2019 07-1T RANSPORTAT ION COMMIS SION
RE G UL AR M E E T ING AG E ND A
M onday, J uly 1, 2019 at 3:30 P M
City Council C hambers 33 E ast Broadway Avenue M eridian, Idaho
1.Roll-Call:
_____ D avid B allard _____ Michael Venard
_____ D avid McK inney _____ L uke Cavener (ex-officio)
_____ R yan L ancaster _____ Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
_____ R yan Hall _____ Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
_____ Tracy Hopkins _____ I an Updike (ex-officio)
_____ S tephen L ewis _____ Brian P arker (ex-officio)
_____ B ryan L eisle _____ J ustin P rice (ex-officio)
_____ Tricia Matthews
2.Adoption of the Agenda
3.Appr oval of M inutes
a.J une 3rd, 2019 M inutes
C aleb Hood 2 minutes
4.Old Business Items
a.T r ansportation Projects Update
C aleb Hood 10 minutes
5.New B usiness Items
a.M eridian P olice D epartment Update
b.High C apacity T ransit Alternatives
R achel Haukkala, C O MPA S S 15 minutes
c.S chool Zone S ubcommittee Update
R yan L ancaster 10 minutes
d.M aster M obility M ap
C aleb Hood 15 minutes
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e.S taff C ommunications
C aleb Hood 5 minutes
6.F uture M eeting Topics
a.Rail with T rail Alignment and Pathway Network (August)
b.Regional T ransportation Improvement P lan (August)
c.S H-69 T raffic Study
d.B us Tour (September)
7.Next M eeting D ate August 5th, 2019
8.Adjourn
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 3.a.
Presenter: Caleb Hood
Estimated Time for P resentation: 2 minutes
Title of I tem - J une 3rd, 2019 M inutes
J une 2019 Minutes
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No further discussion was had and Chairman Ballard noted the next meeting date, of July I" and
called for a motion to adjourn.
a. High Capacity Transit Alternatives (July)
b. Rail with Trail Alignments & Pathway Network
c. Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (August)
d. Bus Tour (September)
7. Next Meeting Date: July I st, 2019
8. Adjourn
A motion by Commissioner Hopkins to adjourn; second by Commissioner Lewis — all ayes —
motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
June 3, 2019
Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m.; You Tube started and roll taken)
x David Ballard x Stephen Lewis x Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
x David McKinney
(arrived late )
x Bryan Leisle x Liisa Itkonen for Toni
Tisdale (ex -officio)
x Ryan Lancaster o Vacant x Ian Updike (ex-officio)
x Ryan Hall x Michael Venard x Brian Parker (ex-officio)
x Tr acy Hopkins o Luke Cavener (ex -officio ) x Mark Wasdahl for Justin
Price (ex -officio)
Others Present: Ted Baird, Sgt. Stacy Arnold, Kurt Starman and Caleb Hood
Prior to the Adoption of the agenda Ex-Officio Ian Updike gave a brief introduction as the
West Ada School District Liaison replacement for Miranda Carson. Commissioner Updike’s
background has been in logistical operations for Cascade Transportation and Food Services of
America.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard asked for agenda changes or a motion to adopt. A motion to adopt the
agenda was made by Commission Lewis; second by Commissioner Hopkins - all-ayes – motion
carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from May 6, 2019 Meeting.
Chairman Ballard asked for any corrections to the May 6 th minutes; none noted. Commissioner
Hopkins motioned to approve the May 6 th minutes; second by Commissioner Lewis – all ayes -
motion carried.
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Prior to Mr. Hood’s update, he noted that Commissioner McKinney arrived. Also noted were
the appreciation gifts from the Mayor’s Office for service on the Commission and that the City
picnic will be held on June 27 th at Kleiner Park. Mr. Hood will forward the email onto the
Commission to RSVP. Additionally, Commissioner Matthews appointment has expired and she
will not renew. Mr. Hood will work with the Mayor’s office for a new appointment to the
Commission.
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Mr. Hood noted a recent email received from ACHD that included an updated 90-day bid list.
The list did not include the Meridian Road, Cherry to Ustick project. The assumption is that the
project will be delayed but no formal communication from ACHD has been received at this
time.
Mr. Hood noted that all new information will be in BOLD in the memo and he would not read
the updates, but would highlight a few items.
Mr. Hood moved onto page 14 of the packet and the US 20/26 update. ITD has chosen a
consultant to help design ID-16 to I-84 along with some other interchange refinements around
Franklin and McMillan. As soon as the design is optimized ITD will contact property owners and
involve the public prior to any final decisions being made. The anticipated timeframe is mid to
late fall for public involvement.
Mr. Hood noted the cross-reference to the Harvest/Lifestyle topic on page 15 but that would
be discussed during the Staff Update agenda item in New Business.
Mr. Hood gave a brief update on the VRT open house held May 20 th also on page 15. There was
good attendance/involvement prior to 5 pm. Mr. Hood included a link to the survey in the
packet to solicit feedback on routing, which will be open until June 16 th . Mr. Hood encouraged
the Commissioners to take the survey.
Mr. Hood briefly mentioned shared vehicles, but did not go into specifics.
Mr. Hood and Sgt. Arnold had a follow-up meeting with residents on the Rocky Mountain High
School/Paramount parking situation. From that meeting it was suggested that the School Zone
Subcommittee look into the topic a bit more (now that Mr. Updike has joined the
Commission). Solutions to issues with traffic flows/pathway connectivity and trash need further
discussion with school personnel, prior to the new school year.
Mr. Hood concluded with a brief review of the Records Way item and discussions taking place
internally with City Staff and other agencies, and a reminder of the Overland/Eagle and
Meridian/Ustick intersections and a future update by ACHD.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for further discussion, which took place regarding shared
vehicles.
5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Arnold)
Sgt. Arnold had two items to address: the follow-up discussion on the Rocky
Mountain/Paramount topic, but Mr. Hood covered it earlier, so there was no additional
information to cover. The second item is a speed study at Lost Rapids. Meridian PD has
received several complaints about speeding. Sgt. Arnold has requested a speed study from
ACHD, and also posted two officers to evaluate speeds on that road. In a 6-hour period, the
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officers wrote 35 tickets and witnessed excessive speed upwards of 40-55 mph, with a posted
speed of 25mph. Sgt. Arnold has also written citations in the last 2 weeks for excessive speeds.
The issues seem to be primarily cut-through traffic to Star or Middleton; however, there was
one citation to a resident that was speeding.
b. Master Mobility Map (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood began by giving a brief background of the Master Mobility Map (MMM) and requested
feedback from the Commission. The topic was introduced in a previous Commission meeting
but there was not enough time for feedback. Mr. Hood noted that through the Comprehensive
Plan process a request was made to Kittleson to enhance the Meridian portion of the Master
Mobility Map. There are two questions, within the packet, that staff has requested the
Commission answer, along with a link to the draft version of the Map.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion. A robust discussion took place and feedback
was shared with Mr. Hood. Several enhancements were suggested. Mr. Hood concluded from
the feedback that the Commission felt there was value to the MMM tool and building it out
further. The Commission will review the tool over the next month and provide additional
feedback to Mr. Hood. An update on the tool with open discussion will take place at the July
meeting.
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood gave a brief update regarding the items in the Staff Communications. Meridian is the
fifth fastest growing city in the nation. Mr. Hood also mentioned a majority of Meridian will be
undergoing chip sealing through the summer months. More information on chip sealing and
locations can be found on the ACHD website. Mr. Hood concluded with a brief update on
Harvest Transit and the increase in ridership since the third van has begun service.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion, which took place. In FY20 Meridian’s cost
will be $129K for this service, which is 100% subsidized by cities and Federal funds. Mr. Hood
offered to provide the Harvest Cost information in July’s packet.
6. Future Meeting Topics
Chairman Ballard opened the item Future Meeting Topics, and called for any topics.
Mr. Hood shared that Ex-Officio Cavener suggested inviting the City Council to attend the bus
route field trip in September. Mr. Hood has spoken with Mr. Parker about this tour.
Commissioner McKinney asked if the July meeting was scheduled for July 1 st or if it was
cancelled.
Commissioner Lancaster would like to add a Future Meeting Topic item for an update on the
Speed Limit/Study on Locust Grove. Additionally, if the School Zone Committee can gather
prior to the July meeting an update will be provided in July.
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No further discussion was had and Chairman Ballard noted the next meeting date, of July 1 st and
called for a motion to adjourn.
a. High Capacity Transit Alternatives (July)
b. Rail with Trail Alignments & Pathway Network
c. Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (August)
d. Bus Tour (September)
7. Next Meeting Date: July 1st, 2019
8. Adjourn
A motion by Commissioner Hopkins to adjourn; second by Commissioner Lewis – all ayes –
motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 4.a.
Presenter: Caleb Hood
Estimated Time for P resentation: 10 minutes
Title of I tem - T ransportation P rojects Update
All things transportation for J uly 2019.
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4a. Transportation Projects Update
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 6/28/2019
Re: July 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 July meeting to discuss some of
these topics in more detail. Please feel free to contact staff should you have any
comments, concerns, or questions on any of these projects. New information is in bold .
KEY ACHD PROJECTS:
E. 3 rd Street Extension: When ACHD adopted the 2014-2018 Integrated Five Year Work
Plan, E. 3 rd Street, from Carlton to Fairview, was listed as a project in the Economic
Development Program. This project was split into two phases by ACHD – north (phase
2) and south (phase 1) of Carlton. In the adopted ACHD IFYWP, phase 1, between
Franklin and Carlton, is in PD.
Meridian Road, Cherry to Ustick: Project includes widening Meridian Road to 5 lanes
with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Design is underway. Construction is planned
for 2020 in both the ACHD adopted IFYWP at a cost of $4.3M. Here is the project
website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_meridian-road-cherry-lane-to-ustick-
road.aspx
Linder Road, 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. On March 31 st , traffic was swapped onto the temporary paving on
the east side of Linder. Crews are working on excavation, placement of base
gravels, and underground electrical work. Utility relocation work is ongoing.
Linder will be closed between Ustick and McMillan from June 20 th through August
16 th in order to complete works prior to the start of school. Project should be
complete in October 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. Idaho Materials and Construction is the contractor at $3.55M. Notice to proceed
date: February 21, 2019. In construction. Crews are working on excavation,
placement of base gravels, and underground electrical work. Utility relocation
work is ongoing. Most of the widening between McMillan and Chinden is
scheduled to be done August – October. Project should be complete in October
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. Costco may want to advance this project sooner. 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
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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
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
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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.
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:
www.ITDProjects.org/84corridor
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
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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.
ITD is in the process of evaluating numerous design refinements to the original Idaho 16
EIS corridor study between I-84 and Idaho 44. Once the evaluations have all been
completed, any changes to the original EIS corridor study will need to be presented to
the public for feedback before moving forward with amending the original EIS through a
process called a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) re-evaluation.The 300’ wide
right-of-way for the Idaho 16 mainline is currently under review as part of the corridor-
wide design refinements and generally speaking ITD does not anticipate that it will get
any wider. One of the design refinements favors Idaho 16 going over McMillan Road,
which would increase the fill limits of Idaho 16 approaches for the bridge over McMillan
Road. ITD will be working on design refinements through the rest of the spring and into
the summer, and as soon as the design is optimized they will start contacting affecting
property owners and the public.
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: ITD has made a STAR Agreement with the Linder
Village developer. The project is now broken into two segments. Linder to
Meridian Rd will begin construction in 2020 and Meridian Rd to Locust
Grove Rd will begin construction in 2021.
• 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.
SH-69, Kuna to Meridian Traffic Study: On June 12 th , a meeting was held at Six
Mile Engineering to discuss the purpose and scope of an upcoming traffic study
to support a SH-69 Corridor Plan, between Orchard Ave and Overland Road/I-84.
More information about this project will be provided to the TC later in the summer
or fall.
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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 $382,000 in PD for pathway construction in the Regional
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
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. The City 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 now operational
and last month Harvest had its highest ridership numbers ever. During the June TC
meeting a request was made to show how much the Harvest service costs.
During the July TC meeting, staff will provide a handout with budget information
showing costs since the service started.
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 were discussed with the City
Council during their March 12 th meeting. Council was generally supportive of exploring
the concept, contingent on Federal grant monies being available.
On May 20 th , VRT held an open house at City Hall to discuss a conceptual transit route
that may go from the Ten Mile Interchange area through downtown to the Village.
Approximately 25 people attended. An online public transit survey was conducted
between May 13-June 16. A handout showing survey results will be shared during
the July TC 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.
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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. The RFP was issued on Friday, March
15 th . Proposals due on April 5 th . Council has awarded the contract to Bird.
Negotiations on the contract are ongoing. It is anticipated the contract will be
executed in July and deployment will occur in August.
Carlton Avenue Sidewalk: MDC, with funding through the City’s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) will be installing sidewalk on E. Carlton between NE
3rd and NE 5th, south on NE 5th to E State, and west on E State later this year. BriCon
is the construction contractor.
Overland/Eagle and Meridian/Ustick Intersection: During the May TC meeting, Sgt.
Arnold asked that two intersections be evaluated by ACHD: Overland/Eagle and
Meridian/Ustick. See the Staff Communications memo for information on the
Meridian/Ustick intersection. When an update from ACHD is available about the
Overland/Eagle intersection, it will also be provided to the TC.
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.b.
Presenter: Rachel Haukkala, C O M PAS S
Estimated Time for P resentation: 15 minutes
Title of I tem - High Capacity T ransit Alternatives
T he T C has requested C O MPA S S provide some history and an update on the rail corridor f or
potential high capacity transit.
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MERIDIAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Date: July 1, 2019
Topic: High-Capacity Transit Alternatives
Summary:
The Boise Cutoff rail corridor was once used for passenger transportation; over the past few
decades regional leaders have considered how we might regain that capacity. The 2009 Treasure
Valley High-Capacity Transit Study Priority Corridor Phase 1 Alternatives Analysis identified and
analyzed potential east/west corridors to provide high-capacity fixed-guideway transit service
from Boise to Caldwell via Meridian and Nampa. High-capacity fixed-guideway transit service is a
public transportation service that carries a large volume of passengers and operates on a set
path, often using exclusive right-of-way. For example, bus rapid transit (BRT), light rail, and
commuter rail were considered in this study. The study team recommended three potential
alignments for further analysis: Fairview Avenue/Cherry Lane, Franklin Road, and the Boise
Cutoff rail line.
Significant changes have occurred since 2009, so the Community Planning Association of
Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) is currently revisiting the assumptions and results of this and other
previous studies and reassessing the current and future needs for a high-capacity transit system
in the region. This analysis will help us move forward with alignments and modes that best fit
regional transportation needs. Conceptual alignments and planning-level cost estimates were
included in Communities in Motion 2040 2.0 to illustrate the need for high-capacity transit.
As part of developing the next regional long-range plan, Communities in Motion 2050,
COMPASS, working with the Public Transportation Workgroup, will continue to pursue making
high-capacity transit a reality. COMPASS will seek consultant support to sketch potential high-
capacity fixed-guideway alignments and update cost estimates. Public input will help narrow
down the potential alignments, but the process can’t move forward to the environmental
analysis stage without dedicated funding.
In addition to high-capacity fixed-guideway transit service, a successful public transportation
system will need a supporting bus network. Transit-supportive land use decisions and
investment in transit-supportive infrastructure, such as streetscape improvements and mixed-
use development, would improve feasibility of this project and enhance its likelihood to succeed.
More Information:
1) Attachment 1: Treasure Valley High-Capacity Transit Study, High-Capacity Transit
Corridor Potential Alignments Map
2) Treasure Valley High-Capacity Transit Study Priority Corridor Phase 1 Alternatives Analysis
link: http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/specialprojects/HCTFinalReport.pdf
3) For detailed information contact: Rachel Haukkala, Assistant Planner, at 208/475-2230 or
rhaukkala@compassidaho.org.
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Treasure Valley High-Capacity Transit Study, High-Capacity Transit Corridor Potential Alignments Map
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.c.
Presenter: Ryan L ancaster
Estimated Time for P resentation: 10 minutes
Title of I tem - School Zone Subcommittee Update
R yan L ancaster will provide an update on school zone related issues.
C ouncil Notes:
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.d.
Presenter: Caleb Hood
Estimated Time for P resentation: 15 minutes
Title of I tem - M aster M obility M ap
F ollowing-up on the discussion from the J une meeting, staff will run through the updated MMM.
C ouncil Notes:
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5d. Master Mobility Map
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 5/31/2019
Re: Master Mobility Map
During the June Transportation Commission meeting, Staff was directed to make further
changes to the draft Master Mobility Map (MMM). The requested changes were shared
with Nick Foster with Kittleson & Associates. Nick has updated the draft MMM here:
http://kai.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=7066f912abc04a4db8f3
d9f1b4473de5
One or two of the changes requested did have to be left out of the revised MMM due to
the limitations of the platform (e.g., the pop-up description). However, several of the
TC’s requested changes have been made (hopefully.) During the July TC meeting we
will run through the MMM together so City Staff can provide feedback to
Kittleson.
Background:
Many months ago, we discussed developing an interactive map that could be used to
show transportation infrastructure today and into the future. This Master Mobility Map
(MMM) would integrate the transportation plans of the various agencies into one tool.
Further, the vision contained in the MMM wouldn’t be constrained to a 20 or 25-year
horizon like many plans are. Instead the MMM could be a “build out” map/plan. Over
time, the TC could work to develop the next 25 to 50 or even 100 years worth of
projects, priorities and cross-sections that could then inform the transportation agencies
plans.
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.e.
Presenter: Caleb Hood
Estimated Time for P resentation: 5 minutes
Title of I tem - Staff Communications
Staf f communications received since J une meeting.
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5e. Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 6/28/2019
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the June meeting.
Caleb,
As requested, we will be raising the speed limit on Locust Grove from Ustick to McMillan
to 40 mph.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Shawn
From: Ross Oyen < royen@achdidaho.org >
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 2:02 PM
To: Shawn Martin < smartin@achdidaho.org >
Subject: RE: Locust Grove - McMillan to Ustick
We are okay with raising it. If we do, we will collect “after” data to see what change, if
any, occurs.
From: Shawn Martin < smartin@achdidaho.org >
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 1:55 PM
To: Ross Oyen < royen@achdidaho.org >
Subject: RE: Locust Grove - McMillan to Ustick
Thanks. So are we ok with raising the speed limit to 40 mph or do we want to keep it at
35mph?
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda July 1, 2019 – Page 23 of 28
From: Ross Oyen < royen@achdidaho.org >
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 1:52 PM
To: Shawn Martin < smartin@achdidaho.org >
Subject: FW: Locust Grove - McMillan to Ustick
Turns out we did radar studies back in March in response to the Meridian request to
consider a speed limit increase to 40 mph. I probably assigned Aimee the task, and it’s
my fault for not remembering that.
The data from both locations show that observed speeds are more consistent with a 40
mph speed limit than with the existing 35 mph limit. Our experiences with increasing
speed limits in Meridian and elsewhere in the county suggest that we will not see a
substantial change in observed speeds if we raise the speed limit on Locust Grove.
Site-specific conditions of note along this mile of Locust Grove include the following:
• Fire station with emergency signal
• School speed zone beacons and a school crossing at Heritage Park
• No center turn lane on Locust Grove at Leighfield Dr., which is the primary
access to Discovery Elementary School, and at Summerridge Dr. and Star Dr.,
which are subdivision entrance streets.
• Extruded curb and paved walkway on the east side of Locust Grove between
Leighfield and approx. Red Rock Dr.; sidewalk gaps on the west side of Locust
Grove in the same area.
You may want to share this information with MPD/MTC at the next scheduled meeting.
From: Tim Curns < TCurns@achdidaho.org >
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 8:51 AM
To: Ross Oyen < royen@achdidaho.org >
Subject: Locust Grove - McMillan to Ustick
Here are the radars we discussed this AM.
Tim Curns, PE, PTOE
Traffic Engineer
Ada County Highway District
1301 N Orchard St, Suite 200
Boise, Idaho 83706
(208) 387-6145
Caleb,
I had Rachel look at the Meridian northbound left turn onto westbound Ustick in the PM
peak hours. She didn’t see any issue with vehicles not having enough green time to
make the movement. Let me know if you need anymore information on this one.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda July 1, 2019 – Page 24 of 28
Shawn
From: Rachel Chipman < Rchipman@achdidaho.org >
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 8:18 AM
To: Mike Boydstun < mboydstun@achdidaho.org >
Cc: John Collins < Jcollins@achdidaho.org >
Subject: RE: Traffic Staff Meeting and Upcoming Events
Since last week, I have not observed any issues with the NBL at Meridian and Ustick.
The detection and timing for the signal appeared to be working as intended. The longest
queue I observed was 9 vehicles and they were all served during the protected left
(35s). During a few cycles, not all vehicles arriving during the permissive were served
on the FYA but they were served on the following protected green arrow. If there is an
issue at this intersection, it has not occurred during the past week. I will make note to
periodically check on the intersection.
All,
The map has been updated to address the comments below, where possible:
http://kai.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=7066f912abc04a4db8f3
d9f1b4473de5 One or two things did have to be left out due to the limitations of the
platform (e.g., the pop-up description).
Please review the updated map and let us know what you think!
Thanks,
Nick
Nick Foster, AICP, RSP
Associate Planner
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Transportation Engineering / Planning
208.472.9812 (direct)
From: Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org >
Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 3:35 PM
To: Nick Foster < nfoster@kittelson.com >; Brian McClure < bmcclure@meridiancity.org >
Cc: Miriam McGilvray < MMcGilvray@LOGANSIMPSON.COM >; Megan Moore
<MMoore@LOGANSIMPSON.COM >; Bruce Meighen
<BMeighen@LOGANSIMPSON.COM >
Subject: RE: Updated Master Mobility Map
Nick,
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda July 1, 2019 – Page 25 of 28
Thanks for sending. You are working on some of the things that the Meridian
Transportation Commission discussed Monday. One of their main comments/requests
they had was for a legend or a grouping of “things” in the legend. They weren’t sure if
that should be by mode, by agency, by infrastructure type, but they thought grouping
would help the layers not be so wieldy. I think you do some of that with your Story Map
– thank you. By the way, I tend to like that version better; is there a way to keep both
options (at least at this point) or is that too much to maintain? Some more comments
from the MTC:
1) They would like the COMPASS Freight Corridors, reported in truck volumes,
added (Liisa Itkonen was present and can probably get you the GIS layer).
2) The MSM Collectors data seems largely missing.
3) A key or a pop-up description for what some of these layers mean or include
would be helpful. For example, what is a Key Transportation Corridor or a Key Multi-
Modal Corridor? Who defines that or where does it come from? Another example:
pathways. Is a pathway paved and/or gravel, a certain width, etc. Not everything would
need this description, but probably a few.
4) Is there a way to have a slider bar for the years, instead of “existing” and
“future” or “planned”? For example, you could have the base map be 2020, and then a
slider bar in 5 year increments that could add the projects/infrastructure as appropriate.
Possible?
5) They would like future schools to show up on the map. This is probably and
add-on to the Meridian Comprehensive Plan layer.
6) Arial view layer.
I’m going to play with the two map options some more, but wanted to share what I heard
Monday.
Thanks!
Caleb
Get Involved in the New Comprehensive Plan
www.meridiancity.org/compplan
From: Nick Foster < nfoster@kittelson.com >
Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 9:18 AM
To: Brian McClure < bmcclure@meridiancity.org >; Caleb Hood
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda July 1, 2019 – Page 26 of 28
<chood@meridiancity.org >
Cc: Miriam McGilvray < MMcGilvray@LOGANSIMPSON.COM >; Megan Moore
<MMoore@LOGANSIMPSON.COM >; Bruce Meighen
<BMeighen@LOGANSIMPSON.COM >
Subject: Updated Master Mobility Map
Good morning Brian and Caleb,
We have reorganized the Master Mobility Map to group similar features together (e.g.,
grouping all planned roadway projects). This was not quite as straightforward in ArcGIS
Online as I thought it would be, so we developed two maps to show you a couple of
options of how we could do it:
- Option 1 -
http://kai.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e0487e8ac8494f7
bbf372ba887666f25 . This option provides the most flexibility in terms of what the
users turns on and off, but requires some understanding of what they are looking
for and what different things mean (we can rename layers if we go this route to
help with this)
- Option 2 -
http://kai.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=7066f912abc04a4
db8f3d9f1b4473de5 . This version has less flexibility, but it’s cleaner and easier to
navigate.
Please take a look at these and let us know what option you prefer and what we can do
to improve it for your use.
Thanks,
Nick
Nick Foster, AICP, RSP
Associate Planner
**Please note our Boise office has a new address**
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Transportation Engineering / Planning
101 South Capitol Blvd, Suite 600
Boise, Idaho 83702
208.338.2683
208.472.9812 (direct)
208.440.7220 (cell)
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