2020-01-21 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 for a retail and employment center in a housing-centric area may reduce trip length and encourage
bicycle and pedestrian use. The site plan shows an access point on Eagle Road, a principal arterial. This access
would be approximately ¼ mile north of the existing access at East Taconic Drive and would reduce traffic flow and
make additional conflict points for pedestrians and bicyclists. Eagle Road, from Amity Road to Victory Road, will
widened to five lanes with curb-gutter, sidewalk, and level three bike lanes. Project includes enhanced pedestrian
crossings at the pedestrian pathway near the Ten Mile Feeder canal with construction scheduled for 2021 (Key
RD207-33). Eagle Road, from Lake Hazel Road to Amity Road will also be widened (Key RD216-04). See attached.
The site is not currently served by public transportation. ValleyConnect 2.0 proposes bus service from downtown
East Taconic Drive to downtown Eagle, via Meridian. The closest bus stop would be approximately ¼ mile in
distance when that route is operational.
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Development Name: Hills Century North Agency: Meridian
CIM Vision Category: Future Neighborhoods
New households: 137 New jobs: 50 Exceeds CIM forecast: No
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: Yes
Farmland within 1 mile: 784 acres
Housing within 1 mile: 2,530
Jobs within 1 mile: 500
Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.2
Nearest bus stop: >4 miles
Nearest public school: 0.1 miles
Nearest public park: 0.1 miles
Nearest grocery store: 2.8 miles
CIM Corridor: Amity Road
Pedestrian level of stress: R
Bicycle level of stress: R
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: 1.6 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.
Requesting Agency:
Total Cost (Prev. + Prog.):$4,886
Key # : RD207-33
Project Description :Widen Eagle Road from Amity Road to Victory Road in the City of Meridian to
five lanes with curb-gutter, sidewalk, and level three bike lanes. Project
includes enhanced pedestrian crossings at the pedestrian pathway near the
Ten Mile Feeder canal.
Eagle Road, Amity Road to Victory Road, Meridian
COMPASS PM:
Total Previous Expenditures:$320
Inflated
Project Year:2021
Total Programmed Cost:$4,566
Federal PM:
ACHD Congestion Reduction/System Reliability
Transportation Safety
Housing
Community Infrastructure
Local Match 100.00%Program Hwy - Local PartnershipsFunding Source Local (Regionally Significant)
TotalCost
Year*
Preliminary
Engineering
Preliminary
Engineering
Consulting
Right-of-Way Utilities Construction
Engineering
Construction Federal Share Local Share
2021 0 4,563003 4,5660 0 4,566
$4,566Fund
Totals:$0$4,566$4,563$0$3$0$0$0
Requesting Agency:
Total Cost (Prev. + Prog.):$7,459
Key # :RD216-04
Project Description :Widen Eagle Road from Lake Hazel Road to Amity Road in the City of
Meridian to five lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and a Level 3 bike facility.
Eagle Road, Lake Hazel Road to Amity Road, Meridian
COMPASS PM:
Total Previous Expenditures:$0
Inflated
Project Year:PD
Total Programmed Cost:$7,459
Federal PM:
ACHD Congestion Reduction/System Reliability
Local Match 100.00%Program Hwy - Local PartnershipsFunding Source Local (Regionally Significant)
TotalCost
Year*
Preliminary
Engineering
Preliminary
Engineering
Consulting
Right-of-Way Utilities Construction
Engineering
Construction Federal Share Local Share
2022 778 0000 7780 0 778
2023 0 001,288 0 1,2880 0 1,288
PD 0 5,21900129 5,39345 0 5,393
$7,459Fund
Totals:$0$7,459$5,219$45$129$1,288$778$0
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
3:49 PM
Page 11 of 69*PD = Preliminary Development (projects with development activity
but no programmed year of construction)
Sorted by Project Name
All Values in Thousands of Dollars
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