2019 11-04T RANS PORTAT ION COMMIS S ION
RE G UL AR M E E T ING AG E ND A
M onday, November 4, 2019 at 3:30 P M
City Council C hambers 33 E ast Broadway Avenue M eridian, Idaho
1.Roll-C all:
_____ David B allard _____ Michael Venard
_____ David Mc K inney _____ L uke Cavener (ex-of f icio)
_____ Ryan L ancaster _____ Shawn Martin (ex-of f icio)
_____ Ryan Hall _____ Toni Tisdale (ex-of f icio)
_____ Tracy Hopkins _____ I an Updike (ex-officio)
_____ S tephen L ewis _____ A lissa Taysom (ex-of f icio)
_____ B ryan L eisle _____ J ustin P rice (ex-officio)
_____ Tom L eClaire
2.Adoption of the Agenda
3.Approval of M inutes
a.October 7th, 2019 M inutes
4.Old B usiness Items
a.Transportation P rojects Update
Caleb Hood 10 minutes
5.New Business Items
a.M eridian P olice D epartment Update
S gt. B randon F rasier 10 minutes
b.Default Speed L imit Discussion
Randy S piwak (citizen)20 minutes
c.Rails With T rails S tudy
Rachel Haukkala (C O MPA S S )10 Minutes
d.S H-69 (M eridian Road) T raffic S tudy
Mark Wasdahl (I T D)10 minutes
e.Fixed-Route T ransit P lanning
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A lissa Taysom
Caleb Hood
20 minutes
f.S taff Communications
Caleb Hood 3 minutes
6.F uture M eeting Topics
a.M ain/King C rosswalk
b.M aster M obility M ap
7.Next M eeting D ate D ecember 2nd, 2019
8.Adjourn
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
November 4, 2019
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m.; You Tube started and roll talcen)
X David Ballard
X David McKinney
X Ryan Lancaster
p Ryan Hall
X Tracy Hopkins
X Stephen Lewis
X Bryan Leisle
X Tom LeClaire
X Michael Venard
p Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
X John Wasson for Shawn
_ Martin (ex -officio)
X Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
p Ian Updike (ex -officio)
X Alissa Taysom (ex -officio)
X Mark Wasdahl (arrived late
_3:35) for Justin Price (ex-
_ officio)
Others Present: Rachel Haukkala, Randy Spiwak, Ted Baird, Sgt. Frazier, Stephany Galbreaith,
and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard asked for agenda changes or a motion to adopt. Commissioner Lancaster
motioned to add two items to the agenda under New Business, items 5g. Role of the
Transportation Commission & 5h. Signs for (city) ordinances. Second by Commissioner
LeClaire - all -ayes — motion carried, items added and agenda adopted.
Prior to moving on to item 3 Commissioner Lewis inquired about updates on shared vehicles.
Mr. Hood mentioned he planned to cover the topic in item 4a, but if the Commission felt the
topic should be covered under its own line item, he could cover separately. Chairman Ballard
chose to separate the topic of Shared Vehicles into line item 4b and moved onto item 3.
3. Approval of Minutes from October 7, 2019 Meeting.
Chairman Ballard asked for any corrections to the October 7th minutes; Commissioner
Lancaster motioned to revise item 5b Hands -Free Driving Ordinance verbiage in sentence one
(change updated to informed and "the" to "a"); second by Commissioner Hopkins with the
noted changes — all ayes - motion carried.
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Prior to the Transportation Projects Update, which begins on page 9 of the packet, Mr. Hood
noted that he would not read the updates, but would highlight a few items and stand for any
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Sgt. Frazier addressed the Commission and began with a brief update regarding the recently
passed Hands -Free City Ordinance that went into effect November l". Stephany Galbreaith is
the newly appointed Public Safety Officer for the City and is working with Sgt. Frasier, MPD,
and other agencies on an educational campaign to educate the public on the ordinance, with
enforcement starting at the first of 2020. Sgt. Frazier noted that the primary function of the
ordinance (law) is not about tickets/revenue, but was a community requested initiative for safer
roadways and preventing distracted driving crashes. Property damage from distracted driving
crashes year to date amounts to approximately a third of a million dollars in damage and
approximately 20% of injury and property damage crashes are attributable to distracted or
inattentive driving, which is slightly higher than other sample areas.
Sgt. Frazier informed the Commission that signage is a big part of the educational campaign.
However, signage can pose some challenges (size, location, costs, and coordination with other
agencies (ITD/ACHD)) as well as proximity with adjacent communities that may not have an
adopted ordinance (i.e. Eagle Rd)
Sgt. Arnold stood for questions and Chairman Ballard invited Ms. Galbreaith to share some
comments, which she did.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion which took place including signage
regulations, cost and location, etc. Sgt. Frazier also noted that the Compression Brake
ordinance was also passed.
b. Default Speed Limit Discussion. (Randy Spiwalc)
Mr. Spiwalc was invited to the podium for citizen comments and a brief presentation on this
topic. Mr. Spiwalc shared a recent listening tour he attended at Mayor Tammy's home and a
concern he heard from a young mother around rates of speed within neighborhoods. Mr.
Spiwalc shared the work he, his HOA and ACRD (John Wasson) did to help his neighborhood.
Currently the City of Meridian has a max speed of 25 mph within a residential neighborhood.
Surrounding cities, of Boise and Nampa have a 20 mph in residential neighborhoods. Mr. Spiwalc
suggested that a lower 20 mph limit would be safer for Meridian residents.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion which took place, along with Q&A.
Several of the Commissioners would like additional data (Boise, MPD, ITD, ACRD, etc.) prior
to any action by the Commission. Mr. Wasson was asked if he was aware of any neighborhoods
that have lower posted signage than the City's limit of 25; answer, yes (2). Mr. Wasson
mentioned that ACHD staff (Josh Saak) has done an analysis regarding 25 vs 20 mph and there
is not much difference with driver behavior.
Commissioner McKinney moved to study this issue with additional data for a future
meeting/action; second by Commissioner Leisle — all ayes — motion carried.
Chairman Ballard thanked Mr. Spiwalc and closed the item.
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consideration with the scenarios (table I on page 2). Some of the metrics reviewed were
AM/PM peak hours, vehicle/corridor travel times, and Intersection delay. Work on this study
began in May/June and concluded in October. Public meetings will be held in Meridian and in
Kuna in January 2020 with follow-up to the Transportation Commission, Meridian and Kuna
City Councils and Kuna Planning and Zoning, ACRD, COMPASS and RTAC boards once the
report is complete. Mr. Wasdahl mentioned that ITD does not typically include sidewalk or
pathways adjacent to ACHD's ROW. Mr. Wasdahl would like feedback from the Commission
and City Staff on what is a separated pathway or sidewalk setback for the City of Meridian.
Mr. Wasdahl stood for questions. Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion which took
place. Pathway and sidewalk setbacks were discussed robustly and what is currently included in
the City of Meridian code. One additional point that Mr. Wasdahl wanted to mention was the
potential Linder Road overpass and the impact, which was studied.
No further discussion was had and Chairman Ballard thanked Mr. Wasdahl with an open
invitation to return for future updates and closed the topic.
Prior to moving into item 5e Chairman Ballard noted the time and requested a motion to
extend the meeting as a courtesy to the next presenter and the time for their presentation.
A motion to extend the meeting to 5:45 was made by Commissioner Lancaster; second by
Commissioner Hopkins —all ayes -motion passed.
e. Fixed -Route Transit Planning (A. Taysom & C. Hood)
Alissa Taysom, Associate Planner with Valley Regional Transit (VRT) gave a brief update on the
fixed -route expansion in Meridian. A meeting is planned with area stakeholders (CenterCal,
Brighton, MDC and others) later in the week to gather information and the impacts with the
fixed route lines. Additionally, VRT is working with COMPASS to gather data to help assess
alignment of routes. A proposed scheduleo'was provided to the Commission on activates that P1
can be expected over the next year. Continued engagement with the Commission will occur
and future updates provided.
Ms. Taysom stood for questions, which took place. Currently the route is anticipated from Ten
Mile to Kleiner Park with several stops along the route with two electric busses.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion, which took place. Mr. Hood clarified that this
topic will be a standing agenda item for the next year, recognizing that some updates may be
brief and others longer with more discussion and potential recommendations needed from the
Commission. Chairman Ballard thanked Ms. Taysom and closed the item.
f. Staff Communication (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood prefaced his update by stating in the interest of time he would let the Commissioners
read the Staff Communication updates. Over the next month Mr. Hood would need to work
with the Chairman and the Vice -Chair on the draft annual update to share with the
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a. Main/King Crosswalk
b. Master Mobility Map
7. Next Meeting Date: December 2nd, 2019
8. Adjourn
A motion by Commissioner Hopkins to adjourn; no second — no vote taken. Chairman Ballard
adjourned the meeting as time had expired.
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 3.a.
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Estimated Time f or P resentation:
Title of I tem - October 7th, 2019 M inutes
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C ommission A genda I tem - 4.a.
Presenter: Caleb Hood
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 10 minutes
Title of I tem - T ransportation P rojects Update
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Community Development Department 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 102, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org
October 30, 2019
MEMORANDUM
TO: Meridian Transportation Commission
CC: City Clerk
FROM: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
RE: 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 November 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. Central Paving is the contractor; $5.5M.
Notice to proceed date is November 18 th . 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
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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 $2.2M. Notice to proceed, October 2019. Here is the
project website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-pine-avenue-to-
franklin-road.aspx
Linder Road, Ustick to McMillan: Widen Linder to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Construction is planned for 2019 in the IFYWP at a cost of $3.5M. 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. Project between Ustick and McMillan is substantially complete. .
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. Idaho Materials and Construction is the contractor at $3.55M. Notice
to proceed date: February 21, 2019. Asphalt paving between McMillan and Chinden is
complete. Minor work remains, including sidewalk and landscape repair. Project should
be complete in October. 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. 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 $5.5M., to correspond with the Costco project. Notice to proceed is anticipated in
October. 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.
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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. PIM held 9/10/2019. The 50%
plans shared with Council on October 8 th . There is some concerns about the cross-
section and impacts to neighborhoods.
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. Project kick-off meeting held on October 24 th . Project moving into design
with consultant help for a 9 x 7 intersection. December 1st consultant should be
under contract. Right-of-way acquisition occurring in 2021 and construction
planned for 2022.
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 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. Notice to proceed is anticipated for
November 2019.
• 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. Team meeting #2
held October 8 th . More information about this project will be provided to the TC
during the November meeting.
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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 are funds for pathway construction in the Regional Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP) in 2022.
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 operational.
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.
VRT has won a grant for electric buses. Staff from the City and VRT are coordinating
infrastructure, capital and service needs for launch in early 2021. The TC will be actively
involved in developing outreach plan, stops/alignment, and other service considerations
(ie – time of day operation, amenities/shelters, etc.) More information about this
project will be provided to the TC during the November 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.
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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. Scooters
were deployed on Thursday, August 1 st . Staff has obtained ridership data and will
share with the TC during the November meeting. Further, Staff will update the TC
about next steps and future shared vehicle contracts.
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. BriCon is the
construction contractor. This project is currently in construction.
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. During the June TC meeting the Meridian/Ustick intersection was
further discussed. When an update from ACHD is available about the Overland/Eagle
intersection, it will also be provided to the TC.
ACHD Integrated Five-Year Work Program: On September 25 th , the ACHD Commission
adopted the 2020-2024 IFYWP. The IFYWP can be found here:
http://achdidaho.org/Departments/PlansProjects/IFYW P.aspx
Air Compression Brakes: During the October 15 th City Council meeting, Planning
Staff testified on behalf of the TC in opposition to an ordinance prohibiting air
compression brakes. During the October 22 nd City Council meeting, the Council
passed an ordinance prohibiting air compression brakes within City limits. Sgt.
Frasier will provide additional information during the Police Department Update.
Hands-Free Ordinance: During the October 22n d City Council meeting, the
Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of hand-held devices while
driving. Sgt. Frasier will provide additional information during the Police
Department Update.
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.b.
Presenter:
Randy S piwak (citizen)
Es timated Time for P res entation: 20 minutes
Title of Item - Default S peed Limit D iscussion
S ome are ques tioning the 25 MP H d efault s peed limit within C ity limits and would like to s ee that lowered to 20
MP H.
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
Description Type Upload D ate
S peed L imit Memo Nov 2019 Cover Memo 10/30/2019
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Community
Development.Hood, Caleb Approved 10/30/2019 - 4:07 P M
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 16 of 29
Community Development Department 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 102, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org
October 28, 2019
MEMORANDUM
TO: Meridian Transportation Commission
CC: City Clerk
FROM: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
RE: Default Speed Limit Discussion
Background
Meridian City Code (MCC), Title 7, Chapter 1, Section 6, sets the default speed limit within the
corporate boundaries of the City to twenty five (25) miles per hour, unless otherwise posted.
Some members in the community believe the default speed limit for streets should be reduced to
twenty (20) miles per hour. Randy Spiwak would like to discuss this topic with the TC.
For reference, below are the default speed limits for adjacent cities:
• The City of Eagle uses 25 MPH as their default speed limit (5-10-1)
• The City of Boise uses 20 MPH as their default speed limit (6-6-2.C.E)
• The City of Kuna uses 25 MPH as their default speed limit (11-1-6)
• The City of Nampa uses 20 MPH as their default speed limit (7-1-11.B)
• It does not appear that Ada County has a default speed limit.
MCC 7-1-6: SPEED RESTRICTIONS:
No person shall drive a vehicle, except emergency vehicles, at a greater speed than designated as
follows:
A. Parks And Alleys: In any public park, or in any alley, fifteen (15) miles per hour. The term "alley"
shall mean a minor public way providing secondary access at the back or side of a property for
vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
B. City Streets: On all other streets in Meridian, twenty five (25) miles per hour, or as otherwise
posted. (Ord. 03-1046, 10-7-2003
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 17 of 29
I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.c.
Presenter: Rachel Haukkala (C O M PAS S )
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 10 Minutes
Title of I tem - Rails With Trails S tudy
C O MPA S S recently completed a study of the Union P acif ic R ailroad corridor. T hat study will be
shared with the T C .
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
Description Type Upload D ate
C O MPA S S RW T Study Memo Cover Memo 10/30/2019
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Community
Development.Hood, Caleb Approved 10/30/2019 - 4:12 P M
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 18 of 29
MERIDIAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Date: November 4, 2019
Topic: Rails-with-Trails Study
Summary:
For years, COMPASS staff and member agencies have explored the potential of a trail along the
Union Pacific Boise spur line (the Boise Cutoff). Over 140,000 Treasure Valley residents live
within one mile of the 35-mile Boise Cutoff, which provides a direct link from downtown Nampa,
through downtown Meridian, to the Boise Depot and beyond. The COMPASS Rails with Trails
Workgroup was created in 2016 to facilitate collaboration on this region-wide effort.
In early 2019, COMPASS contracted Alta Planning + Design for a rails with trails study to
develop cost estimates and concept designs for the rails with trails project. Alta reviewed past
work and data, met with local agency staff, and coordinated with the workgroup throughout the
study to ensure that local knowledge and preferences were incorporated.
The Rails with Trails Feasibility and Probable Cost Study outlines a proposed concept design and
probable cost estimates for the rails with trails project. The concept design includes trail
alignment, typical sections applied to each segment of trail, crossing treatments, and
identification of potential trailhead locations. The probable cost estimate is formatted as a
template so that it can be updated as needed throughout the life of the project.
The concept design and cost estimation tool will aid in communicating the project vision to
stakeholders and gaining buy-in. This study moves us closer to seeking funding and pursuing
negotiations with Union Pacific. Next steps and implementation strategies will be developed with
the Rails with Trails Workgroup.
More Information:
1) COMPASS Rails with Trails Feasibility and Probable Cost Study:
http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/CIM2040_20/COMPASS_FINAL_RWT_
COST_STUDY_090419_web.pdf
2) For more information contact: Rachel Haukkala, Assistant Planner, at 208/475-2230 or
rhaukkala@compassidaho.org.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 19 of 29
I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.d.
Presenter: M ark Wasdahl (IT D)
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 10 minutes
Title of I tem - S H-69 (M eridian Road) T raffic Study
I T D has hired Six Mile Engineering to look at S H-69, south of I -84. The lanes and intersection
conf igurations are being evaluated. T he horizon year f or the study is 2040.
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
Description Type Upload D ate
S H-69 Six Mile Memo Cover Memo 11/1/2019
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Community
Development.Hood, Caleb Approved 11/1/2019 - 12:48 P M
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 20 of 29
PROJECT SUMMARY SH-69, Kuna to Meridian, Traffic Study
Project No. A009(969), Key No. 09969
Six Mile Engineering, PA October 31, 2019 Page 1 of 2
Study Purpose
This traffic study supports the future SH-69 Corridor Plan by:
• Identifying future highway section and planning-level intersection lane configurations to
accommodate 2040 traffic
• Identifying safety concerns and mitigating actions
• Developing access management plan
Traffic study outcomes may include:
• Identifying more than one roadway configuration that meets future traffic demand
• Identifying one or more ROW requirements that will generate a planning-level
recommended building setback
Study Limits:
• Orchard Avenue (MP 1.432) to Overland Road (MP 9.146)
• 15 intersections (I-84 SPUI and Meridian Road intersection is included in the
microsimulation modeling, but is not included in the study limits)
Planning Year: 2040
Analysis Periods: AM and PM peak hours
Quantitative Metrics: Vehicle corridor travel time and intersection/approach delay
Qualitative Metrics: Regional freight mobility; pedestrian and bicycle accommodations;
business access
Traffic Study Approach
1. Analyze existing conditions – completed
2. Analyze 2040 No-Build (no widening on SH-69) – completed
3. Preliminary analysis of 2040 Build forecast scenarios – completed
4. Identify final 2040 Build forecast scenarios – completed
a. Approximately 18 Build models were developed that varied the number of lanes on
SH-69, varied the mid-mile collector access, and varied four unfunded projects. Five
final Build scenarios will be evaluated in detail with microsimulation (Table 1).
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 21 of 29
PROJECT SUMMARY SH-69, Kuna to Meridian, Traffic Study
Project No. A009(969), Key No. 09969
Six Mile Engineering, PA October 31, 2019 Page 2 of 2
Table 1. Final Build scenarios
Alt. SH-69 Lanes 1-Mile Intersection Type Mid-Mile Intersection Type
1 6-Lanes I-84 to Hubbard,
5-Lanes to south limits Conventional w/E-W Auxiliary Lanes Conventional Signals
2 6-Lanes I-84 to Hubbard,
5-Lanes to south limits Conventional w/E-W Auxiliary Lanes RIRO Unsignalized
3 6-Lanes I-84 to Hubbard,
5-Lanes to south limits Partial MUT (N/S) RCUT (RIRO + Left-In, Signalized)
4 6-Lanes I-84 to Hubbard,
5-Lanes to south limits Full MUT RCUT (RIRO + Left-In, Signalized)
5 6-Lanes I-84 to Hubbard,
5-Lanes to south limits Partial CFI (N/S) RCUT (RIRO + Left-In, Signalized)
5. Develop access management concepts – in-progress
6. Conduct detailed traffic analysis of 2040 Build scenarios (intersection operations, travel
time, and qualitative metrics) – in progress
7. Public involvement – one meeting in Kuna and one in Meridian (January 2020)
8. Submit draft report (late January 2020)
9. Agency debriefing meetings (7) – Kuna P&Z, Kuna City Council, Meridian Transportation
Commission, Meridian City Council, ACHD Commission, RTAC, and COMPASS Board (March
to April 2020)
10. Submit final report (May 2020)
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 22 of 29
I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.e.
Presenter:
Alissa Taysom
Caleb Hood
Es timated Time for P res entation: 20 minutes
Title of Item - Fixed-Route Transit P lanning
T he C ity is in the early stages o f p lanning for a bus route that would serve the Ten Mile/I-84 area, d o wntown and
the Eagle/F airview area. T he C ommis s ion's as s is tanc e in develo p ing the ro ute is need ed .
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
Description Type Upload D ate
V RT Memo Nov 2019 Cover Memo 11/1/2019
V RT Bus S ervice Calendar and Tasks S taff Report 11/1/2019
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Community
Development.Hood, Caleb Approved 11/1/2019 - 12:51 P M
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 23 of 29
700 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100 • Meridian, ID 83642 • p: 208.846.8547 • f: 208.846.8564 • 1.855.345.7433
TOPIC: TOPIC: TOPIC: TOPIC: FY 2021 Meridian Expansion
DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: November 4, 2019
Update Update Update Update: : : :
Valley Regional Transit, with the City of Meridian’s Community Development Department is seeking
input from the following area stakeholders regarding the expansion of service in Meridian:
• CentralCal
• Brighton Corp
• Meridian Development Corporation
• Tribute Media
• Meridian Downtown Business Association
VRT has also begun work with COMPASS to gather data to assist VRT with identifying route
alternatives. COMPASS is gathering the following data for VRT:
• Total Employment along the corridors
• Current population estimates
• Household and Multi-Family Households numbers
• Development permits and entitlements
In addition, VRT would like to remain engaged with the Meridian Transportation Commission as this
project proceeds. Attached is the schedule of the Meridian Transportation Commission meetings and
the schedule of tasks VRT staff will be working on as we approach the service launch. Included in the
schedule is the schedule for when VRT will be presenting updates and asking the Commission to
review aspects of the project, such as alignment and service concepts.
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 24 of 29
700 NE 2nd Street, Suite 100 • Meridian, ID 83642 • pp pp:: :: 208.846.8547 • f: f: f: f: 208.846.8564 • 1.855.345.7433
FY 2021 Service Changes – Meridian Transportation Commission
11 11st st st st Quarter FY 2020 October 2019 Quarter FY 2020 October 2019 Quarter FY 2020 October 2019 Quarter FY 2020 October 2019 –– –– December 2019 December 2019 December 2019 December 2019
Meridian Transportation Meridian Transportation Meridian Transportation Meridian Transportation Commission Commission Commission Commission
VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks
• November
o Progress update
Meeting with area stakeholders
VRT working with COMPASS on route
alternative
Commission participation
• December
o Review Draft messaging for project
• Community Stakeholder Outreach
o Stops
o Alignment
o Time of Day
• Design of Shelters/NEPA begins
• Refine Public Messaging
o Downtown Meridian
o Growth
o Electric Vehicles
o Connections to Boise
• City Council Update
22 22nd nd nd nd Quarter FY 2020 January 2020 Quarter FY 2020 January 2020 Quarter FY 2020 January 2020 Quarter FY 2020 January 2020 –– –– March 2020 March 2020 March 2020 March 2020
Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission
VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks
• January
o Initial alignment
o Initial service concept
• February
o Review/finalize public outreach
materials
o Capital Cost estimates
• March
o Report on public comment
o Final alignment recommendation
o
• Meridian Public Outreach
o Open House
• City Council Update
33 33rd rd rd rd Quarter FY 2020 April 2020 Quarter FY 2020 April 2020 Quarter FY 2020 April 2020 Quarter FY 2020 April 2020 –– –– June 2020 June 2020 June 2020 June 2020
Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission
VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks
• April
o Update with potential construction
schedule
• May
o Review Public Outreach Materials
o Draft Service Concept Materials
• April
o Public Hearing for Alignment
o Alignment action from Board
• May
o 1st Draft Full Service Change Public
Comment
o Construction Begins (Meridian)
• City Council Update
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 25 of 29
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44 44th th th th Quarter FY 2020 July 2020 Quarter FY 2020 July 2020 Quarter FY 2020 July 2020 Quarter FY 2020 July 2020 –– –– September 2020 September 2020 September 2020 September 2020
Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission
VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks
• August
o Report on Public comment
• September
o Report on final service proposal & Board
materials/action
• Final Draft Concept
• Open Houses
• Final Concept
• September
o Public Hearing
o VRT Board Action for FY 2021 Changes
• City Council Update
11 11st st st st Quarter FY 2021 October 2020 Quarter FY 2021 October 2020 Quarter FY 2021 October 2020 Quarter FY 2021 October 2020 –– –– December 2020 December 2020 December 2020 December 2020
Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission
VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks
• November
o Review draft launch campaign
messaging materials
• Finishing passenger amenities
o Bus Stops
o Shelters
• City Council Update
22 22nd nd nd nd Quarter FY 2021 January 2021 Quarter FY 2021 January 2021 Quarter FY 2021 January 2021 Quarter FY 2021 January 2021 –– –– March 2021 March 2021 March 2021 March 2021
Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission Meridian Transportation Commission
VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks VRT tasks
• January
o Finalize launch campaign/messaging
• March
o Ride the route
• Finishing passenger amenities
o Bus Stops
o Shelters
• City Council Update
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 26 of 29
I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.f .
Presenter: Caleb Hood
Estimated Time f or P resentation: 3 minutes
Title of I tem - Staff C ommunications
Monthly email communication share.
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
Description Type Upload D ate
S taff Communications Memo Cover Memo 10/30/2019
RE V I E WE RS :
Department Reviewer Action D ate
Community
Development.Hood, Caleb Approved 10/30/2019 - 4:41 P M
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 27 of 29
Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 10/30/2019
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the October meeting.
Commission Liaisons,
Please plan to submit your annual report to my office for presentation to the Mayor and
City Council by December 20. I will be reaching out to you again in early December to
schedule a date to present your annual update in front of Council. Those will occur in
January, February, and early March unless I receive different instructions from our
incoming Mayor.
I am happy to search for and share previous reports if you would like a point of
reference.
Thank you,
Chris
Caleb,
Yes I can certainly do that. One area the TC can likely assist on is working with ITD
and ACHD reference the installation of roadway signage that announces the ordinance
to educate the motoring public. Additionally, I see the compression brake ordinance
also went into law so there will be signage with that as well.
I will be at the meeting on the 4 th .
Thanks,
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda November 4, 2019 – Page 28 of 29
Frasier
From: Caleb Hood < chood@meridiancity.org >
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11:40 AM
To: Brandon Frasier < bfrasier@meridiancity.org >
Subject: Hands-Free Ordinance
Sergeant,
Would you mind updating the Meridian Transportation Commission on the hands-free
ordinance Council past last night? Maybe even explaining to them how education and
implementation is expected to roll out? How are we going to let the motoring public
know about our new law? Can the TC assist in that process? The TC next meets on
Monday, November 4 th at 3:30 pm.
Thanks,
Caleb
Jodi,
I'll plan to attend 11/4. Thanks.....Randy
Rand S. Spiwak, EdD CEO
IDHOA, Inc.
386/212-7123
rand@etextconsult.com
On Monday, October 7, 2019, 03:36:26 PM MDT, Jodi St-Martin < jst-martin@meridiancity.org > wrote:
Hi Randy!
It was great to see you at the Listening Tour last week. I am following up with you regarding the
Transportation Commission meeting, where you are welcome to come address the speeding limit in
residential areas, such as your neighborhood. They meet at City Hall, and their next meeting is on
November 4 th at 3:30 PM.
I hope you have a wonderful day.
Kind Regards,
Jodi
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