Meridian Transportation Task Force
Meeting Agenda and Packet
August 5, 2010
1.
Old Business/Follow-Up
a. June Meeting Summary
b. CIM Meeting in a Bag Drawing Winners (verbal update; no memo)
c. Interim Intersections Update (tentative agenda item, verbal update; no memo)
2.
New Business
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
ACHD FY11 Budget
STIP/TIP Review
ACHD FYWP Scoring Update
Roadway, Intersection, and Community Program Project Prioritization
Future Meeting Topics
Staff proposes the following, and requests committee member input:
a. Meridian Transit Plan (ongoing)
4.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting will be Thursday, September 16th, at 3:00pm. The group will meet
at Meridian City Hall.
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1a. June Meeting Summary
Meeting Summary
Meridian Transportation Task Force
June 3, 2010
3:00 PM—4:30 PM
1. Attendance & Agenda
 Members Present: Councilman David Zaremba, P&Z Commissioner Joe Marshall,
Terry Smith, Steve Sedlacek, Shawn Martin, Joe Silva, Toni Tisdale, and Caleb
Hood.
 Members Absent: Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Councilman Keith Bird, Rich Allison,
Bob Bruce, David Wynkoop, Le Ann Carlsen, Scott Colaianni, and Miguel Legarreta.
 Others Present: NA
 Meeting agenda topics included: 1) CIM Update Review and Comment
2. Old Business/Follow-up
A memo was provided in the packet summarizing the April meeting.
3. Discussion Items
a) Communities in Motion Update: A meeting in a bag was held to discuss the draft
CIM update that COMPASS has prepared. The members discussed density, regional
compliance with CIM, the need for incentives and disincentives for growing smart,
regional corridors and general compliance with Meridian’s comprehensive plan,
matching-up land use and transportation corridors, and potential funding sources for
additional projects. The list of funded and unfunded projects was briefly discussed, as
was the need for a combination of maintaining the current infrastructure and building
new facilities. In addition, the members discussed alternative modes of transportation
and how those will be a key part of the future transportation network. The TTF spent
time discussing how transportation agencies could increase funding opportunities and
what the City might do to help. Those present completed CIM comment forms which
were sent to COMPASS.
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2a. ACHD FY11 Budget
Memo
To:
Transportation Task Force
From:
Caleb Hood, Planning Manager
Date:
7/28/2010
Re:
ACHD’s Draft FY11 Budget
The ACHD anticipates about $84 million in revenue in 2011. About $5M of the $84M is
carryover from FY10. Here is a brief overview of the draft ACHD FY11 Budget:
 Of the $84 million, Labor accounts for $20M, Operational accounts for $23M, and
Capital Projects accounts for $41M.
 The $20M for Labor includes a 6.2% increase (or $1.2M) over the amount budgeted
for FY10. This additional 6.2% (or $1.2M) is being budgeted for a 2% merit raise
pool (about $200K); an increase of about 25% in insurance premium costs; and
removing the requirement for furlough days from staff.
 The $23M for Operation and the $41M for Capital Projects is about the same
amount as in FY10, if you include the carryover funds.
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Of the $41M for Capital Projects, maintenance is about doubling – from
$3.7M in FY10 to almost $8M in FY11. Most of this increase is for
additional overlays. Less of the Capital Projects funds are being budgeted
for roadways ($19M down to $14M), but more is being budget for
intersections ($1.6M up to $9.4M). About $4.5M less is being budgeted for
bridges in FY11 ($2.2M) compared to FY10 ($6.7M).
The public hearing on the ACHD FY11 budget is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25th.
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2b. STIP/TIP Review
Memo
To:
Transportation Task Force
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Manager
Date:
7/28/2010
Re:
STIP/TIP Review
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and Regional Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) Overviews: On July 6th, the Idaho Transportation Department
released the Draft 2011-2014 STIP (http://itd.idaho.gov/planning/stip/.) On Monday, July 19th,
the COMPASS Board authorized the release of the FY2011-2015 TIP
(http://www.compassidaho.org/prodserv/transimprovement.htm). The public comment period on
the STIP goes into the first week of August; the public comment period for the TIP ends on
August 23rd. There are no substantive changes between the current STIP (FY10-13) and the
Draft STIP (FY11-14) to the list of regionally significant, locally funded (read: ACHD), projects.
Statewide there are seven highway expansion projects programmed for construction in the STIP.
Only one of seven expansion projects in the state is in Southwest Idaho; the Wye Interchange
Stormwater Retention Pond is a new expansion project in District 3/TMA ($885k). In District
3/TMA, there are three NEW restoration projects in the TIP/STIP (two at/near the I84/Eisenmann Interchange, $13M; and one on SH-21 near Robie Creek, $350k).
Some of the key transportation programming changes occurring in the Draft STIP and TIP
documents for Southwest Idaho include (staff comments in italics):
 Removal of U.S. 20/26 Corridor (right-of-way) Preservation (Key No. 09189) and SH
44 Preservation (Key No. 07827). There was $872,000 shown in 2010, 2011 and
2012 for right-of-way preservation for U.S. 20/26 and about $1M shown in 2010,
2011, 2012 and 2013 for SH 44 right-of-way preservation. The COMPASS Board
recently sent a letter to ITD stating concern for the removal of these projects. The
Mayor and Council will be sending a similar letter to ITD. The region has already
invested quite a bit of time, money and effort in these key transportation corridors.
 The Meridian Road IC (Key No. 11589) has been removed from the program. This
was a bridge rehab project in 2013 at a cost of $1.3M. ITD staff has informed us that
they are trying to fit this back into the program in 2012; it was an oversight that it
was left out.
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There are a couple of new state bridge replacement projects (US 20/26 – Broadway
Avenue in 2015, at a cost of about $20 million; and a new bridge at Scorpion Creek
and SH 78, at a cost of about $1.1 million). The US 20/26, Broadway Bridge (Key
11588) has been significantly changed in scope. In the current TIP/STIP it is a bridge
rehab/preservation project. In the draft TIP/STIP it is shown as a bridge replacement
project. Costs have gone from about $6M (as a rehab project) to about $20M (as a
full replacement project) with this change is scope. This bridge does have a very low
sufficiency (safety) rating.
The intersection of Franklin/Black Cat has moved into the STIP and TIP for
construction in 2014 (this project was part of the Franklin Road widening project
between Ten Mile and Black Cat, shown as PD in the 2010-2013 version of the
STIP.)
The Three Cities River Crossing Project (Key No. 09189) shows $1.2 million for
right-of-way in 2014. In the current STIP there is about $3 million for right-of-way in
2010; it is being delayed to 2011 in the draft programming documents. NOTE: This is
an earmark project.
The City Council will be sending letters to both ITD and COMPASS on their respective
transportation improvement programming documents.
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2c. ACHD FYWP Scoring Update
Memo
To:
Transportation Task Force
From:
Caleb Hood, Planning Manager
Date:
7/28/2010
Re:
ACHD Scoring and Ranking of Projects for Programming
The ACHD Capital Improvements Citizen Advisory Committee (CICAC) has been working on
establishing new scoring and ranking criteria for use when creating the Five Year Work Plan
(FYWP). The ACHD Board of Commissioners has given a conceptual nod to the work the
CICAC is doing in revamping the technical and programming criteria used in establishing the
FYWP. Essentially, the new prioritization processes will be based on two primary factors: safety
and congestion. These two factors will be the most important drivers, but not the only
considerations, in determining which projects should be in the FYWP. Other factors include: a
community’s priority/rank/request, if roadway is a designated I-84 detour route, if project is on a
designated mobility corridor, if project is in CIM, if project is on a bicycle route, if any funding
partners have been identified, and others. Staff will bring some handouts to the meeting on the
5th to go through all of the factors that will play into the FYWP and discuss this topic further
with the TTF.
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2d. Project Prioritization
Memo
To:
Transportation Task Force
From:
Caleb Hood, Planning Manager
Date:
7/28/2010
Re:
Roadway, Intersection and Community Program Priorities
It’s that time of year again; time to start thinking about our highest roadway, intersection and pathway
priorities. Below I’ve provided an overview of the community programs process and updates on where
the City’s 2009 priority requests currently are in process with ACHD and ITD. If possible, I’d like the
TTF to finalize a recommendation for the City Council on the 2010 priorities for roadways,
intersections and community program priorities during our August meeting. If we can’t make it
through all of these priorities, we can finish during our next meeting on September 16th. The City must
have a City Council-endorsed list of priorities completed by October 1.
Community Programs
Overview: ACHD Community Programs (CP) are projects developed to expand and enhance a safe,
efficient, and accessible pedestrian and bicycle network for residents of Ada County. Community
Programs are intended to meet several objectives, including:
• To emphasize safe routes to schools
• To reach out to constituents and respond to public needs
• To promote community and neighborhood involvement and support
• To optimize the use of fiscal resources
• To progressively bring Ada County to ADA compliance, improving mobility for the disabled
• To support the reduction of school safety busing
It is envisioned that a majority of the Community Programs funds will be allotted toward Safe Routes
projects. However, the ACHD Commission also wishes to continue to construct neighborhood
enhancement projects, which will be evaluated and funded through an application system. The CP
application offers each community an opportunity to address wanted improvements, particularly those
that provide pedestrian and bicycle safety, mobility and connectivity. Priority will be based on several
factors such as distance to schools, traffic volume of the street, outside funding, elimination of safety
busing, etc.
During the August meeting, the TTF will compose the City of Meridian’s 2010 CP priority list for City
Council approval. As you may recall, last year we factored in and incorporated the priority lists from the
Meridian Parks Department and Joint School District #2 (Meridian). Because ACHD emphasizes projects
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that are on school routes, JSD#2 will (hopefully) also be working with us to ensure that our projects stand
a good chance of being picked for construction. We will also need to coordinate with the school district
on the applications as ACHD asks questions about safety busing and being along designated school
routes.
Last year’s list will be used as a starting point for drafting the City’s 2010 CP list of priorities. Below is
the list of priorities that we sent to ACHD last year for CP projects and an update on where our requests
are with ACHD (you can also go to ACHD’s website for details on these current projects:
http://achd.ada.id.us/Projects/Default.aspx.) Through various sources, I’ve been notified of five NEW CP
projects that we should discuss adding to the priority list. If there are other projects that need to be added
please bring them up during our meeting. Staff will compile the CP applications for the priority projects,
after the City Council endorses the project list.
Priority List, Community Programs 2009
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NEW
Carlton, W. 1st to Main
ACHD Core CP project for CN 2013. The project proposes a 5foot-wide attached sidewalk with curb and gutter on the south side
of Carlton Avenue from 1st to Main. The project seeks to increase
sidewalk connectivity for pedestrians and will maintain on-street
parking as a neighborhood amenity. The sidewalk will be built
within ACHD right-of-way. This project will create a Safe Route
to School connection for Meridian students by providing
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pedestrian facilities to Cole Valley Christian School. School
District request.
NEW
E. 3rd and Ada St.
Install HAWK signal at Franklin/E. 3rd (Storey Park) and stripe
bike lane/route on both sides of E. 3rd and Ada Street to Main. Part
of bicycle route for downtown. Public Works request.
NEW
Pine Avenue, Five Mile Creek
Extension of CDBG project along Pine and Five Mile Creek (see
Five Mile Creek Pathway – Fairview to Pine, above). Parks Dept.
request.
NEW
Linder, south of Franklin
A citizen is concerned with students walking along the entire
length of Linder (south of Cherry Lane to the south end of Linder)
without sidewalks. They are walking to Arctic Circle, or home
from High School, along Linder and are in danger of not being
seen, and have nowhere safe to walk. The sidewalks are so
intermittent and crossing the street is hazardous with the amount of
traffic. Katy Keeton request.
NEW
Ustick???
Need more info. John Nesmith request.
Status Update on 2009 CP Requests
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Roadways and Intersections
Below are the roadways and intersection priorities the City sent to ACHD, ITD and COMPASS.
The TTF should discuss amending this priority list of projects for Council approval. Staff will
provide status updates on the projects from 2009, updated technical data (safety and level of
service primarily), and a proposal to change the spreadsheet format, as we prepare to update
priorities for 2010.
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17 (12)
Ustick Road,
Duane
Drive/Eagle to
Cloverdale
• Regionally significant corridor.
• Duane to Cloverdale may be priority, but the whole Ustick corridor needs
widening. Re-start in Meridian if continuing from east is difficult.
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PD in FYWP;
concept design
complete
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