2021-05-03
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Monday, May 03, 2021 at 3:30 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ David Ballard _____ Luke Cavener, Ex-Officio
_____ Zachary Shoemaker _____ Shawn Martin, Ex-Officio
_____ Ryan Lancaster _____ Toni Tisdale, Ex-Officio
_____ Walter Steed _____ Ian Updike, Ex-Officio
_____ Tracy Hopkins _____ Alissa Taysom, Ex-Officio
_____ Stephen Lewis _____ Justin Price, Ex-Officio
_____ Jared Smith
_____ Tom LeClaire
_____ Joseph Leckie
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 5, 2021
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Transportation Projects Update
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
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3. Chinden at Black Cat Citizen Complaint
4. Meridian Police Department Update - Sgt Brandon Frasier
5. Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update - Tom LeClaire
6. Transportation Commission Subcommittees Evaluation
7. Staff Communications - Miranda Carson
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
8. ATV/UTV/Golf Cart Ordinance
9. Downtown Meridian Parking Study (June)
10. ACHD Bike and Pedestrian Treatment
11. Comprehensive Plan and Master Mobility Map
12. Harvest Service Update
NEXT MEETING - June 7, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
April 5, 2021
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Roll Call-audio and video were started after roll call. Roll call notes based off Ms.
Carson’s hardcopy notation.
(Meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m.; Zoom Meeting started and roll taken)
x Walter Steed x Stephen Lewis (via-zoom) x Shawn Martin (Ex-Officio via
Zoom)
x David Ballard x Jared Smith (via-zoom 3:55) x Toni Tisdale (Ex-Officio-via
Zoom)
x Ryan Lancaster
(via zoom)
x Zachary Shoemaker (via-
zoom)
x Ian Updike (Ex-Officio-via
zoom)
x Tom LeClaire
(via-zoom)
x Joseph Leckie (via-zoom) x Alissa Taysom (Ex-Officio via
Zoom)
x Tracy Hopkins
(via-zoom)
o Luke Cavener, (Ex-Officio) x Justin Price (Ex-Officio via
zoom)
Others Present: Sgt. Brandon Frasier (zoom), T. Baird (zoom), C. Hood (zoom), and M.
Carson (chambers)
Adoption of the Agenda-Audio and video started after Agenda adoption, no noted
changes on Ms. Carson’s hardcopy. No motion, second or vote captured
Approval of Minutes-audio and video started after the call for vote, which passed to
approve, but no motion, second or updates were captured to be noted for the
minutes.
1. March 1st, 2021
Chairman Steed called for the vote to approve the March 1st, 2020 minutes - all ayes - minutes
approved.
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson addressed the Commission and noted that the Transportation Projects updates begin
on page 9. All items will not be reviewed, per usual Ms. Carson will highlight a few notable updates
and will stand for questions at the end.
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Item 1.
Ms. Carson began with the Eagle Rd, Amity to Victory Roundabout at Amity and noted the
current closure will last approximately 3 weeks to allow for work on the Zaldia/Eagle
Roundabout. Re-opening is expected around April 20th.
Ms. Carson also noted the closure at the Ten Mile/Amity Intersection. Closure is expected for
approximately the next 60 days.
Ms. Carson noted the requested addition of the McMillan/Black Cat intersection to the project
update list. A 3x3 lane configuration is planned for the intersection.
Ms. Carson also highlighted the Locust Grove Rd, Victory to Overland project and included the
website link in the packet. http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_locust-grove-victory-to-
overland.aspx
Ms. Carson moved onto page 11 and the traffic analysis that was conducted to evaluate multiple
alternatives for the Eagle Rd., Lake Hazel to Amity roundabout design. A multi-lane roundabout
design was determined to be the best option at Eagle Rd. and Taconic Dr. as part of that analysis.
Ms. Carson moved onto the ITD projects portion of the update on pg. 12 and highlighted the
significant update for the Linder Road to Locust Grove project, including the construction of a
sound wall next to the ten-foot pathway as well as asphalt and irrigation improvements.
On page 13 Ms. Carson noted the South Meridian Neighborhood Bicycle & Pedestrian comment
period is open. Ms. Carson encouraged participation from the Commission and provided a link
in the packet for comment submittal.
Ms. Carson concluded by noting the VRT cooperative agreement was approved by Council on
March 23rd and stood for questions, none took place.
New Business Items
3. Meridian Police Department Update (Sgt. B. Frasier)
Sgt Frasier gave a brief update regarding the increased traffic and speed due to road closures at
Eagle and Amity. MPD has fielded several public concerns.
Sgt. Frasier also noted the increase in noise complaints regarding the use of exhaust/J-brakes on
Chinden. Jake brakes are illegal except in emergency situations in Meridian as well as other
jurisdictions in Ada County. Chinden spans several cities including Meridian, Boise, and Eagle, and
several of the complaints received were further east on Chinden into Eagle.
Lastly Sgt. Frasier noted the increase in noise and traffic complaints in the area of Records and
River Valley from the Senior Living facility.
Sgt. Frasier stood for questions, which took place. Ms. Carson noted that there is an update
included in the staff communications section of the packet.
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4. Washington St., Meridian to Main Parking Complaint (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson noted the complaint brought forth by a citizen, which is on page 16, regarding
residential only parking on Washington St. Ms. Carson spoke to the citizen, and committed to
putting their concern in front of the Commission. Currently there is no program within
Meridian for “Residential Only” parking. Ms. Carson also spoke to MPD and ACHD and no
action is planned at this time.
Ms. Carson and Sgt. Frasier stood for questions, which took place.
5. Staff Communications (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson noted the change in format of the Staff Communications, to a summary format. If
the Commission doesn’t like the new format Ms. Carson is happy to change it back.
Ms. Carson highlighted the High-Capacity Transit Survey Results and the two links included in
the packet. Ms. Carson also noted the Chinden Engine Braking Complaint. Ms. Carson
acknowledged Sgt. Frasier summary of the MPD perspective earlier in the meeting
and noted the ITD summary perspective included in the staff memo. Currently there is no
plausible solution.
Ms. Carson noted the 4-Way Stop request at Vanderbilt and Lichfield that ACHD has already
addressed this item and responded to the resident.
Ms. Carson noted the Main/King crosswalk issue is being resolved by ACHD and has been
removed from the future meeting topics list. She also noted that she already spoke to the South
Meridian Bike & Pedestrian Plan.
Ms. Carson concluded with the parking line issues brought forth by Jennifer Hamilton. Ashley
Squyres of MDC responded to the citizen.
Ms. Carson stood for questions and Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion on the
Staff Communication topics, which took place.
6. Prioritization Subcommittee Update (J. Smith)
Commissioner Smith provided a brief updated. The Subcommittee met on March 24th and
outlined the purpose statement and the next steps the Subcommittee will take working with
ACHD, and City Staff. The Subcommittee is currently in investigation mode and will have a future
update for the Commission on proposed recommendation prior to next year’s ACHD update
period (January).
7. Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update (T. LeClaire)
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Commissioner LeClaire updated the Commission regarding their meeting held at 2:30 pm. The
Subcommittee has met with the Mayor’s office and are following State Legislation, but State
business is currently on hold. Ms. Kane is currently doing some additional work on the ATV/UTV
ordinance and the Subcommittee will have another update at the May 3rd meeting.
Commissioner LeClaire stood for questions and comments, which took place.
Chairman Steed noted the clean-up of future meeting topics and asked for any additional topics
to be added or further discussion. Commissioner LeClaire proposed that J-brakes could be a
topic for the Ordinance Subcommittee.
Future Meeting Topics
8. Subcommittee Evaluation - May
9. ACHD Bike and Pedestrian Treatment
10. Comprehensive Plan and Master Mobility Map
11. Harvest Service Update
Next Meeting Date: May 3, 2021
Adjourn
Chairman Steed asked for a motion to adjourn, which was made by Commissioner Ballard;
second by Commissioner Hopkins. Meeting adjourned at 4:19.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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Item 1.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: May 3, 2021
Presenter: Miranda Carson Estimated Time: 5 minutes
Topic: 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 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:
ACHD Integrated Five-Year Work Program: The 2021-2025 IFYWP was adopted by the ACHD
commission on September 23rd, 2020 and can be found here:
https://www.achdidaho.org/Departments/PlansProjects/IFYWP.aspx
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Linder, Overland to Franklin: City Council approved a budget allocation of $2.5 million
dedicated to of building this critical overpass on April 20th. After a joint ACHD Commission
and City Council meeting on October 22 nd, a joint letter of support was sent to the Idaho
Transportation Board requesting this project be added to the STIP. This project was submitted
to COMPASS for consideration of a Project Development Grant for $25,000. Widen Linder Rd
to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and a Level 3 bike facility from Overland Rd to Franklin Rd
as per the 2020 CIP and the Bike Master Plan. Project includes a new 4 -lane I-84 overpass.
Joint project between ACHD and ITD. This project is listed as future in the adopted IFYWP.
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Eagle Road, Amity to Victory and roundabout at Amity: Zaldia is closed for roundabout
construction; anticipated completion is by April 24th. There is an anticipated Amity/Eagle
closure on May 10th. Pedestrian crossing at Ten Mile Creek is functional. ACHD is now
including shark teeth and additional signage in the design at Rome. City staff continue to
advocate that the landscaping at Rome Dr. will create visibility issues. ACHD has not talked
with Tuscany about possible efforts there to solve visibility obstructions as of yet; they plan to
speak with them after other design/construction elements are complete. Widen Eagle to 5 lanes
with curb, gutter, multi-use pathways. Includes a 2-lane roundabout with a slip lane at the
northwest corner at Amity for southbound traffic turning west. Also includes enhanced crossings
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at the pedestrian pathway near the Ten Mile Feeder Canal, a pedestrian crossing on Rome Dr,
and a roundabout at Zaldia Ln. Design will be done with in-house, ACHD resources.
Construction is planned for 2021 in the IFYWP. 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. T he west side of Eagle Road
will be fully improved including a multi-use path. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_eagle -road-amity-road-to-victory-road.aspx
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Ten Mile/Amity Intersection: Utility work is complete. Irrigation work, milling, and
excavating are ongoing. The intersection will be closed beginning in early April for 60 days
(until about early June). Local access on Amity Road and Ten Mile Road will be maintained up
to homes and businesses but there will be no access thru the intersection. Detour routes are in
place. Project was awarded to Central Paving; $1.997M, with an anticipated completion date in
June 2021. Construct a multi-lane roundabout at Ten Mile Rd and Amity Rd as per the 2020
CIP. Project includes Ten Mile Bridge #1182. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_intersection_ten-mile-road-and-amity-road-roundabout.aspx
Ustick/Black Cat Intersection: Project is on the April 90 day bid list with a notice to proceed date
of May 2021. Install an interim traffic signal at the intersection of Ustick Rd and Black Cat Rd.
95% design was completed February 2021. Construction is scheduled in 2021 in the IFYWP.
Ultimately the intersection is planned to have a dual lane roundabout in ac cordance with the
2016 CIP.
McMillan/Black Cat Intersection: Signalize and expand the McMillan Road and Black Cat Road
Intersection to a 3x3 configuration. Pedestrian facilities will be added at the intersection in the
form of ADA-compliant ramps and signal infrastructure; no additional sidewalk will be
constructed beyond what is needed for the pedestrian ramps. The new traffic signal at the
intersection will accommodate the 3x3 configuration with flashing yellow arrow capability for the
left-turn movements if desired. This project is currently programmed for ROW in FY 2021 and
construction in FY 2022.
8th St at Meridian Middle: Preconstruction meeting is scheduled for mid-May. Project has
been bid with two other enhanced pedestrian crossing projects. Construction is scheduled to
start on June 7, 2021. Install enhanced pedestrian crossings at NW 8th St and Meridian Middle
School.
Locust Grove Road, Victory to Overland: Notice to proceed has been issued for December 2021.
Widen Locust Grove to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and Level 2 bike facility. Design is
planned for 2019, right-of-way in 2020-2021 and construction in 2022 in the IFYWP with a cost
of $4.07M. PIM held 9/10/2019. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_locust-grove-victory-to-overland.aspx
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Victory/Locust Grove Roundabout: Notice to proceed has been issued for December 2021.
Construct a multi-lane roundabout. Designed in 2019, right-of-way acquisition in 2020-2021, and
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construction is planned for 2022 -2023 in the adopted IFYWP with a cost of $4.1M. Projects
includes replacement/widening of bridge #2116 over the Tenmile Creek on Victory Rd and
connection on the north end of a sidewalk gap to the west. This project will be done with in -
house design. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_locust-grove-victory-to-overland.aspx
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Ten Mile Road, Victory to Overland and Ten Mile/Victory Roundabout: Design of bike facility is
changing to sidewalk level bike lanes behind the back of curb (separate from the sidewalk). The
sidewalk level bike lanes will continue on the south leg of the Ten Mile/Victory intersection. On
the north side of the east leg and both sides of the west leg, ACHD is considering bike lane and
sidewalk be replaced with a 10’ pathway with 3’ stamped concrete buffer. Notice to proceed has
been issued for November 2021. 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 2020-2021,
and construction in 2022-2023 at a cost of $3.9M. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-victory-to-overland.aspx
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity: After a traffic analysis to evaluate multiple alternatives and
determine the appropriate design for the intersection reconstruction a multi-lane roundabout,
design concepts will process with a multi-lane roundabout. Two intersection alternatives were
evaluated with 2043 (design year) traffic conditions, a multi-lane roundabout and a conventional
traffic signal. The level 3 facility will likely be upgraded for a full 10’ multi-use pathway. Widen
Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and Level 3 bike facility. Includes a roundabout at
Eagle Rd and Taconic Dr. ROW is programmed in FY 2022. Construction is planned for 2023 in
the adopted IFYWP with a cost of $3.4M.
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Lake Hazel and Eagle Signal: 95% design has been distributed to the project team for a
review meeting to be held May 6th. City staff continues to have concerns with pathway
crossings behind and between cars at local streets, and the visibility conflicts it creates
such as the one in this design at E Levin Dr. Notice to proceed has been issued for January
2023. Widen and signalize intersection to 4/5 lanes on Eagle and 3/4 lanes on Lake Hazel.
Design is happening this calendar year, right-of-way in 2021-2022, and construction in 2022 in
the IFYWP. Design details are on the project webpage. Here is a link to the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_intersection_lake-hazel-and-eagle.aspx
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Fairview, Locust Grove to Eagle & Locust Grove Signal: 75% design review meeting was held
February 9th. Bike lane treatment is an ongoing discussion; asphalt, concrete, and permeable
materials and marking patterns are being considered. ACHD has a consultant that will be
providing recommendations for how to handle bike crossings. Bike lane will likely be separated
and elevated from the vehicle travel lanes. ACHD is planning to replace existing walks, to
address ADA issues, but keep detached where possible in same locations to the degree
possible. ACHD is not planning a crossing at Fairview and Stonehenge, with the reason cited
being safety concerns. A Z-crossing just west of Fairview/Webb is being considered. There is a
landscape island in Hickory Way (north leg) which may be removed to have an addit ional lane
out to Fairview. VRT has requested consideration of a future bus stop on Fairview on the far
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side of Hickory Way. Widen intersection to 9 lanes on Fairview and 7 lanes on Locust Grove.
Widen Fairview to 7 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and Le vel 3 bike facility. Design in 2020-
2021, right-of-way acquisition in 2021-22, and construction in 2023 in adopted IFYWP with a
cost of $4.26M. There will likely be a virtual open house around March 2021 before 95% design
is complete, and construction may be delayed to 2024. Additional business outreach is planned
as well. Here is a link to the project website:
https://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_fairview-avenue-locust-grove-road-to-eagle-
road.aspx
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd Interim Signal: 50% design has been distributed to the project
team for review and comment. This project is to design roadway widening to accommodate
left turn lanes on all four legs of the Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd intersection and to design
an interim traffic signal. Left turn storage lengths will be 150 feet plus 100 -foot openings. Taper
lengths will vary depending on posted speeds of each leg and if widening will occur all to one
side or equally on both sides (still to be determined). There are no sidewalk or ADA
improvements with this project. Estimated lifespan of the interim intersection improvements
expected to be 10-years.
Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Widen Lake Hazel to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, and Level
3 bike facility. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is planned for 2024 in the adopted
IFYWP with a total cost of $2.3M.
Overland/Eagle Signal: Widen intersection to 7 lanes on Eagle and 9 on Overland. Project to be
done in coordination with ITD. Design is indicated for 2025 in the IFYWP. All phases shown as
Unfunded in the IFYWP at a cost of $8.16M.
FY20 Capital Maintenance, Phase 1: Locust Grove, Ustick to McMillan asphalt paving is
complete. Remaining work includes manhole adjustments and permanent striping.
ITD PROJECTS
ChindenWest Corridor: This project will 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. Project website:
www.ITDprojects.org/ChindenWest
ID-16 to Linder: The widening of this section of Chinden Boulevard is complete. The new
roadway includes four 12-foot travel lanes, two in each direction, and a detached 1 0-foot
pathway to the south for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Locust Grove Road to Eagle Road: Four lanes opened December 2020. These changes come
with new turning movements out of the Banbury and Bristol Heights neighborhoods.
Linder Road to Locust Grove Road: Flaggers will control traffic in the intersection of
Chinden Boulevard and Linder Road and reduce eastbound lanes entering the Linder
intersection. This configuration will remain in place for the duration of construction,
anticipated for later this summer, when this segment between Linder and Meridian Road
will open to four lanes, two in each direction, with a center median. Eastbound traffic at
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Linder will be reduced from two through lanes, one dedicated right and one dedicated
left, to one through-right lane and one dedicated left. The westbound traffic
configuration will not be impacted. Eastbound motorists should expect significant
delays at peak travel time and allow extra time to reach their destination. Crews are
completing the earthwork to build up the road base on the Linder Road through Meridian Road
section. After that, they will place a layer of asphalt pavement from the east end of the project
to the west end. Traffic will be moved to this fresh pavement and the existing lanes will receive
a fresh overlay to create a uniform driving surface. A ten -foot separated pathway will be
constructed on the south side of the highway. A sound wall will also be constructed next to the
pathway between Fox Run Way and Meridian Road.
Star Road to ID-16: Construction is planned for 2023.
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Idaho Highway 16 extension, U.S. 20/26 to I -84: ITD is preparing design plans now for an
“interim” phase. Details will be posted later this year. Visioning and phasing documents have
been posted to the project website. The Idaho 16 project will be completed in phases between
now and 2045. ITD is in the process of acquiring property now and anticipates this will continue
through 2021. ITD is investigating funding sources and options for construction. The Idaho
Transportation Board has allocated nearly $90 million to acquire right -of-way for the future
highway. The remaining cost to design and construct the corridor is estimated to be $350 million
(in 2019 dollars). Project website: www.ITDprojects.org/Idaho16
SH-69, Kuna to Meridian Traffic Study: ITD will make interim improvements to restrict left
turn movements from eastbound and westbound Calderwood onto SH69. ITD has
completed enough technical evaluation to now present a proposal to the public. ITD hosted an
online public engagement in the summer to solicit feedback on the work to date. ITD will consider
the feedback and make appropriate updates to the plan before prese nting the plan for
concurrence to the Cities of Meridian and Kuna and ACHD. A project team meeting was held on
January 12, 2021. Grade-separated intersection evaluation at Overland Road and SH-69 is
being evaluated. The proposed at-grade partial CFI will be evaluated that may better balance
mobility and access. Concept layouts will be created for display purposed and planning -level
cost estimates. Planning-level roadway section will be developed and a drainage analysis will
be conducted to determine the approximate right-of-way needed on SH-69. High-level proposed
vision exhibits for the length of the corridor will be developed to assist agencies with discussions
with developers. The exhibits will include cross-sections, one-mile and half-mile intersections,
median U-turn locations, and property setbacks. Exhibits will not include individual parcel
access. The next steps to finalize the project are: Conduct supplemental analysis and further
refine the corridor vision; compile draft report; present study findings to Meridian Transportation
Commission, city councils and ACHD commission; and compile final report . Concept plans are
scheduled to be complete Summer 2021. Here is a link to the project website:
https://itdprojects.org/projects/id69corridor/
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.
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Nine Mile Creek, Linder to Meridian : The path is proposed to run from Linder to Meridian along
the Nine Mile Creek drain just north of the railroad. City Parks Department is working with a
consultant to negotiate easements for four (4) parcels from Linder to 8 th St. The City currently
has obtained all but one required easement from 8th to 3rd. We are currently pursuing acquisition
of easements from 8th Street west to Linder, and from 3rd Street to Meridian Road as a future
phase of this project.
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 Resource Recovery Center
(WWRRC). The City informed COMPASS that we will pursue completion of this project with local
funds instead of Federal. There has been purchase and development action on the properties
north of Five Mile Creek, west of the WWRRC. Additionally, ACHD has purchased a parcel to
the south of the WWRRC. It appears that the bulk of this pathway will be constructed by these
new owners as a condition of development. The City plans to invest in pedestrian crossings of
the Nine Mile and Five Mile Drains to skirt the WWRRC and achieve continuity with existing
McNelis Pathway along the Five Mile Drain.
South Meridian Neighborhood Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan: ACHD and several partners including
the City have been working on developing a plan to help improve walking and bicycling routes
in South Meridian neighborhoods. This plan is complementary to the City’s Pathways Plan with
more of an emphasis on on-street bike facilities. ACHD is seeking feedback here:
https://communityremarks.com/southmeridian/ Here is a link to the project site:
http://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_program_south-meridian-neighborhood-bicycle-and-
pedestrian-plan.aspx
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
MDC / OTHER PROJECTS
2nd Street, Broadway to Pine: This project will be submitted to COMPASS for consideration
of a Project Development Grant for $25,000. The vision for 2nd street was presented to
stakeholders and the ACHD commission in separate meetings in January. Discussions are
beginning on how to activate 2nd Street in Downtown Meridian to be a community place. This
project will be done in coordination with the Civic Block redevelopment.
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
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.
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Transit: A new Rides-to-Wellness service for Meridian Veterans to schedule rides to the
VA Medical Center in Boise will launch on May 3rd. VRT has won a grant for electric buses.
Staff from the City and VRT are coordinating infrastructure, capital and service needs for a route
from the Ten Mile Interchange area through downtown to The Village. The launch will likely be
delayed closer to October 2021. The TC will be actively involved in developing outreach plan,
stops/alignment, and other service considerations (i.e. – time of day operation,
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amenities/shelters, etc.) (This route is part of the ValleyConnect 2.0 plan.)
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Ada County Transportation Action Plan: Ada County, working with consultant Kittelson &
Associates, is kicking off the development of the Ada County Transportation Action Plan (TAP).
The purpose of the TAP is for Ada County to identify a broad set of transportation policies, goals,
and strategies for the unincorporated parts of Ada County. This project is in the earliest stage,
and the City has been invited to participate in the process.
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.
Shared Vehicles: The City does not currently have an RFP out. Meridian Downtown Business
Association (MDBA) will monitor the climate and recommend back to the City when they believe
micro mobility is appropriate. Bird has expressed an interest in opening operations in Meridian
in 2021. CD staff suggested they speak with MDBA to gauge further interest.
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: May 3, 2021
Presenter: Miranda Carson Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Topic: Chinden at Black Cat Citizen Complaint
The intent of this agenda item is to allow a Meridian resident, Mark Ghiorso, an opportunity to
express his concern to the TC regarding the lack of dedicated right turn lane for westbound traffic
on W Chinden Blvd turning right (north) onto N Black Cat Rd.
This intersection was reconstructed late last year as part of ITD’s ChindenWest project. Chinden has
been widened to two westbound and two eastbound lanes. It is not uncommon for there to be no
deacceleration lanes on ITD roadways, although in some instances there can be a larger shoulder or
intersection footprint that acts as a de-facto lane. This area lacks both items at this time. There has
been one accident near this intersection, but it was not thought to be connected to the lack of a turn
lane (medical emergency).
Recently, ITD provided City staff a feasibility and estimate report of what it would take to retrofit a
turn-lane in this location. The cost estimate is $278,947.67. This report is attached for your review.
Due to power poles and pedestrian crossing signals in place currently, it is unlikely an additional
lane will fit without right-of-way dedication and moving the poles from the property on the
northeast corner. Any improvement would be done through coordination with ITD and ACHD. ITD
has requested a proportionate share contribution from the development on the northeast corner,
Modern Craftsman; right-of-way dedication was not requested. A copy of ITD’s letter to the
developer is attached. Per an email from ITD on April 28th, ITD has not yet received proportionate
share contributions from the Modern Craftsman developer.
While the ultimate design configuration of the intersection does include a right turn lane onto Black
Cat, that improvement is not programmed or budgeted for at this time. As either developers
contribute their proportionate share and ITD collects the needed funds or warrants are met sooner,
the current plan is to re-build the intersection when ITD adds additional lanes to Chinden. The
widening or Chinden to 6 lanes is also not funded at this time.
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US-20/26 CHINDENBLACK CAT RDROADWAY WIDENING
MISC. PAVING
OVERHEAD POWER
EXISTING R/W
EXISTING R/W
SIGNAL POLE
RETAIN & PROTECT
FOR FEASIBILITY PURPOSES ONLY.
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.
NOTE:
BLACK CAT TURN LANE
US-20/26, CHINDEN
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DRAWING CHECKED DRAWING DATE:
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REVISIONS
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2'
4'
1.0'
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Unit Price Cost
201-010A CLEARING, GRUBBING, MISC REMOVALS 0.33 ACRE 6,833.00$ 2,274.54$
203-015A REM OF BITUMINOUS SURF 144.44 SY 15.00$ 2,166.67$
205-005A EXCAVATION 481.48 CY 15.25$ 7,342.59$
301-005A GRANULAR SUBBASE 492.19 TON 15.90$ 7,825.82$
303-022A 3/4" AGGR TY B FOR BASE 479.86 TON 18.30$ 8,781.49$
401-020A CSS-1 DIL EMUL ASPH FOR TACK COAT 106.93 GAL 3.48$ 372.13$
405-435A SUPERPAVE HMA PAV INCL ASPH&ADD CL SP-3 286.72 TON 100.00$ 28,671.50$
614-015A SIDEWALK 26.94 SY 80.00$ 2,155.56$
614-025A CURB RAMP 20.00 SY 193.50$ 3,870.00$
615-492A CURB & GUTTER TYPE 2 78.50 FT 50.00$ 3,925.00$
621-005A SEED BED PREPARATION 0.15 ACRE 1,529.67$ 235.28$
621-010A SEEDING 0.15 ACRE 1,663.33$ 255.84$
630-020A TRANSVERSE, WORD, SYMBOL, ARROW PAV MKG –
WATERBORNE 356.00 SF 3.40$ 1,210.40$
630-025A LONGITUDINAL PAVEMENT MARKING 830.40 FT 1.05$ 871.92$
656-005A TRAF SIGNAL MODIFICATION 1.00 LS 16,000.00$ 16,000.00$
675-005A SURVEY 1.00 LS 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
Traffic Control 1.00 LS 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$
Miscellaneous Minor Items 5%7,047.94$
Mobilization 10%14,095.87$
SECTION 1 Sub-Total 162,102.54$
CN Change Order / Quantity Variance 5%8,105.13$
CN Non-Bid Items 3.5%5,673.59$
SECTION 2 Sub-Total 13,778.72$
Sub-Total: SECTION 1 & SECTION 2 175,881.26$
Contingency - Scoping Level 30%52,764.38$
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST 228,645.63$
Summary of Project Costs Amount
Construction 228,645.63$
Design Services 10%22,864.56$
Construction Services 12%27,437.48$
Right-of-Way 0.00 ACRES -$
Total Cost 278,947.67$
Source
KN 18872
KN 18872
KN 18872
KN 18872
KN 18872
KN 18872
KN 18872
KN 20294
KN 19965
KN 20294
KN 18872
KN 18872
KN 13962
KN 18872
KN 18872
KN 18872
KN 18872
SUMMARY
Intersection Widening - Conceptual Cost Estimate
Item Description Quantity
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
Estimated By: ITD Date:2-3-21
Checked By:Date:
Location: US 20/26-BLACK CAT RD,
Scope: WB RIGHT TURN BAY-Addition of 12' of full depth pavement section, 520' in length with signal modification
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April 14, 2020
Chhang Ream
CR Engineering
181 East 50th Street
Garden City, ID 83714
VIA EMAIL
RE: Black Cat Chinden Apartments—ITD Response to Proportionate Share Variance Request
Dear Mr. Ream,
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has reviewed your letter dated 3/18/2020 requesting Black Cat
Apartment's proportionate share contribution for the ultimate segment between Levi Lane and Tree Farm Way to be
based on the US 20/26 Corridor Preservation study 2040 design year totals. We appreciate the economic opportunity
you are bringing to the city of Meridian and willingness to participate in a proportionate share contribution towards
the US 20/26 corridor.The department has determined that this is a reasonable request that can be accommodated.
ITD reviewed your provided analysis and agree with the revised proportionate share contribution of$47,591(0.79%)
for the ultimate US 20/26 buildout between Levi Lane and Tree Farm Way.The remaining conditions in ITD's TIS
acceptance letter dated December 30, 2019 still apply.
Removal of existing approach on US 20/26 approximately 285ft east of Black Cat Road.
Proportionate share contribution of$51,874(21.8%)towards westbound right turn lane at Black Cat Road.
We look forward to working with you on the permit application for removal of the existing approach on US 20/26. ITD
will send a revised letter to the city of Meridian as well to reflect the adjusted proportionate share amount. If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at justin.price@itd.idaho.gov or 208-334-8340.
Sincerely,
Justin Price
District 3 Traffic Engineer
Cc:
Deb Nelson—Givens Pursley
Greg Hector—Baron Property Services
Sonya Allen—City of Meridian
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Item 3.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: May 3, 2021
Presenter: Tom LeClaire, Subcommittee Chair Estimated Time: 15 minutes
Topic: Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update
Tom LeClaire will be giving a brief overview of the items discussed at the most recent Ordinance
and Development Subcommittee meeting. The meeting held May 3rd at 2:30pm followed the agenda
below. The attached draft ordinance and a relevant correspondence were reviewed.
Agenda:
I. Roll:
_ Tom LeClaire
_ Jared Smith
_ Walter Steed
_ Emily Kane
_ Brandon Frasier
_ David Claiborne
II. Approve Past Minutes
_ April 5th, 2021
III. All Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicles (ATV/UTV)
_ Discussion
_ Legislative update
_ Next Steps
IV. Future Topics
V. Next Meeting
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Item 5.
From:Emily Kane
To:Miranda Carson; Walter M. Steed; Brandon Frasier; Jared Smith; David Claiborne; Tom LeClaire; Zachary
Shoemaker
Subject:Updated draft OHV ordinance - Ordinance & Development Subcommittee
Date:Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:04:44 AM
Attachments:4-5-21 Draft UTV ordinance.docx
Hello, committee members. At your April 5 meeting, I was tasked with preparing a draft
ordinance that:
·Clarifies the current state of the law as it applies in Meridian, i.e. no UTVs/ATVs on
arterials and collectors in Meridian, allowed on local roads; and
·Allows golf carts where ever UTVs/ATVs are allowed (instead of the current ban with
specific exceptions for neighborhoods by golf courses).
The attached draft achieves both of these objectives; it allows people to operate any OHV (ATV, UTV,
or golf cart) on local roads in Meridian, but prohibits them on arterials and collectors.
House Bill 129 was signed into law by Governor Little on Tuesday, April 13. It will be effective on July
1.The amended law will allow expanded use of OHVs on all public roads, including state highways,
absent local regulation. Under both the current law, and the law as of July 1, the City of Meridian is
authorized to pass the attached draft ordinance, following a duly noticed public hearing before city
Council.
No changes to the language of this draft will be necessary when the state law becomes effective on
July 1. The difference is that currently, the ordinance restates the state law, and as of July 1, it will
be more restrictive than the state law.
As I understand the next steps for this group, on May 3, the committee will reconvene to discuss this
draft ordinance, and at the May 3 Transportation Commission meeting, will report on this activity,
the status of the new legislation, and recommended next steps for the Commission. The
Commission will provide direction from there.
Please let me know if you have any questions, but please do not discuss this matter with each other
over e-mail; all substantive discussions must be on the record of a duly noticed meeting. Thank you
and see you on May 3.
Emily
Emily Kane| Deputy City Attorney
City of Meridian | City Attorney’s Office
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-898-5506
Built for Business, Designed for Living
All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to Idaho law with regard to both
release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law
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DRAFT – 4/5/2021
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ORDINANCE PAGE 1
TITLE 7
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 5
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
7-5-1: DEFINITIONS:
A. Off-highway vehicle (“OHV”): For purposes of this chapter, off-highway vehicle (or
“OHV”) shall be defined as an all-terrain vehicle, motorbike, specialty off -highway
vehicle (e.g., golf cart) or utility type vehicle .
B. Public street designations: The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) has designated all
public streets in Meridian as arterial, collector, or local streets. All references to such terms
in this chapter shall have the meanings and definitions as established by ACHD therefor.
7-5-2: OPERATION OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
No person shall operate an OHV on an arterial or collector street within the City of Meridian.
7-5-3: OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE OPERATION REGULATIONS:
A. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a duly licensed motor vehicle driver to drive or
operate an OHV on a public right-of-way.
B. It shall be unlawful to drive or operate an OHV on a public right-of-way while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
C. It shall be unlawful to operate an OHV on a public right-of-way in a careless or heedless
manner, or without due caution and circumspection or at a speed or in a manner as to
endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.
D. A person operating an OHV on a public right-of-way shall conform to all vehicular traffic
controls and shall abide by all traffic laws, rules and regulations, including the liability
insurance requirements as set forth in Idaho Code for motor vehicles.
E. It shall be unlawful to operate an OHV on a public right-of-way unless such OHV is
equipped with all equipment required by state or federal law, including a brake, a parking
brake, and a muffler. All equipment shall be in good working order so as to prevent
excessive noise and smoke. No person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device on
an OHV.
7-5-4: PENALTY:
Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by
a fine of twenty five dollars ($25.00), exclusive of court costs. Drivers operating an OHV on
public rights-of-way shall be subject to all state and local traffic laws, rules, and regulations
applicable to motor vehicles, and shall be subject to all penalties related to any violation thereof.
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: May 3, 2020
Presenter: Walter Steed, Chair Estimated Time:
Topic: Transportation Commission Subcommittees Evaluation
During the September Transportation Commission meeting there was a discussion regarding
subcommittees. It was recommended that two subcommittees, in addition to the already formed
School Zone subcommittee, be formed to tackle major areas of focus. In the time since a fourth
subcommittee has also been formed at the recommendation of the Transportation Commission. In
September, there was also a decision to review the logistics and framework of the subcommittees
after they had sufficient time to meet.
The intent of this memo is to assist the Transportation Commission in evaluating the framework the
subcommittees. The following subcommittees are currently in place:
• Project Review subcommittee would evaluate ITD and ACHD capital projects and advocate
for the interests of the City. This group would review street standards and relevant
ordinances throughout the City as needed.
o Frequency: Quarterly or more often as needed
o Members:
Subcommitte Chair: David Ballard
Commissioners: David McKinney & Tracy Hopkins
Ex-Officios from VRT & COMPASS
• School Zone subcommittee provides guidance on concerns related to Safe Routes to Schools
(SRS) and school zones. This group is familiar with street standards and reviews SRS relevant
ordinances throughout the City as needed.
o Frequency: Quarterly or more often as needed
o Members:
Subcommittee Chair: Ryan Lancaster
Commissioner: Stephen Lewis
Youth Commissioner: Joseph Leckie
Ex-Officios from WASD, ACHD, & MPD
• Ordinance and Development Application subcommittee develops street standards and
reviews transportation ordinances throughout the City as needed. This subcommittee also
reviews and provides feedback to the Planning Department on devel opment applications
without slowing the process down for presentation to City Council.
o Frequency: Monthly
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o Members:
Subcommittee Chair: Tom LeClaire
Commissioners: Jared Smith, Walter Steed, & Zach Shoemaker
• Prioritization subcommittee analyzes and evaluates ITD and ACHD capital projects for the
interests of the City and partner agencies. The subcommittee will submit prioritization
recommendations annually for the ACHD Roadways & Intersections and Community
Programs request lists to the Transportation Commission.
o Frequency: Quarterly or more often as needed
o Members:
Subcommittee Chair: Jared Smith
Commissioners: Tracy Hopkins, Ryan Lancaster, & Stephen Lewis
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Item 6.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: May 3, 2021
Presenter: Miranda Carson Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Topic: Staff Communications
Below are summaries of relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the last TC meeting.
Commission Reappointments Resolution No. 21-2268: A Resolution Reappointing Stephen Lewis to Seat 5, Tracy Hopkins to Seat 6 and Jared Smith to Seat 7 of the Meridian Transportation Commission was approved by Council at the work session on April 27th. These terms will expire on 5/31/2024.
Highway 16 Question The following question was received from Chair Walter Steed: How do we find out why ITD/ACHD doesn't allow the use of Hwy 16 south of Hwy 26 (McDermott Road) and take pressure off of Black Cat that has built up since the installation of the traffic signal at Black Cat and Chinden? It seems persons coming down Hwy 16 are headed to Franklin to get to Ten Mile and then to I-84. Caleb Lakey at ITD sent the following response: Thanks for asking. Great question. As you likely know, SH-16 will be expanded to the south in the future all the way to connect with I-84, which will provide a great relief to Black Cat and other local roads. Currently though, McDermott is not built to handle the volume of traffic SH-16 delivers. SH-16 is an expressway (high speed, limited access, multi-lane facility). McDermott is a rural, two lane, local road. It doesn’t work to encourage SH-16 traffic onto that smaller facility. As currently designed we keep all the highway traffic (typically regional in nature) on the state managed system (SH-16 and US 20/26).
SH69 (Meridian Road) at Calderwood Following a meeting on March 15th and further correspondence over the following month and a half with City staff from Community Development, MPD, Meridian Fire and ITD and ACHD an interim treatment design was decided on for improved traffic flow at SH69 @ Calderwood. The following received on April 27th from Justin Price at ITD explains the design: We pulled the necessary data and ran a few traffic simulation models for the Calderwood intersection. We made the assumption that the WB approach is RIRO and then tried to give
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the EB approach full access. In the AM the EBL movement is about 50 vehicles. If rerouted these would likely go to Stoddard which is where a school is located. Miranda, I recall this was the biggest concern you had with changing access. There isn’t a compass model available for this area so we used the 2019 traffic counts from the SH-69 study that is underway. There is a traffic counter towards Kuna that is showing about a 6% increase in traffic each year. With that in mind we did a model run with the 2019 numbers then with a 5% increase in traffic and then 10% increase. I think now we are probably at the 5% increase number and within a year or 2 we will be at the 10% number. The summary is shown below.
For both the 5% and 10% increase situations the left outs for the EB approach fail. For the 10% increase in the PM peak the EBL shows up to a 6 minute delay. This would cause most of the traffic to reroute themselves and the other would be inclined to make an unsafe maneuver. We also looked at allowing left ins for both approaches. For both NB and SB the left ins were acceptable. My recommendation would be to restrict the left outs for EB and WB, but allow the left ins. To do this we could use shur curb starting 150’ to the south of the intersection on the eastside of the center turn lane, then at the intersection we would angle the shur curb to the west side of the turn lane and continue it 150’ to the north. I know you really wanted left outs, but allowing them will encourage aggressive driving when delays become excessive. Let me know your thoughts. PS – I will also let the planners know about the 48’ U-turn need in the permanent MUT design. Shawn Martin at ACHD and I both responded that we were comfortable with the plan as Justin had laid it out.
I-84 Corridor Operations Plan: Phase 1 Results COMPASS and ITD are collaborating on an Interstate 84 Corridor Operations Study. The goal is to identify system management strategies that improve the performance of I-84, and address operational challenges like congestion, traffic incidents, severe weather, and special events. They met with local partners with firsthand perspectives on current I-84 operations. The following is a summary from them of some of the feedback they received.
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55
45
4426
26
55
84
N
NAMPA
BOISE
CALDWELL
MERIDIAN
69
N
84
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
42Exit 44Exit 46Exit 50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB 57Exit
Exit 29
Franklin Road
Exit 33
Nampa Marsing
Exit 35
Northside Blvd
Exit 36
N Franklin Blvd
Exit 38
Garrity Blvd
Exit 42
Ten Mile Road
Exit 44
Meridian Kuna
Exit 46
Eagle McCall
Exit 50 A-B
Cole Rd / Overland Rd
Exit 1-A
Franklin Road
Garden City/
Fairgrounds
Exit 52
Orchard St
Exit 53
Vista Ave / Boise Airport
Exit 54
Broadway Ave
Exit 57
Idaho City / Gowen Rd
Exit 25
Middleton
Exit 26
Notus Exit 28
City Center / 10th AveExit 27
Caldwell / Homedale
S 13th St
Exit 2
Curis Rd
Exit 3
Fairview Ave
I-84 & I-184 CORRIDOR ANALYSIS
STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
AM Peak
Level of Congestion (2019)
Ramp Location
Study Corridor
High
Medium
Low
CONGESTION
21
55
45
4426
26
55
69
NAMPA
BOISE
CALDWELL
MERIDIAN
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB42Exit44Exit46Exit
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55
45
4426
26
55
69
NAMPA
BOISE
CALDWELL
MERIDIAN
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB42Exit44Exit46Exit
PM Peak
Reoccuring Theme Reoccuring Concerns Frequent Suggestions
Roadway Concerns Ramp Spillovers & Congestion Ramp metering
Lane Capacities HOV lanes or variable lanes in peak hours
Signs / Reader Boards Interest in Variable Messages,
Information Displayed to Travelers
Estimate travel times
Digital messaging signs (DMS)
Alternative modes and routes (detours)
Accident ahead warning
Physical Equipment
Low Coverage in Canyon County
Limited First Responder Vehicles
Expand CCTVs systems in Canyon County
More incident response vehicles
(push bumpers, digital message signs)
Communication &
Coordination
Better Accessibility to Shared Equipment
Distributing Plans and Providing Information
Faster to Responders and Services Aected
Shared control and access to cameras
Improve distribution of detour plans
Playbook of roles and responsibilities
Providing training & certications
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55
45
4426
55
84
N
NAMPA
BOISE
CALDWELL
MERIDIAN
69
N
84
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This segment experiences the highest heavy vehicle
percentages along the corridor in both directions.
Between 2015 to 2019, this segent experienced the
highest number of crashes that resulted in a serious
injury. Of the total 717 mainline (non-ramp) crashes, 46%
of the crashes were rear-end related and 15% were within
a workzone area.
This segment has the second highest total of incidents
from the State Comm records along the study corridor.
Common stakeholder comments along this segment
include signicant construction (particularily between
Exit 33 and 38) that are causing delays and concerns
regarding high speed vehicles merging with slower trac.
KEY FINDINGS
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
42Exit 44Exit 46Exit 50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB 57Exit
Exit 29
Franklin Road
Exit 33
Nampa Marsing
Exit 35
Northside Blvd
Exit 36
N Franklin Blvd
Exit 38
Garrity Blvd
Exit 42
Ten Mile Road
Exit 44
Meridian Kuna
Exit 46
Eagle McCall
Exit 50 A-B
Cole Rd / Overland Rd
Exit 1-A
Franklin Road
Garden City/
Fairgrounds
Exit 52
Orchard St
Exit 53
Vista Ave / Boise Airport
Exit 54
Broadway Ave
Exit 57
Idaho City / Gowen Rd
Exit 25
Middleton
Exit 26
Notus Exit 28
City Center / 10th AveExit 27
Caldwell / Homedale
S 13th St
Exit 2
Curis Rd
Exit 3
Fairview Ave
11 miles in length
8 interchanges
65 Posted Speed Limit
2 - 3 Lanes
WESTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018 -2020)
Heavy Vehicles30,900 16%
65 mph AM Peak
62 mph PM Peak
EASTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018-2020)
Heavy Vehicles32,500 18%
59 mph AM Peak
63 mph PM Peak
SEGMENT A
SEGMENT A: EXIT 25 TO EXIT 36 ALONG I-84
Middleton (Hwy 44) to N Franklin Blvd
CHALLENGES
Construction projects in this segment impact
capactiy, speed and safety concerns:
> Franklin Rd Exit 29 to Karcher/Midland Exit 33:
widening an additional travel lane in each
direction resulted in reducing speed limit to 55
mph and trac reduced to 1 lane overnight.
>Northside Blvd Interchange project: bridge
improvements will results in nighttime closures.
The Karcher Road Interchange area (MP 33) has a
high number of incidents and is also the location
of some the longest duration bottlenecks during
both peaks, indicating that these incidents are
related to congestion.
DATA
PM PeakAM Peak
Level of Congestion (2019)
Ramp Location
Study Corridor
High
Medium
Low
CONGESTION
45
4426
26
55
NAMPA
CALDWELL
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
45
4426
26
NAMPA
CALDWELL
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
55
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SAFETY DATA
WESTBOUNDEASTBOUND
Crash Data (2015-2019)
416
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)
3
38
52
168
155
Heat Map Mainline Crashes Eastbound
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
Crash Data (2015-2019)
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
301
9
15
42
91
144
Heat Map Mainline Crashes Westbound
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit
STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
26
Exit
25Exit
Exit 27Exit
28
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
Westbound o-ramp
has queue backup Interchange consistently experiences
queues during peak hours
Interchange consistently over capacity and
has been worsened due to construction
Singe point intersection under construction
4th highest priority in Nampa
Midland/Marketplace trac is worsening
Concerns of high speed merging with slower trac
Ongoing construction area
100
80
60
40
20
0 Number of IncidentsConstruction Problem
Motor Vehicle Car Related
Property Damage
Trac Hazard
Other
The highest non-collision
and non-trac hazard
incident is “Construction
Problem”, likely indicating
recurring issues with the
current construction in
this segment.
Eastbound Westbound
100
80
60
40
20
0 Number of IncidentsIncidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)Incidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
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45
4426
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84
N
NAMPA
BOISE
CALDWELL
MERIDIAN
69
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84
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This segment experiences the highest average annual daily
trac along the corridor in both directions.
Between 2015 to 2019, this segment experienced the highest
number of crashes. Of the total 1,304 mainline (non-ramp)
crashes, 56% of the crashes were rear-end related and 13% were
within a workzone area.
This segment has the second highest total of incidents from the
State Comm records along the study corridor.
Common stakeholder comments along this segment include
trac concerns caused by the Amazon facility near the Garrity
Exit 38 and the morning congestion eastbound that is causing
queues that spillback on to the interstate (Exit 42 and 46).
Transit also experiences congestion along this corridor that
sometimes forces them to use surface streets.
KEY FINDINGS
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
42Exit 44Exit 46Exit 50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB 57Exit
Exit 29
Franklin Road
Exit 33
Nampa Marsing
Exit 35
Northside Blvd
Exit 36
N Franklin Blvd
Exit 38
Garrity Blvd
Exit 42
Ten Mile Road
Exit 44
Meridian Kuna
Exit 46
Eagle McCall
Exit 50 A-B
Cole Rd / Overland Rd
Exit 1-A
Franklin Road
Garden City/
Fairgrounds
Exit 52
Orchard St
Exit 53
Vista Ave / Boise Airport
Exit 54
Broadway Ave
Exit 57
Idaho City / Gowen Rd
Exit 25
Middleton
Exit 26
Notus Exit 28
City Center / 10th AveExit 27
Caldwell / Homedale
S 13th St
Exit 2
Curis Rd
Exit 3
Fairview Ave
12.4 miles in length
5 interchanges
65 Posted Speed Limit
3-4 Lanes
WESTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018-2020)
Heavy Vehicles63,800 12%
67 mph AM Peak
54 mph PM Peak
EASTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018-2020)
Heavy Vehicles63,900 10%
60 mph AM Peak
67 mph PM Peak
SEGMENT B
SEGMENT B: EXIT 36 TO MILEPOST 48.4 ALONG I-84
N Franklin Blvd to Milepost 48.4 (end of westbound drop lane)
CHALLENGES
Construction projects in this segment
impact capactiy, speed and safety concerns:
> Franklin Rd Exit 29 to Karcher/Midland
Exit 33: widening an additional travel lane
in each direction resulted in reducing
speed limit to 55 mph and trac reduced
to 1 lane overnight.
>Karcher Rd/ Midland Exit 33 to Franklin
Exit 36:
This segment experienced a high number
of incidents at interchange areas, in
particular at Franklin Blvd (Exit 36), Garrity
Rd (Exit 38), Ten Mile Road (Exit 42) and
Eagle Road (Exit 46).
DATA
PM PeakAM Peak
Level of Congestion (2019)
Ramp Location
Study Corridor
High
Medium
Low
55
45 69
NAMPA
MERIDIAN33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
50Exit
1AExit
AB42Exit44Exit46Exit
55
45 69
NAMPA
MERIDIAN
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
50Exit
1AExit
AB42Exit44Exit46Exit
CONGESTION
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SAFETY DATA
WESTBOUNDEASTBOUND
526
5
18
76
227
200
Heat Map Mainline Crashes Eastbound
Crash Data (2015-2019)
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
Crash Data (2015-2019)
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
778
3
33
113
337
292
Heat Map Mainline Crashes Westbound
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)
STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
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Increased trac due to
Amazon Facility Westbound widening
construction has
created congestion
Congestion on westbound on-ramp
2nd highest priority to City of Nampa
Morning congestion eastbound is causing
queues that spillback onto the interstate
36Exit
38Exit
42Exit 44Exit 46Exit
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Garrity Blvd Franklin BlvdTen Mile RdNumber of IncidentsConstruction Problem
Motor Vehicle Car Related
Property Damage
Trac Hazard
Water Over the Road
Other
Eastbound Westbound
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0 Number of Incidents140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
This segment contains a number of
high incident interchange areas,
indicating that weaving and merging
actions contribute to the operations
issues. The highest incident
interchange locations include:
Franklin Blvd (Exit 36)
Garrity Road (Exit 38)
Ten Mile Road (Exit 42)
Eagle Road (Exit 46)
Incidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)Incidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
35Exit Exit 38Exit
42Exit 44Exit 46Exit
3635ExitExit38Exit
42Exit 44Exit 46Exit
36
50Exit
1AExit
AB 50Exit
1AExit
AB
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Between 2015 to 2019, this segment experienced a
total of 296 mainline (non-ramp) crashes. Of the
total, 53% of the crashes were rear-end related and
20% were side-swipe related. The top contributing
factors were reported following too close (41%) and
improper lane change (14%).
Stakeholders from Valley Regional Transit expressed
signicant transit service concerns regarding delays
while travelling through this segment. In particular,
there are concerns of congestion at the Franklin
Road merge to I-184 and Exit 50 A-B that are forcing
transit to use surface streets.
KEY FINDINGS
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
42Exit 44Exit 46Exit 50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB 57Exit
Exit 29
Franklin Road
Exit 33
Nampa Marsing
Exit 35
Northside Blvd
Exit 36
N Franklin Blvd
Exit 38
Garrity Blvd
Exit 42
Ten Mile Road
Exit 44
Meridian Kuna
Exit 46
Eagle McCall
Exit 50 A-B
Cole Rd / Overland Rd
Exit 1-A
Franklin Road
Garden City/
Fairgrounds
Exit 52
Orchard St
Exit 53
Vista Ave / Boise Airport
Exit 54
Broadway Ave
Exit 57
Idaho City / Gowen Rd
Exit 25
Middleton
Exit 26
Notus Exit 28
City Center / 10th AveExit 27
Caldwell / Homedale
S 13th St
Exit 2
Curis Rd
Exit 3
Fairview Ave
2.5 miles in length
3 interchanges
65 Posted Speed Limit
3-4 Lanes
WESTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018-2020)
Heavy Vehicles42,800 13%
61 mph AM Peak
47 mph PM Peak
EASTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018-2020)
Heavy Vehicles58,700 14%
62 mph AM Peak
62 mph PM Peak
SEGMENT C
SEGMENT C: WYE INTERCHANGE
I-84 Milepost 48.4 (end of westbound drop lane) to Cole Rd Interchange and I-184 Franklin Interchange
CHALLENGES
There is a high number of merging and
divering areas in this segment as
travellers exit the I-84 to the I-184.
DATA
Transit service needs to eciently
travel through the Wye interchange.
PM PeakAM Peak
Level of Congestion (2019)
Ramp Location
Study Corridor
High
Medium
Low
BOISE
50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
MERIDIAN
44Exit
BOISEMERIDIAN
50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
44Exit
CONGESTION
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SAFETY DATA
WESTBOUNDEASTBOUND
80
0
5
13
22
40
Heat Map Crashes Eastbound
Crash Data (2015-2019)
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
Crash Data (2015-2019)
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)216
0
10
27
86
93
Heat Map Crashes Westbound
STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
Interchange consistently experiences
queues during peak hours
Transit services experience signicant
delays caused by congestion. This
forces transit to use surface streets.
1AExit
50ExitAB
W Franklin St
S Cole RdCongestion concerns for the on-ramp
Town Square Mall is a transit terminal
that provides access to multiple transit routes
Signicant congestion located at
the Flying Wye Interchange Number of IncidentsMotor Vehicle Car Related
Trac Hazard
Other
Eastbound Westbound
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0 Number of Incidents35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Incidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)Incidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit
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There is a gradual posted speed limit decrease from I-84 to
downtown Boise (Exit at 13th St) along this segment.
Between 2015 to 2019, this segment experienced a total
of 291 mainline (non-ramp) crashes. 54% of the crashes
were rear-end related and 20% involved a vehicle hitting
a concrete trac barrier . One in ve crashes were
reported on road surface conditions that were non-dry
(i.e. snow, water, ice etc.).
This segment reported a signicant amount of
“water over the road” incidents that could potentially
indicate geometric issues contributing to trac
operations during weather events.
Stakeholders often mentioned that they would avoid
travelling on this section to avoid Boise trac.
KEY FINDINGS
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
42Exit 44Exit 46Exit 50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB 57Exit
Exit 29
Franklin Road
Exit 33
Nampa Marsing
Exit 35
Northside Blvd
Exit 36
N Franklin Blvd
Exit 38
Garrity Blvd
Exit 42
Ten Mile Road
Exit 44
Meridian Kuna
Exit 46
Eagle McCall
Exit 50 A-B
Cole Rd / Overland Rd
Exit 1-A
Franklin Road
Garden City/
Fairgrounds
Exit 52
Orchard St
Exit 53
Vista Ave / Boise Airport
Exit 54
Broadway Ave
Exit 57
Idaho City / Gowen Rd
Exit 25
Middleton
Exit 26
Notus Exit 28
City Center / 10th AveExit 27
Caldwell / Homedale
S 13th St
Exit 2
Curis Rd
Exit 3
Fairview Ave
3.7 miles in length
3* interchanges
*(multiple ramp locations)
45-65
3 Lanes
WESTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018-2020)
Heavy Vehicles47,600 5%
65 mph AM Peak
62 mph PM Peak
EASTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018-2020)
Heavy Vehicles46,000 4%
59 mph AM Peak
63 mph PM Peak
SEGMENT D
Posted Speed
Limit
SEGMENT D: EXIT 1-A TO S 13TH ST ALONG I-184
Franklin Interchange to S 13th St along I-184
CHALLENGES
Based on 2018-2019 data, there is signicant
congestion causing delay in the PM peak period
along this segment. In particular, there is a
signicant bottleneck at Franklin Road (Exit 1-A).
The Franklin Road (Exit 1-A) is the main exit to
reach Town Square Mall, which is also a transit
terminal.
DATA
PM PeakAM Peak
Level of Congestion (2019)
Ramp Location
Study Corridor
High
Medium
Low
BOISE
50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
MERIDIAN BOISEMERIDIAN
50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
44Exit 44Exit
CONGESTION
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SAFETY DATA
WESTBOUNDEASTBOUND
140
1
5
18
54
62
Heat Map Crashes Eastbound
151
1
9
22
57
62
Heat Map Crashes Westbound
Crash Data (2015-2019)
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
Crash Data (2015-2019)
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)
STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
26
N Curtis RdW Franklin St 13th St1AExit
2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St1BExit
There are concerns regarding the
westbound evening congestion.
There is only one lane used to exit 1-A.
There is signicant delays caused
by congestion in downtown Boise.
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
0 Number of IncidentsMotor Vehicle Car Related
Trac Hazard
Water Over the Road
Other
Eastbound Westbound Number of Incidents45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
0
Along Segment D the only
signicant reported incident
from the State Comm logs
(other than motor vehicle
collision or trac hazard) is
“Water over the Road.”
This indicates that geometric
issues could be contributing
to trac operations during
extreme weather events.
Incidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)Incidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit
BOISE
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Between 2015 to 2019, this segment experienced a total
of 230 mainline (non-ramp) crashes. 30% of the crashes
were rear-end related and 20% involved a vehicle hitting
a concrete trac barrier. The most common contributing
circumstance for all mainline crashes was reported
‘failed to maintain lane’ (19%).
Stakeholders have commented that Exit 50 experiences
signicant congestion that has an impact on transit
operations. There is a need to improve transit travelling
through Exit 50 and the Wye Interchange.
KEY FINDINGS
25Exit
26Exit 27Exit
28Exit
29Exit
33Exit
35Exit
36Exit 38Exit
42Exit 44Exit 46Exit 50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB 57Exit
Exit 29
Franklin Road
Exit 33
Nampa Marsing
Exit 35
Northside Blvd
Exit 36
N Franklin Blvd
Exit 38
Garrity Blvd
Exit 42
Ten Mile Road
Exit 44
Meridian Kuna
Exit 46
Eagle McCall
Exit 50 A-B
Cole Rd / Overland Rd
Exit 1-A
Franklin Road
Garden City/
Fairgrounds
Exit 52
Orchard St
Exit 53
Vista Ave / Boise Airport
Exit 54
Broadway Ave
Exit 57
Idaho City / Gowen Rd
Exit 25
Middleton
Exit 26
Notus Exit 28
City Center / 10th AveExit 27
Caldwell / Homedale
S 13th St
Exit 2
Curis Rd
Exit 3
Fairview Ave
6.8 miles in length
5 interchanges
65 Posted Speed Limit
3-4 Lanes
WESTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018-2020)
Heavy Vehicles42,700 13%
65 mph AM Peak
62 mph PM Peak
EASTBOUND
AADT (2019)
Average Speed (2018-2020)
Heavy Vehicles40,900 13%
59 mph AM Peak
63 mph PM Peak
SEGMENT E
SEGMENT E: EXIT 50 TO EXIT 57 ALONG I-84
Cole Rd Interchange to Gowen Rd Interchange
CHALLENGES
DATA
Based on 2018-2019 travel time data, travellers
along this segment experience congestion near
the interchange locations.
In particular, transit operations have been
signicantly impacted by delays near Exit 50.
PM PeakAM Peak
Level of Congestion (2019)
Ramp Location
Study Corridor
High
Medium
Low
CONGESTION
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BOISE
50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB
21
BOISE
50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB
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SAFETY DATA
WESTBOUNDEASTBOUND
103
0
8
21
29
45
Heat Map Crashes Eastbound
Crash Data (2015-2019)
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
Crash Data (2015-2019)
Fatal
Serious Injury (A Injury)
Non-Incapacitating Injury (B Injury)
Possible Injury (C Injury)
Property Damage Only
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)
Total Mainline
(non-ramp)127
2
14
19
37
55
Heat Map Crashes Westbound
STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
S Cole RdS Orchard StS Vista AveBroadway Avea
Gowen Rd
50Exit
52Exit
53Exit
54Exit
AB
57Exit
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There is an Amazon facility next
to this interchange. There are future
concerns that this may become a
hotspot as a growing industrial area.
There is a need to improve transit
reliability and reduce congestion
between Exit 50 and the
Wye Interchange.
Perhaps consider trac responsive
signals to help ush the ramp
congestion.
25
20
15
10
5
0 Number of IncidentsIncidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)
Motor Vehicle Car Related
Property Damage
Trac Hazard
Other
Eastbound Westbound Number of Incidents25
20
15
10
5
0
Incidents/ Hazards Log (2018-2020)
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
Mainline Crashes
Crash Density
High
Low
50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit50Exit
52Exit
1AExit 2Exit 3Exit Garden City
Fairgrounds
Exit
13th St
AB46Exit
53Exit
54Exit
57Exit
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ChindenWest - US 20/26 Construction Updates
Chinden West 20/26 Corridor Project Update
ChindenWest - US 20/26 Construction Updates
Lane reduction for eastbound Chinden traffic at Linder Road begins tonight
Flaggers will control traffic in the intersection of Chinden Boulevard and Linder Road tonight
(April 22) for the installation of traffic signal poles. During this time, crews will also reduce
eastbound lanes entering the Linder intersection. This configuration will remain in place for the
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duration of construction, anticipated for later this summer, when this segment between Linder
and Meridian Road will open to four lanes, two in each direction, with a center median.
Eastbound traffic at Linder will be reduced from two through lanes, one dedicated right and
one dedicated left, to one through-right lane and one dedicated left. The westbound traffic
configuration will not be impacted. Eastbound motorists should expect significant delays at
peak travel time and allow extra time to reach their destination.
Crews are completing the earthwork to build up the road base. After that, they will place a layer
of asphalt pavement from the east end of the project to the west end. Traffic will be moved to
this fresh pavement and the existing lanes will receive a fresh overlay to create a uniform
driving surface.
A ten-foot separated pathway will be constructed on the south side of the highway. A sound
wall will also be constructed next to the pathway between Fox Run Way and Meridian Road.
We appreciate your patience and remind motorists to always drive with caution through
construction areas.
The Idaho Transportation Department would like to thank you for your
ongoing patience as we strive to meet the traveling needs of Idahoans.
Click HERE to watch the ChindenWest Corridor overview video!
www.ITDProjects.org/ChindenWest
We Want to Hear from You!
Visit www.itdprojects.org/chindenwest to provide comment, ask questions and sign up for
updates.
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Please visit www.ITDProjects.org/ChindenWest for up-to-date information and
opportunities to participate. Contact the project team at
ChindenWest@itd.idaho.gov or 208-334-8007.
Chinden West | Idaho Transportation Department | 208-334-8007 | ChindenWest@itd.idaho.gov
95% Design Review for Lake Hazel Road and Eagle Road 95% design has been received from ACHD and is attached. The 95% review meeting will be held on May 6th. Meridian continues to have concerns with pathway crossings behind and between cars at local streets, and the visibility conflicts it creates such as the one in this design at E Levin Dr. There is also a question of the how the transition will be designed from the sidewalk to the new pathway proposed on Lake Hazel at the western edge of the project.
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