2019 03-4Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
March 4, 2019
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:34 p.m.; YouTube started and roll taken)
x David Ballard
X David McKinney
X Ryan Lancaster
X Ryan Hall
o Tracy Hopkins
X Stephen Lewis
X Bryan Leisle
X Tricia Matthews
X Michael Venard
p Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
X Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
X Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
p Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
X Stephen Hunt for Brian
_ Parker (ex -officio)
p Mark Wasdahl for Justin
Price (ex -officio)
Others Present: Sgt. Arnold, Andi Kane, John Wasson, Ted Baird, and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard asked for agenda changes or a motion to adopt. Commissioner Lancaster
motioned to move item 6c Staff Communications up on the agenda between Old Business
items 5 a and b, second by Commissioner Lewis all -ayes.
Commissioner Lancaster motioned to adopt as amended; second by Commissioner McKinney —
all ayes- motion carried.
3. Introduction of New (Youth) Commissioner
Youth Commissioner Venard gave a brief introduction of himself. He is a 16 -Year-old Rocky
Mountain High School student who has lived in Meridian for 13 years, currently residing in
Vienna Woods. He enjoys driving and has an interest in transportation.
4. Approval of Minutes from February 4, 2018 Meeting.
a. Chairman Ballard noted the late arrival of the February 4`" meeting minutes and asked if
the Commissioners had an opportunity to read them for any corrections.
Commissioner Lewis motioned to approve the minutes as presented; second by
Commissioner McKinney — all ayes- motion carried.
S. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda April 1, 2019 — Page 4 of 30
Mr. Hood began by noting the Transportation Projects Update memo begins on page 4 of the
packet. Mr. Hood noted that all new information will be in BOLD and will highlight a few
noteworthy changes. Mr. Hood is happy to field questions and provide further detailed
information on any items in the memo or not in the memo.
Mr. Hood then began, starting on page 5, noting that the Linder Road project is underway and
road closures will be in place through the fall. Additionally, Costco is requesting the
acceleration of construction of the section of Ten -Mile from Chinden to McMillan. This item is
not highlighter in the packet, but could pose some transportation issues in the area if both
Linder and Ten -Mile are under construction at the same time.
Mr. Hood will hold comments on the transit topics until Mr. Hunt presents on VRT. Mr. Hood
continued with a brief review of the Shared Vehicle timeline and draft Ordinance. The first
reading of that Ordinance was held at City Council on February 5, 2019. Staff have been
instructed to draft a Request For Proposal (RFP) for up to two vendors to be selected to
provide service within Meridian by Memorial Day.
Mr. Hood concluded his review and stood for questions.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for further discussion, which tool', place. Commissioner
Leisle inquired about the Pathway's Project east of Red Horse completion. Mr. Hood will
inquire with the Park's Department.
Chairman Ballard closed item 5a and moved on to Staff Communications as amended to the
agenda as item 5b.
b. Staff Communications (as amended to the agenda) (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood began by noting that Staff Communications began on page 16 of the packet,
but started with page 18 and Harvest Transit ridership numbers. Ridership numbers
were their highest in December and the third van is anticipated to be operational by
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Mr. Hood asked to circle back to the topics on page 19 -time permitting. Mr. Hood then
highlighted two items that would be considered Community Program Projects and the
correspondence he has had with Ms. Kane and Mr. Derden. Both correspondence are
included in the packet and were added as items 46 and 47 to the 2019 Draft Priority
Projects spreadsheet. Mr. Hood concluded his review and stood for questions, no
discussion was had and the Commission moved onto item 5c (as amended on the
agenda)
c. 2019 Roadways, Intersections and Community Programs PrioritiesMr. Hood
did a brief review of the Community Program Priorities portion of the list. Mr. Hood
reminded the Commission that City Council has requested, for their future review, that
the Draft Priorities be reviewed at two separate meetings, one for the Roadways and
Intersections and a second meeting for Community Programs.
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Chairman Ballard opened the floor for comments on the proposed draft and discussion
on the prioritization, which took place. Mr. Hood noted that Commissioner Lewis had
provided feedback previously that Priority ranking item 14 (East 2 '/2 street) be moved
up to Prioritization #10. Mr. Hood also noted that the Priorities list had been sorted
differently for 2019, but no projects had been removed.
Commissioner Lancaster had several comments including the prioritization of item #1
Rail -with -Trail and its viability for construction due to rail corridor constraints. Mr.
Hood has some construction information from ACHD that he will share with the
Commission. Mr. Hood also mentioned that the first '/A mile of the 8 -mile segment
(from Eagle Road to the County line) is currently under Easement/Right of Way and
design review with anticipated construction in 2022, albeit outside of the Rail Corridor.
Mr. Hood also noted there are some spur areas that will have to be re-routed for the
pathway to be contiguous throughout the 8 -miles corridor.
Priority #5 was also discussed as to why this was a Community Project and it seems to
be more of a Roadway project. Mr. Hood shared some insights and historical
background at how this project was originally identified as a
curb/gutter/pedestrian/bil<eway project because of the Middle School and has
transformed into a semi -roadway project, due to road widening by ACHD.
In addition, Commissioner Lancaster commented on the Prioritization/significance of
Priorities #3, #6, #9(#1 5 on the 2018 list), #10, # 12, #13, #16 and #17 that some of
these seem better suited as Roadway Projects and not Community Program Projects.
Further discussion by the Commission occurred with historical clarity provided by Mr.
Hood.
Commissioner Lewis motioned to remove draft items #12 and #13 from the
Community Program Priorities, second by Commissioner Lancaster — all ayes -motioned
carried.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for any further questions or discussion, which took
place.
Prior to closing the topic and finalizing the Community Programs Priorities Mr. Hood
asked that Ms. Kane be allowed to address the Commission as it relates to the topics
mentioned in the Staff Communications which were added as items 46 and 47 to the
Priorities listing.
Ms. Kane introduced herself as the Principal of St. Ignatius School and addressed the
Commission. She recapped the issue of student safety on Meridian Road while
walking/riding to school and asked for suggestions to help mitigate risks for those
students. Ms. Kane concluded and Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion,
which took place. Mr. Martin will discuss with ACHD staff on potential solutions from
this discussion.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda April 1, 2019 — Page 6 of 30
Commissioner Lewis motioned to include items 46 and 47 on the Prioritization list and
wait to Prioritize the ranking until after ACHD can do their scoping analysis of the area,
second by Commissioner McKinney — 2 nays, all other - ayes — motion passed.
Chairman Ballard requested Mr. Martin to report to the Commission by the June 2019
meeting on the study results and potential solutions.
6. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Arnold)
Stg. Arnold reported out that he has received another request for a speed study from
the HOA on Wrightwood just east of Locust Grove and south of Victory. Sgt. Arnold
would like the request for the speed study to come from the Commission to ACHD.
Open discussion occurred with questions to and answers provided by Sgt. Arnold.
Commissioner Lancaster formalized Sgt. Arnold's request to ACHD thru a motion for a
speed study to be conducted on Wrightwood, east of Locust Grove and south of
Victory, second by Commissioner Lewis — 7 ayes, I nay — motion passed.
Chairman Ballard closed item 6a and moved back to the Project Prioritization topic.
* Commissioner Lancaster requested to review prioritization items #3, #6 and #10
prior to prioritizing the rankings, which took place. Mr. Hood also provided some
contextual background on item #3 and how this item made the list. A recommendation
by Commissioner Hall and Commissioner Lancaster to move item #3 further down the
list.
Item #6 was reviewed and Mr. Hood provided some additional contextual background.
Commissioner Lancaster noted that a "human solution" would be appropriate for this
item instead of an infrastructure solution. Commissioner Lancaster recommended
moving Item #6 further down the prioritization list.
Item #10 was reviewed and its significance discussed. Commissioner Lancaster
recommended moving item #10 down on the list.
Item #19 Commissioner Lancaster recommended removing item #19 from the list. Mr.
Hood reminded the Commission that Commissioner Leisle requested adding this item
to the list from a previous discussion. Further discussion took place and Commissioner
Lancaster recommended moving it down the list.
As a recap/recommendation, Item #3 renumbered as item #3 I, #6 renumbered as
item#32, #10 renumbered as item#33 and #19 renumbered as item #34. Additionally
items#I6 and #17 are combined with item #I as the new item #30. Commissioner
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Lancaster motioned the 2019 Priority Projects prioritization listing be renumbered as
identified above, second by Commissioner Hall — all ayes — motioned passed.
Commissioner Lewis reminded the Commission that he proposed that items #7 and
#14 be moved up on the list. Commissioner McKinney recapped the ordering with the
approved changes, above, as follows: item#2 is renumbered to item# I , item #4 is
renumbered to item#2, item#5 is renumbered to item#3, item#7 is renumbered to
item#4 and item#14 is renumbered to item#8. Commissioner Lewis was satisfied.
Chairman Ballard closed the item and called for a motion to extend to allow Mr. Hunt
to present.
Commissioner Lancaster motioned to extend the meeting to 5:45, second by
Commissioner Lewis — all ayes — motion passed.
b. Valley Regional Transit — 2020 Fixed Rout Planning (S. Hunt)
Mr. Hunt addressed the Commission and briefly recapped his presentation to City Council
from last year. Mr. Hunt reviewed the handout on the Valley Connect 2.0 program and the
recommendations that he has been working on with City staff over the past year. Ridership
numbers are up and VRT is in the process of completing an annual report. Mr. Hunt noted the
changes to Route 42 and marketing those changes to the community.
Mr. Hunt then moved into his presentation on the Fixed Route Transit expansion and the task
of prioritizing the investment in Valley Connect 2.0 in Meridian. Mr. Hunt reviewed the growth
scenario analysis and the transit mobility impacts for Meridian at the 15, 30, 45 and 60 -minute
marks.
Mr. Hunt reviewed the cost impacts with the proposed recommendations, the requests for
peak hours of service, increases in fleet size, etc.
Mr. Hunt concluded his presentation and stood for questions.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion, which took place. Chairman Ballard thanked
Mr. Hunt and extended the invitation to present at a future meeting.
Chairman Ballard closed item 6b and moved onto item 7 Future Topics.
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Item 6c was amended on the agenda and covered under old business.
7. Future Meeting Topics
Chairman Ballard reviewed the Future Meeting Topics, noted the date of the next meeting and
called for a motion to adjourn.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda April 1, 2019 — Page 8 of 30
a. Master Mobility Map
b. Comprehensive Plan Update
8. Next Meeting Date: April 1, 2019
9. Adjourn
A motion by Commissioner Lewis to adjourn was made; second by Commissioner McKinney —
all ayes — motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
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5a. Transportation Projects Update
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 2/28/2019
Re: March 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 March 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
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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.
Idaho Materials and Construction is the contractor at $3.55M. Notice to proceed date:
February 21, 2019. Preconstruction meeting held on February 14 th . Road closures
are occurring. 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. Idaho Materials and Construction is the contractor at $3.55M. Notice to proceed
date: February 21, 2019. Preconstruction meeting held on February 14 th . Road
closures are occurring. 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
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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.
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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 pipe installation, seepage bed installation and roadway
widening. Box culvert has been set; crews working on headwalls and canal liner.
Utility relocation is on-going. 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
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proposed staging of the work. ITD will then complete preliminary design and begin to
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
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manufactured and should be put into service the first part of March . See attached
ridership document under “Staff Communications” for more information.
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. Transit service options for 2020 will be discussed with the TC at
the March 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: On February 26 th , the City Council voted to direct staff to issue
an RFP to select up to two service providers for shared vehicles. A companion
ordinance would restrict operations within the City to only those with a contract
with the City. It is anticipated that the RFP will be awarded sometime in late
winter/early spring with deployment anticipated around Memorial Day.
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.b.
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:
Description Type Upload D ate
priorities Cover Memo 3/1/2019
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5b. 2019 Roadways, Intersections and Community
Programs Priorities
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 2/28/2019
Re: 2019 Priorities
On December 27th, 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 February 4th, the TC finalized a 2019 priority list for ACHD roadways and intersections. This
list was shared and discussed with the Mayor and Council on February 26th. The goal for the
March 4th TC meeting is to finalize the ACHD Community Programs (CP) priority
projects list (see Draft list below). This list will then be shared with the Mayor and City
Council on March 12th and sent to ACHD before the March 15th deadline.
NOTE: Since the February meeting, two citizens have contacted City Staff with additional
Community Programs projects (see Staff Communications for more details). These two projects
have been added to the end of the draft 2019 CP Priorities list below. These citizens plan on
attending and addressing the Commission during the March 4th meeting.
Attachments:
1) DRAFT 2019 Community Programs Priorities
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DRAFT City of Meridian 2019 Priority Projects
In IFYWP DSN YR ROW YR CN YR Total Cost in
Millions Programming Notes
Community Programs
2019 2018 GIS Project Name Project Description In IFYWP DSN YR ROW YR CN YR Total Cost in
Millions Programming Notes Additional Project
Specific/Miscellaneous City Input
1 1
N/A Meridian Rail-with-
Trail
Improve arterial crossing with pathway.No TBD ACHD to prioritize and
scope arterial crossings
when pathway moves
forward.
2 2
CM213-43 McMillan Rd, Locust
Grove Rd / Red
Horse Way
Complete sidewalk on the north side of McMillan Rd, between Locust
Grove Rd and Red Horse Way.
No Done Done Done $0.35 Meridian Parks built
pathway.
Section in front of Dartmoore Subdivsion
is complete, but sidewalk does not exist
all the way to Locust Grove. Keep on list.
3 3
PPI208-99 Locust Grove Rd and
Palermo Dr
Pedestrian Signal
Install an enhanced pedestrian signal and lighting on the north side of
Palermo at Locust Grove.
Yes 2023 2023 PD $0.40 Design to begin in FY2023.
4 4
CM212-28 Locust Grove Rd,
Overland Rd/Puffin
St
Construct a detached asphalt or concrete pathway on east side of Locust
Grove between Puffin St and Overland Rd.
Yes 2019 2020-2021 2022 $5.45 To be built in FY2022 as
part of the Locust Grove,
Victory / Overland
widening project.
5 5
CM215-07 Stoddard Rd, Victory
Rd / Overland Rd
(Stoddard Rd,
Victory Rd / Kodiak
Dr)
Reconstruct Stoddard Rd, between Victory Rd and Overland Rd to 3-
lanes, 7' attached sidewalks and bike lanes. Project includes bridge
#2085 and an enhanced pedestrian crossing (pedestrian hybrid beacon)
at Victory and Stoddard (CM214-27). Bike lanes may be replaced by a
pathway per the Bike Master Plan Update.
Yes 2022 2023 PD $1.89 Design to begin in FY2022.
6 6
W 08th St and
Meridian Middle
School Pedestrian
Crossing
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing on 8th St at Meridian Middle
School.
No TBD Scoped in 2018. Final
report pending.
7 15
RD209-02 East 03rd St, Franklin
Rd / Carlton Ave
(Phase 1)
Construct streetscape improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk,
and improved UPRR crossing, from Franklin Rd to Carlton Ave in
accordance with the Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Plan.
Yes UF UF UF $2.12 ACHD to prioritize as part
of community programs.
May need to further phase.
Connects downtown to Storey Park and
includes a RR crossing. A key alternate
route for bikes and peds to Meridian and
Main Street.
8 8
CM210-68 Broadway Ave, West
07th St / West 04th
St
Complete sidewalks on the south side of Broadway Ave, between West
07th St and West 04th St.
No $0.51 Scoped. To be evaluated
and prioritized for possible
inclusion in future IFYWP
updates.
9 23
CM214-44 Cherry Ln and
Meridian Library
Pedestrian Crossing
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing on Cherry Lane approximately
midway between the existing signalized intersections at West 8th and
Linder. This will require relocation of the existing school zone beacon
to the west.
Yes 2019 2019 2021 $0.21 To be built in FY2021.Already in programming, but recent
incidents may warrant accelerating.
10 10
CM215-19 Victory Rd and
Standing Timber Ave
Pedestrian Crossing
(Victory Rd, west of
Mesa)
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing and curb ramps on Victory Rd at
Standing Timber Ave.
No Done Done 2020 $0.19 To be built in FY2020.
11 11
CM214-37 McMillan Rd, Ten
Mile Rd/Linder Rd
Install extruded curb pathway on north side of McMillan Rd between
Cortona Way and Goddard Creek Way and detached concrete sidewalk
with curbing between Goddard Creek Way and Wild Goose Way.
No $0.47 Developing area. ACHD to
coordinate with the City on
the scope and timing of
improvements.
12 12
RD207-33 Eagle Rd, Amity Rd /
Victory Rd (Eagle Rd,
Zaldia Dr / Victory
Rd)
Widen Eagle Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes in
accordance with the 2016 CIP.
Yes Done 2019 2021 $4.82 To be built in FY2021.
13 13
RD213-16 Linder Rd, Franklin
Rd / Pine Ave
Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes
in accordance with the 2016 CIP. Project includes upgrade of the Union
Pacific Railroad crossing and bridge #131.
Yes Done 2019 2020 $2.79 To be built in FY2020.
14 14
CM217-03 East 2 1/2 St, Carlton
Ave / Fairview Ave
Install sidewalk on the west and/or east side.No $0.39 Scoped. To be evaluated
and prioritized for possible
inclusion in future IFYWP
updates.
15 9
CM214-31 West 02nd St, UPRR
/ Broadway Ave
Complete sidewalk on both sides of West 02nd, between the Union
Pacific Railroad and Broadway Ave to address parking concerns in this
area.
No $0.15 Sidewalk scoped "No Go"
in 2015. Agencies to
coordinate if other
solutions identified.
2019 City
Priority
Ranking
Additional Project
Specific/Miscellaneous City Input
Current Programming Status
Project Description (Request Details)ACHD Project Name
(City Project Name)GIS #
2018 City
Priority
Ranking
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 12 of 23
16 16
N/A Meridian Rd and
Railroad Pedestrian
Signal
Signalized pedestrian crossing. Part of Rails-with-Trails project.No TBD ACHD to prioritize and
scope arterial crossings
when pathway moves
forward.
17 17
N/A Main St and Railroad
Pedestrian Signal
Signalized pedestrian crossing. Part of Rails-with-Trails project.No TBD ACHD to prioritize and
scope arterial crossings
when pathway moves
forward.
18 18
PPI208-96 Locust Grove Rd,
Paradise Ln/Grand
Canyon Dr
Asphalt path on the east side of Locust Grove Rd to connect with an
existing path to the school.
No Done Done Done N/A Construction completed in
2010.
19 NEW
Meridian, north of
Ustick
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Meridian Rd at/near Settlers
Park entrance and Sundance Subdivision micropath.Neighborhood request.
20 NEW Capulet Way at
Siena Elementary
Install crosswalk of Capulet Way on the west side of Siena Elementary
school micropath.Neighborhood request.
21 21
CM214-37 McMillan Rd and
Palantine Way
Pedestrian Crossing
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing and curb ramps on McMillan Rd
at Palantine Way.
No TBD Developing area. ACHD to
coordinate with the City on
the scope and timing of
improvements. Not a walk
route as McMillan is the
school boundary.
22 22
CM217-45 Locust Grove Rd and
Woodbridge Dr
Pedestrian Crossing
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Locust Grove Rd at
Woodbridge Dr or Watertower St.
No $0.21 Scoped. To be evaluated
and prioritized for possible
inclusion in future IFYWP
updates.
23 24
N/A Eagle Rd, River
Valley St / Ustick Rd
Complete sidewalks on Eagle Rd, between River Valley St and Ustick
Rd.
N/A N/A ACHD has no right-of-way
at this location. ACHD to
share request with ITD.
24 19
CM211-54 Duane Dr, Granger
Dr / Ustick Rd
Sidewalk on east side of Duane Dr, between Granger and Ustick.No TBD Scoped "No Go" in 2017
due to significant concerns
regarding impacts to
existing neighborhood that
the project would cause.
25 20
Kentucky Ridge
Way, Riodosa Dr /
Victory Rd
Sidewalk on the west side of Kentucky Ridge Way, between Victory and
Riodosa.
No TBD Scoped "Go - Defer" in
2015. New sidewalk
recently built on the east
side. ACHD to reevaluate if
existing sidewalk does not
meet needs in area.
26 NEW Taconic Dr / Pioneer
Install crosswalk at intersection of Taconic and Pioneer (Hillsdale
Subdivision).School District request.
27 26
N/A Amity and Mary
McPherson
Elementary School
Pedestrian Signal
Signalized pedestrian crossing No $0.13 Scoped "Go - Defer" in
2017 due to low pedestrian
volumes. ACHD to
reevaluate as conditions
change in the area.
28 27
CM217-48 Pine Ave and W. 1st
St Pedestrian
Crossing
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing (rectangular rapid flashing
beacon) on Pine Ave at W 01st St to improve access to Meridian
Elementary School.
No $0.15 Scoped. To be evaluated
and prioritized for possible
inclusion in future IFYWP
updates.
29 28
Washington St and
W. 1st St Pedestrian
Crossing
Pedestrian crossing near Meridian Elementary School No TBD Evaluation completed fall
2016 shows existing
crossing meet needs of
current users. ACHD to
reevaluate as conditions
change.
30 29 Bower St, Meridian
Rd / E. 03rd St
Complete sidewalks and add wayfinding signage on Bower St, between
Meridian Rd and E. 03rd St
No TBD ACHD to prioritize and
scope project.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 13 of 23
46 NA St. Ignatius
Ped Signal
Pedestrian signal on Meridian Road at
either Producer or Director.
Citizen Request
47 NA
Bridgetower
Pedestrian
Signal
Pedestrian signal on Ustick Road at
Bridgetower.
Citizen Request
31 30
Linder Rd, I-84 /
Franklin Rd
Complete sidewalks the west side on Linder Rd, between I-84 and
Franklin Rd
No TBD Scoped "Go - Defer" in
2017. Complete sidewalk
exists on the west side.
Project to be reevaluated
as area continues to
develop.
Sidewalk does NOT exist on the west, it
does exist on the east, except right
at/near I-84.
32 31
CM214-43 State Ave, East 2nd
St / Cathy Ln
Sidewalk repair. Requested by land owner in this area.No $0.50 Scoped "No Go" in 2015.
This section has
connectivity already on the
south side and the original
requestor no longer owns
the property.
33 32
Linder Rd,
Washington St /
Maple St
Complete sidewalk on the west side of Linder Rd, between Washington
St and Maple St.
No Done Done Done TBD Complete pedestrian
facilities exist in this
section.
Pedestrian facilities do NOT exist just
north of high school.
34 33
Victory Rd, Glacier
Bay Way / Mesa Way
Complete sidewalk on the south side adjacent to county parcel.No TBD ACHD to prioritize and
scope project.
35 34
Main St and
Williams St
Pedestrian Crossing
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Main St at Williams St.No $0.15 Scoped. To be evaluated
and prioritized for possible
inclusion in future IFYWP
updates.
36 35 Washington St, W.
07th St / Main St
Complete sidewalk on Washington St, between W. 07th St and Main St.No TBD ACHD to prioritize and
scope project.
37 25
N/A Chinden Blvd, east
of Ten Mile Rd
Complete sidewalks on Chinden Blvd, east of Ten Mile Rd.N/A N/A ACHD has no right-of-way
at this location. ACHD to
share request with ITD.
38 37
Locust Grove Rd and
Time Zone Dr
Pedestrian Crossing
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Locust Grove Rd at Time
Zone Dr.
Yes 2019 2020-2021 2022 $5.45 To be built in FY2022 as
part of the Locust Grove,
Victory / Overland
widening project.
39 38 Taormina Drive at
Maesaia Way
Install sidewalk on south side of Taormina Drive near Maesaia Way.No TBD ACHD to prioritize and
scope project.
40 39
Woodbridge
Neighborhood Bike
Study
Study the connectivity and bikeability of the Woodbridge
neighborhood.
No TBD ACHD to evaluate as part of
future budgeting efforts.
41 40
Nola Rd and
Crossroads Middle
School Pedestrian
Crossing
Install a painted crosswalk on Nola Rd at Crossroads Middle School.No TBD Scoped in 2018. Final
report pending.
42 41 Nola Rd, south of
Pine Ave
Construct sidewalk on the east side of Nola Rd from Pine Ave to
Crossroads Middle School.
No TBD Scoped in 2018. Final
report pending.
43 42 Carlton Ave, W 01st
St / Meridian Rd
Construct sidewalk on the south side of Carlton Ave from W 01st St and
Meridian Rd.
No $0.09 Scoped in 2018. Final
report pending.
44 43
Watertower St at
Rebound School
Install a painted crosswalk on Watertower St at Rebound School.No TBD ACHD Traffic Engineering
does not recommend
installation. Crossing
activity is caused by parent
drop off.
45 44
3341 Linder Rd, Chateau
Dr / Barbara Morgan
STEM
Way finding signage on Linder. N/A N/A N/A N/A TBD ACHD Traffic believes
current signage is
adequate. No additional
NA 7
CM213-45 McMillan Rd, Linder
Rd / Meridian Rd
Complete sidewalk on the north side of McMillan Rd, between Linder
Rd and Meridian Rd.
No Done Done Done TBD Sidewalks completed on
the north side through
development.
Complete; remove.
NA 36 Gordon Harris
Pathway Lighting
Pedestrian lighting on pathway between Mountain View HS and Eagle
Rd.
N/A N/A ACHD to support a city-led
project.
Parks close at dusk; remove.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 14 of 23
I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 6.c.
Presenter:
Estimated Time f or P resentation:
Title of I tem - Staff C ommunications
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
Description Type Upload D ate
S taff Memo Cover Memo 3/1/2019
S taff Communications Cover Memo 3/1/2019
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 15 of 23
6c. Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 3/1/2019
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the February meeting.
Caleb,
Since I cannot attend on Monday’s meeting for the commission, Ms. Kane would like to be there. Can
you tell me how long the meeting usually is and if she will have a chance to speak? Since I had not been
to one, I did not know if it was as formal as city council or more relaxed.
I cc’d her so you could send us both the answers.
Terry D
~ Sent from Terry R. Derden , Ada County Sheriff Associate Legal Advisor . Reply via email to tderden@adacounty.id.gov or
text/call 208-860-8926 .
From: Terry Derden
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 12:30 PM
To: chood@meridiancity.org
Cc: Andi Kane; Tammy de Weerd
Subject: Crosswalk Needed for Students
Caleb,
My name is Terry Derden. I am former deputy city attorney and was assigned to Meridian for years
as your police liaison/prosecutor. In speaking with some of my former colleagues in Meridian, I was
given your name in regards to the City’s Transportation Commission.
I was hoping you could help me with getting a specific item on the agenda for your Meridian
Transportation Commission to consider. In addition to being an attorney for the Sheriff, I am a
parent of 4 boys that go to school at the new St Ignatius Catholic School in Meridian, located at
Meridian and Chinden. During my daily morning commute I turn off Chinden on to Meridian Road
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 16 of 23
and head south from Meridian Road all the way to Ustick. Over the last several months, I often see
kids crossing the street in dangerous ways and have witnesses several close calls between children
and vehicles, which leads me to think we need to work to find a safer way to cross Meridian Road for
the kids coming from the neighborhoods off Director and Producer streets. It is becoming evident
that the additional neighborhoods being built off of Director and Producer Street are really adding to
this pedestrian and vehicle congestion, but the design in the area, with limited sidewalks and only
one crosswalk almost a mile south at Meridian and North Price Avenue is not enough to handle the
flow.
Not to be melodramatic, but I have worked on several cases in the treasure valley where children
have been run over by a car. I have seen firsthand the devastation such a loss of life can bring to
both sides of the family that a tragic accident like this involves and I dread a morning I turn off
Chidden and see a child has been hit.
I am hopeful the City can take an interest in getting a cross walk put in (I would suggest at Meridian
Road and Director) to help kids cross and help slow down drivers coming from Chinden who are
racing down Meridian Road to get to work. As the new neighborhood of Paramount starts to build
homes, I predict even more kids walking, on bikes and vehicles in that area.
I also understand that this is not completely controlled by the City of Meridian and have been in
touch with John Wasson at ACHD in regards to this problem. The concerned parents and school
staff will continue to work with ACHD as well, but we know the City has a lot of pull to get projects
a priority.
I would be happy to attend, with Ms. Kane (the principal of St. Ignatius), to speak at your commission
in a public forum or speak to your commission members individually or to your city council as
needed. Please let me know what I can do to help.
I look forward to speaking with you on this when you have time.
Terry R. Derden
(From Steve Dominici)
I recently contacted Tim Curns, PE, PTOE Traffic Engineer with ACHD regarding the need for a crosswalk in the
area of Ustick and Bridgetower. He referred me to the City Council due to the fact that expansion plans for the area
are several years out.
I was hoping the City of Meridian would consider placing a light controlled crosswalk in the area of Bridgetower
and Ustick. Currently there is no way to safely cross the mile long stretch of Ustick between Ten Mile and Linder. A
crosswalk in this general location would allow pedestrians in the subdivisions on the south side of Ustick to safely
cross and utilize the City of Meridian pathway. Currently without a crosswalk, it is risky trying to walk across this
road; with the increased traffic volume it is just a matter of time until someone is injured.
thank you,
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 17 of 23
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 18 of 23
Time permitting, during the March Transportation Commission meeting, City Staff
would like to discuss the following topics: Linder Village Update; the status of the
Amity, Meridian to Eagle and Locust Grove, Ustick to McMillan speed study
requests; the design of the Linder Road median, south of Overland; and, the
possible extension of the Locust Grove candles on the south leg just south of
Franklin Road, all from the February meeting.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 19 of 23
6c. Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 3/1/2019
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the February meeting.
Caleb,
Since I cannot attend on Monday’s meeting for the commission, Ms. Kane would like to be there. Can
you tell me how long the meeting usually is and if she will have a chance to speak? Since I had not been
to one, I did not know if it was as formal as city council or more relaxed.
I cc’d her so you could send us both the answers.
Terry D
~ Sent from Terry R. Derden , Ada County Sheriff Associate Legal Advisor . Reply via email to tderden@adacounty.id.gov or
text/call 208-860-8926 .
From: Terry Derden
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 12:30 PM
To: chood@meridiancity.org
Cc: Andi Kane; Tammy de Weerd
Subject: Crosswalk Needed for Students
Caleb,
My name is Terry Derden. I am former deputy city attorney and was assigned to Meridian for years
as your police liaison/prosecutor. In speaking with some of my former colleagues in Meridian, I was
given your name in regards to the City’s Transportation Commission.
I was hoping you could help me with getting a specific item on the agenda for your Meridian
Transportation Commission to consider. In addition to being an attorney for the Sheriff, I am a
parent of 4 boys that go to school at the new St Ignatius Catholic School in Meridian, located at
Meridian and Chinden. During my daily morning commute I turn off Chinden on to Meridian Road
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 20 of 23
and head south from Meridian Road all the way to Ustick. Over the last several months, I often see
kids crossing the street in dangerous ways and have witnesses several close calls between children
and vehicles, which leads me to think we need to work to find a safer way to cross Meridian Road for
the kids coming from the neighborhoods off Director and Producer streets. It is becoming evident
that the additional neighborhoods being built off of Director and Producer Street are really adding to
this pedestrian and vehicle congestion, but the design in the area, with limited sidewalks and only
one crosswalk almost a mile south at Meridian and North Price Avenue is not enough to handle the
flow.
Not to be melodramatic, but I have worked on several cases in the treasure valley where children
have been run over by a car. I have seen firsthand the devastation such a loss of life can bring to
both sides of the family that a tragic accident like this involves and I dread a morning I turn off
Chidden and see a child has been hit.
I am hopeful the City can take an interest in getting a cross walk put in (I would suggest at Meridian
Road and Director) to help kids cross and help slow down drivers coming from Chinden who are
racing down Meridian Road to get to work. As the new neighborhood of Paramount starts to build
homes, I predict even more kids walking, on bikes and vehicles in that area.
I also understand that this is not completely controlled by the City of Meridian and have been in
touch with John Wasson at ACHD in regards to this problem. The concerned parents and school
staff will continue to work with ACHD as well, but we know the City has a lot of pull to get projects
a priority.
I would be happy to attend, with Ms. Kane (the principal of St. Ignatius), to speak at your commission
in a public forum or speak to your commission members individually or to your city council as
needed. Please let me know what I can do to help.
I look forward to speaking with you on this when you have time.
Terry R. Derden
(From Steve Dominici)
I recently contacted Tim Curns, PE, PTOE Traffic Engineer with ACHD regarding the need for a crosswalk in the
area of Ustick and Bridgetower. He referred me to the City Council due to the fact that expansion plans for the area
are several years out.
I was hoping the City of Meridian would consider placing a light controlled crosswalk in the area of Bridgetower
and Ustick. Currently there is no way to safely cross the mile long stretch of Ustick between Ten Mile and Linder. A
crosswalk in this general location would allow pedestrians in the subdivisions on the south side of Ustick to safely
cross and utilize the City of Meridian pathway. Currently without a crosswalk, it is risky trying to walk across this
road; with the increased traffic volume it is just a matter of time until someone is injured.
thank you,
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 21 of 23
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 22 of 23
Time permitting, during the March Transportation Commission meeting, City Staff
would like to discuss the following topics: Linder Village Update; the status of the
Amity, Meridian to Eagle and Locust Grove, Ustick to McMillan speed study
requests; the design of the Linder Road median, south of Overland; and, the
possible extension of the Locust Grove candles on the south leg just south of
Franklin Road, all from the February meeting.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 4, 2019 – Page 23 of 23