2019-04-23 COMPASSCommunities in Motion 2040 2.0 Development Review
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) is the metropolitan planning organization
(MPO) for Ada and Canyon Counties. COMPASS has developed this review as a tool for local governments to
evaluate whether land developments are consistent with the goals of Communities in Motion 2040 2.0 (CIM 2040),
the regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties. This checklist is not intended to be
prescriptive, but rather a guidance document based on CIM 2040 2.0 goals.
Recommendations
This proposal exceeds growth forecasted for this area. Transportation infrastructure may not be able to support the
new transportation demands. However, the location is an infill site with a mixture of housing types in an
employment-centric area, with thousands of jobs within a mile of the site. This location may reduce trip length and
encourage bicycle and pedestrian use.
The site is not currently served by public transportation. ValleyConnect 2.0 proposes bus service on Eagle Road
from the Boise Research Center to downtown Kuna with 20-minute frequencies in the peak hour. The closest bus
stop would be less than ½ mile in distance when that route is operational. Typically, at least 7 dwelling units per
acre (DU/acre) are needed to support public transportation. The proposal is almost 12 DU/acre.
More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0:
Web: www.compassidaho.org
Email info@compassidaho.org
More information about the development review process:
http://www.compassidaho.org/dashboard/devreview.htm
Development Name: Delano (H-2019-0027) Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Existing Neighborhoods
New households: 181 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: Yes
Farmland contributes to the local economy, creates
additional jobs, and provides food security to the region.
Development in farm areas decreases the productivity
and sustainability of farmland.
Farmland consumed: No
Farmland within 1 mile: 81 acres
Housing within 1 mile: 4,850
Jobs within 1 mile: 3,530
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.7
Nearest bus stop: 1.8 miles
Nearest public school: 0.9 miles
Nearest public park: 0.5 miles
Nearest grocery store: 0.8 miles
CIM Corridor: None
Pedestrian level of stress: N/A
Bicycle level of stress: N/A
A good jobs/housing balance – a ratio between 1 and
1.5 – reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers
indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers
indicate an employment need.
Residents who live or work less than ½ mile from
critical services have more transportation choices.
Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off
the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle
lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better
support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort
levels.
Nearest police station: 4 miles
Nearest fire station: 1.9 miles
Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire
stations ensure that emergency services are more
efficient and reduce the cost of these important public
services.
Idaho Transportation Department will be adding one southbound travel lane from River
Valley Street to Franklin Road using State Tax Anticipated Revenue (STAR) financing. This
project is scheduled for 2022 (Key Number 13349). More information is available in the
FY2019-2023 Regional Transportation Improvement Program at:
http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/trans/FY19/FY2019TIPrpt0318.pdf