2022-07-11 Minute Book
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Monday, July 11, 2022 at 3:30 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ David Ballard _____ Shawn Martin, Ex-Officio - ACHD
_____ Zachary Shoemaker _____ Carl Miller, Ex-Officio - COMPASS
_____ Ryan Lancaster _____ RD Huntley, Ex-Officio - WASD
_____ Walter Steed _____ Alissa Taysom, Ex-Officio - VRT
_____ Tracy Hopkins _____ Justin Price, Ex-Officio - ITD
_____ Stephen Lewis
_____ Jared Smith
_____ Tom LeClaire
_____ Joseph Leckie
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. June 6, 2022
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Transportation Projects Update
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
3. Integrated Five-Year Work Plan Prioritization Methodology - W. Steed
4. Staff Communications - M. Carson
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FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
5. ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory Committee Update
6. Blue Tick Micro-Path to Mountain View High School
NEXT MEETING - August 1, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
July 11, 2022
Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
Virtual Meeting Information
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Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:33 p.m.; YouTube started and roll taken)
x David Ballard x Stephen Lewis o Shawn Martin (ex-officio-ACHD)
x Zachary Shoemaker x Jared Smith x Carl Miller (ex-officio-COMPASS)
x Ryan Lancaster (3:42pm) x Tom LeClaire o RD Huntley (ex-officio-WASD)
x Walter Steed x Joseph Leckie x Alissa Taysom (ex-officio-VRT)
x Tracy Hopkins o Justin Price (ex-officio-ITD)
Others Present: Tishra Murray, Emily Kane, Miranda Carson
Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Lewis, 2nd by Commissioner Ballard, All ayes, Pass
Approval of Minutes
1. June 6, 2022 – Motion by Commissioner Hopkins; 2nd by Commissioner Lewis - All
ayes
Tishra Murray, Staff Attorney, was introduced.
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson provided the following updates to the Commission.
Page 6, Linder, Overland to Franklin, design is underway. The project remains unfunded in the
FY2023-2029 ITIP from ACHD. City Council has sent a letter, and stance has been heard.
Businesses are welcome to comment, as well as the Commission.
Page 10 Chinden Widening, Middleton Road to Star Road is now added to the list (1 block west
of Star Rd that is in the City of Meridian impact area). ITD had a public meeting in June online.
Information can be obtained in the link provided in the packet.
Lastly, the Idaho 16 project, initial construction is stated to be complete in March 2024.
M. Carson stood for questions; there was some discussion.
3. Integrated Five-Year Work Plan Prioritization Methodology (W. Steed)
May 20, 2022 ACHD held a stakeholder meeting. 4 tasks were discussed: Existing Methodology
& Process Review; Best Practices Review; Development of Metrics; Implementation of Metrics.
That meeting consisted of discussing the review of other agency processes and relevant national
best practices, the table comparing methodologies, and a memo summarizing best practices and
recommendations for moving forward. One key topic question was “how are funding levels
determined for Roadways & Intersections vs. Community Programs.” Some discussion about the
ACHD Project Prioritization Process Comparative Table. Some discussion about the Best
Practices/Key Takeaways. Some discussion about the Process of Methodology/regard to
maintaining methodology but to improve and simplify. Discussion on timeline of further discussion
from June-November. Some further discussion.
New Business Items
4. Staff Communications (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson provided the following updates to the Commission. Page 23 ACHD traffic engineering
department to look at reducing speeds on Records Ave. The Mayor did request that the speeds
be reduced. ACHD will address the requests. Possible reduction of speed to 25MPH, speed
bumps. Signal at Meridian Road overpass has been backing up; ACHD stated timing will be
tweaked as needed. A citizen complaint was received with regard to No Parking signs installed in
the Wood Bridge Neighborhood off Locust Grove. More information to come about the signage.
Citizen inquiry regarding the Chinden widening. Citizen inquiry for the Blue Tick Micro-Path to
be fully gated. The Micro-path will remain open, per Fire Department. (Previous Communication
incorrectly stated this was a police requirement. Valley Regional Transit, has a survey out
collecting information. M. Carson stood for questions. There was some further discussion.
Future Meeting Topics:
5. ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory Committee Update
6. Blue Tick Micro-Path to Mountain View High School
Next Meeting Date: August 1, 2022
A motion by Commissioner Hopkins to adjourn; second Commissioner Lewis – all ayes -
passed. Meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
June 6, 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 x John Wasson (ex-officio-
ACHD)
x Zachary Shoemaker x Jared Smith x Liisa Itkonen (ex-officio-
COMPASS)
x Ryan Lancaster x Tom LeClaire o 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: M. Carson, C. Hood, R. Simision, J. Dance
Adoption of the Agenda
No changes
Approval of Minutes
1. May 2, 2022 – Motion by Commissioner Ballard to approve with changes on pages
4 and 5 regarding Staff Communications; 2nd by Commissioner Hopkins-All ayes;
Passes
MAYOR’S STATE OF MERIDIAN TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
Mayor Robert Simison recapped the State of the City transportation review at the request of
Commission.
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update M. Carson
Ms. Carson began the update on page 6, the Linder overpass and widening project is now in
design. On page 7 the McMillan/Black Cat intersection deign has been updated to be a multi-
lane roundabout.
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On page 11 The Linder Rd to Locust Grove-Chinden West Project, Phase 2 of Meridian to
Locust Grove construction bid is going to be opening in June of 2022. Star Rd to I-16
construction to be complete in Sept 2024, I-16 extention-I-84 to Franklin to Chinden opened in
May, contracts expected to be completed in March 2024. State Hwy 69 traffic study, will be
presented to the ITD Board in June. Transit Line local route is going to be launching in
October, Route 30 from the Ten Mile interchange through downtown to the Village.
M. Carson stood for questions. There was some discussion.
3. Linder Road Air Compression Brake Noise Complaint
There was some discussion from C. Hood with regard to the ordering of new Welcome to
Meridian signs, that one could be placed at the top of the hill, which would be temporary (as
the City boundary continues to grow south), however we could add the No Compression
Brake sign to that. There was some discussion. No action taken at this point
New Business Items
4. Meridian Police Department Update (Sgt Dance)
Some discussion about safety on Eagle Rd. Some discussion on Hillsdale Elementary.
5. ACHD Capital Improvement Plan Update (Austin Miller)
Austin Miller from ACHD presented on the CIP including: Commission Direction, What are
the CIP & Impact Fee Ordinance, Review potential changes for Draft CIP & Impact Fee
Ordinance, Review retaining vs funding the current Unfunded List, and next steps moving
forward. He informed the commission that State Statue prohibits the use of Impact Fee funds
for any other purpose other than system improvements to serve growth. Impact fee funds can
be spent only on arterial roadway projects listed in the ACHD CIP Plan. Mr. Miller described
some of the funded projects, and discussed next steps for the unfunded list.
Mr. Miller stood for questions. There was some discussion.
6. Amity Road & Marsala Avenue Crosswalk Request (S. Cragg)
Citizen Samantha Cragg presented on a proposed crossing location on Amity at Marsala. After
hearing the presentation and discussing further. There was a motion by Commissioner Lewis to
add interim PBH crossing between Marsala & Ten Mile path at Amity to the Community
Programs Prioritization List; 2nd by Ballard, ayes-passes
Motion to extend the meeting by 15 minuets to finish the agenda. Motion by Lancaster, 2nd by
Leckie all ayes-passed
7. Integrated Five-Year work Plan Prioritization Methodology
Item was postponed to the July agenda.
8. School Zone Subcommittee Update
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9. Staff Communications (M. Carson)
Staff Communications items are in the packet. There was some discussion about the
Raven Hill micro-path, M. Carson is going to follow up with the Fire Department
with regard to Fire access, and this will be revisited for further discussion. As well as
if a fire truck would get high-centered in that area.
Future Meeting Topics
10. I-84 Eastbound Off Ramp at Eagle Road
11. ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory Committee Update
12. Raven Hill Micro-Path to MVHS
13. Eagle Road Speed
Transportation Commission requested an update on this issue.
Next Meeting Date: July 11, 2022
A motion by Commissioner Lewis to adjourn; second Commissioner Ballard – all ayes -
motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Hopkins to Adjourn; passed. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: July 11, 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 16 th 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=tru e. The 2nd ACHD
Project Prioritization Stakeholder meeting was held in late May.
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Linder, Overland to Franklin: ITD has published the FY2023-29 Draft Idaho Transportation
Investment Program (ITIP); construction funds for this project are not yet programmed.
The public comment period on the draft will close July 31, 2022. The draft and instructions
for comments can be found here: https://itd.idaho.gov/funding/?target=draft-itip. Watch
for further information on commenting from City staff in the coming days. The Interagency
Agreement, scope, and schedule were approved by the ACHD Commission in May. Design is
underway and estimated to take 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: Landscaping options within the
roundabout are being discussed. 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-
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amity-road-to-victory-road.aspx
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Ten Mile Road, Victory to Overland and Ten Mile/Victory Roundabout: Base being placed at
roundabout. Concrete paving ongoing. North leg and fillets remaining. Sidewalk and curb
being place between Lamont and Victory. Irrigation work is complete. Lamont 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: Multi-lane roundabout with truck apron, curb, gutter, and a 10-
foot-wide multi-use pathway. Crosswalk at each leg with two stage pedestrian crossings and
rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at each pedestrian crossing. Design in FY22, ROW
in FY23, and construction in FY24.
https://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/2022/proj_intersection_mcmillan_black_cat.aspx
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Locust Grove Road, Victory to Overland and roundabout at Victory: 99% drawings have been
distributed to the project team. 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: Landscaping within the roundabout at Taconic will be
included in the Cost Share Permit. Design includes a recessed pedestrian crossing across
Rincon and unpainted pedestrian crossings across Eagle, north and south of Rincon. 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
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Lake Hazel and Eagle Signal: 99% drawings have been distributed to the project team with
the large retaining walls still under review. 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 & Lo cust 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 Fairvie w 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. 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
Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Widen Lake Hazel Rd to five 11’ lanes with curb gutter
and 10’ to 14' detached multiuse path on both sides. Enhanced pedestrian crossing at the Ten
Mile Pathway is included in the 30% concept design. 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
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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: 4th St, Washington to Janie - The contractor is
working on miscellaneous demo in preparation for placing concrete. Utility work is
complete. 5th Avenue - The contractor is working on miscellaneous demo. Utility
coordination continues. No issues to report from Dairy Days. Substantial completion
anticipated for late October 2022. 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: The goal is to have a minimum 33’ roadway
pavement width so parking can be accommodated on both sides; 36’ is pretty typical with
some sections even being wider. 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;
and Francine Pl S, Victory Rd to S Francine Ln.
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
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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: Phase 2 Meridian Road to Locust Grove Road
construction bid opening date of June 21, 2022. All four lanes from Linder to Meridian are
open.
Star Road to ID-16: Construction is planned for 2023. 4 construction bids received; low bid
of $12,945,928.00. Contract will be complete by May 15, 2024.
Middleton Road to Star Road: Construction is planned for 2024. An online public
meeting was held the first week of June. Information from that meeting can be found
here: https://chindenwest.com/middletontostar/.
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Idaho Highway 16 extension, U.S. 20/26 to I-84: Construction is anticipated to be complete
by March 2024. I-84 to Franklin and Ustick to Chinden portions were bid in May. The middle
portion from Franklin to Ustick will lag a little behind and will be out to bid late summer into fall.
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; s top-
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. Parks is coordinating with ITD and the
irrigation district on a pathway connection along the underpass planned at Ustick. Additional
funding will be needed to build these interchanges. Project website:
www.ITDprojects.org/Idaho16
SH-69, Kuna to Meridian Traffic Study: The project team held Technical Committee Meetings in
May. It is anticipated the City will be provided a briefing by ITD in the Summer 2022 timeframe.
ITD is studying options to improve safety, mobility and access on Idaho 69 between Kuna and
Meridian. There is currently no funding identified in ITD’s seven -year budget for the SH-69
improvements. 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
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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:
http://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_program_south-meridian-neighborhood-bicycle-and-
pedestrian-plan.aspx
Hollandale/Targee Bikeway Study: The final project concept meeting will be held August
3rd. 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 (T IP) 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 8th 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 wraps. 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: VRT is currently planning the roll-out and marketing of this new
service and will coordinate with City of Meridian on opportunities to increase public
awareness of this new service. Route 30 Pine from the Ten Mile Interchange area through
downtown to The Village will launch in October 2022. 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. 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 unincorporated parts of Ada County. Here is a link to the plan
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webpage: https://adacounty.id.gov/developmentservices/transportation -action-plan/
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson Meeting Date: June 6, 2022
Presenter: Walter Steed Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Topic: Integrated Five-Year Work Plan Prioritization Methodology
ACHD is in the process of updating their prioritization methodology for the Integrated Five-Year
Work Plan. Walter Steed serves on the ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory Committee
(CICAC) which was recently updated on the new methodology progress. Mr. Steed will present an
overview of the update based on the attached presentation provided to us from ACHD.
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ACHD Project PrioritizationStakeholder Meeting #2
Richard Brockmyer, AICP5/20/2022
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Scope of WorkINTRODUCTION
TASK 1: Existing Methodology & Process Review
•Memo Summarizing Existing Methodology and Problems / Improvements identified by Core Team and Stakeholders
TASK 2: Best Practices Review
•Review of other agency processes and relevant national best practices
•Table comparing methodologies
•Memo summarizing best practices and recommendations for moving forward
TASK 3: Development of Metrics
•Recommended project prioritization methodology
•Evaluation of recommended methodology compared to existing
TASK 4: Implementation of Metrics
•Memo summarizing implementation strategy for full-incorporation into the IFYWP process
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What We Heard Last Time We Met
STAKEHOLDER MEETING #1
•Little understanding of current process
•Desire for more transparency
•Desire for simple and easy to understand process
•Interest in cross-modal prioritization
•Key Question that is not part of prioritization:
•How are funding levels determined for Roadways & Intersections vs. Community Programs
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What We ReviewedBEST PRACTICES
•Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC)
•Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)
•North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT)
•Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning
Commission (SEWRPC)
•Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
•Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
•City of Tigard, OR
•Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
•Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
•NCHRP: Cross Mode Project Prioritization Report
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Key TakeawaysBEST PRACTICES
•Most agencies have a website presence explaining prioritization process
and measures
•Processes inform decision making, but only one example where model
outputs are only consideration in funding decisions
•Many agencies tie prioritization methodology to overarching goals or
agency vision
•Agencies use similar measures to what ACHD currently uses
•Only one example where true cross-modal prioritization is done, but
many examples of similar measures across all modes
•Wide variation in methodology (simple to complex)
•Most agencies stressed keeping things simple
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Process and Methodology
RECOMMENDATIONS
•Focus on Increasing Transparency
•Website
•Application process
•Posting documentation and results
•Posting available datasets
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Process and Methodology
RECOMMENDATIONS
•Maintain Methodology but improve and simplify
•Use consistent set of variables for
Community Program prioritization
•Incorporate Level of Traffic Stress metrics
•Convert Roads & Intersections to a 100
point scale
•Re-examine weighting
•Separate out safety and congestion benefits
•Separate out density and equity metrics
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TimelineRECOMMENDATIONS
June July August September October November
Commission Meeting
Categorize Metrics into Outcomes/Goals
Simplify Community Programs Methodology
Simplify Roads & Intersections Methodology
Develop and Refine Application Process
Create Website
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: July 11, 2022
Topic: Staff Communications
Below are summaries of relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the last TC meeting.
Records Ave at Kleiner Park
In response by the Mayor to lower speeds to 25 MPH on Records and reevaluate using loose rocks
in landscaping on Eagle, ACHD sent this response:
I spoke with Plans and Projects this morning and they will be looking to see if there is
something that can be done with this [the rocks] and will also work to focus on hardscape
going forward as you suggested. Our Traffic team will be addressing your requests
regarding 25 MPH on Records for River Run to Fairview and looking into speed humps etc.
at Kleiner.
Signal Timing at I-84 and Meridian Road
Due to traffic backing up ITD inquired if the City had asked ACHD to change signal timing at I-84
and Meridian Road. The City did not request any changes, but staff followed up with ACHD to
determine if changes were made. This is the response that was received:
Over the past couple of weeks, we had noticed a backup, especially for the WB Off Ramp
during the PM Peak. Wil has been making some adjustments to try to improve the
conditions and I think it has improved over the last few days for sure. He will be looking at
it more this week and tweaking the new timing plans as needed.
I think that the Meridian IC is seeing some increased traffic volume due to the closure of
Ten Mile from Overland to Amity. We will keep an eye on it.
Citizen Complaint Regarding “No Parking” Signs in Woodbridge
We recently received the following complaint:
Hello,
I live in the Woodbridge neighborhood in Meridian. Recently the city has put "no parking"
signs all around our neighborhood effectively eliminating any reasonable place for our
visitors to park (no exaggeration). I hear this is happening all across the c ity. I am writing
to let you know that this will make the city less desirable and will negatively impact growth
and property values in Meridian. Please consider having these taken down. The justification
we have heard is that it is difficult for EMS to get through the neighborhood, which is rubbish.
I have seen EMS and bigger vehicles come through for years with no problem. If anyone with
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the City of Meridian has driven through the North End of Boise, our streets are enormous
comparatively. These signs are ugly, and while I understand easements, it feels like an
encroachment on private property, which is just un-Idahoan. It is also classist, making it so
that only people with huge garages and driveways can have get togethers. I have heard all
my neighbors express the same sentiments. If neighbors can't have a couple people over
because there is no parking in this city, people will leave. Please inject some reason into
where these signs are going and rein the City of Meridian back in. This is a great city , and
over-regulation, and government over reach is going to ruin it.
Respectfully,
Jeremy Battershell
Citizen Inquiry Regarding Widening of Chinden
We recently received the following inquiry:
Can someone please explain why no pressure is being put on the developers of Orchard Park
to start widening Chinden Blvd from Meridian Rd to Locust Grove Rd? I realize the pressure
was removed when there were problems getting the land, but that's been resolved for quite
some time now. Perhaps someone should go out there during rush hour and see the traffic
backup. Thank you.
Blue Tick Micro-path to Mountain View Highschool
This issue was discussed throughout the last month by Meridian Fire, Police, and Planning staff, as
well as ACHD and West Ada School District Staff. The access from Blue Tick will remain open as it is
required by the Fire department. A request has been sent to the school district to communicate with
parents and students requesting driveways not be blocked.
Valley Regional Transit: Connected Treasure Valley 2022
Valley Regional Transit
seeks public input on
Connected Treasure Valley 2022
Valley Regional Transit (VRT), the regional public transportation authority for Ada County
and Canyon County, has announced a public engagement initiative aimed at collecting
input on transportation projects that will provide more travel options for the region!
The campaign also features VRT’s upcoming Vall-ebike electric bike-share pilot program.
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This year's initiative is tentatively scheduled to run through
October.
How can I get involved?
The projects can all be found on the Engage VRT platform:
Link to Participation Hub
VRT will also be conducting outreach throughout the summer across various venues,
including:
On buses
At transit centers
At community events
Through in-person and virtual town halls
VRT will also work with community organizations and businesses to provide information
sessions by request.
If you have any questions, or are an organization interested in setting up an informative
session, please contact: Jason Rose at jrose@valleyregionaltransit.org
or call (208) 258-2739.
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Keeping Up with COMPASS
Keeping Up With COMPASS
July 2022
A newsletter for COMPASS members to keep abreast of
COMPASS Board, committee, and workgroup actions.
Board of Directors – June 27, 2022
More information: www.compassidaho.org/people/boardmeetings.htm
Next meeting date: August 15, 2022; COMPASS First Floor Board Room/Zoom
June Action Items:
Executive Director Annual Review. Approved an increase in compensation for the COMPASS
Executive Director, following a discussion in Executive Session.
CIM 2050 Projects. Approved Communities in Motion 2050 (CIM 2050) project priority rankings and
unfunded project lists.
CIM 2050 Implementation. Approved CIM 2050 implementation policies. The implementation
policies and priority projects (above) constitute the final two Board actions that inform the draft
CIM 2050 plan. The draft plan is scheduled for release for public comment this fall.
End–of-Year Priorities. Approved priorities for the End-of-Year and Redistribution Program, should
funding become available.
High-Capacity Transit Study. Directed COMPASS staff to fund a high-capacity transit Planning and
Environmental Linkages study in the draft FY2023-2029 Regional Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP).
TIP Modification. Approved a Board Administrative Modification to the FY2022-2028 TIP to decrease
the cost of one project and increase the cost of two projects.
June Information/Discussion Item:
FY2023-2029 TIP. Received the draft FY2023-2029 TIP for review, prior to public comment later this
summer.
Executive Committee – June 7, 2022
More information: www.compassidaho.org/people/execmeetings.htm
Next meeting date: July 12, 2022; COMPASS Second Floor Large Conference Room/Zoom
June Action Items:
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TIP Modifications. Approved two Board Administrative Modifications to the FY2022-2028 TIP to
increase the costs of two Idaho Transportation Department projects and one Ada County Highway
District (ACHD) project and adjust the timing and decrease right-of-way costs of five ACHD
projects. Both items will be brought to the full COMPASS Board of Directors for ratification at the
June 27, 2022, Board meeting as part of the Consent Agenda.
Executive Director Annual Review. Revised a recommendation made in the May 10, 2022, Executive
Committee meeting to the full Board of Directors regarding a merit salary increase for the Executive
Director. This recommendation will be brought to the full COMPASS Board of Directors for
consideration in its June 27, 2022, meeting.
Finance Committee – June 16, 2022
More information: www.compassidaho.org/people/financemeetings.htm
Next meeting date: July 14, 2022; COMPASS Second Floor Large Conference Room/Zoom
Cancelled due to lack of quorum.
Regional Transportation Advisory Committee –
June 22, 2022
More information: www.compassidaho.org/people/rtacmeetings.htm
Next meeting date: July 27, 2022; COMPASS First Floor Board Room/Zoom
Cancelled due to lack of quorum.
Workgroups
Active Transportation Workgroup
Meeting date: June 2, 2022
Highlights:
Reviewed the bicycle/pedestrian counter program, current data, and the process for requesting
new data.
Discussed the 2021 COMPASS Data Bike report and the 2022 COMPASS data bike deployment
schedule.
Next meeting date: Late July
Access past editions of Keeping Up with COMPASS online at
www.compassidaho.org/comm/newsletters.htm.
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