2020-03-02---Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
March 2, 2020
Council Chambers -Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:32 p.m.; YouTube started and roll taken)
~ David Ballard ~ Stephen Lewis ~ Shawn Martin (ex-officio) -
~ David McKinney Q VACANT ~ Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)(arrived
(arrived 3:38) 3:45) -
~ Ryan Lancaster ~ Tom LeClaire Q Ian Updike (ex-officio)
Q Ryan Hall ~ Joseph Leckie ~ Alissa Taysom (ex-officio) -
Q Tracy Hopkins ~ Luke Cavener (ex-officio) ~ Justin Price (ex-officio)
Others Present: Edinson Bautista, Justin Lucas, Ted Baird, Sgt. Brandon Frasier, and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Lewis motioned to
switch the ordering of item Sb & Sc; second by Commissioner Lancaster -all-ayes -motion
carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from February 3, 2020 Meeting.
Chairman Ballard asked for any corrections to the February 3, 2020 minutes. Commission
Lewis noted one correction on page 7, last paragraph second line; the bike lane widths should
read from 5.5 ft. to 5 h. With the noted change, Commission Lewis motioned to approve;
second by Commissioner Lancaster -all ayes -motion carried .
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood noted that the Memo update begins on page I I; new information is in bold.
Mr. Hood began his update starting with items on page 12 with the Locust Grove Road, Victory
to Overland project. Discussion was had at the February 25 th Council Work Session. Mr. Lucas,
Mr. McClure (staff representative on the ACHD project team) and Councilman Cavener
attended. Some concerns were expressed about the cross-section and impacts to the
neighborhoods with the suggested improvements to this area. Staff would prefer a I 0-foot wide
multi-use pathway, as this fits the demographics of the population better than a striped 5 to 5 .5
foot bike lane. A letter will be sent to ACHD and Mr. Hood will include that in next month's
packet.
Next, Mr. Hood reviewed the Fairview/Locust Grove signal project and the inclusion of
widening Fairview Avenue, between Locust Grove and Eagle Road. Mr. Hood noted that
contrary to the Locust Grove, Victory to Overland project, it does not make sense to put a
multi-use pathway in this area, as it is not a corridor primarily used for recreational purposes.
The draft schedule and scope of the project is included in the packet for the Commission's
review under New Business.
Prior to Mr. Hood moving onto the next update, Commissioner McKinney asked for some
additional clarification on the project (budget, and the initiation of the requested change, etc.).
Mr . Hood explained that through project team discussions the team saw the potential to
concurrently scope both the signal and further widening of Fairview Avenue between Locust
Grove and Eagle Road and recommended that ACHD Staff bring the idea to their Commission,
which agreed, and expand the scope. Not all of the details have been worked out at this time,
but design will include both the signal improvements and the widening. Funding has not yet
been determined, but two project numbers will be used to track each effort individually.
Mr. Hood concluded the formal review of the memo projects at this point. However, he did
note that he received an update that was not included in this month's packet from ACHD
regarding the Cherry Lane Library pedestrian crossing, which should begin later this month.
Mr. Hood also gave a brief update from the February meeting, on safety busing for Hillsdale
Elementary. Mr. Hood brought the issue to City Council and they agreed it would make sense
to ask the School District to continue safety busing after construction is complete. The Council
discussed with the School Board at their joint meeting in February.
Mr. Hood concluded his review and stood for question, which took place.
5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Brandon Frasier)
Sgt. Frasier acknowledge and thanked Chairman Ballard for noticing the uniform color change,
to blue, which is similar to school SRO uniforms. He then addressed the Commission by
providing a status update on the bill passed by the Senate late last month regarding hands-free
usage while driving throughout the State of Idaho. If the House ratifies the bill, it could go into
effect as early as July I, with an expected 6-month moratorium on local jurisdictions
enforcement as the State Law supersedes local ordinances. The 6-months would allow time for
an educational campaign to inform motorist of the new law and its enforcement.
Sgt. Frasier also provided a brief reminder that PD is coming into its busy season and that
unfortunately has already responded to a motorcycle fatality on Eagle Road, and asked the
Commissioners to remind family and friends to watch for motorcyclists, now that the weather
is better.
Sgt. Frasier also mentioned the work he is doing with Caleb and the Mayor's Office on the
transportation priorities and noted that currently the difficult area to get to is the area of
-·-Chinden and Highway 16 and the need for improvements. A northwest substation will help
with response t imes.
Sgt . Frasier concluded his update and stood for questions, which took place .
b. 2020 Roadways, Intersections and Community Programs Priorities
(Discussed after item Sc)
Mr . Hood began with two brief updates/reviews of the 2020 Meridian Roadways and
Intersections Priorities. Mr . Hood requested:
• The ratification of the previous discussion in February and the prioritizations identified .
Hard copies were provided at the meeting.
• The interactive internet map displaying those intersections/roadways was shared.
Based on what Mr . Hood shared Commissioner Lewis motioned to approve the Roadways &
Intersections information as is; second by Commissioner LeClaire (prior to the vote, discussion
was had) a vote was taken -all ayes -motion passed .
Mr. Hood noted that he would be discussing the Community Programs prioritization list with
Mr. Updike to compare the prioritizations of the School District after the Commission finalizes
their list. Mr. Hood also noted that the prioritization list was provided to Sgt. Arnold, but he
did not do a detailed review of the prioritizations with Sgt . Arnold.
Mr. Hood then moved on to the Community Program prioritization spreadsheet, for the
Commissioner's review. The list is the same as last year with some additional projects added to
the end of the list .
Commissioner Lancaster and Commissioner Lewis provided their feedback/recommendations
for edits to the list, which Mr . Hood captured and updated during the meeting. The
Commission had robust discussion around the suggested edits and the alignment for the top 15
priorities to recommend to City Council.
Chairman Ballard called for a motion. Commissioner Lewis motioned to approve the
prioritization listing as updated ; second by Commissioner LeClaire -all ayes -motion passed.
c. North Meridian Bike & Pedestrian Plan (Edinson Bautista
(Discussed before item Sb)
Mr . Bautista, ACHD Senior Transportation Planner, introduced himself and gave a presentation
on the North Meridian Bike & Pedestrian Project. This same presentation was shared with
Meridian City Council recently. The North Meridian Bike & Pedestrian Plan Project is #13 in a
series of projects that are currently part of the ACHD IFYWP. The Meridian Plan was designed
to integrate with the Eagle Neighborhood Plan and the BMP Whitewater Park Neighborhood
Plan, which were adopted on October 23, 2019.
Collaboration and community outreach will take place over several months to achieve the
following objectives:
• Identify and map the biking and walking destinations as it pertains to the planning areas.
• Identify connectivity, transit, biking, and walking facilities to gather community
recommendations.
• Develop a user-friendly plan that communicates the current conditions, identifies and
proposes potential projects to ACHD and communicates those prioritized projects to
the community and integration with ACHD's IFYWP .
• Identify gaps within the bicycle and sidewalk network.
Community Outreach will take place in three different stages:
• Student Outreach to identify any concerns or recommendation for routes to/from
school.
• Public Open Houses to assess the general needs and community recommendations.
• Follow up meetings to address items from the Public Open House meetings.
Next steps include:
• Between March -June public outreach will be conducted
• July a presentation to ACHD Commission and the City of Meridian the draft project list
• August a finalized plan report will be produced
• September the report will be presented to ACHD Commission for adoption
Mr. Bautista concluded his presentation and stood for questions, which took place. Chairman
Ballard thanked Mr. Bautista and gave him an open invitation to return for future updates.
d. Fairview Avenue, Locust Grove to Eagle Draft Scope
Chairman Ballard opened the item and Commissioner Lancaster asked for clarification from
Councilman Cavener on how the letter (previously mentioned during item 4a) to ACHD was
initiated. Councilman Cavener provided the background and the needed clarification. If
additional conversation is needed, it can be discussed under topic Se Future Role of the
Transportation Commission.
Mr. Hood, then visually shared the timeline, and rough description of the additional scope
planned for widening Fairview, from Locust Grove to Eagle Road. Originally, this project was
scoped as an intersection only project. It has now expanded to include the widening, with
Right-of Way, programmed for 2022 and construction happening in 2023. Both projects will
happen concurrently but will be tracked as separate project numbers.
Mr. Hood then shared some exhibits of the area, provided some commentary and requested
feedback from the Commission on the draft design proposal. The Commissioners provided
feedback.
Mr. Hood concluded and stood from questions, which took place.
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e. Future Role of the Transportation Commission
Chairman Ballard and Commissioner McKinney met with the Mayor on Tuesday the 25 th of
February and provided a summary of their discussion and take-away from that meeting.
One area that was d iscussed was the Transportation Commission having a greater role on
providing input on transportation related information on new development projects prior to
those projects being heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission . Another aspect that was
discussed was P&Z and/or City Council rely on ACHD and/or ITD information as it relates to
transportation for development projects and it might be beneficial for the Transportation
Commission, as an advisory board, to review that information and provide feedback on those
recommendations.
Additionally, Chairman Ballard gave a brief recap of the annual Transportation Commission
presentation he gave to City Council on the 25 th
• He recognized the Commissioner's service
and broad breadth of knowledge and shared the desire of the Transportation Commission to
have an expanded role as it relates to new development within the City. He noted the
mechanism on how such input could be provided is yet to be determined.
Chairman Ballard also noted that Mr . Hood requested more involvement from the
TransportatiQn Commiss ion on setting the monthly agenda. Chairman Ballard agreed to the
request.
Mr . Hood noted that he spoke to Mr . Baird, after the meeting with the Mayor, about how the
Transportation Commission could be more involved (legally). Mr. Hood also mentioned the
current open planner position for a Transportation and Education Coordinator. Mr . Hood also
briefly mentioned transit as a priority, as well as having Police vett transportation issues
through the Commission. Finally, Mr. Hood noted there have been discussions on advancing
certain transportation projects and the Mayor wanting feedback from the Commission, this will
be a future meeting topic.
A motioned was made by Commissioner Lancaster to extend the meeting to 5:40, second by
Commissioner LeClaire -all ayes -meeting extended .
Commissioner McKinney asked for feedback from each Commissioner on the expanded role of
the Commission. All members' present provided feedback and next steps were discussed.
f. Staff Communications (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood did not review the Staff Communications but drew the attention of the Commission
to page 25 of the packet for them to review.
6. Future Meeting Topics
Chairman Ballard briefly reviewed the Future Meeting Topics and next meeting date. No
changes were suggested .
a. Harvest Transit Update and Potential Expansion
b. Default Speed Limit Follow-up
c. Signs in City Ordinances
d. Idling Prohibition Ordinance
e. Transportation Components of the Comprehensive Plan
f. Main/King Crosswalk
g. Master Mobility Map
7. Next Meeting Date: April 6, 2020
8. Adjourn
A motion by Commissioner McKinney to adjourn; second by Commissioner Lewis -all aye .
Meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
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DAVID BALLARD, CHAIR
ATTEST :
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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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
February 27, 2020
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 March meeting to discuss some of
these topics in more detail. Please feel free to contact staff should you have any
comments, concerns, or questions on any of these projects. New information is in bold.
KEY ACHD PROJECTS:
E. 3rd Street Extension: When ACHD adopted the 2014-2018 Integrated Five Year Work
Plan, E. 3rd 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: Construction started December 2nd; should be
complete September 30th. Crews are expected to mill the west side of Meridian
Road on Thursday, February 27th, schedule subject to change. Shortly after the
road has been milled, crews will begin excavation on the west side of Meridian
Road. Crews are currently working on the Five Mile Creek Bridge extension, utility
relocations, and storm sewer and irrigation pipe installation. Pedestrians are on
the east side of Meridian Road to allow for work on the west side. There are
posted pedestrian detours and temporary pedestrian crossings. Vehicle traffic is
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one lane in each direction on Meridian Road. Project includes widening Meridian
Road to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Central Paving is the
contractor; $5.5M. 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. Knife River is the contractor; cost of $2.4M. Tree removal has
begun and Idaho Power has begun installing new power poles. Irrigation
installation began the week of February 10th. Crews are working on the Eight Mile
Lateral near the Franklin/Linder Road intersection. This work will require lane
restrictions and flagging and may cause travel delays. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-pine-avenue-to-franklin-road.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; project should be complete Fall 2020.
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. Project starts the week of January
6th and should complete in September. Utility work is ongoing and crews are
working on storm drain pipe installation and irrigation pipe installation. The
bypass road for bridge work at Five Mile Creek is complete. Bridge demolition
began the week of February 17th. Ten Mile Road has re-opened but there will
continue to be daytime lane restrictions with flagging. Vincenza Way remains
closed until Spring 2020. Nellis Drive is closed for the duration of construction.
Here is the project website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-road-
ustick-road-to-mcmillan-road.aspx
Eagle Road, Amity to Victory: Widen Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Design will be done with in-house, ACHD resources. Construction is planned
for 2021 in the IFYWP. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_eagle-road-amity-road-to-victory-road.aspx
Eagle Road/Amity Roundabout: ACHD has entered into a Cooperative Development
Agreement (CDA) with Albertsons to reconstruct the Eagle/Amity Roundabout (RAB).
These improvements include full improvements, curb, gutter, and sidewalk on their
frontages of both roads in addition in re-building the RAB with two-lanes on each leg.
NOTE: There is insufficient right-of-way on Amity west of Eagle to allow the striping of
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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 happening this calendar year, right-of-way in
2021, and construction in 2023 in the IFYWP. A project kick-off meeting was held on
January 8th at ACHD.
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 8th. There is some concerns about the cross-
section and impacts to neighborhoods. Council discussed this project during a work
session on February 25th. A letter was sent to ACHD regarding the design of the
bicycle and pedestrian facilities the week of February 24th. Here is the project
website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_locust-grove-victory-to-overland.aspx
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 24th. 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.
The scope of this project is being expanded to include widening of Fairview
Avenue, between Locust Grove and Eagle Road. Please see the New Business
Item for additional information.
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.
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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
constructed; designed for easy expansion to a dual-lane. This project is shown for
construction in 2022 in the adopted IFYWP. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_intersection_ten-mile-road-and-amity-road-
roundabout.aspx
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 was designed in 2019,
right-of-way in 2020, and construction in 2021 at a cost of $3.9M. Here is the project
website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-victory-to-overland.aspx
ITD PROJECTS
ChindenWest Corridor: Five miles under construction in 2020. Project website:
www.ITDprojects.org/ChindenWest
Eagle Road to Locust Grove
Meridian Road to Linder Road
Linder Road to Idaho Highway 16
All projects are anticipated to be complete by the end of 2020. The projects will add a
lane in each direction with some median-controlled access changes. This will complete
Phase 1 of the corridor vision and result in 4 travel lanes (two in each direction).
Widening will take place to the south of the existing alignment and be constructed to
accommodate future widening to 6 travel lanes (three in each direction) with high
capacity intersections at roads with river crossings.
Idaho Highway 16 extension, U.S. 20/26 to I-84: Project website:
www.ITDprojects.org/Idaho16
ITD is nearing completion of an environmental re-evaluation for this extension. The
Idaho Transportation Board has allocated nearly $90 million to acquire right-of-way for
the future highway. The Department has begun the acquisition process. The remaining
cost to design and construct the corridor is estimated to be $350 million (in 2019
dollars). No funding has been identified for this work.
SH-69, Kuna to Meridian Traffic Study: On June 12th, 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 8th. More information about this project was 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.
Ridership numbers are included in the Staff Communications section of the
agenda packet. Staff will invite VRT Staff to the April TC meeting to discuss this
service and possible expansion.
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.
On May 20th, 2019 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 is provided to the TC in the Staff Communications section of the agenda
packet, including information on an upcoming open house and City Council
presentations.
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 Friday, December 13th a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued
for shared vehicle (e-scooters) services for 2020. The RFP was sent to six known,
potential vendors/contractors. A pre-proposal conference was held on Friday,
December 27th; no one attended in person. Proposals are due prior to 4:00 pm on
Friday, January 10, 2020. One response was received, from Slidr LLC. On January 23rd
a 7-member scoring team met to discuss the proposal. The scoring team recommended
that City Council not enter into a contract with any vendor at this time due to all of the
construction and lack of destinations currently. The scoring team further recommended
that the MDBA continue to monitor the climate and recommend back to the City when
they believe another RFP should be issued. On January 28th, these recommendations
were presented to the Mayor and City Council. The Council largely concurred with the
scoring team’s recommendation and further recommended that Staff be part of
discussions around a regional management model for micro mobility.
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. Please see the Staff Communications section of this packet for
an update from ACHD on the Overland/Eagle intersection.
ACHD Integrated Five-Year Work Program: On September 25th, the ACHD Commission
adopted the 2020-2024 IFYWP. The IFYWP can be found here:
http://achdidaho.org/Departments/PlansProjects/IFYWP.aspx
During the March, TC meeting, priority requests for the 2021-2025 IFYWP will be
discussed. Please see the 2020 Roadways, Intersections and Community
Programs Projects Priorities under New Business and ACHD’s interactive
website:
https://achd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=7fa6d44ce00042
a9835feafcdad8d8c5
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.b.
Presenter: Caleb Hood
Estimated Time for P resentation: 30 minutes
Title of I tem - 2020 Roadways, Intersections, and Community P rograms Priorities
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
Description Type Upload D ate
P riorities Memo March 2020 C over Memo 2/27/2020
RE V I E WE RS :
Department R eviewer Action D ate
Clerk.J ohnson, Chris Approved 2/27/2020 - 12:11 P M
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2020 Roadways, Intersections and
Community Programs Priorities
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 2/27/2020
Re: 2020 Priorities
On December 20th, the City received a letter from ACHD notifying us that work was starting on
the FY2021-2025 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP). Annually, the City prepares
transportation priority lists for the transportation agencies to consider in their programming and
budget processes. The Meridian Transportation Commission (TC) is tasked with making
recommendations to the City Council on priority transportation projects. ACHD is requesting
all project requests be submitted no later than March 20, 2020.
On February 3rd, the TC discussed a draft list of roadway and intersection priorities for 2020
(attached is a map showing the updated rankings). During the March 2nd TC meeting, Staff
would like the TC to certify the roadway and intersection priorities reflect the February 3rd
discussion and then develop the Community Programs priority list for 2020. The goal is to
finish both the Roadways and Intersections list and the Community Programs (CP) projects (e.g.
– sidewalks) lists so they can be shared with the Mayor and Council on March 10th.
Here is a link to ACHD’s Interactive Prioritization Tool: ACHD Interactive Prioritization Tool
Attached to the email with the March 2nd packet is the Excel spreadsheet. Staff will bring
hard copies of the draft priority spreadsheet to the March TC meeting.
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.d.
Presenter:
Estimated Time for P resentation:
Title of I tem - F airview Avenue, L ocust Grove to Eagle Draft S cope
C ouncil Notes:
AT TAC HM E NT S:
Description Type Upload D ate
F airview Avenue Scope Memo C over Memo 2/27/2020
RE V I E WE RS :
Department R eviewer Action D ate
Clerk.Hood, Caleb Approved 2/27/2020 - 2:18 P M
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Fairview Avenue, Locust Grove to Eagle Draft
Scope
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 2/27/2020
Re: Fairview Avenue Scope
When ACHD began looking at the intersection configuration for Fairview/Locust Grove,
several members on the project team questioned the appropriateness of extending the
scope to the east. The ACHD Commission gave the go-ahead to design both the
intersection and the widening of Fairview to Eagle Road. The project as currently
defined consists of widening Fairview to 7 lanes with center medians,
curb/gutter/sidewalk and buffered bike lanes.
Attached is a summary from the draft scope of work and project timeline. Does the
Commission have any concerns or requests regarding this project?
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DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK
Fairview Ave, Locust Grove Rd to SH55 (Eagle Rd)
ACHD Project No. XXXXX
ACHD GIS No. RC0113
February 12, 2020
Project Description
This project is currently programmed for right-of-way in FY 2022 and construction in FY
2023 and will be designed and constructed along with the Fairview Ave and Locust
Grove Rd Intersection project (PN 320012) currently under design. The proposed
project improvements consist of widening Fairview Avenue from the east limits of the
intersection project at Avest Lane, east to SH-55 (Eagle Road) to a 7-lane roadway
section with medians. The anticipated improvements will consist of the following:
• Saw cut and widen Fairview Avenue to the north to construct an additional
through lane, buffered bike lane, curb and gutter and 7-ft attached sidewalk from
Avest Lane east to Eagle Road (Approximately 3,900-ft).
• Saw cut and widen Fairview Avenue to the south to construct an additional
through lane, buffered bike lane, curb and gutter and 7-ft attached sidewalk from
Avest Lane east to approximately 450-ft west of Hickory Way (Approximately
2,000-ft).
• Reconstruct the pedestrian ramps and curb returns on all four corners at the
intersection of Fairview Ave and Hickory Way to ADA compliancy.
• Install median islands from Avest to Hickory restricting left turn movements out of
approaches, left in/ u-turn movements will be provided at prominent approaches,
the limits of the median islands to be determined as the design progresses.
ACHD to review and provide guidance on approach permits that allow for full
access.
• A pavement life-cycle cost analysis will not be conducted. This scope of work
assumes the flexible pavement section determined for the east leg of Fairview
Ave and Locust Grove Road Intersection Project will be utilized for the widening
section of this project.
• The traffic signal at Fairview Ave and Hickory Way will be field reviewed and
modified on all four corners to include the addition of APS facilities.
• Install continuous lighting for the full extents of the project limits.
• Conduct field review of existing fiber optic interconnect and relocate for the full
extents of the project limits
• Infiltration and/or retention facilities are anticipated to be designed to treat and
dispose of storm flows generated by the project improvements.
• Existing irrigation will be perpetuated with pipe crossings replaced to meet
current standards.
• ADA facilities will remain open during construction. Both traffic and pedestrian
phasing plans will be required in the plan set.
• The proposed corridor speed limit of 40 MPH on Fairview Ave to remain.
• Scope of Work includes 20 utility potholes.
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• It is assumed a 404 permit will be required for this project. This scope of work
assumes a total of two (2) ACHD reviews and revisions, additional review
submittals and revisions will be completed as a supplemental to this scope of
work and will prepared in conjunction with the intersection project 404 permitting.
• Public involvement will consist of 2 PIM's; after 30% and after 75% and will
conducted in conjunction with the intersection PIM’s.
• Consultant will create crash history displays and compile comments into a matrix
from the PIM. The Consultant to include in the Scope of Work one-on-one
meetings with individual property owners. The Consultant will also create
displays with aerials showing the proposed improvements.
• In the interest of time, the 30% design submittal will be based on ACHD provided
aerials and GIS linework. The outcome of the meeting will be to ensure the
direction of the design meets the proposed purpose and need of the project
before proceeding to 75% design submittal.
• It is understood by all parties that if winter weather (snow) delays the field work
required to complete the topographic survey, the 99% design submittal date may
need to be extended and will be determined at a future date based on the extent
of delay.
• Currently a pavement rehabilitation project is under contract to begin construction
on Fairview Avenue from Eagle Road to Avest Lane (KN13903). It is anticipated
the construction will begin in late May or June. As a result, the topographic
survey of the pavement and markings will not be obtained until after the
completion of the rehab project all other features will be located by the
topographic survey. As directed, to allow for adequate time to complete the ROW
negotiations, the design profile will be based on the rehabilitation plan design
elevations for the 75% and 95% design submittals of this project. Once final
pavement elevations have been surveyed, the roadway profile along with all
corresponding storm drain and gravity irrigation profiles will be adjusted
accordingly to reflect the installed pavement final location and elevations.
• The design for this project will be completed in conjunction with the ACHD project
320012 currently under design. All submittals will be prepared together as one
project and will follow the same schedule submittal dates.
Precision Engineering, LLC, herein called the Consultant, will design the project and
supply documentation in accordance with this scope of work, the current version of the
ISPWC specifications with the current ISPWC updates as amended by ACHD adopted
supplements, including the ACHD Supplemental Traffic Provisions.
Precision will be responsible for Project Management, intersection design, preparation
of plans, specifications, and estimate for traffic signal design including ITS components,
street lighting, intersection geometrics, all project signing and striping, advanced traffic
control and traffic control phasing plans.
Civil Survey Consultants, Inc (CSC), herein called the Subconsultant, will be
responsible for completing the Survey tasks under Section 3.0, hydraulic analysis,
preparing the SWPPP, 404 Permitting and all storm drain and gravity irrigation
components of the project.
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Terracon herein called the Subconsultant, will lead all geotechnical components of the
project as outlined under Section 4.2.
TAG Historic Research herein called the Subconsultant, will lead all cultural research
components of the project as outlined under Section 4.5.
DESIGN SCHEDULE
We propose to submit the 99% bid documents by no later than September 30, 2020. A
detailed project schedule will be prepared in coordination with the ACHD PM at the
outset of the project. Tentative dates for key milestones throughout the project are
outlined below.
• Notice to Proceed – February 19, 2020
• Kickoff Meeting – Conducted on January 8, 2020
• 30% Design Submittal – March 17, 2020
• 30% Design Review Meeting – April 7, 2020
• PIM Meeting 1 – Week of April 30, 2020 (After 30% Design Review Meeting)
• 75% Design Submittal – July 7, 2020
• 75% Design Review Meeting – July 28, 2020
• PIM Meeting 2 – Week of August 13, 2020 (After 75% Design Review Meeting)
• 95% Design Submittal – October 29, 2020
• 95% Design Review Meeting – December 1, 2020
• 99% Design Submittal – February 26, 2021
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I TEM SHEET
C ommission A genda I tem - 5.f .
Presenter: Caleb Hood
Estimated Time for P resentation:
Title of I tem - Staff Communications
C ouncil Notes:
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Staff Communications
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 2/27/2020
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the February meeting.
1. Overland/Eagle. The original request was to extend the median on the west
leg. I don’t think that is a great option given the land uses on the NW
corner. That would limit them to two right-in/right-out driveways. The best option
would be to have a third northbound lane between Overland and the on ramp
and then have two lanes be able to get onto the interstate. However, that would
have to be an ITD project. I am going to have someone go out and do some
observations to see if we should put in a candle taper on the west leg. This
would prevent drivers from crossing over into oncoming westbound traffic in
order to get into the left turn lane. I’ll let you know the results of the observation
when we have them.
2. Main/King Intersection. I think all you need to do with this is mention it during
your priorities for community programs. I know first that you want an overhead
RRFB so I would mention that in your comments to ACHD. Second I think you
need to rename it as I think it is currently under Main/Williams and third I think
you need to put it appropriately in your prioritization. If it is a higher priority then I
think it should be in top 10 but that is just my opinion.
3. The speed study. I will need to talk to John about this one as I think he attended
the month it came up
From: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:44 AM
To: Shawn Martin <smartin@achdidaho.org>
Cc: John Wasson <jwasson@achdidaho.org>
Subject: Meridian Transportation Commission Follow-up
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Circling-back with you gentleman on a couple of topics that were discussed last year by
the MTC. First, do you have any update on the Overland/Eagle intersection
configuration? You may recall, our Police Department requested you look at that
intersection to see if it could be striped differently (essentially.) The other I had down
was some form of “speed study” to help the City understand if it should consider
changing the default 25 MPH to 20 MPH and how much changing out those signs would
cost. Neither of these items are super pressing, but I want to make sure they are on
your radar to maybe report on in March? I guess there is a third item and that is the
Main/King intersection. It has been on the “future meeting topics” list for quite a while – I
can’t even remember why! I recall Tim looking at this intersection, but again, don’t know
what to do with this topic. Any help is appreciated.
Caleb
Kristy,
No recommendation. We’d love to have a Meridian resident/rep on the BAC but I don’t
know any of the applicants. We’ll wait until next time to make a recommendation. Can
you give me a heads-up when that time nears?
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Caleb
From: Kristy Inselman <Kinselman@achdidaho.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 12:36 PM
To: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: BAC Action
Caleb,
I plan on taking their recommendation to the ACHD Commission on Wednesday,
February 19th. Their recommendation is for the following individuals:
• Tessa Greegor – SE Boise area
• Jennifer Salmonson - Star
Do you have a recommendation? Please let me know. Thank you.
Kristy Inselman
(208) 387-6252
From: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 3:11 PM
To: Kristy Inselman <Kinselman@achdidaho.org>
Subject: BAC Action
Meridian Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda March 2, 2020 – Page 26 of 28
Kristy,
Can you let me know who the BAC recommended for appointment yesterday and when
their recommendation will be taken up by your Commission? If we have someone else,
is there a way to get their name in front of the Commission?
Thanks,
Caleb
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