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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 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/89044480252 Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 890 4448 0252 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 1 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 2 Meeting Minutes Meridian Transportation Commission July 11, 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 3:33 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 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 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. 3 Item 1. 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 4 Item 1. 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 5 Item 1. 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- 6 Item 2. 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 7 Item 2. 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 8 Item 2. 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 9 Item 2. 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 10 Item 2. 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 11 Item 2. webpage: https://adacounty.id.gov/developmentservices/transportation -action-plan/ 12 Item 2. 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. 13 Item 3. ACHD Project PrioritizationStakeholder Meeting #2 Richard Brockmyer, AICP5/20/2022 14 Item 3. 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 15 Item 3. 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 16 Item 3. 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 17 Item 3. 18 Item 3. 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 19 Item 3. Process and Methodology RECOMMENDATIONS •Focus on Increasing Transparency •Website •Application process •Posting documentation and results •Posting available datasets 20 Item 3. 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 21 Item 3. 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 22 Item 3. 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 23 Item 4. 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. 24 Item 4. 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. 25 Item 4. 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: 26 Item 4.  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. 27 Item 4.