Master Pathway Plan Update
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Meridian Draft Master
Pathways Plan Update
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Plan Process
Extensive Fieldwork
. Walked ~)(15tins and proposed pathway alignments with GF'$
. Compiled photo library of alignment:s
Meetings
Public Open Houses (2)
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Plan Organization
1. Introduction
2. Existing Conditions
3. Design Guidelines
4. Recommended Pathway Network
5. Management, Maintenance, Safety Guidelines
A. Appendix
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Previous Planning Efforts
Regional
Ridg~.to"Rivers Pathway ~Ian Update (1996)
- Ada County HIshwllY District Pede'lltt18i1'1-6icyde TransltJon Plan (2004)
. Communities 'in ~tIOO Draft R~gioni!l.l Transportation Plan (1006)
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Meridi"n ComprehensIve Pi!lrk~./Ind Rec:reiltion System Plan (~OO))
City of MeridJan Compl'ehel15iY,=, PllIn Update ('2006)
Dovmtown ~ridian Transportation M3,l1/I,gelll!!nt Plan (2006)
South Meridian Study Are", Plan fin progress.)
Adjacent Communities
. Clty 0( fk,is~ Parks a("lj RecreMlon ComprehensIve Plan (1()()4)
Goals
Goal 1: Provide Recreational Opportunities
Goal 2: Enhance Pathway Development and Regional
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Goal 3: Access for All
Goal 4: Provide Community Linkages
GoalS: Provide Amenities
Goal 6: Provide Maintenance and Emergency Access
Goal 7: Preservation of Future Pathway Corridors
Needs Overview I Existing System
Types of Trips
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Existing System
Nearly 12 miles of completed pathw~y
.J ~ Partially completed pathways include: Bud Porter (5-Mil€' Creek
PathwayL Meridian Loop, Ridenbaugh Canal
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General Opportunities &
Constraints
Population Growth
Demographics
, In 2000, 27.3% under 17 (115'; under 5)
~ In 2000, 6_04% over 65
Development
History
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Specific Opportunities & Constraints
Pathway Types
Desirable Destinations
Pathway Fragmentation
Environmental Conditions
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Signage / Pathway Orientati
Pathway / Roadway Crossings
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Pathway Designs
Canal Pathways" Canals and Laterals
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Pathway Designs
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Signing and Striping
Amenities
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At-Grade Crossing Types
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Pathway Development
Pathway Development Process
The city S~Ure5 fundin~ and cOns.lrul;ts pathway, ~.g. Bud Porter
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dev@loprn@nt
3 classes of projects
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Developer Pathways
Major WQrk~
Project Priorities and Phasing
City of Meridian (Gap Closure)
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Pathway Descriptions
Based on extensive fieldwork
Detailed descriptions of location of existing
pathways and recommendations for proposed
pathways
Lists major crossings, length of segment, and status
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Pathway Descriptions
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Estimated Long~Term Costs
$18 million. City of Meridian (Gap Closures)
Does not include developer pathways
Does not include Major Works (Boise Valley Rail.
with-Trail or 1-84 overcrossing)
Boise VaUt!y R.ail-with.Tra,i1: -$3-6 million
- Overcro~s:inl!l: ~S10-12 million
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Management
Pathway Management
Rol~!; and responsibilities
. Parks 8: R&reatlol1 $~I\ff
. Technical Advisory Committee
. Community Mc=m~rs
Property Management
RoadwiilYS
Encroachments
Utllltl.. I Shared U.age
Pathway regulations
Maintenance Guidelines
Paved surface maintenance
Vegetation and pest management
Litter and illegal dumping
Signage
Pathway access points
Pathway Safety
Provide good access to pathway system
Provide good visibility from adjacent neighbors
High level of maintenance
Programmed events
Community projects
Adopt.a-Pathway program
Pathway Watch program
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