2022-11-07 Minute Book
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Monday, November 07, 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
_____ 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
_____ Hoyoon Song
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. October 3, 2022
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Lost Rapids Citizen Requests - M. Carson
3. Transportation Projects Update - M. Carson
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Meridian Police Department Update - Cpl Goodspeed
5. City Project Prioritization Primer - M. Carson
6. Staff Communications - M. Carson
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
7. City Project Prioritization (December & January)
NEXT MEETING - December 5, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Monday, November 07, 2022 at 3:30 PM
All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation
for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
Agenda
VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
To join the meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88163039405
Or join by phone: 1-669-900-6833
Webinar ID: 881 6303 9405
ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ David Ballard _____ Shawn Martin, Ex-Officio - ACHD
_____ Zachary Shoemaker _____ Liisa Itkonen, Ex-Officio
_____ 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
_____ Hoyoon Song
ADOPTION OF AGENDA [ACTION ITEM]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. October 3, 2022
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
2. Lost Rapids Citizen Requests - M. Carson
3. Transportation Projects Update - M. Carson
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEM]
4. Meridian Police Department Update - Cpl Goodspeed
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5. City Project Prioritization Primer - M. Carson
6. Staff Communications - M. Carson
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
7. City Project Prioritization (December & January)
NEXT MEETING - December 5, 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
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Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:31 p.m.; YouTube started and roll taken)
o David Ballard x Stephen Lewis x John Wasson (ex-officio-
ACHD)
x Zachary Shoemaker x Jared Smith x Liisa Itkonen (ex-officio-
COMPASS)
o Ryan Lancaster x Tom LeClaire o RD Huntley (ex-officio-WASD)
x Walter Steed x Hoyoon Song x Alissa Taysom (ex-officio-VRT)
x Tracy Hopkins x Justin Price (ex-officio-ITD)
Others Present: M. Carson, C. Hood, R. Goodspeed, T. Murray
Introduction of Meridian Police CPL Randy Goodspeed
Introduction of New Youth Commissioner Hoyoon Song
Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Steed noted that item 6 on the agenda would be deleted since Cpl Goodspeed had
just been introduced. Motion by Commissioner Smith to adopt; 2nd by Commissioner Hopkins -
All ayes; Passes
Approval of Minutes
1. August 1, 2022
2. September 12, 2022
Motion by Commissioner Hopkins to approve both sets of minutes; 2nd by Commissioner Le
Claire - All ayes; Passes
Old Business Items
3. Transportation Projects Update M. Carson
Ms. Carson began the update noting ACHD is going to start with their Integrated Five-Year
Work Plan process in November. On page 9, Eagle Road there are some signal improvements
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that ACHD will continue to work will the remainder of the year. On page 11, Chinden West
Final Phase Meridian, to Locust Grove began construction in September and will continue
through December. Construction will pick back up and finish in the summer of 2023.
Highway 16 began construction began in August and is anticipated to be complete in 2024. An
interagency safety review team has been assembled to discuss State Highway 55/Eagle Road
regarding safety and speed. VRT local route started in October; the route will be free to ride
for the month. If you download the app, you will get another month free.
Miranda stood for comments. There was some discussion about the speed checks on Eagle Rd.
New Business Items
4. Railways in Treasure Valley (Elaine Clegg & Lila Klopfenstein)
Discussion about the History of High-capacity transit planning and proposed next steps. Lila
reviewed the purpose of high-capacity transit (HCT). HCT is faster than a local bus, carries
more people than a local bus, and has improved service and amenities. There are 3 types of
High Capacity transit modes. 1. Bus Rapid transit. 2. Commuter rail 3. Light rail. They are
working on a transit that would run East to West, from Caldwell, though Nampa, Meridian and
out to the Boise Bench. This research is being conducted primarily because of the growth in the
Treasure Valley. A survey called All Aboard was conducted. Based on the survey, the approved
the Boise Rail to the cut off in Boise. Looking ahead a scope of work needs to be developed
and study will be conducted. In the long-term funding still needs to be secured, an
environmental review will be conducted, and infrastructure needs to be built. Lila stood for
questions. There was some further discussion.
Elaine Clegg began a presentation about restoring passenger rail in the Treasure Valley. Rail is
being considered because much of rural America is underserved by long-distance intercity
passenger rail options, including portions of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Colorado,
Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota, residence of which for years have not
had good access to passenger rail service. Rail would provide single seat rides in overlapping
city pair markets, and could combine many small markets to generate economic volumes.
There are also a lot of economic benefits of passenger rail. There are environmental
advantages, as trains are three times more efficient than a car with emissions.
The IIJA includes $15 million to study discontinued long-distance lines for feasibility and cost
benefit for restoration. The next steps are to support FRA study, join an Interstate Rail
compact in Idaho, and coordinate and utilize funding authorized in IIJA to improve
infrastructure. There was some further discussion.
5. I-84 Corridor Operations Plan (H. Mulhall)
Hunter Mulhall, began his briefing on the contents of the I-84 Corridor Operations Plan and the
next steps. The contents of the plan are: Identifying operational challenges, project goals and
objectives; Identifying, screening, and ranking tactics; and Developing an operational vision, and
roadmap for implementation. The project, co-managed by ITD and Compass, set out to identify
TSMO/ITS strategies and tactics that can help to improve operations and safety on the I-84 and
I-184 corridors. The plan is to reach policy makers for planning and funding. The scope of the
project is Exit 25 in Middleton, to 57 in Gowen and I-84 to drop down in Boise. The Goals and
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Objectives: 1. Improve the safety of the I-84/I-I84 corridor. 2. Respond to reginal growth by
maximizing capacity and reliability of I-84/I-I84 for travelers and freight. 3. Manage I-84/OI84 as
part of an integrated transportation system, including state highways, arterials and transit. Next
steps are to complete HOV analysis (December 2022) and continue to work with ITD and
Regional operations workgroup to develop, program, and fund tactics. Mr. Mulhall stood for
questions, there was some further discussion.
6. Lost Rapids Citizen Requests (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson presented a citizen inquiry with regard to speed limit signs to be posted near Bird
park in Lost Rapids, and a painted cross at the Bird Park entrance.
With regard to speed limit signs, Mr. Wasson, provided the following the information.
SPEED: Placing additional speed limits signs would not likely lower speeds. It was also expressed
that with 2 signs 3500’ apart and a default 25mph speed in Meridian no driver can claim they
didn’t know the speed if cited. That is not to say that speed is not an issue. Meridian Police,
ACHD traffic, City staff will work in the next couple weeks to review past speed data and if
needed collect more recent speed data along this stretch. Next steps may include the following.
1. Cut through evaluations. 2. Pedestrian crossing evaluations. 3. Speed limit feedback signage,
speed cushions, or other traffic calming as warranted. They will be looking at peak hours, for
how many people are in the area. Mr. Hood added some information about adding parking
spaces, if possible.
The crosswalk inquiry discussion was as follows.
CROSSWALK: Currently there is illegal parking happening along Lost Rapids, and it is likely
those users who are crossing. This illegal parking along the street needs to be addressed. Ms.
Carson will also inquire the Parks about the process for determine if additional parking should
be added to the park. With new apartments coming South of Costco, town homes west of
Costco, and the subdivision being built out just North of the Park, foot traffic across Lost
Rapids (not from illegal parkers) will be increasing in the coming years. The Transportation
Commission prioritizes all transportation projects in the City annually. This process will begin
this month, and I will add this crosswalk to the prioritization list for their (and subsequently
Council’s) consideration.
7. Staff Communications (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson presented a information on citizen concerns regarding overgrown weeds on the
sidewalk and a crosswalk on near Pleasant View at Black Cat and Gondola. A resident inquired
regarding City Jurisdiction and transportation planning; he was frustrated how road planning is
integrated in our area. Mr. Hood responded to that inquiry that is in the packet.
The speed limit changed on Meridian road from 35MPH to 45MPH. ACHD talked to Meridian
Police Department about the change in the speed, but Planning was not given a chance to weigh
in. Going forward MPD and Planning will coordinate on these requests for input from road
agencies and will let the Transportation Commission now about any changes in speed limit.
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Future Meeting Topics
8. City Project Prioritization (November)
9. Lost Rapids
Next Meeting Date: November 7, 2022
Motion by Commissioner Smith to adjourn; 2nd by Commissioner Hopkins – All ayes; Passes.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
WALTER STEED, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson Meeting Date: November 7, 2022
Topic: Lost Rapids Citizen Requests
At the October Transportation Commission meeting we discussed a citizen request to: 1. post speed limit
signs near Bird Park on Lost Rapids Dr and 2. consider painting a crosswalk across Lost Rapids at the Bird
Park entrance. The intent of this agenda item is to review speed data from ACHD and MPD that was requested
and further discuss what if any action if the Transportation Commission recommends the City take on these
requests.
The speed data is attached.
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Printed on 2022/10/18 Traffic Matrix Report
Meridian PD
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Survey Description
Survey Details
Survey Location lost rapids/calcutta EB Meridian,ID
Survey GPS Coordinates
Survey Dates Start Stop
Tuesday,10/11/2022 11:50 AM Tuesday,10/18/2022 12:52 PM
Posted Speed Limit 25 mph
Traffic Zone Normal
File Name SurveyDataFile@2022-10-18_12-58-21.xml
Device Type Radar Sensor
Device Serial Number SNAA000000
Survey Note Default survey set up
Total Vehicle Count 61425
Traffic Direction East (Closing)West (Away)
Vehicle Count 30015 31410
Survey Map
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Printed on 2022/10/18 Traffic Matrix Report
Meridian PD
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Survey Summary
Survey Description
Survey Location lost rapids/calcutta EB Meridian,ID
Survey GPS Coordinates
Survey Dates Start Stop
Tuesday,10/11/2022 11:50 AM Tuesday,10/18/2022 12:52 PM
Posted Speed Limit 25 mph
Traffic Zone Normal
Survey Result
Total Vehicle Count 61425
Traffic Direction Closing Away Combined
East West
Vehicle Count 30015 31410 61425
Posted Speed Limit 25 mph
Vehicles Under the Speed Limit Count 8057 8925 16982
Vehicles Under the Speed Limit Percentage 26.84%28.41%27.65%
Vehicles Over the Speed Limit Count 21958 22485 44443
Vehicles Over the Speed Limit Percentage 73.16%71.59%72.35%
Excessive Speed Threshold 55 mph
Vehicles Over the Excessive Speed Count 29 31 60
Vehicles Over the Excessive Speed Percentage 0.1%0.1%0.1%
Average Violation Speed 31.19 mph 31.28 mph 31.24 mph
Speed Profile
Average Speed 27.96 mph 27.81 mph 27.88 mph
Minimum Speed 10 mph 10 mph 10 mph
Maximum Speed 83 mph 84 mph 84 mph
85th Percentile Speed 34 mph 34 mph 34 mph
Standard Deviation 18 mph 18 mph 18 mph
10 mph Pace 23-32 mph 23-32 mph 23-32 mph
In Pace Count 16578 16847 33425
Data Recording Limits
Highest Speed Allowed 120 mph
Lowest Speed Allowed 10 mph
Minimum Following Time 2 Second(s)
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Printed on 2022/10/18 Traffic Matrix Report
Meridian PD
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Survey Description
Survey Location lost rapids/calcutta EB Meridian,ID
Survey GPS Coordinates
Survey Dates Start Stop
Tuesday,10/11/2022 11:50 AM Tuesday,10/18/2022 12:52 PM
Posted Speed Limit 25 mph
Traffic Zone Normal
Speed -Volume Matrix
Date Range:2022-10-11 -2022-10-18
Direction:Both
Date Span Total 6-10 11-
15
16-
20
21-
25
26-
30
31-
35
36-
40
41-
45
46-
50
51-
55
56-
60
61-
65
66-
70
71-
75
76-
80
81-
85
86+
00:00 -00:59 178 19 29 23 55 42 8 2
01:00 -01:59 80 10 8 10 36 14 2
02:00 -02:59 54 1 8 4 1 20 14 6
03:00 -03:59 58 5 3 13 29 8
04:00 -04:59 146 1 4 10 23 68 30 10
05:00 -05:59 387 15 15 50 172 107 22 4 2
06:00 -06:59 978 7 76 72 209 311 211 83 9
07:00 -07:59 1934 6 120 89 311 802 508 85 11 2
08:00 -08:59 2874 13 171 186 398 1056 834 172 36 4 4
09:00 -09:59 3543 12 207 203 412 1274 1112 267 46 6 2 2
10:00 -10:59 4314 19 276 248 600 1555 1329 244 22 11 2 2 4 2
11:00 -11:59 4187 29 421 351 587 1242 1252 262 31 7 5
12:00 -12:59 4612 26 377 331 634 1531 1281 367 45 14 2 4
13:00 -13:59 4976 15 373 275 624 1801 1472 356 39 11 2 2 2 2 2
14:00 -14:59 4859 11 295 208 517 1737 1598 405 74 7 2 2 2 1
15:00 -15:59 5556 16 472 352 695 1839 1680 448 43 2 1 2 3 3
16:00 -16:59 5376 22 411 258 530 1756 1760 553 61 14 4 1 4 2
17:00 -17:59 5334 10 383 261 470 1766 1830 518 66 21 4 1 2 2
18:00 -18:59 4585 13 298 259 572 1517 1542 322 39 11 3 4 2 3
19:00 -19:59 3470 31 341 377 612 1108 833 151 17
20:00 -20:59 1911 14 257 235 318 560 394 117 16
21:00 -21:59 1032 4 120 130 172 276 275 48 7
22:00 -22:59 665 3 76 89 104 193 160 35 3 2
23:00 -23:59 316 1 38 39 38 94 82 14 10
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ACHD
NB SB Total
Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Total
7/11/2019 7/12/2019 7/13/2019 7/14/2019 7/15/2019 7/16/2019 7/17/2019
0000 4 4 9 4 4 0 4 29
0100 0 1 8 2 0 1 1 13
0200 1 2 1 4 1 0 0 9
0300 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 4
0400 1 1 2 1 3 4 5 17
0500 17 12 6 4 10 16 17 82
0600 46 43 20 9 43 54 46 261
0700 93 92 22 16 99 123 95 540
0800 94 86 65 27 146 122 104 644
0900 122 96 69 52 98 109 103 649
1000 98 88 108 69 119 94 110 686
1100 126 134 95 127 102 132 139 855
1200 151 156 94 77 143 143 126 890
1300 110 115 101 137 105 91 112 771
1400 79 118 101 82 108 104 107 699
1500 117 127 81 76 107 129 100 737
1600 112 122 94 69 115 147 138 797
1700 168 130 80 57 150 143 126 854
1800 114 97 73 56 83 124 118 665
1900 76 72 56 68 66 79 72 489
2000 68 66 43 45 55 59 78 414
2100 37 44 46 43 33 40 80 323
2200 26 28 28 15 15 19 13 144
2300 6 13 10 7 8 7 7 58
Total:1666 1649 1212 1047 1613 1740 1703 10630
Thurs 1700
400 Min. Segment Length (in feet):750
1674 Segment Length (in feet):2550
Meets Min. ADT Criteria?YES Meets Min. Length Criteria?YES
300
Measured Volume:168
No
35 mph 37 mph
Measured 85th Perc. Speed:34 mph Measured 95th Perc. Speed:37 mph
No No
Speed Criteria (85th Perc.):
Meets Speed Criteria?
vehicles or more in the peak hour
vehicles
Avg. ADT:
Roadway Classification
Percent Cut Through Needed:
Meets Volume Criteria?
Volume Criteria:
Min. ADT Criteria:
Avg. ADT:
Speed Criteria (95th Perc.):
Meets Speed Criteria?
Lost Rapids Dr W/O Ten Mile Rd
168
1519
Collector
1674
Peak Volume:
Peak Hour Volume:
37%
Avg. Weekday ADT:
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ACHD
EB WB Total
Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Total
2/3/2022 2/4/2022 2/5/2022 2/6/2022 2/7/2022 2/8/2022 2/9/2022
0000 5 2 8 18 5 2 3 43
0100 1 3 6 8 0 3 0 21
0200 1 0 2 3 1 0 0 7
0300 2 1 0 0 3 0 2 8
0400 3 5 4 1 7 6 8 34
0500 20 14 4 3 18 32 22 113
0600 48 53 22 14 46 45 45 273
0700 116 109 35 28 122 119 144 673
0800 127 126 51 49 146 148 134 781
0900 118 120 98 76 129 157 132 830
1000 107 138 148 166 112 147 128 946
1100 131 189 177 120 148 136 138 1039
1200 143 191 180 225 160 162 139 1200
1300 151 166 167 196 130 137 160 1107
1400 166 181 177 152 143 150 171 1140
1500 188 217 154 167 189 206 192 1313
1600 199 217 163 147 224 240 230 1420
1700 188 217 190 139 204 218 208 1364
1800 141 150 119 77 135 169 168 959
1900 99 103 81 48 97 84 129 641
2000 61 55 69 30 58 59 120 452
2100 39 44 46 19 27 40 39 254
2200 18 30 43 7 12 12 22 144
2300 4 11 24 2 6 5 4 56
Total:2076 2342 1968 1695 2122 2277 2338 14818
Tues 1600
400 Min. Segment Length (in feet):750
2231 Segment Length (in feet):2600
Meets Min. ADT Criteria?YES Meets Min. Length Criteria?YES
300
Measured Volume:240
No
35 mph 37 mph
Measured 85th Perc. Speed:37 mph Measured 95th Perc. Speed:40 mph
Yes Yes
W. Lost Rapids Drive E/O N. Vicenza Avenue
240
2117
Collector
2231
Peak Volume:
Peak Hour Volume:
25%
Avg. Weekday ADT:
Speed Criteria (85th Perc.):
Meets Speed Criteria?
vehicles or more in the peak hour
vehicles
Avg. ADT:
Roadway Classification
Percent Cut Through Needed:
Meets Volume Criteria?
Volume Criteria:
Min. ADT Criteria:
Avg. ADT:
Speed Criteria (95th Perc.):
Meets Speed Criteria?
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MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: October 3, 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 Transportation Commission 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.
2024-2028 IFYWP prioritization process will begin with a kick-off meeting November 16,
2022.
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Linder, Overland to Franklin: Design is underway and estimated to be complete October 2023;
construction funds for this project are not yet programmed. 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.
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Ten Mile Road, Victory to Overland and Ten Mile/Victory Roundabout: Project reached
substantial completion September 30, 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.
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
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Washington and 6th Street Projects: These segments were moved from the Residential Capital
Maintenance projects to a separate project group. The following segments are included: W
Washington Ave, NW 7th to Meridian Rd and W 6th 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://engage.achdidaho.org/washington -street-and-6th-street
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, 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; and W 5th Ave, W Washington St to W Carlton Ave. This project will include updates to
achieve a Complete Street and pavement improvements.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/washington -street-and-6th-street/documents
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://engage.achdidaho.org/mcmillan-and-black-cat-
intersection
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Locust Grove Road, Victory to Overland and roundabout at Victory: Notice to proceed issued
in November 2022. Widen Locust Grove to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, multi-use pathway and at-
grade side street crossings. 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:
https://engage.achdidaho.org/locust-grove-road-victory-road-to-overland-road
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 is planned to be complete by summer 2022. 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:
https://engage.achdidaho.org/eagle-road-lake-hazel-road-to-amity-road
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:
https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake-hazel-and-eagle-intersection
City Staff Contact: Brian McClure, Community Development
Fairview, Jericho Road to Eagle & Locust Grove Signal: Construction is expected to start 2025.
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
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facility. Here is a link to the project website: https://engage.achdidaho.org/fairview-avenue-
jericho-road-to-eagle-road
City Staff Contact: Caleb Hood, Community Development
Ustick, Ten Mile to Linder: Project is in 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.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_ten_mile_linder
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.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/ustick_black_cat_ten_mile
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: Community feedback survey open on design
webpage. Project will include swales adjacent to the roadway. Widen Lake Hazel Rd to five 11’
lanes with curb gutter and 10’ detached multiuse path on both sides. Bridge improvement
included to remove and replace the existing bridge over the Ten Mile Creek. Design 2022;
Construction 2026.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/lake_hazel_eagle_cloverdale
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
Eagle Road Signal Improvements: The traffic signal controllers were replaced in March 2022.
ACHD ran into some additional issues with the traffic signal controller software and the new
software system that analyzes the data from the traffic signal controllers. Most of the issues
have been resolved, and ACHD’s consultant will soon begin utilizing that data to assist ACHD in
developing and implementing timing and operational changes. Work is anticipated to be ongoing
the remainder of this year.
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
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to meet ADA compliance. Reasonable attempts will be m ade to improve each pedestrian ramp
as directional, not diagonal.
FY2021 Residential Capital Maintenance: Construction ongoing Fall 2022: E 2nd St, State to
Carlton; E 4th, Broadway to State; E State, 2nd to Cathy Ln Irrigation and Sidewalk.
Construction Spring 2023: E 2nd St, Idaho to State; E State, 2nd to Cathy Ln Roadway
Substantially Complete: E 4th, Washington to Janie Ln; E 5th, State to north end; E Bower, 2nd
to east end; NE 5th Ave, Franklin to Bower; E Washington, 4th to Cathy Ln.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/2021-residential-capital-maintenance
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. https://engage.achdidaho.org/2022-residential-
capital-maintenance
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
FY2023 Residential Capital Maintenance: Kick off meeting was held November 18th. Segments
included: 1st 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
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: 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 will begin
September 2022 with utility work and clearing the ITD right-of-way. This phase will continue
through December 2022. Road reconstruction will begin when temperatures allow, estimated
in February 2023. All work will wrap up in early summer 2023. All four lanes from Linder to
Meridian are open.
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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: Initial construction began August 2022 and is
anticipated to be complete 2024 and will include: Five miles of highway between U.S. 20/26 and
I-84; an interchange at SH-16/I-84; signalized intersections at Franklin Road and Ustick Road;
reconstruction of the U.S. 20/26 intersection; overpasses at Cherry Lane, McMillan Road, and
the railroad; and minor adjustments to local roads near SH-16. ITD is also completing the design
of the future interchanges at Franklin Road, Ustick Road, U.S. 20/26 and State Highway 44.
Additional funding will be ne eded to build these interchanges. Project website:
https://itdprojects.org/projects/sh16corridor/
Eagle Road, Overland to SH- 44 State St: Project includes pavement rehabilitation and
pedestrian ramp improvements. All work will take place at night over two construction seasons.
Construction will be done on Overland to Franklin Fall 2022. Franklin Road to SH-44 State St
will be constructed in 2023.
https://itdprojects.org/projects/eagleroadrepairs/
SH-55 Eagle Road Safety Review: An inter-agency team has been assembled to discuss a
safety review of Eagle Road, Chinden to I -84. 2 meetings have been held to date to kick off the
project and discuss the scope of that review.
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: Design is underway on 3 segment
improvements in the plan: Stoddard Road, Victory to Overland; Locust Grove Rd at Palermo Dr
pedestrian crossing; and bridge #1207 at Locust Grove Rd and Ten Mile creek . 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.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/neighborhood -plans
Hollandale/Targee Bikeway Study: The Hollandale Concept Design will be presented to the
Commission with proposed adoption Winter 2022. 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.
https://engage.achdidaho.org/hollandale-targee-neighborhood-improvements
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Rail with Trail: This project is still a priority for all agencies involved, but has gotten to the point
where the effort needs to come from a broader group of stakeholders that would include higher -
level decisionmakers able to enter into negotiations and identify funding sources.
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. The Parks department is poised to complete
a land trade at the end of 2022 to obtain the final access (on 3rd Street) that will make the Rail
with Trail (RWT) segment from 3rd Street to 8th Street possible. That portion will be funded with
Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) monies (previously awarded, but pushed
out a couple of times). Established schedule to take advantage of that funding is Desi gn in 2023
and Construction in 2024. The Parks and Recreation Department continues to pursue remaining
easements needed west of this project segment, from Linder Road to 8th St. No recent progress
on the parcels between 3rd street and Meridian Road, thou gh they will eventually be a part of
this pathway segment, whether through negotiated easements or future development conditions.
Five Mile Creek Pathway: The Parks Department has contracted with Brighton Corporation to
cost share for the pedestrian portion of the vehicular bridge across the Five Mile Creek in the
proposed Quartet Subdivision, which has recently broken ground. The City will build a run of
pathway along the south side of the Five Mile Creek from the Quartet Subdivision, to the Nine
Mile Creek, which will culminate in a pedestrian bridge crossing of the Nine Mile Creek and a
connection to the existing McNelis Pathway. Construction plans are currently at 95%, with plans
to bid summer of 2022. ACHD owns a property along the proposed pathway route and will
dedicate an easement for pathway. The City will share construction plans with ACHD, who will
either construct the pathway segment on the ACHD property or reimburse the city for its
construction as part of the larger City project.
OTHER PROJECTS
Valley Regional Transit: Route 45 Boise State to CWI had a major service change beginning
in October. Route 45 is now via Fairview and includes stops in Meridian. Previously this
route did not service Meridian. Route 30 Pine from the Ten Mile Interchange area through
downtown to The Village launched in October 3rd, 2022.
https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/
City Staff Contact: Miranda Carson, Community Development
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson Meeting Date: November 7, 2022
Topic: City Project Prioritization Primer
Annually, the City prepares and prioritizes a list of transportation projects within out community
for the transportation agencies to consider in their programming and budget processes. The
Meridian Transportation Commission (TC) is tasked with making recommendations to the City
Council on these priority transportation projects. The intent of this memo is to share the timeline
and start the discussion of this process.
The following are requests the TC/Staff has received to be considered in this process:
- Broadway/Meridian - adding a traffic signal
- Amity, Locust Grove to Eagle - Crossing on Abbott
- Black Cat at Gondola - Crossing for Pleasant View Elementary
- McMillan, Ten Mile to Linder - Crossing concern
Here is a proposed timeline for our City process:
- November 7th Begin reviewing/updating past projects and compiling new requests
- November 28th TC Prioritization Subcommittee meets
- December 5th TC discusses community needs
- Mid-December TC Prioritization Subcommittee meets if needed
- January 9th (TBD) TC finalizes project prioritization recommendation
- Mid/Late-January TC recommendation is communicated for City Council to finalize
Here is the timeline ACHD Commission was presented for their process:
- January 11th Commission Project Identification
- February 8th IFYWP Annual Report
- April 12th IFYWP Plan Check-In
- May 10th Budget/IFYWP Revenue
- June 14th Project Requests & Prioritization Review
- July 19th Initial Draft
- August 23rd FY24 Budget Adoption Hearing
- September 6th Agency/Public Comment Review
- September 27th FY2024-2028 IFYWP Adoption Hearing
Attached:
- Meridian 2021 Project Prioritization list compared to November ACHD IFYWP FY22-26 Draft
- ACHD FY2024-2028 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP) Kick-Off Staff Report
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Design YR ROW YR
Construction
YR Draft Changes
1 Linder Rd, Overland Rd / Franklin Rd
Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes and construct a new 4-lane 1-84 overpass,including curb,gutter,sidewalk,and
bike lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP. Project would be a joint project between ACHD and ITD Future Future Future None
2 Locust Grove Rd, Victory Rd / Overland Rd
Widen Locust Grove Rd to 5 lanes with curb,gutter,sidewalk and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016
CIP.2019 2020-2021 2022 Const: 2023
3 Locust Grove Rd, Fairview Ave / Ustick Rd
Widen Locust Grove Rd to 5 lanes with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016
CIP.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed
Des: 2026
Const: Future
4 Fairview Ave and Locust Grove Rd
Widen intersection to 9 lanes on Fairview Ave and 7 lanes on Locust Grove Rd,including curb,gutter,
sidewalk, and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP.2020-2021 2021-2022 2023 Const: 2025
5 Ten Mile Rd, Victory Rd / Overland Rd Widen Ten Mile Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP.2019 2020-2021 2022-2023 Const: 2022
6 Victory Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Eagle Rd Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP.2023 2024 Future
Des: 2025
Cont: Future
7 Ustick Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd Widen Ustick Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP.2022 2023 2025 Const: 2024
8 Linder Rd, Cherry Ln / Ustick Rd Widen Linder Rd to 3 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes in accordance with 2016 CIP.2025 Future Future None
9 Locust Grove Rd, Amity Rd / Victory Rd Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed
Des: 2026
Const: Future
10 Victory Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd Widen Victory Rd to 3 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP.2023 2024 2025
Des: 2025
Const: Future
11 Ten Mile Rd / Cherry Ln Intersection improvements to include dual left turn lanes.2025 Future Future Not Programmed
12 Eagle Rd / Overland Rd Intersection improvements to include dual left turn lanes.2025 Future Future Not Programmed
13 McMillan Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd Widen McMillan Rd to 3 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed None
14 McMillan Rd, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd Widen McMillan Rd to 3 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed None
15 Victory Rd and Locust Grove Rd Roundabout
Construct a multi-lane roundabout with 2 lanes on Locust Grove legs and 1 lane on Victory legs in
accordance with the 2016 CIP.2019 2020-2021 2022-2023 Const: 2023
16 Locust Grove Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd
Widen Locust Grove Rd to 3 lanes with curb,gutter,sidewalk,and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016
CIP.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed
Des: 2025
Const: Future
17 Meridian Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd Widen Meridian Rd to 3 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes in accordance with the 2016 CIP.2023 2024 Future
Des: 2025
Const: Future
18 Ustick Rd and Black Cat Rd (INTERIM)Construct a dual lane roundabout in accordance with the 2016 CIP.Not Programmed Not Programmed 2021 None
18 Ustick Rd and Black Cat Rd Construct a dual lane roundabout in accordance with the 2016 CIP.Not Programmed Not Programmed Des: 2022 Const:2024
19 Ustick, Black Cat to Ten Mile Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed
Des: 2022
Const: 2024
20 Lake Hazel, Locust Grove to Eagle Widen Not Programmed
2021
Priority
Ranking Agency Project Name Agency Project Description
Current IFYWP Programming Status
City of Meridian ACHD Request Priotization
Roads & Intersections
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Design YR ROW YR
Construction
YR Draft Changes
2021
Priority
Ranking Agency Project Name Agency Project Description
Current IFYWP Programming Status
City of Meridian ACHD Request Priotization
1 Stockenham Enhanced Cross-walks
Remove mid-block cross-walk by Hillsdale and add enhanced cross-walks at Lachlan and near
Rockhampton/Hill Park St. Update school zone signs and flashers.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed None
2
Stoddard Rd, Victory Rd / Overland Rd (Stoddard Rd,
Victory Rd / Kodiak Dr)
Reconstruct Stoddard Rd,between Victory Rd and Overland Rd to 3-lanes,7'attached sidewalks and bike
lanes.Project includes bridge #2085 and an enhanced pedestrian crossing (pedestrian hybrid beacon)at
Victory and Stoddard (CM214-27).Bike lanes may be replaced by a pathway per the Bike Master Plan
Update.2022 2023 2024
Des: 2022
Const: Future
3 East 03rd St, Franklin Rd / Carlton Ave (Phase 1)
Construct streetscape improvements,including curb,gutter,sidewalk,and improved UPRR crossing,from
Franklin Rd to Carlton Ave in accordance with the Downtown Meridian Neighborhood Plan.2022 2023 2025
Des: 2024
Const: Future
4 E. 3rd Carlton to Fairview
Extend roadway and construct streetscape improvements,including curb,gutter,sidewalk,and improved
UPRR crossing,from Carlton Ave to Fairview Ave in accordance with the Downtown Meridian Neighborhood
Plan.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed None
5 Washington St, W. 07th St / Main St Complete sidewalk on Washington St, between W. 07th Stand Main St.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed None
6 Broadway Ave, West 07th St / West 04th St Complete sidewalks on the south side of Broadway Ave, between West 07th St and West 04th St.2024 2025 Future
Des: 2026
Const: Future
7 McMillan Rd, Ten Mile Rd / Linder Rd
Install extruded curb pathway on north side of McMillan Rd between Cortona Way and Goddard Creek Way
and detached concrete sidewalk with curbing between Goddard Creek Way and Wild Goose Way.2024 2025 Future
Des: 2025
Const: Future
8 East 2 1/2 St, Carlton Ave / Fairview Ave Install sidewalk on the west and/or east side.2024 2025 Future None
9 Main St and King Street Pedestrian Crossing Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing of Main St at King Street.2024 2024 2025
Des: 2024
Const: 2026
10 Amity, Eagle to Hillsdale Pedestrian improvements on Amity to the YMCA and City Park.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed
Des: 2026
Const: Future
11 Amity, Meridian to Locust Grove pedestrian improvements Not Programmed
12 Bower St, Meridian Rd / E. 03rd St Complete sidewalks and add wayfinding signage on Bower St, between Meridian Rd and E. 03rd St.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed None
13 Victory Rd, Glacier Bay Way / Mesa Way Complete sidewalk on the south side adjacent to county parcel.2023 2024 2025
Des: 2025
Const: Future
14 Capulet Way at Siena Elementary Install crosswalk of Capulet Way on the west side of Siena Elementary school micro path.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed None
15 Taormina Drive at Maesaia Way Install sidewalk on south side of Taormina Drive near Maesaia Way.Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed None
16 Taconic Dr / Pioneer Install crosswalk at intersection of Taconic and Pioneer (Hillsdale Subdivision).Not Programmed Not Programmed Not Programmed None
17 Lake Hazel Rd, Locust Grove to Eagle
Complete the pedestrian improvements along the full mile.Some segments are already planned for
improvement, but when they are complete there will still be gaps to the north and south.Not Programmed
18 Locust Grove Rd, Overland Rd / Puffin St
Construct a detached asphalt or concrete pathway on east side of Locust Grove between Puffin Stand
Overland Rd.2019 2020-2021 2022
Des: 2019
Const: 2023
19 Pine Ave and W. 1st St Pedestrian Crossing
Install an enhanced pedestrian crossing (rectangular rapid flashing beacon)on Pine Ave at W 01st St to
improve access to Meridian Elementary School.2025 2025 Future
Des: 2024
Const: Future
20 McMillan Rd, Locust Grove Rd / Red Horse Way Complete sidewalk on the north side of McMillan Rd, between Locust Grove Rd and Red Horse Way.2024 2025 Future Const: 2026
Community Programs
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Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208 387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
Mary May, President
Alexis Pickering, Vice President
Jim D. Hansen, 2nd Vice-President
Kent Goldthorpe, Commissioner
Dave McKinney, Commissioner
Planning & Programming
30 Sep 2022
STAFF REPORT
TO: ACHD Commissioners, Director Wong, and Deputy Directors
FROM: Kristy Inselman - Planning and Programming Supervisor -
kinselman@achdidaho.org
SUBJECT: FY2024-2028 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP) Kick-Off
MEETING: Commission Meeting - 12 Oct 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP) sets forth the strategies, priorities, and projects the District
will pursue over the next five years with focus on its vision of “leading transportation innovation - investing
in communities.” The adopted capital budget makes up the first 2 years of the IFYWP. During this work
session, Staff will present an overview of the IFYWP process, identify key Commission dates, as well as
provide an update to the Commission-Directed project changes identified during the FY2022-2026
IFYWP adoption.
ATTACHMENT(S):
StfRpt10122022_KInselman_ProgramKickOff
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208 387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
Mary May, President
Alexis Pickering, Vice-President
Jim D. Hansen, 2nd Vice President
Kent Goldthorpe, Commissioner
Dave McKinney, Commissioner
September 30, 2022
TO: Commissioners, Director, and Deputy Directors
FROM: Kristy Inselman, Planning & Programming Supervisor
SUBJECT: FY2024-2028 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP) Kick-Off
Commission Work Session – October 12, 2022
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Executive Summary
The Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP) sets forth the strategies, priorities, and projects the District will
pursue over the next five years with focus on its vision of “leading transportation innovation - investing in
communities.” The adopted capital budget makes up the first 2 years of the IFYWP. During this work session,
Staff will present an overview of the IFYWP process, identify key Commission dates, as well as provide an update
to the Commission-Directed project changes identified during the FY2022-2026 IFYWP adoption.
Facts & Findings
The Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP) update process includes our outreach efforts, planning framework,
project selection/prioritization as well as upcoming Commission work sessions and key milestones for the
development of the plan.
This year’s approach to the IFYWP will include frequent and robust work sessions with the Commission throughout
the process so that Staff, the Commission and the public have clear direction for the development of the plan.
The process will also include a longer project request period for the public and our Partner Agencies which will
run from November 16, 2022 – February 15, 2023 (3 months). Staff will hold a meeting with our partner agencies
in November to kick-off the process to solicit project requests. Our partner agencies include the Cities, School
Districts, Boise State University, the County and Valley Regional Transit (VRT). The public outreach campaign will
also include an updated Community Programs webpage, Twitter, Facebook, and Nextdoor as well as direct
outreach to the neighborhood groups and advisory committees.
The following key dates outline the schedule of Commission work sessions where Staff will provide updates and
solicit feedback/direction from the Commission throughout the development of the FY2024-2028 IFYWP:
Commission Work Sessions:
- January 11th Commission Project Identification
- February 8th IFYWP Annual Report
- April 12th IFYWP Plan Check-In
- May 10th Budget/IFYWP Revenue
- June 14th Project Requests & Prioritization Review
- July 19th Initial Draft
- August 23rd FY24 Budget Adoption Hearing
- September 6th Agency/Public Comment Review
- September 27th FY2024-2028 IFYWP Adoption Hearing
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Policy Implications
The IFYWP update process is ACHD’s primary outreach tool to communicate with the public regarding the capital
projects ACHD plans to construct over the next 5 years. At the direction of the Commission, Staff continues to
seek opportunities to enhance this process to improved public outreach and project selection.
Fiscal Implication
The FY2024-2028 IFYWP is being developed in coordination with the FY2024-2025 Budget. The Commission directs
the allocation of resources to complete projects through these documents. Staff will present any impact to the
Budget based on a modified approach through the development of the update.
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Item 5.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: November 7, 2022
Topic: Staff Communications
Below are summaries of relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the last TC meeting.
Sagewood Subdivision - Public Street Parking
I spoke to a resident in the Sagewood Subdivision October 12th regarding drivers blocking the
mailbox. City Code 7-2-2-B-8 prohibits parking “within ten (10) feet of a mailbox, during the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., on any day that is not a federal holiday.” The parking regulation
does not exclude community mailboxes from enforcement, but this is a commonly misinterpreted.
MPD Code Enforcement and Traffic, Planning, and ACHD staff discussed the issue and determined
the HOA board taking steps to have something like “Do Not Block Mailboxes” posted at the
neighborhood box was the best long term solution. The resident was referred to ACHD for next
steps.
Communities in Motion 2050 Public Comment Received
COMPASS completed its public comment period on Communities in Motion 2050 on October 16.
One comment specifically addresses bike lanes in the City of Meridian.
None of the priority state roadway projects impact me, thus I neither agree/disagree. I
would like to see more connectivity for bike lanes in Meridian that can get you to the
Greenbelt without being a pro cyclist. :-) Please look at all the proposed projects with
the cyclist lane filter and see if there is meaningful connectivity.
Communities in Motion (CIM) 2040 Amendments Public Comment Period
COMPASS requests your feedback on proposed amendments to Communities in Motion (CIM), the
regional long-range transportation plan, and the Regional Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) October 25 - November 8, 2022. Comments must be received by 11:59 pm, Tuesday,
November 8, 2022. Find details on proposed amendments here
https://www.compassidaho.org/comm/comments.htm by contacting COMPASS at 208-855-2558.
Comments must be submitted in writing (via email or letter). Please direct comments or questions
to email: info@compassidaho.org; mail: COMPASS, 700 NE 2nd Street, Suite 200, Meridian, ID
83642; or fax: 208/855-2559.
Those needing assistance, including assistance in submitting written comments, may call 208-855-
2558 with 48 hours advance notice.
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