2022-05-02 Minute Book
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Monday, May 02, 2022 at 3:30 PM
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ David Ballard _____ Stephen Lewis
_____ Zachary Shoemaker _____ Jared Smith
_____ Ryan Lancaster _____ Justin Price, Ex-Officio - ITD
_____ Tom LeClaire _____ Shawn Martin, Ex-Officio - ACHD
_____ Walter Steed _____ Carl Miller, Ex-Officio - COMPASS
_____ Tracy Hopkins _____ RD Huntley, Ex-Officio - WASD
_____ Joseph Leckie _____ Alissa Taysom, Ex-Officio - VRT
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. March 7, 2022
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Transportation Projects Update
3. September ACHD Operations Center Tour (Tentative 9/12) - C. Hood
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
4. ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee - Meg McCarthy
5. Meridian Police Department Update - Sgt Dance
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6. Staff Communications - C. Hood
7. July Meeting Date/Cancellation - C. Hood
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
8. State of Transportation Review - Mayor Simison (June)
9. ACHD Capital Improvement Plan Update
10. Integrated Five-Year Work Plan Prioritization Methodology
11. I-84 Eastbound Off-Ramp at Eagle Road
12. ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory Committee Update
NEXT MEETING - June 6, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
May 2, 2022
Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
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Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m.; YouTube started and roll taken)
x David Ballard x Stephen Lewis o Shawn Martin (ex-officio-
ACHD)
o Zachary Shoemaker x Jared Smith x Liisa Itkonen (ex-officio-
COMPASS)
x Ryan Lancaster x Tom LeClaire x RD Huntley (ex-officio-WASD)
x Walter Steed x Joseph Leckie x Alissa Taysom (ex-officio-VRT)
x Tracy Hopkins x Justin Price (ex-officio-ITD)
Others Present: Ted Baird, Meg McCarty, Sgt, Dance, Caleb Hood
Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Steed opened this for discussion; there was none. Per the Chair, the agenda was
considered adopted as published.
Approval of Minutes
1. March 7, 2022 – Motion by Lewis; 2nd by Hopkins-All ayes
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update (C. Hood)
Beginning on page 6, we will be inviting Gary Inselman and Tom Laws from ACHD to discuss
the project prioritization stakeholder updates and the CIP ACHD, under the future meeting
topics as well. They may be at the June meeting.
Page 7, At the McMillian and Black Cat Intersectionthe ACHD consultant has recommended a
dual lane roundabout. Design is on the ACHD Commission agenda for this week.
Page10 ITD Projects- Regarding the Idaho 16 project, the next phase of that has been broken
up into three phases. The Phase between I-84 and Franklin-the bid opening is 5/3/22 for that
construction. And Ustick to Chinden will be 5/17/22. North and South are proposed to be
done first. I-84 and Franklin is first, and second is Ustick and Chinden. The third will be the
middle segment between Franklin and Ustick.
Update-not in the packet. I-84 interchange to the Eagle road interchange, ITD is working on a
PSNE adding an auxiliary lane on the shoulder of I-84 East bound between Meridian and Eagle
interchanges, along with constructing a new shoulder there. Anticipated there will be 2 lanes on
I-84 Eastbound from Meridian interchange and 2 lanes off at Eagle interchange. ITD is currently
working with TO engineers. ITD still plans to restripe for a dual lane on the current exit ramp
off of I 84 and Eagle.
Page 10, Meridian/Kuna traffic study through ITD will hold a technical meeting on Thursday.
Page11, Valley Regional Transit discussions are beginning for FY23 budget and services. Budget
starts 10/1/22.
Mr. Hood opened for questions. There was some further discussion.
3. September ACHD Operations Center Tour (tentative 9/12) - C. Hood
C. Hood proposed moving the meeting up 30 minutes. There was discussion of riding in a Parks
Departments van for those who would like to use that option. 3:00pm start time and riding in
the City van were agreed on by the Commission. There was some further discussion of
logistics.
New Business Items
4. ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee (Meg McCarthy)
Meg McCarthy is the ACHD bicyclist and pedestrian program coordinator. Ms. McCarthy
presented on the organization of ACHD. The various plans related to bicyclist and pedestrian
facilities were outlined. There was some discussion about the Advisory Council History and
Membership. The members serve 2-year terms, which need to be approved by the commission
prior to becoming a member. Ms. McCarthy stood for questions; there was some discussion.
5. Meridian Police Department Update (Sgt. Dance)
Sgt. Dance to talk about the hands-free law effectiveness. There were 8 crashes in 2021
attributed to texting and driving; this is likely too low as it is hard to prove that the cause of a
crash was due to texting and driving. It is proving to be a hard law to enforce. The law does
allow for officers to pull over the vehicle if they see them using a mobile device. There was
some further discussion.
6. Staff Communications (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood began discussion on Page 12 in the staff communications memo. There are concerns
with the school crossing on S. Stockenham Way for Hillsdale Elementary. It was decided it was
best to convene the School Zone Subcommittee to discuss the history of the issue and the
best solutions for crossing to Hillsdale Elementary.
Page 12-15 have the analysis from ACHD on the Bri community concerns with speed on N.
Records Way. ACHD is not recommending a speed reduction or a crosswalk. Anything further
would need to go through the Mayor. There was some discussion on various solutions. No
recommendation was made.
Page 17, there was a citizen concern about compression brakes on Linder. ACHD is willing to
put up a compression break prohibited sign to coincide with a welcome sign. The current
“Welcome to Meridian” sign needs to be moved, but it should be moved further south than the
top of the hill. There was some further discussion about this concern and the signage for
compression breaks. It was requested that the complainant provide additional details at the
next meeting.
7. July Meeting Date/Cancellation
Due to the Independence Day holiday, the meeting was proposed to be moved to July 11, 2022
or cancel the meeting. It was decided to move the meeting to July, 11th and confirm at the June
meeting.
Future Meeting Topics
8. State of Transportation Review-Mayor Simison (June)
9. ACHD Capital Improvement Plan Update
10. Integrated Five-Year Work Plan Prioritization Methodology
11. I-84 Eastbound Off-Ramp at Eagle Road
12.ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory Committee Update (Chair)
Next Meeting Date: June 6, 2022
A motion by Commissioner Lewis to adjourn; second Commissioner Ballard – all ayes -
motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Monday, March 07, 2022 at 3:30 PM
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
x David Ballard x Stephen Lewis
o Zachary Shoemaker x Jared Smith
x Ryan Lancaster x Justin Price, Ex-Officio - ITD
x Tom LeClaire x Shawn Martin, Ex-Officio - ACHD
x Walter Steed x Carl Miller, Ex-Officio - COMPASS
x Tracy Hopkins x RD Huntley, Ex-Officio - WASD
x Joseph Leckie x Alissa Taysom, Ex-Officio - VRT
*Others Present: Ted Baird, Caleb Hood, and Miranda Carson
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
Chairman Steed called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Motion to adopt from
Commissioner Ballard; 2nd by Commissioner Hopkins - all ayes - motion carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. January 3, 2022
In Item 1 “Commission” should be “Commissioner”.
At the end of Item 3 Chair Steed requested: “Chair Steed requested impact
report from grant work” be added.
2. February 7, 2022
Motion to approve both January and February 2022 with changes by
Commissioner LeClair; 2nd by Ballard - all ayes - motion carried
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
3. Field Trip 2022 - W. Steed
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Item 1.
Ms. Carson introduced the memo and communicated she would like to nail
down a time and place for a field trip in 2022 . Commissioner Ballard suggested
a site trip for Hwy 16.
A trip to the ACHD Traffic Operations Center in September was proposed. Ms.
Carson and Mr. Hood explained the Field Trip logistics.
There was some discussion.
4. Transportation Project Updates - M. Carson
Ms. Carson highlighted on page 12 that the ACHD Integrated Five-Year Work
Plan was adopted.
Page 13, Fairview Locust Grove to Eagle Project name has changed to
Fairview/Jericho Road-extended to just west of Locust Grove.
Page 14, FY21 Residential Capital Maintenance is set for notice to proceed in
May 2022.
Page 15, Highway 16 project, more information on the schedule. The first
portion that will be bid out will be I-84 to Franklin, done in March, shortly
thereafter Ustick to Chinden end will be bid out, and then the middle portion
will be bid out from Franklin to Ustick.
Lastly it was covered that the ADA County Transportation Action Plan was
adopted in February.
Ms. Carson stood for questions; there was some discussion.
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
5. Meridian Police Department Update - Sgt Dance
Sergeant Dance has requested some statistics from ITD about reported
crashes and distracted driving using mobile devices. He will present an update
when he gets that information back.
Sgt Dance was asked if rising gas prices contribute to changes in the behavior
of drivers with regard to aggressive driving, etc.
There was some further discussion.
6. Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing Locations - S. Lewis
Mr. Lewis presented on enhanced pedestrian crossings the ACHD Pedestrian
Advisory Group is considering in the valley. Mr. Lewis requested the
commission review the map of Meridian crossings over the next month and
send any feedback directly to him.
There was some discussion.
7. End of Year Report - W. Steed
Mr. Steed informed the Commission he would report the annual report to City
Council the following evening.
There was some discussion.
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8. Staff Communications - M. Carson
M. Carson presented a few communications received by staff over the
preceding month.
Pg. 36, I-84 Eagle off ramp interim solution will be restriping.
Page 37, There was a citizen request for some support to change city code for
vehicles/RV parking closer to 30ft. City code on this matter cannot be stricter
than State code; the citizen was referred to the State Legislators.
Page 38, Idaho walk/bike alliance-in depth report on legislative updates, which
are included in the packet.
Ms. Carson stood for questions. There was some discussion
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
9. Harvest and Veterans Transit Ridership Updates
10. ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory Committee Update
11. ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee Update
12. I-84 Eastbound Off-ramp at Eagle Road
NEXT MEETING - April 4, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Hopkins to adjourn; second by Commissioner Ballard -all
ayes - motion carried
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: April 28, 2022
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 2022-2026 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan
(IFYWP) was adopted by the ACHD commission on January 26 th, 2022. More information can
be found here:
https://www.achdidaho.org/Departments/PlansProjects/IFYWP_2226draft.aspx.
The ACHD Commission heard a presentation March 16th on the Project Prioritization
Methodology Update. That can be seen here at the 1:55:00 mark
https://achdidaho.civicweb.net/document/29276?splitscreen=true&media=true. The 2nd
ACHD Project Prioritization Stakeholder meeting is set for late May.
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Linder, Overland to Franklin: The Interagency Agreement, scope, and schedule are being
finalized. The ACHD Commission review is anticipated for May. Design is estimated to be 18
months. Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes with a bicycle and pedestrian facility from Overland Rd to
Franklin Rd. Project includes a new I-84 overpass.
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Eagle Road, Amity to Victory and roundabout at Amity: Final walk through April 6th. Minor
punch list items remaining. Amity/Eagle roundabout open. 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. 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 Road, Victory to Overland and Ten Mile/Victory Roundabout: Irrigation work is
complete. Closure at Ten Mile and Victory started March 7th. Storm drain anticipated
starting April 18th. Gas re-location at Ten Mile and Victory starting the 25th. Lamont
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opened to local traffic. Bridge work ongoing. Placing subgrade for intersection. Construction is
anticipated to be complete Fall 2022. Widen Ten Mile to 5-lanes with curb, gutter, center
medians, pedestrian facilities (with recessed side street crossings), and one-way bike facilities
behind the back of curb. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-victory-to-overland.aspx
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Washington Street Projects: These segments were moved from the Residential Capital
Maintenance projects to a separate project group. The following segments are included: E
Washington Ave, NW 7th to Meridian Rd; NW 7th St, W Washington St to middle school micro-
path; W 6th Ave, W Washington St to W Carlton Ave; and W 5th Ave, W Washington St to W
Carlton Ave. This project will include updates to achieve a Complete Street and pavement
improvements. Construction in 2023.
https://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/2022/proj_road_washington_street_improvements.aspx
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
McMillan/Black Cat Intersection: This project was programmed for design and right-of-way
(ROW) acquisition in FY 2022 and construction in FY 2023 as an interim signalization of an
unsignalized intersection. After recent analysis for the feasibility of an interim signal at the
intersection, it was determined that a traffic study should be performed to determine the most
appropriate permanent intersection treatment. Both signal and roundabout control alternatives
will be analyzed. It is now programmed for design in FY22, ROW in FY23, and construction in
FY24. Kick off meeting was held in January 2022.
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Locust Grove Road, Victory to Overland and roundabout at Victory: Construction is
anticipated to start at the beginning of 2023. ACHD intends to sign for 35 MPH. The hawk
signal will be moved to half-way between Mastiff and Puffin. ROW will continue in FY 2022.
Widen Locust Grove to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, multi-use pathway and at-grade side street
crossings. Recessed crossings are not included in this design. Project includes a dual-lane
roundabout at Victory. 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. Here is the
project website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_locust-grove-victory-to-overland.aspx
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity: Design includes a recessed pedestrian crossing across
Rincon and unpainted pedestrian crossings across Eagle, north and south of Rincon .
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Design is planned to be complete by summer 2022. A landscape planting plan is being created
for the basin adjacent to this project. Construction in 2024. Widen Eagle to 5 lanes with curb,
gutter, sidewalk and a multi-use pathway. Includes a multi-lane roundabout at Eagle Rd and
Taconic Dr. Here is the project website:
http://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_eagle-lake-hazel-to-amity.aspx
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Lake Hazel and Eagle Signal: The design includes significant grade changes of the existing
intersection and will integrate large retaining walls. Right-of-way is scheduled for 2021-2022.
Construction in 2024. Widen and signalize intersection to 4/5 lanes on Eagle and 3/4 lanes on
Lake Hazel with multiuse pathway connections. 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, Jericho Road to Eagle & Locust Grove Signal: Project has been extended to Jericho
Road just west of Locust Grove Road. Construction is expected to start 2025. Separate bike and
pedestrian facilities are being designed. Recessed crossings are being discussed. 99% design
anticipated to be complete in March 2022. This project is exceptionally complex with multiple
curbs, materials, and elevations. Z-crossing just west of Fairview/Webb being considered. Widen
intersection to 9 lanes on Fairview and 7 lanes on Locust Grove. Widen Fairview to 7 lanes with
curb, gutter, sidewalk and Level 3 bike facility. ROW 2022 -23. 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
Ustick, Ten Mile to Linder: Median landscaping is being explored by the project team.
Construction is planned for 2025, but may be moved up to 2024. Concept includes two
pedestrian bridge crossing options over Five Mile Creek with a signalized crossing over Ustick.
Design will include multiuse pathways. A retaining wall will be necessary along Five Mile Creek.
No sidewalk/pathways along Five Mile creek where retaining wall to be located; connection will
rely on City pathway on north side of creek. Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, center
medians, and multi-use pathway from Ten Mile Rd to Linder Rd. Here is a link to the project
website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ustick-road-ten-mile-to-linder.aspx
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Ustick, Ten Mile to Black Cat: Median landscaping is being explored by the project team.
Widen to 5-lanes with center medians, and reconstruct Ustick & Black Cat Intersection. Initial
approach for intersection is a roundabout. Signalized crossing at Naomi (location of new ACHD
yard, south of wastewater facility). Design in 2023, ROW in 2023 -2024, and construction in 2025.
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Amity Rd and Locust Grove Rd Signal: Design kick off began on the ultimate configuration
October 20th. ACHD is considering both a roundabout and a signal. The full scope is not yet
determined, but the project will include sidewalks or a pathway to Mary McPherson Elementary.
The interim project was terminated by ACHD. Instead a more final full overhaul of the intersection
under a larger project will likely be constructed in FY24 or FY25.
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
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Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Enhanced pedestrian crossing at the Ten Mile
Pathway is included in the 30% concept design. Widen Lake Hazel Rd to five 11’ lanes with
curb gutter and 10’ to 14' detached multiuse path on both sides. Install a retaining wall on the
north side on front of existing development. Bridge improvement included to remove and replace
the existing bridge over the Ten Mile Creek. Design 2022; Construction 2026.
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Eagle Road Signal Improvements: Installation of detection equipment was completed the end of
October. The traffic signal controllers will be replaced by ACHD staff; that has to be completed
before the new software system can start collecting data. Evaluation won’t begin for several
more months (after data is collected).
ACHD CAPITAL MAINTENANCE
Residential Capital Maintenance includes conducting field reconnaissance and collecting survey
data to determine an improvement strategy for deteriorated/non -compliant facilities such as:
pavement, drainage, pipes, sidewalks, ramps. ACHD aims for bringing the segments up to
Complete Streets standards where possible. Existing non-compliant pedestrian ramp and
driveway access points located along each roadway segment will be identified to be upgraded
to meet ADA compliance. Reasonable attempts will be made to improve each pedestrian ramp
as directional, not diagonal.
FY2021 Residential Capital Maintenance: Construction is anticipated to start in May 2022 with
substantial completion in late October. Some segments have been altered slightly. Segments
included: E 2nd, Idaho to Carlton (originally stopped at State); E 4th, Broadway to State; E 4th,
Washington to Janie Ln; E 5th, State to north end; E Bower, 2nd to east end (originally extended
to Main); E State, 3rd to Cathy Ln (originally extended to Meridian Rd); E Washington, 4th to
Cathy Ln (originally extended to 2 ½); NE 5th Ave, Franklin to Bower.
https://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/2022/proj_road_2021_res_cap_maintenance.aspx
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
FY2022 Residential Capital Maintenance: 75% design was distributed to the project team. ACHD
is aiming for complete streets where possible. Segments to be built Summer 2022 included: W
3rd St, W Pine to north end; E Broadway Ave, E 3rd to E 6th; W Cherry Ave, NW 4th St to Meridian
Rd; W Idaho Ave, W 8th St to N Meridian Rd; W Maple Ave, W 1st St to N Meridian Rd. Segments
to be built Spring 2023 include: W 2nd St, W Cherry Ave to W Cherry Ln; NW 4th S, W Broadway
Ave to Maple Ave. http://achdidaho.org/Projects/2022/proj_road_fy-22-residential-capital-
maintenance-meridian.aspx
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
FY2023 Residential Capital Maintenance: Kick off meeting was held November 18th. Segments
included: 01st St W, south end to Franklin Road; Rose Circle; Country Terrace Way S, south end
to Overland Road; Blossom Pl, south end to W McGlinchey Ave; McGlinchey Ave, Blossom Pl
to NW 8th St; Interlachen Ct, west end to Interlachen Way; Laurel Ct, south end to Verbena Dr;
Tobago Ct. E., west end to SE 5th Way; Larkspur Ct, south end to Verbena Dr; Lilac St, south
end to Waltman St; Lavender Ct, south end to Verbena Dr; Sugar Creek, south end to Sugar
Creek Dr; Lawndale Dr, McGlinchey Ave to Crestmont Dr; Cruser Dr, west end to Five Mile Rd;
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and Francine Pl S, Victory Rd to S Francine Ln.
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
FY22 Arterial & Collector Capital Maintenance: 95% design was distributed to the project team.
The two Meridian roadway segments are Victory Rd, Black Cat Rd To Ten Mile Rd & Amity Rd,
Meridian Rd to Locust Grove Rd.
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: This section of the project is complete.
Locust Grove Road to Eagle Road: This section of the project is complete.
Linder Road to Locust Grove Road: Locust Grove Road to Meridian construction is anticipated
Spring 2022. All four lanes from Linder to Meridian are open.
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: It is anticipated the I-84 to Franklin portion will
be bid out late March 2022, and the Ustick to Chinden will be bid out mid -April. They will have
a 4-week advertisement period. The middle portion from Franklin to Ustick will lag a little behind
and will be out to bid late summer into fall. Construction will begin Summer 2022. Initial
construction will include: Five miles of highway between U.S. 20/26 and I -84; an initial
interchange at SH-16/I-84; overpasses at Cherry Lane, McMillan Road, and the railroad; stop -
controlled intersections at Franklin Road and Ustick Road; and an updated layout for the current
U.S. 20/26 intersection. ITD is also completing the design of the future interchanges at Franklin
Road, Ustick Road, U.S. 20/26 and State Highway 44. Additional funding will be needed to build
these interchanges. Project website: www.ITDprojects.org/Idaho16
SH-69, Kuna to Meridian Traffic Study: ITD is reviewing typical cross-sections and a drainage
report is being developed that will determine typical cross-section widths. ITD is studying options
to improve safety, mobility and access on Idaho 69 between Kuna and Meridian. The current
concept includes continuous flow intersections, median U-turn intersections, reduced conflict U-
turn intersections, additional traffic lanes, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. There is currently
no funding identified in ITD’s seven-year budget for the SH-69 improvements. Here is a link to
the project website: https://itdprojects.org/projects/id69corridor/
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
PATHWAYS
South Meridian Neighborhood Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan: Scoping began on the 5 sub projects.
Two projects are on Locust Grove Rd: Palermo Dr pedestrian crossing and bridge #1207 just
south of Victory. Three projects are improvements along Stoddard Road, Victory to Overland.
Design is planned for 2022, and construction is not yet programmed. ACHD and several partners
including the City coordinated to develop a plan to help improve walking and bicycling routes in
South Meridian neighborhoods. Here is a link to the project site:
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http://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_program_south-meridian-neighborhood-bicycle-and-
pedestrian-plan.aspx
Hollandale/Targee Bikeway Study: ACHD has invited the City to participate in a concept study
for a bikeway that goes from Locust Grove Rd to Entertainment Ave along local roads. The
purpose of the study is mainly to emphasize the bike route as a low -stress bikeway with signs
and pavement markings. Design: 2024; ROW: 2025; Construction: Future.
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.
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 Quartet Subdivision developer is constructing pathway north of
the Five Mile through the proposed development and partnering with the City to add a pedestrian
component to their vehicular bridge. The City is working with an engineering consultant on
construction plans for the remainder of the run on the south side of the Five Mile Drain (from
Quartet, east to the existing McNelis Pathway). This includes a crossing of the Nine Mile Drain,
with tentative plans to install a bridge crossing after the 2022 irrigation season wr aps. Design
and construct a portion of the Five Mile Creek pathway near the Wastewater Resource Recovery
Center (WWRRC). The bulk of this pathway will be constructed 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.
OTHER PROJECTS
Valley Regional Transit: Valley Regional Transit launched the Connected Meridian project on
engagevalleyregionaltransit.org. The intent behind the project is to collect public input on a wide
variety of public transportation options for the City of Meridian. Services in Meridian include:
Harvest Lifestyle service, a Veterans shuttle to the VA, and intercounty Routes 40 and 42. Route
30 Pine from the Ten Mile Interchange area through downtown to The Village will launch in 2022.
For more information visit: https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Ada County Transportation Action Plan: The Transportation Action Plan was adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners in February 2022. The full document can be found on the plan
page. The purpose of the TAP is for Ada County to identify a broad set of transportation policies,
goals, and strategies for the unin corporated parts of Ada County. Here is a link to the plan
webpage: https://adacounty.id.gov/developmentservices/transportation -action-plan/
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Item 2.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: March 7, 2022
Presenter: Miranda Carson Estimated Time: 5 minutes
Topic: Staff Communications
Below are summaries of relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the last TC meeting.
Stockenham Pedestrian Crossings at Hillsdale Elementary The City received a citizen concern regarding the adequacy of pedestrian crossing at Stockenham. In addressing the citizens concern it came to light that staff at the school district would prefer a singular student crossing at Stockenham and Lachlan. The City of Meridian #1 Community Programs request in the 2021 Integrated Five-Year Work Program is to “Remove mid-block cross-walk by Hillsdale and add enhanced cross-walks at Lachlan and near Rockhampton/Hill Park St. Update school zone signs and flashers.” After speaking with the Chair it was determined the next step in addressing concerns in this area is to have the School Zone subcommittee. Review the issue and provide a recommendation to the Transportation Commission.
Records Way Safety Improvement Shawn Martin at ACHD sent the following response to the request to ACHD by the City to complete a speed study, crosswalk evaluation, and feedback speed sign evaluation along North Records Way adjacent to Kleiner Park: Attached are the speed data and pedestrian counts requested. Records Way is signed for 30mph, between Fairview and River Valley, has a P85 of 33mph and an average speed of 30mph. Between River Valley and Ustick, Records has a P85 of 38 mph and an average speed of 34 mph. ACHD is not recommending any speed limit changes at this time. The roadway segment between River Valley and Ustick is on the list to get radar speed feedback signs this year and will be installed once the current order arrives (End of summer estimated). A pedestrian count was done 03/31/2022 at the mid-day peak hour and evening peak hour. Mid-day, there were no pedestrians or bikes crossing Records Way. During the PM peak, there was one pedestrian crossing records way. Due to the count outcome and the proximity to River Valley and Village Drive, ACHD is not recommending installation of a marked crosswalk. There was a brief follow up conversation to clarify next steps if the City wants to pursue a crosswalk installation and/or speed limit reduction to 25 mph (the City’s statutory speed). The request would need to come from the Mayor/Council to the ACHD Commission.
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Ada County Highway District
3775 Adams Street
Garden City, ID 83714
Street Limits
Segment Length Existing Speed Limit Direction
Date Weather Time
Observer Requested By
Total
MPH 5 10 15 20 25 30 Vehicles
45
44 0
43 x 1
42 0
41
40 0
39
38 x 1
37
36 x x 2
35 x x x x x 5
34 x 1
33 x x x x x x x x x x x 11
32 x 1
31 x x x x x x x x x x x 11
30 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 17
29 x x x x x x x x x x x x x 13
28 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 15
27 x x x x x x x x x x 10
26 x x x x x x 6
25 x x x x x x x x 8
24 x 1
23 0
22 x 1
21 0
20 0
19 0
18 0
17 0
16 0
15 0
14 0
13 0
12 0
11 0
10 0
Total Number of Vehicles:104
Vehicle Speed Survey
Radar Speed Study Form
Records Way River Valley to Fairview
30 NB/SB
2/3/2022 Cloudy 28°9:10-9:35
Geratt B Kelli B
Number of Vehicles
85th Percentile Speed:33 mph Sketch
N. 43° 37.468 W. 116° 20.985
Percent Within Pace:89%
Percent Under Pace:2%
Percent Over Pace:9%
Average Speed:30 mph
Pace:25 -34 mph
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Ada County Highway District
3775 Adams Street
Garden City, ID 83714
Street Limits
Segment Length Existing Speed Limit Direction
Date Weather Time
Observer Requested By
Total
MPH 5 10 15 20 25 30 Vehicles
45 x x 2
44 0
43 x x 2
42 0
41 x x 2
40 0
39 x x x x x x 6
38 x x x x x x x 7
37 x x x x 4
36 x x x x x x x x x x 10
35 x x x x x x x x x x 10
34 x x x x x x x 7
33 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 14
32 x x x x x x x 7
31 x x x x x x x x x x x 11
30 x x x x x x x x x x 10
29 x x x x 4
28 x x x x x x 6
27 x x 2
26 0
25 x 1
24 0
23 0
22 0
21 0
20 0
19 0
18 0
17 0
16 0
15 0
14 0
13 0
12 0
11 0
10 0
Total Number of Vehicles:105
Vehicle Speed Survey
Radar Speed Study Form
Records Ave River Valley to Ustick
30 NB/SB
2/3/2022 Cloudy 28°9:45-10:10
Geratt B Kelli B
Number of Vehicles
85th Percentile Speed:38 mph Sketch
N. 43° 37.806 W. 116° 20.970
Percent Within Pace:82%
Percent Under Pace:12%
Percent Over Pace:6%
Average Speed:34 mph
Pace:30 -39 mph
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Child Ped: Adult Ped:
Bikes Total=
Location:
Weather:Date:Time:
Type of Count: Observer:
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Child Ped: Adult Ped:
Bikes Total=
Location:
Weather:Date:Time:
Type of Count: Observer:
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Item 6.
Air Compression Brake Citizen Request I received a request via phone for a “COMPRESSION BRAKES PROHIBITED” sign to be installed at the top of the hill northbound on Linder Road south of Overland Road. Below is an excerpt received from John Wasson on the topic from a recent ACHD Commission Meeting: After some further review of the request from the Ada County Commissioners and the ACHD Legal Opinion from September 2020, we came to the following conclusions:
• “COMPRESSION BRAKES PROHIBITED” signs MUST be posted only with “Entering Ada County” or “Entering City Limits” signs.
• The Ada County Commissioner’s letter requested signs in “…unincorporated Ada County West of Meridian…” to notify truck drivers that use of air compression brakes is prohibited; not just Cherry Ln where the original complainant resides. We feel that signing the arterials would be appropriate to notify the majority of trucks entering Ada County. If the Transportation Commission recommends a request for a “COMPRESSION BRAKES PROHIBITED” sign be installed, it will have to be posted with an entry sign. Currently the entry sign is at the bottom of the hill. There will need to be further review by staff and Council regarding moving the current sign, sign height, placement within the shoulder, and costs associated with the request.
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Item 6.
Keeping Up with COMPASS
Keeping Up With COMPASS
April 2022
A newsletter for COMPASS members to keep abreast of
COMPASS Board, committee, and workgroup actions.
Executive Committee – March 8, 2022
More information: www.compassidaho.org/people/execmeetings.htm
Next meeting date: April 12, 2022; COMPASS Second Floor Large Conference Room/Zoom
March Action Items:
• April Board Meeting Agenda. Established the agenda for the April 18, 2022, COMPASS Board of
Directors meeting.
• Board Member Travel. Approved a travel request for Commissioner Mary May to attend the National
Association of Regional Councils’ 2022 Annual Conference from June 12 – 15, 2022, in Columbus,
OH.
March Information/Discussion Item:
• Legislative Update. Received status report on the 2022 Idaho state legislative session.
Finance Committee – March 24, 2022
More information: www.compassidaho.org/people/financemeetings.htm
Next meeting date: June 16, 2022; COMPASS Second Floor Large Conference Room/Zoom
March Action Items:
• Vice Chair. Elected Ada County Highway District Commissioner Jim Hansen as Finance Committee
Vice Chair. Per COMPASS Board bylaws, the COMPASS Board Secretary/Treasurer serves as Chair of
the Finance Committee. Canyon Highway District Commissioner Jay Gibbons is the COMPASS Board
Secretary/Treasurer for 2022.
• Variance Report. Approved the October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021, variance report.
• Membership Dues. Recommended COMPASS Board of Directors’ approval of FY2023 membership
dues. This item will be brought to the COMPASS Board of Directors for action in its April 18, 2022,
Board meeting.
• FY2022 UPWP. Recommended COMPASS Board of Directors’ approval of Revision 3 of the FY2022
Unified Planning Work Program and Budget (UPWP). This item will be brought to the COMPASS
Board of Directors for action in its April 18, 2022, meeting.
March Information/Discussion Items:
• Disbursement Report. Reviewed disbursements made in the reporting period (December 4, 2021 –
March 4, 2022).
• Revenue and Expense Projections. Reviewed COMPASS’ five-year revenue and expense projections, in
preparation for development of the FY2023 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget (UPWP).
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Item 6.
Regional Transportation Advisory Committee –
March 30, 2022
More information: www.compassidaho.org/people/rtacmeetings.htm
Next meeting date: April 27, 2022; COMPASS First Floor Board Room/Zoom
March 30, 2022, Action Items (Special Meeting):
• UPWP. Recommended a member agency request from Canyon Highway District No. 4 for COMPASS’
FY2023 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget (UPWP). The COMPASS Finance Committee will
balance the request with available resources and recommend a final UPWP for COMPASS Board of
Directors’ approval in August.
• High-Capacity Transit PEL. Recommended COMPASS Board of Directors’ approval to consider
including a high-capacity transit Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study in the draft
FY2023-2029 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the FY2024 COMPASS
UPWP.
• TMA Balancing. Approved an action to balance the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
program and Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) in the Transportation Management Area
(TMA) to use released funding, as well as additional funding available in the FY2022 apportionment.
A funding increase for a Valley Regional Transit project included in this balancing action will be
brought to the Executive Committee for approval as part of the TIP modification (below), as it
requires Board action.
• Federal-Aid Programs. Approved draft formula-based federal-aid programs (STBG-TMA, TAP-TMA,
and STBG-Urban) for FY2023 and FY2025-2029 to be included in the draft FY2023- 2029 TIP. The
draft FY2024 program will be brought back to RTAC in April for further discussion. The full draft
FY2023-2029 TIP will be brought to RTAC for review in its May 25, 2022, meeting.
• TIP Modification. Recommended Executive Committee approval of a Board Administrative
Modification to the FY2022-2028 TIP to increase the cost of two Idaho Transportation Department
projects and one Valley Regional Transit project (above). This item will be brought to the Executive
Committee for action in its April 12, 2022, meeting, and to the full Board of Directors for ratification
in its April 18, 2022, meeting.
• CIM 2050 Funded Projects. Recommended COMPASS Board of Directors’ approval of long-term and
short-term funded capital projects for Communities in Motion 2050 (CIM 2050). This item will be
brought to the Board of Directors for action in its April 18, 2022, meeting.
Workgroups
Public Transportation Workgroup Demographic Advisory Workgroup
Meeting date: March 2, 2022 Meeting date: March 4, 2022
Highlights:
• Reviewed a potential high-capacity transit
Planning and Environmental Linkages
project and provided feedback and
suggestions to highlight key items.
Next meeting date: Late March/Early April 2022
Highlights:
• Recommended a regional population
estimate of 782,430 for acceptance by the
COMPASS Board of Directors. The Board will
receive this item for action in its April 18,
2022, meeting.
• Reviewed the 2021 Development Monitoring
Report.
• Received a status report on Development
Review Checklists completed in 2021.
Next meeting date: Summer 2022
Freight Advisory Workgroup
Meeting date: March 30, 2022
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Highlights:
• Reviewed the list of needs and projects from COMPASS’ 2017 freight study and discussed
which needs have, and have not, been addressed.
• Received a status report on an update to the Idaho Transportation Department’s freight plan,
including changes to critical rural and urban freight corridors.
Next meeting date: late April 2022
Access past editions of Keeping Up with COMPASS online at
www.compassidaho.org/comm/newsletters.htm.
Comment on COMPASS Draft Coordinated Plan
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