2022-08-01 Minute Book
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Monday, August 01, 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 _____ Liisa Itkonen, 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. July 11, 2022
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Transportation Projects Update - M. Carson
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
3. Meridian Police Department Update - Sgt Dance
4. ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory Committee Update - W. Steed
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5. Staff Communications - M. Carson
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
6. ACHD Traffic Operations Center Tour (September)
7. Blue Tick Micro-Path to Mountain View High School
NEXT MEETING - September 12, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
August 1, 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 3:31 p.m.; YouTube started and roll taken)
x David Ballard x Stephen Lewis x Shawn Martin (ex-officio-
ACHD)
x 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: M. Carson, C. Hood, E. Kane, J. Dance , T. Murray
Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Hopkins to adopt, 2nd by Commissioner Lewis - All ayes; Passes
Approval of Minutes
1. July 11, 2022 – Motion by Commissioner Ballard to approve 2nd by Commissioner
Lewis - All ayes; Passes
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update M. Carson
Ms. Carson began the update with discussion of projects within the City that are going through
design right now. Page 5 & page 8 there are construction updates for Ten Mile Rd and FY2021
Residential Capital Maintenance respectively. Page 7, Ustick to Ten Mile to Linder project is
moving from concept to design phase, should see updates shortly. Mr. Carson stood for
questions. There was clarification that “white paving” is synonymous “concrete paving”.
New Business Items
3. Meridian Police Department Update (Sgt Dance)
Sargent Dance did not have anything specific to report on. He invited Chair Steed to give an
update on his ride-a-long. Chair Steed spoke about a few traffic incidents he witnessed while
on the ride-a-long.
4. ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory Committee Update W.
Steed
Chair Steed provided an update on the ACHD Capital Investment Citizens Advisory
Committee (CICAC). The CICAC recommended to the ACHD Commission to drop impact
fees for single family and to make a few additional changes to impact fees. On July 27 the
ACHD commission adopted the recommended changed to impact fees. Some further
discussion was had.
5. Staff Communications (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson some presented a citizen inquiry with regard to U-Turns on Chinden at Linder. Ms.
Carson reached out to ITD to find out if U-Turns were allowed; it was determined that they
were. Some discussion of if they should be allowed. Motion by Commissioner Lancaster that
Commission recommend making no changes to the intersection at Linder and Chinden with
regard to the U-Turn in the packet; 2nd by Commissioner Lewis – All ayes; Passes.
Prompted by citizen concern that Ms. Carson presented, a crosswalk at Black Cat and Gondola
will be added to the City’s Project Prioritization list. The Project Prioritization Subcommittee
will consider this item during the annual prioritization process. Some further discussion. Motion
by Commissioner Ballard to have Ms. Carson respond to the citizen, 2nd by Commissioner
Hopkins. After discussion the motion was withdrawn by Commissioner Ballard.
Ms. Carson drew the Commission’s attention to Page 13 of the packet for the Dangerous by
Design report. On the same page Mr. Carson informed the Transportation Commission that on
August 23rd ITD will present to City Council on speed limits on Eagle Road, Ms. Carson will
provide more information on the location and time of the presentation at a later date.
Moving back to page 12, Ms. Carson reviewed a citizen concern with “no parking” signs in the
Woodbridge neighborhood. Discussion began on Woodbridge, the 4 lollipop shaped residential
streets, the interior signage in those neighborhoods is signed “no parking”, the complaint, and
information from ACHD on the topic. Ms. Carson questioned if Commission wants to weigh in
on this, or direct the citizen complaint directly to ACHD. Some discussion on the topic.
Motion by Commissioner LeClaire to not support moving placement of the “no parking”
signage in Woodbridge, 2nd by Commissioner Lancaster - majority ayes, Smith opposes; Passes.
Future Meeting Topics
6. ACHD Traffic Operations Center Tour (September)
It was confirmed with the Clerk and the Commission that there is no need for a Zoom
meeting. A City’s Park van will be available to van-pool to the ACHD center. The
Commissioners will meet at 3pm at City Hall for roll call. Boxed lunches will be provided to
those that would like a snack. Ms. Carson will send out a menu.
Some discussion with regard to information/presentation about the Amtrak/intercommunity rail
in the October meeting.
7. Blue Tick Micro-Path to Mountain View High School
Ms. Carson informed the Commission she will provide an update to this item at the October
meeting. No discussion was had.
Next Meeting Date: September 12, 2022
Motion by Commissioner Lancaster to adjourn; 2nd by Commissioner Lewis – All ayes; Passes.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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.
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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 gated. The Micro-path will remain open, per Fire Department. Valley Reginal 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
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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: Design is underway and estimated to take 18 months; construction
funds for this project are not yet programmed. The Interagency Agreement, scope, and schedule
were approved by the ACHD Commission in May. 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-
amity-road-to-victory-road.aspx
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Ten Mile Road, Victory to Overland and Ten Mile/Victory Roundabout: White paving complete.
Truck apron, buffer and sidewalk remaining at roundabout. Sidewalk and curb being placed
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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
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:
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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: Project is moving from concept to design phase. 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
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).
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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 - Concrete
placements continue. Utility work complete for the City of Meridian. Working with other
utilities to relocate and remove existing services. Anticipated pave date set for July 25th.
5th Avenue - Utility coordinator continues. Concrete placements continue. Anticipated
pave date set for July 25th. E.5th Ave, E. Franklin Road to E. Bower Street - next phase.
Valves and Manholes have been adjusted to grade. Milled July 21st. E. Bower Street, N.
Main Street to east end - Valves and Manholes have been adjusted to grade. Milled July
20th. 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 5 th,
State to north end; E Bower, 2 nd 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 V erbena 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
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
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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: https://itdprojects.org/projects/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:
https://itdprojects.org/projects/sh16corridor/
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
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
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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 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
webpage: https://adacounty.id.gov/developmentservices/transportation -action-plan/
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Item 2.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: August 1, 2022
Topic: Staff Communications
Below are summaries of relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the last TC meeting.
Linder at Chinden U-Turns
We recently received a concern from a resident over U-turn movements from cars travelling
southbound on Linder, approaching Chinden and making U-turns from the turn lanes across
Chinden and back onto Linder (likely to get into Fred Myers shopping complex, etc.). I have reached
out to ITD for the following information:
• Are U-turns allowed there?
• Should they be allowed?
• If they are, is it currently signed and signaled?
• If no signage, what does it take to get signage?
Cross Walk at Black Cat and Gondola
We were copied on the following concern sent to the West Ada School District from resident
Tiffany Gloucher:
Mr. Gillen,
I have been privy to your recent response about a plan for a future cross walk as it relates to
Pleasant View Elementary, at the intersection of Gondola and Black Cat. To recap, you stated
an electrical contractor will bid the job in late October with a plan to have it operational in
February.
I would like to say to you, and Mayor Simison, and Mr. Wasson, and Dr. Bub, with all due
respect, this is not sufficient for the families of NW Meridian. We all know how projects get
delayed, and by the time this is completed, we will be near (or past) the end of year three of
Pleasant View’s existence. Black Cat is already 50 mph, and you’re having children ages 5 -11
cross, often in the dark or inclement weather, on an unmarked unlit major street. Often times
with parents & younger siblings, grandparents, pets. Everyone is at risk when crossing this
busy intersection.
We have seen exponential growth in our city, and I’ve seen many major and minor projects
completed in the past three years to keep up with the safety of the residents of Meridian. But
is there any resident whose safety is more tantamount than our children?
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I will be the first to admit I don’t know the ins and outs of completing a cross walk project.
But in my heart of hearts, I have to believe there is at least one project that can take a
backseat to this, in order to protect the literal lives of small children in our community. Surely
there is a similar project that can swap places in order to prioritize this. I implore you to
reconsider the priority of this project and expedite it to a fall completion, before our days get
shorter and kids are crossing in utter darkness, and inclement winter weather, for the third
year in a row. I’ve seen so many heart stopping near misses, it makes my stomach hurt. Can
we somehow all come together to make the young children of Meridian, and their families, a
priority?
Citizen Complaint Regarding “No Parking” Signs in Woodbridge
We received the following from ACHD in response to a complaint regarding “No Parking” signs in
the Woodbridge neighborhood:
These signs were installed during the development phase of the subdivision as a
requirement due to the width of the street. The streets impacted were the two (2) lollipop
neighborhoods on both the north and south sides of Woodbridge, including Trunnel, Truss,
Torino and Tiburion. When the developer installed the signs on these streets with 24 feet of
asphalt, the signs were installed as ‘No Parking Anytime’ signs some with and some without
directional arrows and on the corners of each of the streets. Fire Code requires more than
24 feet of asphalt, which is why the parking was restricted back in about 2003 during the
neighborhood’s development. As such, the signs were ‘not seen’ by the residents, definitely
not obeyed by the residents and difficult for MPD and Code Enforcement officers to
enforce. CAPT (then LT) Colaianni asked me to take corrective action when I was able
to. This winter/spring we had some new personnel, allowing us to catch up on a few things
and we were able to rectify this shortfall in this neighborhood.
I believe it is important to remember that we don’t restrict parking just to restrict it. We
have to have a justifiable reason to do so, and in this case, it is a matter of public safety. If
Meridian Fire is not able to access a residence due to obstructions, it can have an impact in
MFD’s ability to provide fire and emergency services to our citizens.
Parking in Ada County is not preferential – residents can park in their driveways and garages
without issue. In addition, they can also park on the street, when permitted. They can park
in front of their house, or their neighbors house. They cannot park to block driveways, but
they can park in front of their neighbor’s property.
In this gentleman’s specific instance, the corner of E. Pratt Street & S. Trunnel Avenue did
have a ‘No Parking Anytime’ sign with directional arrows attached to the street name sign
assembly and it has been in that location since at least August 2007. We are not doing this
across the City, but strictly in his neighborhood.
After sharing this information with the citizen, I received the following response:
I appreciate the response and understand the need for emergency services to access the
pod. The problem remains that there is virtually no parking for guests in the
neighborhood. I have two comments, the first is that all the signs are placed on the inside of
the circle where all the places to park are. Simply moving the signs to the outside of the circle
would achieve the desired outcome and free up numerous common areas to park beside. If
someone came to survey this, it would be very apparent. The second is that if this is
something the city wants to enforce, they should not allow developers to determine how
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wide to make the roads as they will do everything they can to maximize returns, making
neighborhoods less desirable.
Dangerous by Design 2022 Report
We recently received the following report that I thought this Commission may find of interest:
Recently, the National Complete Street Coalition, of which ASLA is a founding member,
released the Dangerous By Design 2022 report. The report documents how our nation’s
streets remain dangerous and contribute to pedestrian fatalities, with underserved
community members being the most at risk.
Eagle Road Speed Limit
City Council will meet with the ITD board on August 23rd to discuss speed limits on Eagle Road.
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