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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 All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85995746545 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 859 9574 6545 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 1 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 2 Meeting Minutes Meridian Transportation Commission May 2, 2022 Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall  33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho Virtual Meeting Information https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83136458810 Or join by phone: Dial 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 831 3645 8810 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 All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83072811958 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 and Webinar ID: 830 7281 1958 (Due to audio issues meeting was called to order at 3:42pm.) 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 3 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. 4 Item 1. 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 5 Item 1. 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 6 Item 2. 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 . 7 Item 2. 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 8 Item 2. 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; 9 Item 2. 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: 10 Item 2. 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/ 11 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. 12 Item 6. 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 13 Item 6. 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 14 Item 6. Child Ped: Adult Ped: Bikes Total= Location: Weather:Date:Time: Type of Count: Observer: 15 Item 6. Child Ped: Adult Ped: Bikes Total= Location: Weather:Date:Time: Type of Count: Observer: 16 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. 17 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). 18 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 19 Item 6. 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 20 Item 6.