occurred and a correction was suggested to formalize the volunteerism/self-
nomination of Commissioner McKinney as Vice -Chair, and the eager second by
Commissioner Lewis. Chairman Ballard noted the motion by Commissioner McKinney's
motion to approve the suggested language correction, second by Commissioner
Hopkins.
No other corrections were noted and Chairman Ballard called for a motion to approve
the amended January 7th meeting minutes. Commissioner Hopkins motioned to
approve; second by Commissioner Lewis — all ayes- motion carried.
4. Old Business Items
Prior to the Transportation Projects Update Mr. Hood solicited feedback on the packet.
The packet is being done slightly different and Mr. Hood wanted to make sure the
Commissioners did not have any issues and were able to access.
Additionally, Mr. Hood has been working with the Mayor's office to replace Ms. Pedersen as
the Youth Commissioner and anticipates a new Youth Commissioner will be identified
soon.
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood began by noting the Transportation Projects Update memo begins on page 9 of the
packet. Mr. Hood noted that there are not many new updates this month, but wanted to
highlight a few changes. As a reminder, all new information will be in BOLD and Mr. Hood is
happy to field questions and provide further detailed information on any items in the memo.
Mr. Hood began. By noting that he added a "Notice to Proceed date: to several items to occur
later in 2019, starting with the Cherry to Ustick Project, which will kicic off October 28, 2019.
The Linder Road, Franklin to Pine kick off January 2, 2020. The Linder Road, Ustick to McMillan
and Linder Road, Cayuse Creek to Chinden are a combined effort and ACHD has awarded the
contract to Idaho Material and Constructions for $3.55 with a Notice to proceed date of
February 21, 2019.
Mr. Hood continued with a brief review of the Shared Vehicle timeline and draft Ordinance.
The first reading of that Ordinance will be at presented at City Council on February 5th. Mr.
Hood stood for questions.
Mr. Hood concluded with a brief update on Transit and VRT fixed route service in Meridian.
More information will be shared in the March meeting as a future agenda topic.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for further discussion, which took place. Mr. Hood is willing
to take comments from the Commission, but would encourage the Commissioners to attend
the public hearings to voice their concerns/comments. Chairman Ballard noted that ex -officio
members Mr. Martin and Ms. Carson arrived during this agenda item, as well as Mr. Wasson
Chairman Ballard closed item 4a and moved on to New Business.
S. New Business Items
a. Paramount Subdivision — Traffic and Parking Concerns (Joan Ceda)
Prior to Ms. Ceda's presentation Mr. Hood gave a brief background of the issue and the actions
that have occurred prior to today's Commission meeting. On January 30th staff, Meridian PD,
Rocky Mountain High School's Principal, Miranda Carson, ACHD and Paramount neighbors met
to discuss the issues of traffic and parking around Rocky Mountain High School. Additional
detailed information is in the Commission packet. All parties came to a consensus on the use of
some limited duration no parking signs in an expanded area of the Paramount West
neighborhood. There are still issues of speeding, traffic calming and crosswalks that need to be
addressed. Mr. Hood turned the floor over to Chairman Ballard who reminded Ms. Ceda that
the Transportation Commission is an advisory board and did not make the decisions, but
advised City Council and the Mayor on the issues and potential solutions as it relates to
transportation issues in Meridian. Chairman Ballard welcomed Ms. Ceda to the podium to
present. In addition, her presentation was passed out to the Commissioners.
Ms. Ceda, addressed the commission and shared her presentation of the data that has been
gathered over the last 15 months. Ms. Ceda lives on Laughton drive and presented the issues
that she and her neighbors are concerned about related to trash, parking, safety, signage,
damage, vandalism, etc. Ms. Ceda shared multiple pictures and videos of the issues. Several
suggested solutions were presented as options to help alleviate the issues the neighbors are
experiencing in the Paramount West neighborhood. Ms. Ceda concluded and stood for
questions.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion, which took place. Several questions and
additional clarifications we asked of Ms. Ceda. Chairman Ballard asked if there was one ask of
the Commission, what would the ask be? Ms. Ceda responded that safety in the areas of Deer
Crest, Arliss and Laughton are the biggest concern and believes signage would give
homeowners the ability to call the police when there is violation of no parking. A robust
discussion took place and Chairman Ballard thanked Ms. Ceda and closed the item, and moved
on to item 5b.
b. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Arnold)
Sgt. Stacy Arnold began by first addressing Commissioner questions on item 5a and then
reported out on PD items. Commissioner Lancaster asked about crashes in the areas. Sgt.
Arnold will report out next month on that information. Sgt. Arnold did reach out to the Rocky
Mountain SRO and approximately 200 parking tickets have been issued to date. Sgt. Arnold also
reported out that the ordinance is written in such a way that if people park, but do not get out
of their car PD's hands are tied for writing tickets. Additional questions were asked and
addressed on other topics; i.e. hands free driving laws, etc.
Sgt. Arnold moved on to other items he wanted to discuss starting with the section of Locust
Grove, Ustick to McMillan and requested a Speed Study to get this I -mile section aligned with
the rest of the road at 40 mph.
Commissioner Lancaster motioned that the Commission request from ACHD a speed study
for the Locust Grove section of road from Ustick Road to McMillan that Sgt. Arnold indicated.
Another area Sgt. Arnold highlighted was Linder and South Overland and the road. There are
some road `candles' which people are disregarding and turning into oncoming traffic to turn
into the apartments. Sgt. Arnold is requesting for the candles to be extended further a 100 ft.
or for a median extension to deter the dangerous driving of motorist turning in/out of the
apartments. This is also an issue at Locust Grove and Franklin. John Wasson noted that design
engineer Josh Sack is investigating the Overland issue.
Commissioner Hopkins brought up the issue of inconsistent speed limits on Amity, Meridian to
Eagle and requested that if a speed, study could be conducted at this location in addition to the
one Commissioner Lancaster motioned earlier. Commissioner Lancaster agreed to the
amended motion and asked that Mr. Wasson of ACHD provide an update on the issues
brought up today and the speed studies at the next meeting. Mr. Wasson will update at the
next meeting on the issues of extending candles in the two locations as well as the availability of
ACHD to do the studies or the results of the studies if completed. (NO vote was called for
Chairman Ballard closed the item and moved onto item C).
c. 2019 Roadways, Intersections and Community Programs (C. Hood)
Chairman Ballard opened this topic for discussion and noted that Commissioner Lewis had
done his homework and had provided comments along with Commissioner Matthews.
Prior to Mr. Hood's review, he reminded the Commission this is an annual process and part of
their function is to come up with a draft of priorities, to share with City Council. City Council
has the responsibility to provide the City's roadway priorities to ACHD, which need to be sent
to ACHD by March 15`h, this year.
Mr. Hood noted he sent the draft priorities out via email on the 23rd, one error was identified
(there were 2 #19 priorities) and an updated spreadsheet was sent. Mr. Hood noted he would
hand out hard copies of the items that were emailed, including the draft priorities spreadsheet
including the comments, the level of service map, ACHD's prioritization spreadsheet inclusive
of ROI and a map of where projects fallout. I hope that the Commission could finalize the
prioritizations, but if it cannot be finalized today, it could be done on March 4t' to provide to
City Council on March 5`h. Mr. Hood highlighted four projects that changed or had a movement
of four places or more on the prioritization spreadsheet.
► Purposed Item I - Linder from Overland to Franklin (overpass and widening of Franklin
Rd) jumped to #1 as a major local impact priority.
► Purposed Item I I — Victory/Locust Grove intersection roundabout proposed to drop
down five places (level of service is D -PM Peak is when impact is measured. The
movement down is a suggestion since the PM Peak is functioning within guidelines and
not a significant impact as other priorities)
► Purposed Item 14 -Meridian Road/ Ustick to McMillan moved up nine spots from 23 to
14.
► Purposed Items 20 & 21 took substantial jumps. Victory/Meridian Rd to Locust Grove
jumped nine spots from 29 to 20 and Lake Hazel and Eagle Intersection moved up 22
spots to purposed item 21.
Comments for additional changes are included in the packet
► Purposed item 17 — Ten Mile/McMillan to Chinden was purposed to move up higher on
the prioritization list
► Purposed items 20 & 21 were purposed to move them up even higher on the
prioritization listing
► Purposed items 37, 38 & 39 Fairview Ave/Cherry Ave transition were purposed to
move up higher.
► Items 59-63 were noted as roadways that are not currently performing well, so there
may need to be discussion on how to address in the prioritization schedule.
Mr. Hood proceeded to hand out the hard copies mentioned above and answered some
questions before open discussion from the Commission took place. Commissioner Lewis also
made some observations and provided some additional comments prior to open discussion. Mr.
Hood also reminded the Commission that the top twenty projects are the most important and
that if there are motions to be made for movement of projects to memorialize those
suggestions through a motion, so he does not assume the Commissions prioritization.
Open robust discussion on the Prioritization Spreadsheet took place amongst the Commission.
Commissioner Lancaster motioned to extend the meeting by 15 minutes; second by
Commissioner Hopkins — all ayes — motion passed.
Additional discussion on the Prioritization resumed. Commissioner Lancaster motioned to
move purposed project #1 to position #10 on the list and purposed projects 15 & 16 to
positions I I & 12, and moved the other projects down respectively on the list. Commissioners
Hopkins second the motion — 3 ayes (Leisle, Hopkins, and Lancaster), 4 nays (Ballard,
McKinney, Lewis and Matthews) — motion does not carry.
Commissioner Lancaster motioned to move purposed item #1 to item #5 and purposed item
#15 to item #I I and purposed item #16 to item #12. Second by Commissioner Leisle - 5 ayes
(Matthews, Leisle, McKinney, Hall, and Lancaster), 3 nays (Ballard, Hopkins and Lewis) — motion
passed.
Chairman Ballard noted the minimal time remaining in the meeting and noted that finalization of
the Prioritization list would be completed at the March meeting and closed item 6c and moved
on to item 6d Staff Communications.
d. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Chairman Ballard asked Mr. Hood if he had any other staff communications or comments on
the one that was included in the packet. Mr. Hood did not have any additional communication
or comments. No additional discussion took place and Chairman Ballard closed the item
7. Future Meeting Topics
Chairman Ballard called for any additional topics to be added to the March agenda and opened
the floor for discussion. No changes were made.
a. Linder Village Project Update
b. Master Mobility Map
c. Comprehensive Plan Update
8. Next Meeting Date: March 4, 2019
9. Adjourn
A motion by Commissioner Leisle to adjourn was made; second by Commissioner Hopkins —
all ayes — motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
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4a. Transportation Projects Update
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To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 1/31/2019
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 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. Notice to proceed date:
October 28, 2019. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_meridian-road-cherry-lane-to-ustick-road.aspx
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. Notice to proceed date: January 2, 2020. Here is
the project website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-pine-avenue-to-
franklin-road.aspx
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda February 4, 2019 – Page 9 of 38
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.
Bids were opened on January 9, 2019. Idaho Materials and Construction is the
apparent low bidder at $3.55M. Notice to proceed date: February 21, 2019. 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. Bids were opened on January 9, 2019. Idaho Materials and Construction
is the apparent low bidder at $3.55M. Notice to proceed date: February 21, 2019.
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. Notice to proceed date: November 14,
2019. 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. Notice to proceed date:
January 13, 2020. 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 (RAB).
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
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda February 4, 2019 – Page 10 of 38
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.
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.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda February 4, 2019 – Page 11 of 38
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 (approximately ¼ mile
east of Locust Grove). Cost is $640,000. Going into construction. Road to be closed to
through traffic January through late Spring (May) 2019. Granite Excavation is the
contractor. Working on demolition of old structure and excavation as well as pipe
installation and utility relocates. Here is the project website: http://bit.ly/victorybridge
ITD PROJECTS
I-84, Nampa to Caldwell: ITD has two major segments for this project: Franklin Blvd to
Karcher Rd (Nampa) and Karcher Rd into Caldwell. This was identified as the number
one unfunded priority on the COMPASS long-range plan. In the summer of 2018, the
state of Idaho received a $90 million INFRA grant for this corridor. This freed up
previously allocated funds that were shifted to the Idaho Highway 16 project (see
below).
ITD completed the first step in the project to provide for temporary widening between
Franklin Blvd and Karcher Rd this fall. This will allow traffic to be shifted while the
additional lanes are constructed in the median.
The project to replace the Karcher overpass is necessary as the existing piers conflict
with the widening of the highway. That project will begin in early 2019. The project to
reconstruct the Northside interchange as a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI),
replace the bridges crossing the railroad and canal and widen the roadway between
Franklin Blvd and the Northside Interchange is anticipated to go to bid this coming
spring, with construction starting in the summer of 2019. The project to widen between
Northside and Karcher will also be ready for construction in the summer of 2019. ITD
will maintain two lanes of travel during peak hours for the duration of these two projects.
Updates on the projects in Nampa can be found online at ITDProjects.org/i-84-karcher-
to-franklin/
ITD is currently working on the environmental document to support the widening
between Karcher Interchange and Caldwell. The initial traffic study shows that
improvements are needed to exit 27 (Centennial Way). The current funded project is
anticipated to complete work through exit 29 (Franklin Rd). ITD is evaluating needs and
costs for work required between 27 and 29 to evaluate funding opportunities. Work to
replace the Ustick and Middleton bridges crossing over I-84 is planned for 2020, to
remove piers that interfere with the widening, with the work to expand the highway to
three lanes is planned for summer of 2021.Updates on the projects from Nampa to
Caldwell can be found online at ITDProjects.org/i-84-caldwell-to-karcher/
Idaho Highway 16: ITD has completed a value engineering study of the remaining
corridor to look for opportunities to reduce costs and improve service. ITD is evaluating
recommendations from that study to incorporate into the preliminary design. Once
complete, ITD will be reevaluating right of way needs, updating costs and revising
proposed staging of the work. ITD will then complete preliminary design and begin to
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda February 4, 2019 – Page 12 of 38
purchase right of way with the $90 Million recently allocated by the Idaho Transportation
Board for right of way preservation. It is not anticipated that this will allow for purchase
of all of the right of way, but will fund a significant portion.
U.S. 20/26, Chinden West Corridor - Project website ITDProjects.org/ChindenWest/
The Idaho Transportation Board has allocated funds for Phase 1 widening of U.S. 20/26
(Chinden Blvd) from 2 lanes to 4 lanes from Eagle Road to Star Rd and construction of
pedestrian and bicycle facilities. All projects will widen to the south, impacting property
owners on the south side once. Phase 2 plans call for widening to 6 lanes. Future
construction will be to the north only. Phase 3 plans call for construction of high capacity
intersections at Eagle, Locust Grove, Linder, Meridian, and Star Rds. Funded
construction is scheduled as follows:
• Eagle to Locust Grove: Construction in 2020. ITD is partnering with ACHD on
intersection improvements at Locust Grove.
• Locust Grove to Linder: Project is scheduled to begin in 2021. Approval of Linder
Village STAR agreement may advance project. That agreement will be on the
agenda of the January, 17, 2019, Idaho Transportation Board meeting.
• Linder to ID-16: Construction begins late 2019, early 2020. Funded via STAR
agreement with Costco Wholesale
• ID-16 to Star Rd: Construction scheduled for 2024
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. City has recently informed COMPASS that we
will pursue completion of this project with local funds instead of Federal.
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
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda February 4, 2019 – Page 13 of 38
manufactured and should be put into service just after the first of the new year. In
December 2018, Harvest had its highest ridership month to date.
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. VRT Staff met with City
Staff in January to discuss next steps and the potential for the City to fund a
fixed-route service in FY2020. This will be discussed with the TC at an upcoming
meeting.
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.
Shared Vehicles : A draft Vehicle Sharing Ordinance has been prepared by City
Staff. The first reading of the proposed ordinance will be on Tuesday, February
5th . The timeline and draft ordinance are below.
2/5/19: Public hearing on ordinance; first reading
2/12/19: Public hearing on ordinance, fee schedule update; second
reading
2/19/19: Third reading; adoption of ordinance; fee schedule update
resolution
2/20–3/8: Public outreach, education
3/8/19: Effective date of ordinance
Prospective VESPOs may submit franchise applications
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda February 4, 2019 – Page 14 of 38
DRAFT VEHICLE SHARING PROGRAM ORDINANCE 1-24-19
NOTE: This draft is prepared and provided for the sole purpose of gathering stakeholder input and should be
considered illustrative only. The language, form, and concepts represented herein are not and will not be
finalized unless and until the Meridian City Council considers the matter in a public meeting.
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. ________________
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER,
LITTLE ROBERTS, MILAM, PALMER
AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER, CHAPTER 6, TO TITLE 3, MERIDIAN
CITY CODE, REGARDING VEHICLE SHARING PROGRAMS; AMENDING
MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 4-2-2, REGARDING PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
NUISANCE; ADDING A NEW SECTION, MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 7-1-9,
TO TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, MERIDIAN CITY CODE, REGARDING ELECTRIC
POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS; ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION,
SUBSECTION 7-1-9(F), TO MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 7-1-9, REGARDING
PROHIBITED PARKING; ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, under Idaho Code section 50-329, and Alpert v. Boise Water Corp. , 118
Idaho 136 (1990) municipalities are duly authorized to establish franchises by ordinance,
including franchises for the use of streets and sidewalks within city limits; to establish terms and
conditions of such use; and to establish a franchise fee for such use;
WHEREAS, Idaho Code section 49-208 authorizes municipalities to establish speed
limits for vehicles in public parks, regulate the use of highways by any kind of traffic found to
be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic, regulate persons upon toy
vehicles, and establish procedures for the removal of vehicles from sidewalks and highways;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian finds that electric power-
assisted scooters ( e-scooters) and electric power-assisted bicycles ( e-bikes) are consumer
products as described in 15 United State Code section 2085 and/or toy vehicles as referenced in
Idaho Code section 49-208(1)(s), and are not motor vehicles as defined in Idaho Code section
49-123(1)(h);
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian seeks by this ordinance to: 1)
protect and enhance the safety of the several users of streets and sidewalks in our community,
including pedestrians, vehicular traffic, and shared vehicle riders; 2) facilitate micromobility
transportation options for residents of and visitors to Meridian; 3) establish clarity in regulation
for operators and users of Shared Vehicle Programs, as well as City staff and Meridian citizens;
and 4) balance regulatory oversight and economy of staff time and resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian finds that the following ordinance
is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That a new chapter, Chapter 6, shall be added to Title 3, Meridian City Code,
to read as follows.
TITLE 3
BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 6
VEHICLE SHARING PROGRAMS
SECTION 3-6-1: DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this chapter, these terms shall be defined as follows:
A. BEACON: A Bluetooth transmitter, placed by Operator, which broadcasts parking locations
to nearby Shared Vehicles.
B. ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLE or E-BIKE: A vehicle that has two (2) or
three (3) tandem wheels, has no floorboard, and is propelled either by human power or
with the assistance of an electric motor. E-bikes are consumer products, as defined by 15
U.S.C. section 2085, rather than motor vehicles as defined by Idaho Code section 49-
123(1)(h).
C. ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED SCOOTER or E-SCOOTER: A vehicle that has two (2)
or three (3) tandem wheels, has a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding , and is
propelled either by human power or with the assistance of an electric motor. E-scooters are
consumer products, as defined by 15 U.S.C. section 2085, rather than motor vehicles as
defined by Idaho Code section 49-123(1)(h).
D. FRANCHISED PREMISES: Public streets and sidewalks in the City of Meridian; Paved,
ground-level surfaces on property owned by the City of Meridian, excluding the Water
Department and the Wastewater Reuse Facility; and Pathways enumerated in the City of
Meridian Pathways Master Plan, to the extent City is duly authorized to convey such
franchise under the various instruments establishing such pathways.
E. GEOFENCE: A virtual boundary around a geographical area monitored by a global
positioning system or radio frequency identification technology, which triggers a response
from a shared vehicle when it enters or leaves the geofenced area. Such response may
include, but shall not be limited to, decreased maximum speed or inoperability.
F. OPERATOR or VEHICLE SHARING PROGRAM OPERATOR: A person who owns,
manages, operates, or acts on behalf of a Vehicle Sharing Program.
G. PROGRAM or VEHICLE SHARING PROGRAM: The offer for hire or use, by self-service,
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of one or more shared vehicles.
H. RESTRICTED AREA: Any location where shared vehicles may not be parked.
I. RIDER: A person riding or using a shared vehicle.
J. SHARED VEHICLE: An e-bike, e-scooter, bicycle, or other vehicle offered by a Vehicle
Sharing Program Operator for hire or use by self-service.
SECTION 3-6-2: VEHICLE SHARING PROGRAM FRANCHISE:
A. Franchise established; consideration. There is hereby created by the City of Meridian a
non-exclusive Vehicle Sharing Program franchise for the operation of Vehicle Sharing
Programs on Franchised Premises. Franchises shall be granted pursuant to the procedures
and subject to the restrictions set forth in this chapter. In consideration for City’s grant of a
franchise under this Chapter, City shall not operate a Vehicle Sharing Program in Meridian.
B. Franchise required. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a Vehicle Sharing
Program unless a valid City of Meridian Vehicle Sharing Program Operator Franchise has
been issued as herein provided and said franchise is in full force and effect. To be eligible for
a City of Meridian Vehicle Sharing Program Operator Franchise, the Operator shall initially
deploy no fewer than one hundred (100) shared vehicles, and no more than three hundred
fifty (350) shared vehicles.
C. Franchise fee. The terms, conditions, and privileges of such franchise shall include those set
forth in this chapter. Operator shall remit to the City Clerk a nonrefundable franchise fee in
the amount of $25,000.00 annually. Half shall be due upon application for the Vehicle
Sharing Program Operator Franchise, and the other half shall be due on or before July 1 of
each year. For new franchisees only, the franchise fee due and owing shall be a prorated
amount, less $2,084.00 for each whole month of the calendar year that has passed prior to
submission of the initial application for the franchise. Franchise fees remitted to the City
pursuant to this provision may be invested in costs that may be incurred by the City in
relation to Vehicle Sharing Programs, or in needed infrastructure to support Vehicle Sharing
Programs including, but not limited to, signage, pathway improvements, pathway
maintenance, and pathway repair.
D. Initial application for franchise. An initial application for a Vehicle Sharing Program
Operator Franchise shall be made to the City Clerk, and shall include a completed application
form provided by the City Clerk, which form shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Applicant’s name, telephone number, local address, and corporate addresses.
2. Agent upon whom service of process may be made in the State of Idaho.
3. A description of the Program, including which shared vehicles are to be offered for hire
or use, maximum speeds of such shared vehicles, rider rules and restrictions.
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4. Date upon which shared vehicles will be offered under the Vehicle Sharing Program.
5. The number of shared vehicles to be initially deployed.
6. The plan and contact information for addressing public safety issues related to the
shared vehicles’ operation and/or parking.
7. Contact information for a person available to respond immediately to a threat to the
public health, safety, or welfare caused by a shared vehicle.
8. Application fee as set forth in City fee schedule.
9. Franchise fee as set forth in this section.
10. Proof of an insurance policy, issued by an insurance company franchised to do business
in Idaho. Such insurance shall name the City as additional insured, and shall provide that
the policy shall not terminate or be canceled prior to the expiration date without thirty
(30) days’ advance written notice to the City. Such insurance shall afford minimum
limits of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) per person bodily injury, five
hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence bodily injury, and five hundred
thousand dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence property damage.
11. Agreement to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from and against any and
all claims, demands, suits, damages, actions, or causes of action, costs and expenses to
persons or property, whether public or private, brought against the City, that may arise
out of, or be occasioned by, the operation of a Vehicle Sharing Program within
Meridian, or any act, omission, or misconduct of the franchisee, or his employees,
agents, subcontractors, representatives. arising, arisen, or to arise out of the franchisee’s
operations, to the extent that such claims are not attributable to tortious conduct by the
City, its officials, its employees, or its agents.
Initial franchise applications may be submitted no earlier than 8:00 a.m. on January 2 or, if
January 2 falls on a non-business day, 8:00 a.m. on the next business day. Within twenty-
one (21) days of receipt of a complete application, the City Clerk or designee shall either
issue a City of Meridian Vehicle Sharing Program Operator Franchise to the applicant or
deny the application.
E. Issuance. Where duly issued by the City Clerk, the Vehicle Sharing Program Operator
Franchise shall include, on its face:
1. The name(s) of the franchisee;
2. Number of shared vehicles Operator is authorized to deploy;
3. Any conditions of operation that are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare and mitigate effects of the Program on vehicular traffic, pedestrians, or property;
and
4. Franchise expiration date.
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F. Denial. The City Clerk shall deny an application for a Vehicle Sharing Program Operator
Franchise where:
1. Investigation of such application or application materials reveals that provided
information is invalid, false, or incomplete;
2. The proposed Program is not being conducted or will not be conducted in accordance
with all applicable provisions of law, including, but not limited to, this chapter;
3. The applicant has been convicted of a violation of any provision of this section within the
one (1) year preceding the date of submission of the application;
4. The applicant has had a franchise revoked in the one (1) year preceding the date of
submission of the application;
5. The applicant has an outstanding balance due and owing to the City of Meridian;
6. The proposed Vehicle Sharing Program will initially deploy fewer than one hundred
(100) or more than three hundred fifty (350) shared vehicles; or
7. Two (2) Vehicle Sharing Program Operators are already franchised in the City of
Meridian.
G. Revocation. In addition to any and all other applicable civil or criminal penalties, the City
Clerk or designee may revoke a City of Meridian Vehicle Sharing Program Operator
Franchise where:
1. Any term or condition of the franchise is violated by the Operator or by any employee or
person operating or acting under such franchise.
2. In the course of conducting a Vehicle Sharing Program, the Operator or any employee or
person operating or acting under such franchise violates a provision of this Chapter or of
any other local, State, or Federal law.
3. It is found, after issuance of such franchise, that it was issued pursuant to falsified,
inaccurate, or incomplete information on the application therefor.
4. The operation of the Program and/or any component thereof varies materially from the
description submitted with the application.
5. The Operator fails to remit all or any portion of the franchise fee.
The City Clerk shall notify the franchisee of such revocation in writing, and shall mail such
notice to the applicant at the mailing address set forth in the Vehicle Sharing Program
Operator Franchise application. Such revocation shall be effective immediately upon mailing
by the City Clerk.
H. Appeal. Appeal of the City Clerk’s denial or revocation of an application for a Vehicle
Sharing Program Operator Franchise, or denial of an application for an increase in the
maximum number of shared vehicles offered under the Vehicle Sharing Program, may be
made by the applicant within fourteen (14) days of such denial or revocation, except that
there shall be no right to appeal a denial on the grounds that the application is incomplete or
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required application materials or fees were not submitted. Such appeal shall be made in
writing, shall state the reasons for such appeal, and shall be delivered to the City Clerk via
U.S. mail or in person. Upon receipt of such appeal, the City Clerk shall schedule a public
hearing on the appeal at a City Council meeting within thirty (30) days. The City Council’s
decision on such appeal shall be a final decision.
I. Term. Each Franchise shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, unless sooner revoked or
renewed.
J. Renewal. Application for renewal of a Vehicle Sharing Program Operator Franchise may be
made to the City Clerk, in the same form and manner as an application for an initial
franchise, except that an application for renewal may be submitted no earlier than 8:00 a.m.
on December 15 or, if December 15 falls on a non-business day, 8:00 a.m. on the next
business day. Renewing franchisees may request authorization to deploy the number of
shared vehicles authorized in the previous year.
K. Increase in number of shared vehicles. Every thirty (30) days, each Operator may apply
for authorization to increase the maximum number of shared vehicles offered under its
Vehicle Sharing Program Franchise. Operator may apply for authorization to increase the
number of shared vehicles authorized under the Operator’s Vehicle Sharing Program
Franchise, by any increment, up to a maximum of three hundred fifty (350) shared vehicles.
If the number of shared vehicles authorized under the Operator’s Vehicle Sharing Program
Franchise is at or above three hundred fifty (350) shared vehicles, Operator may apply for a
20% increase in the maximum number of shared vehicles authorized under the Vehicle
Sharing Program Franchise.
1. An application for an increase in the maximum number of shared vehicles offered under a
Vehicle Sharing Program Operator Franchise shall be made to the City Clerk, and shall
include a completed application form provided by the City Clerk, which form shall
include, but not be limited to:
a. Applicant’s name, telephone number, local address, and corporate addresses.
b. A description of which and how many additional shared vehicles are to be offered for
hire or use.
c. The plan and contact information for addressing public safety issues related to the
additional shared vehicles’ operation and/or parking.
d. Application fee as set forth in City fee schedule.
e. Operator’s certification that all shared vehicles offered by Operator under its initial
Vehicle Sharing Program franchise were used, on average, at least three times per day
in the previous month, and data verifying same, except that Operator need not make
such showing if the total number of shared vehicles authorized, including the
additional shared vehicles requested, equals or is less than three hundred fifty (350)
total shared vehicles.
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2. Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of a complete application, the City Clerk or designee
shall either issue an amended City of Meridian Vehicle Sharing Program Operator
Franchise to the applicant or deny the application. The amended franchise shall expire at
11:59 p.m. on December 31, unless sooner revoked or surrendered.
3. The City Clerk shall deny an application for an increase in the maximum number of
shared vehicles offered under a Vehicle Sharing Program Operator Franchise where:
a. Where applicable, data does not reflect that all shared vehicles offered by Operator
under the previous version of the Vehicle Sharing Program franchise were used, on
average, at least three times per day in the previous thirty (30) days.
b. The Operator has violated a term or condition of the franchise or this chapter, or
c. The operation of the Program and/or any component thereof has varied materially
from the description submitted with the application.
L. Removal of shared vehicles. Upon denial or revocation of an application for a Vehicle
Sharing Program Operator Franchise, expiration of the franchise term, or failure to timely
remit all or any portion of the franchise fee, Operator shall remove any and all shared
vehicles offered for hire or use. No person or entity may offer a shared vehicle for hire or
use without a Vehicle Sharing Program Operator Franchise, and City may remove any shared
vehicles offered by an unfranchised Operator.
M. Limitations. A franchise issued pursuant to this Chapter is only valid for program operation
within the public right-of-way within the City of Meridian. Operators and/or riders must
obtain permission to use or allow shared vehicles on property other than the public right-of-
way, including property owned by private parties, public entities, or by the City of Meridian
as to parks, pathways, or facilities owned by City. Private property owners and government
entities may restrict or prohibit the use of shared vehicles and/or the conduct of a Vehicle
Sharing Program on their property.
SECTION 3-6-3: VEHICLE SHARING PROGRAM OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS:
A. Quarterly data reports. To inform and support public safety and transportation planning
efforts, Vehicle Sharing Program Operators shall provide to the City, in the form and manner
requested by the Clerk’s Office, a quarterly report of anonymized trip records for each shared
vehicle deployed within Meridian, to include, but not be limited to, the following data: trip
start date, time, and location; duration; distance; and trip end date, time, and location.
B. Shared vehicle specifications. Operators shall ensure that each shared vehicle used under a
Vehicle Sharing Program is:
1. Labeled with current contact information for the franchisee and explains the method by
which customers can notify the local agent of the franchisee to report safety or maintenance
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issues.
2. Able to stand upright when parked.
3. Capable of informing riders of the location of designated parking areas.
4. Capable of being remotely disabled.
5. Capable of being located and controlled remotely, by geofencing or other remote
technology.
6. In good repair so as not to interfere with or degrade public facilities, operations, systems,
or equipment or to present an imminent or foreseeable threat to the safety of riders or the
public.
C. Hours of operation. Operators shall remove all shared vehicles authorized under a Vehicle
Sharing Program between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
D. Parking. Riders shall park shared vehicles upright. No person shall park a shared vehicle
used under a Vehicle Sharing Program:
1. In any vehicular travel lane or bike lane;
2. In a manner or location that reduces the width of the useable area of a public sidewalk or
pathway to less than five feet (5’).
3. On a block without sidewalks;
4. In a manner or location that impedes ADA accommodations, including, but not limited to,
curb ramps, railings, or signal buttons;
5. In a manner or location that impedes a fire hydrant or other public safety infrastructure;
6. In any on-street parking space;
7. On private property without permission of the owner of the property; or
8. On or in a driveway.
E. Timely response; removal by City. Operator shall respond to any request to move, remove,
or redistribute shared vehicles; reports of incorrectly parked shared vehicles; or reports of
unsafe/inoperable shared vehicles by relocating, re-parking, or removing the shared
vehicle(s) at issue within two (2) hours of receiving notice. Operator shall comply within
twenty-four (24) hours with City’s order to remove all shared vehicles due to denial or
revocation of an application for a Vehicle Sharing Program Operator Franchise, expiration of
the franchise term, or failure to timely remit all or any portion of the franchise fee or any
portion thereof. In the event a shared vehicle is not relocated, re-parked, or removed within
the timeframe specified herein; if any shared vehicle is parked in one location for more than
seventy-two (72) hours without moving; or in exigent circumstances, such shared vehicle
may be removed by City and taken to a City facility for storage at the expense of the
Operator. City may charge Operator $250 per shared vehicle removed and stored by City.
F. Beacons. If Operator installs Beacons, Operator shall provide to City an electronic interface
that allows City to view and suggest locations of Beacons. Operator shall not install a
Beacon without the permission of the owner of the real and/or personal property on which
the Beacon is installed.
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G. Shared vehicles in City parks. Use of shared vehicles in City parks shall be subject to the
following.
1. Riders shall park shared vehicles upright, at a public bicycle rack or at a parking location
identified by a Beacon.
2. Operators shall establish geofences to prohibit shared vehicle use in or on the following
areas:
a. Playgrounds in regional parks;
b. Special use parks;
c. Tennis courts; and
d. Storey Bark Park.
3. Operators deploying shared vehicles in parks shall park such shared vehicles upright, at a
public bicycle rack or at a parking location identified by a Beacon.
H. Responsible for nuisance. The Operator shall be presumed to be responsible for any general
nuisance created by a shared vehicle where such shared vehicle is left on any portion of a
public sidewalk or roadway. The Operator bears the burden of rebutting this presumption.
I. Rider information. Vehicle Sharing Program Operators shall inform riders of all regulations
regarding the proper use and parking of shared vehicles. Operator shall provide a mechanism
by which riders may provide feedback to Operator, including feedback regarding parking areas
or damaged shared vehicles.
J. Public places. The management and scheduling of parks, pathways, streets, and sidewalks
shall at all times be within the sole purview of City and/or, where applicable, the Ada County
Highway District (“ACHD”) or Idaho Transportation Department (“ITD”). City shall have the
right to condition or the use of, and/or close all or any portion of its property, for any and all
purposes and under any and all conditions. At all times, Operator shall be on an equal footing
with the general public regarding its use of public property. Operator shall exercise any right
granted by its franchise only in accordance with the terms of this Chapter; with any and all
applicable laws; and with City, ACHD, and ITD policies.
SECTION 3-6-4: PENALTY:
Any person committing an act prohibited by this chapter, or failing to comply with a requirement
of this chapter, shall be deemed to have committed an infraction punishable by a penalty of one
hundred dollars ($100.00). In addition to such penalty, any person violating, allowing, or causing
a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to any and all other applicable
administrative, criminal, and/or civil penalties, as set forth in this Chapter or elsewhere in any
applicable City, state, or federal law. Each day upon which a violation of this chapter occurs
and/or continues may be deemed a separate and distinct violation.
SECTION 3-6-5: ENFORCEMENT:
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, and/or community service officers shall be
empowered to enforce the provisions of this section. Such officers may investigate any use or
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activity which he or she reasonably believes violates the provisions of this section. If an officer
reasonably believes that a provision of this section has been violated, the officer may issue a
citation to the person responsible for the violation or to the Vehicle Sharing Program Operator.
Such citation shall be served in accordance with the provisions of the Idaho Infraction Rules,
which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. That Meridian City Code section 4-2-2 shall be amended to read as follows.
SECTION 4-2-2: RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
A. Where a nuisance exists upon property that is vacant, abandoned, and/or uninhabited, the
owner of record, as reflected on the most recent assessment roll, shall be presumed to be
responsible for creating, causing, committing, maintaining, and/or allowing such nuisance. Such
owner of record shall be subject to any and all penalties imposed as set forth herein, and shall be
responsible for payment of any and all costs incurred in abating the nuisance. The owner of
record shall bear the burden of rebutting this presumption.
B. Where a general nuisance is created by personal property on any portion of a public sidewalk,
the owner of the personal property, if such owner can be identified, shall be presumed to be
responsible for creating, causing, committing, maintaining, and/or allowing such nuisance.
Section 3. That a new section, Meridian City Code section 7-1-9, shall be added to Title
7, Chapter 1, Meridian City Code, to read as follows.
7-1-9: ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS:
Riders of e-bikes or e-scooters, as such terms are defined in Title 3, Chapter 6, Meridian City Code,
shall comply in all respects with the following provisions.
1. Rider s shall yield to pedestrians.
2. Rider s shall ride in bike lane s when available. If no bike lane is available:
a. On streets which have a speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less, rider s shall ride on the
street.
b. On streets which have a speed limit of greater than 25 miles per hour or more, rider s may
ride on the adjacent sidewalk.
c. On streets which have a speed limit of greater than 45 miles per hour or more, riders shall
ride only on the adjacent sidewalk, and shall not ride on the street.
3. Riders riding on a sidewalk must maintain a distance of two feet (2’) from all pedestrians .
4. Riders may not carry any passengers on an e-bike or e-scooter.
5. In City parks, riders shall not ride e-bikes or e-scooters at a speed exceeding eight (8) miles
per hour.
Section 4. That a new subsection, subsection 7-1-9(F), shall be added to Meridian City
Code section 7-1-9, to read as follows.
7-2-2: PROHIBITED PARKING:
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Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the
directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no person shall:
* * *
F. Park or leave unattended an e-bike or e-scooter, as such terms are defined in Title 3, Chapter
6, Meridian City Code:
1. In any vehicular travel lane or bike lane;
2. In a manner or location that reduces the width of the useable area of a public sidewalk or
pathway to less than five feet (5’);
3. On a block without sidewalks;
4. In a manner or location that impedes ADA accommodations, including, but not limited to,
curb ramps, railings, or signal buttons;
5. In a manner or location that impedes a fire hydrant or other public safety infrastructure;
6. In any on-street parking space;
7. On private property without a written agreement with the owner of the property; or
8. On or in a driveway.
Section 5. That all ordinances, resolutions, orders, or parts thereof or in conflict with this
ordinance are hereby voided.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication pursuant to Idaho Code section 50-329.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ____ day of
______________, 2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ____ day of
______________, 2019.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________
Tammy de Weerd, Mayor C.Jay Coles, City Clerk
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 19-_________
An Ordinance adding a new chapter, Chapter 6, to Title 3, Meridian City Code, regarding
Vehicle Sharing Programs; amending Meridian City Code Section 4-2-2, regarding Party
Responsible For Nuisance; adding a new section, Meridian City Code section 7-1-9, to Title 7,
Chapter 1, Meridian City Code, regarding electric power-assisted bicycles and scooters; adding a
new subsection, subsection 7-1-9(F), To Meridian City Code Section 7-1-9, regarding Prohibited
Parking; adopting a savings clause; and providing an effective date. A full text of this ordinance
is available for inspection at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho. This
ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication.
____________________________________
City of Meridian
Mayor and City Council
By: C.Jay Coles, City Clerk
First Reading: _________________
Adopted after first reading by suspension of
the rule as allowed pursuant to Idaho Code
§ 50-902: YES_______ NO_______
Second Reading: ________________
Third Reading: _________________
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO
ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 19-____________
The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby
certifies that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached
Ordinance no. 19-_____ of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to be true and
complete and provides adequate notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A(3).
DATED this ______ day of __________________, 2019.
____________________________________
William L.M. Nary, City Attorney
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5a. Paramount Subdivision – Traffic and Parking Concerns
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 2/1/2019
Re: Paramount Subdivision Traffic and Parking Concerns
During the October 1 st , TC meeting, Nick Rohde addressed the Commission regarding his
concerns about living in Paramount Subdivision by Rocky Mountain High School. Most of his
concerns revolved around parking and trash being left by students within the neighborhood;
speeding was also discussed. A brief history was provided by both ACHD and City Staff on this
topic and what actions have been implemented up to this point, including limited parking signs,
which ACHD has already installed in parts of Paramount. The TC voted to recommend that
City Council consider creating a residential parking district. This recommendation was carried-
forward to Council by City Staff.
During the residential parking district discussion with the Council, the Mayor directed Jeff
Lavey, Chief of Police, to meet with the neighbors to explore other options besides establishing
a residential parking district. That neighborhood meeting was held on Wednesday, January 30 th
at City Hall. There were approximately 25 people present including Paramount residents,
members of the Police Department including the Chief, the School Resource Officer for Rocky,
and Sgt. Arnold, Ex-Officio Member Carson, the Principal of Rocky, and other City Staff.
During the neighborhood meeting, everyone was given an opportunity to introduce themselves
and their concerns. General consensus was reached; to request ACHD install additional limited
duration “no parking” signs in additional areas of Paramount. No decision/consensus was
reached, however, regarding traffic calming options, including stop signs, pedestrian
striping/signage or trash concerns (Rocky has recently installed a garbage can just on their side
of the fence near the walking path, but it needs to be serviced more frequently.) A lot of the
conversation revolved around behaviors and a lack of respect. Below is a follow-up email from
Joan Seda, Staff’s primary point of contact for this topic, summarizing the meeting and next
steps. Joan will be at the February TC meeting and has a presentation for the Commission.
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A big THANK YOU for all of your time and input re: W. Paramount discussion of issues
related to RM HS pathway. I do feel that all are now on the same page with a few, minor
details needing to be worked out.
As mentioned in the meeting, all petitions (required quota by ACHD) have been done
and submitted re: no parking on W. Laughton Dr., W. Deer Crest, Legeratta and Arliss
streets; signed during school associated hours (am and pm). I did mention to Mr.
Wasson that a No Parking/No Stopping/No unloading sign is needed at the corner of
Arliss and Laughton Dr; the most unsafe and the main impact area ( next to the actual
walkway.) This is highly congested and especially dangerous as the corner is one of
limited visibility and even worse with cars parking both sides of streets to unload in
addition to the traffic trying to move through. This area is also where the parents/cars
stop to unload/load. If such a sign was posted at the walkway, I truly believe the
unloading/loading would and could move to a safer area, with less surrounding danger.
Those at the meeting appeared to like the idea of pedestrian/student crossing signage
as well as the proposed idea of a stop sign at the Arliss/Deer Crest T intersection. This
would be a huge help in stopping the speeding that is occuring down Deer Crest, into
the S turn on Arliss and Laughton Dr (near the pathway) as well as the traffic zooming
towards the other W. paramount streets for parking spots. None of us ever want to hear
of any kids being hit by a vehicle, thus, interventions must take place; prevention is key.
The last issue I mentioned to Mr. Wasson was that of signing Deer Crest b/t Arliss and
Linder. There are approximately 40 cars parked there daily M-F; 99% students from
other subdivisions. Chief Lavey mentioned that with the signing, garbage, speed,
property damage etc would all lessen. I'm personally afraid that if Deer Crest b/t Arliss
and Linder isn't signed, those issues will not improve. Deer crest towards Linder is the
largest area of parking abuses in W. Paramount, where a statement is necessary.
I have attached a picture of a curb cutout in a homeowner driveway on Arliss/Legeratta
streets. I do believe that one such in my driveway on the corner of Arliss and Laughton
Dr., would give the students a place/target to properly walk from the street onto the
sidewalk, thus preventing property damage by hundreds of students.
Thank all of you again for a great discussion. Look forward to the resolution of issues
and a safer neighborhood down the road.
Sincerely,
Joan E Seda
jeseda53@gmail.com
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.c.
Presenter:
Estimated Time f or P resentation:
Title of I tem - 2019 Roadways, Intersections and C ommunity Progr ams P riorities
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
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P riorities Memo Cover Memo 2/1/2019
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5c. 2019 Roadways, Intersections and Community
Programs Priorities
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 1/31/2019
Re: 2019 Priorities
On December 27 th , the City received a letter from ACHD notifying us that work was starting on
the FY2020-2024 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP). 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. ACHD is requesting
all project requests be submitted no later than March 15, 2019.
On January 23 rd , Staff sent an e-mail to the TC with a spreadsheet that included draft priorities
for 2019. Additional background information on the IFYWP, a Level of Service (LOS) map and
ACHD’s prioritization spreadsheet was also provided in the email. A subsequent email was sent
on January 24 th that included an updated spreadsheet and a map showing where the draft 2019
priorities exist throughout the City. As of the print date of this memo, two Commissioners
responded with proposals and comments (see attached.) Staff recommends these comments
be considered during your February 4 th meeting. Staff will bring hard copies of the draft
spreadsheet that was emailed, as well as the LOS map, ACHD’s prioritization spreadsheet,
and the draft 2019 priorities location map to the February TC meeting.
The goal is to finalize, during the February meeting if possible, two prioritization lists: one for
ACHD roadway and intersection projects and one for ACHD Community Programs (CP)
projects (e.g. – sidewalks). These lists will then be shared and endorsed by the Mayor and City
Council and sent to ACHD before the March 15th deadline.
Attachments:
1) TC Comments Received
2) 2019 Roadway & Intersection Priorities – DRAFT Map
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Caleb, after reviewing the project priorities, I have two concerns:
I believe priority 37/38 (widening Fairview between Locust Grove and Eagle) should be
elevated based on high traffic counts and a frequent terribly low level of service. This
should be followed closely by 39 to keep the traffic moving to and from Meridian Rd.
This is a major arterial and I cannot believe traffic counts don't support this. Also, as
portions of this road section already contain a third lane in each direction, it doesn't
need to be a full blown widening project within these project boundaries.
Secondly, as Ten Mile is a major north/south arterial and significant commercial
development (Costco) is slated at Chinden, it would be wise to elevate priority 17 to
improve the level of service and accommodate increased traffic to this location, at least
in line with the ITD Chinden improvements. The same argument could be made for
Linder, which has NO priority between Ustick and Chinden but also needs to
accommodate increasing traffic flows to and from upcoming commercial growth at
Chinden.
No need to respond to me personally. You can group my comments with the others you
receive.
Tricia
Hi Caleb,
Here are my comments and suggestions.
Road & Intersection
1. I agree with the prioritizing of Linder Road Overpass as #1. As the report
confirmed, the overpass would reduce traffic on Ten Mile and on Meridian
Roads, by providing an alternate route that doesn’t have the delay that
accompanies a freeway interchange. This is especially important because of the
existing LOS F on Ten Mile from the I-84 interchange to Cherry Lane, with no
planned improvements to remedy. Ten Mile congestion will only worsen with the
development of the interchange area.
2. Recommend that draft #20 (Victory, Meridian/Locust Grove) be moved to rank
#18; has LOS F.
3. Recommend that draft #59-63 (5 new projects) be moved to ranks #19-23; have
LOS F with no plan to improve.
4. Everything else looks good.
Community Programs
5. Recommend moving draft #7 (East 3 rd St, Franklin/Carlton) to rank #2; this is an
important alternate route to Meridian and Main, connecting downtown to Storey
Park. No other pedestrian facilities are in the area, and the complex project may
need phasing.
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6. Recommend moving draft #14 (East 2 ½ St, Carlton/Fairview) to rank #10; a
continuation of the East 3 rd Street project, with similar reasoning.
7. Why is draft #18 (Locust Grove, Paradise/Grand Canyon) still on the list? The
description says it was completed.
8. No other comments.
Thanks!
-Steve
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.d.
Presenter:
Estimated Time f or P resentation:
Title of I tem - Staff C ommunications
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
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5d. Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 1/31/2019
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the January meeting.
Caleb,
Candles were installed several years ago to address a complaint received by Tim Curns
from the Williams Pipeline office located there. The complaint was cars wanting to go
east on Overland were driving long distances in the center lane and conflicting with NB
lefts into Williams. This activity was illegal and caused close calls, so we added the
candles. We are not inclined to move/remove the candles to facilitate the illegal use of
the center turn lane. The only other option would be to restrict the new road to right-
in/right-out which we try not to restrict public streets. When Locust Grove south of
Overland is widened to five lanes, through traffic will have two lanes and hopefully help
with the congestion we are experiencing.
Sorry I don’t have any great solutions but that is what I know.
Shawn
From: Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org >
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 6:27 PM
To: Shawn Martin < smartin@achdidaho.org >
Subject: Locust Grove, north of Overland
Shawn,
I’ve heard complaints about the new road behind the Maverik on the NWC of Locust
Grove/Overland and the competing stacking lanes from southbound Locust Grove to
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eastbound Overland and the turn lane to this road. I know the road is fairly new and the
development not built-out, but I hear that road does not have really any need for
stacking and by having it, it backs up Locust Grove to Central Drive (across I-84) and
prevents turning movements onto Overland with the cycle. Can you have someone
please look into this condition to see if any changes can be made so it can function
more efficiently? As always, I appreciate it. Let me know if you’d like to discuss.
Thanks,
Caleb
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