BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING April 21, :30 p.m. NOTE NEW LOCATION: Caldwell Police Department 110 S. 5th Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho

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1 BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING April 21, :30 p.m. NOTE NEW LOCATION: Caldwell Police Department 110 S. 5th Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho NOTICE: This packet contains only the documents listed with an asterisk (*) in the agenda. The entire packet, including all attachments is available at: The online document requires Acrobat to read it; COMPASS homepage contains a free download link if you need a copy. The online document includes bookmarks at the left of the screen that are named to correspond to agenda items that have attachments. Clicking on a bookmark will take you directly to the named document. I. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES (1:30) **AGENDA** II. OPEN DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS (1:35) III. CONSENT AGENDA (1:40) Page 3 * A. Approve March 10, 2008 Joint COMPASS/VRT Meeting Minutes Page 9 * B. Approve March 17, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes Page 14 * C. Receive Approved February 19, 2008 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes IV. ACTION ITEMS Page 17 1:45 * A. Adopt Resolution Amending the Toni Tisdale Transportation Improvement Programs Staff will seek Board adoption of Resolution regarding changes to the Transportation Improvement Programs requiring an Amendment (transit 5316 and 5317 funds) as recommended by the Regional Technical Advisory Committee on March 26, Page 21 1:55 * B. Approve Proposed FY2009 General and Special Matt Stoll Membership Dues Staff will present proposed FY2009 General and Special Membership Dues for approval. Page 24 2:05 * C. Accept Recommendations of the High Volume Don Matson Intersection Study Staff will seek Board s acceptance of study recommendations to be referred to municipalities, ITD, and highway districts. V. INFORMATION DISCUSSION ITEMS 2:15 A. Status Report Air Quality Leonard Herr Leonard Herr, Department of Environmental Quality staff, will present information regarding U.S. EPA s recent lowering of the ozone standard and the Treasure Valley s likely classification. Page 25 2:35 * B. Review Downtown Multi-Modal Center and Charles Trainor Circulator Concepts Staff will present concepts for a multi-modal center and circulator under the Treasure Valley High Capacity Transit Study. 1

2 Page 31 2:55 * C. Review Communities in Motion Implementation Guidebook Carl Miller Staff will review an implementation plan regarding transit ready development. Page 32 3:05 * D. Review Traffic Impact Study Recommendations Charles Trainor Staff will present recommendations regarding improvements to traffic impact study procedures. Page 38 3:15 * E. Review Revised Project Prioritization Process Charles Trainor Staff will present new information for project prioritization for use in selecting corridors. 3:25 F. Status Report Legislative Issues Ken Burgess Ken Burgess will provide a status report on federal and state legislative issues VI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT (3:35) A. Staff Activity Report The monthly staff activity report can be accessed on the COMPASS website at the address referenced above. B. Status Report Corridor Studies The monthly status report on the corridor studies can be accessed on the COMPASS website at the address referenced above. C. Status Report Current Air Quality Efforts The monthly status report on air quality issues can be accessed on the COMPASS website at the address referenced above. D. Status Report Current Transportation Project Information The monthly status report on current transportation projects and issues can be accessed on the COMPASS website at the address referenced above. E. Status Report Standing Committees Attendance The monthly status report on standing committees attendance can be accessed on the COMPASS website at the address referenced above. F. Status Report - Administrative Modification to the Transportation Improvement Programs The Administrative Modification can be accessed on the COMPASS website at the address referenced above. VII. ADJOURNMENT (3:40) *Enclosures Times are approximate. Agenda is subject to change. T:\FY08\900 Operations\990 Direct Operations-Maintenance\Board\2008 agendasminutes\agenda doc 2

3 ITEM III-A Joint COMPASS/Valley Regional Transit Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Monday, March 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. COMPASS Conference Room S. Industry Way, Suite Meridian, Idaho John Franden, COMPASS Chair, called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. A roll call established a quorum of both the COMPASS Board and Valley Regional Transit Board members as listed below. COMPASS MEMBERS PRESENT COMPASS MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT A.J. Balukoff, Boise School Allan Brock, Notus-Parma Matt Stoll, COMPASS District Highway Phil Bandy, Eagle (phone) Anne Horne, Notus Charles Trainor, COMPASS Matt Beebe, Canyon County Dave Jones, ITD Terri Schorzman, COMPASS (phone) Dave Bieter, Boise (phone) Phil Kushlan, CCDC Jeanne Urlezaga, COMPASS Keith Bird, Meridian Jerome Scroggins, Canyon Kathleen Lacey, Boise County Highway Vern Bisterfeldt, Boise Martin Thorne, Nampa Katey Levihn, ACHD Staff Dave Bivens, ACHD Vicki Thurber, Middleton Ken Burgess, Lobbyist Rob Hopper for Jim Blacker, Pete Wagner, DEQ Caldwell (phone) Elaine Clegg, Boise Russell Duke, CDH (ex-officio) Tom Dale, Nampa (phone) Clete Edmundson, Governor s Office (ex-officio) Pete Friedman for Tammy de Weerd, Meridian (Mayor de Pat Rice, Boise Centre on the Grove (ex-officio) Weerd joined by phone at 3pm) Jeff Lang for Scott Dowdy, Kuna (phone) John Evans, Garden City (phone) Kelli Fairless, VRT David Ferdinand, Canyon County (phone) John Franden, ACHD James Maguire, BSU Carol McKee, ACHD (phone) Bryce Millar, Nampa Highway District Nathan Mitchell, Star Garret Nancolas, Caldwell (phone) Steve Rule, Canyon County (phone) Fred Tilman, Ada County Mike Vuittonet, Joint School District #2 Margie Watson, Parma Paul Woods, Ada County Rick Yzaguirre, Ada County 3

4 VRT MEMBERS PRESENT VRT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Jim Brooks, Eagle City of Notus Representative- Kelli Fairless, VRT TBD Matt Beebe, Canyon County Jared Everett, BSU Rick Thompson, VRT (phone) John Bechtel, Wilder Ralph Gant, CCHD Mark Carnopis, VRT Dave Bieter, Boise (phone) Scott Gurnsey, ITD (ex-officio) Linda Ihli, VRT Dave Bivens, ACHD Curtis Homer, Nampa Steve Thorson, Citizen Elaine Clegg, Boise Martin Luttrell, Melba Roy Eiguren, Lobbyist Tom Dale, Nampa (phone) Craig Slocum, Meridian Development Corp. Oney Eguia, Parma Vicki Thurber, Middleton John Evans, Garden City (phone) David Ferdinand, Canyon County (phone) Dean Gunderson, Ada County Chuck Hedemark, CCDC Rob Hopper, Caldwell (phone) Kurt Kopadt, Greenleaf Jeff Lang, Kuna (phone) Garret Nancolas, Caldwell (phone) Nathan Mitchell for Chad Bell, Star Charlie Rountree, Meridian Rick Yzaguirre, Ada County David Zaremba, Meridian ACTION ITEMS Reconsider COMPASS Board and Valley Regional Transit (VRT) Management Committee Position on Constitutional Amendment for Local Option Taxation Authority Roy Eiguren and Ken Burgess, lobbyists for VRT and COMPASS respectively, presented background on the current status of the issue before the members. Roy explained that after meeting with the Governor and Legislature leadership on March 7th, the constitutional amendment and the local option legislation bill, with two changes, would come together as a package and move through the legislature. Assuming the constitutional amendment received two thirds approval in both the House and Senate and the Governor signed the bill, the people, by a simple majority, could approve the constitutional amendment in November The following November, the enabling legislation would then go to the people for a vote. The changes to the legislation included being applicable to each county rather than regional, and the county commission would have bonding authority for the proposed tax. Constitutional Amendment Discussion John Franden emphasized staff was reporting on changes that have taken place since the February 25 th COMPASS Board meeting as far as the legislature and governor were concerned. Elaine Clegg distributed the current language in the Idaho Constitution regarding local authority for taxes and read it into the record as follows: ARTICLE VII FINANCE AND REVENUE SECTION 6. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS TO IMPOSE THEIR OWN TAXES. The legislature shall not impose taxes for the purpose of any county, city, town, or other municipal corporation, but may by law invest in the corporate authorities thereof, respectively, the power to assess and collect taxes for all purposes of such corporation. 4

5 Roy Eiguren pointed out for the record two instances of current local option taxing authority, which are the resort tax and local county tax for correctional facilities. Tom Dale commented that for the record he agrees with Garret Nancolas and is fundamentally opposed in trying to legislate through a constitutional amendment. Mayor Dale told the Governor he would support a compromise until he heard Mike Moyle wanted counties to be the bonding agency. He pointed out if everything fails; there is the initiative process to go through, which could pass with a simple majority vote. Ken Burgess pointed out the county commissioners must accept and place the issue on the ballot. Originally, they wanted an independently elected board to be the RTA, but have moved off that point and now want county commissioners to play that role so someone who is elected is responsible. Legislation Discussion The members discussed the legislation at length. Roy Eiguren reviewed the initiative process whereby citizens can pass legislation by obtaining signatures of 10 percent of the number of people that voted for the governor in the state of Idaho, which would be 45,000 signatures to be gathered in a very narrow time frame. The initiative process can only be used once every two years. If approved by voters, it automatically becomes law, but the Legislature can repeal laws approved by initiative. Roy Eiguren remarked that the Idaho Association of Counties is on record of approving the constitutional amendment. Roy Eiguren emphasized there will be no bill unless there is a constitutional amendment. Fred Tilman moved to decide whether or not the COMPASS Board wanted to take a new position on the legislation; seconded by Dean Gunderson. Fred restated the motion - does the COMPASS Board want to change its position on what the COMPASS Board had instructed its lobbyist to present to the Legislature by the last vote taken (February 25, 2008). Fred Tilman restated the motion as do we want to reconsider the February 25 th motion - the position that the COMPASS Board had taken previously on this issue; seconded by Keith Bird. Roll call vote was taken as listed below. The motion passed COMPASS MEMBERS Yes No A.J. Balukoff, Boise School District Phil Bandy, Eagle (phone) Matt Beebe, Canyon County (phone) Dave Bieter, Boise (phone) Keith Bird, Meridian Vern Bisterfeldt, Boise Dave Bivens, ACHD Rob Hopper for Jim Blacker, Caldwell (phone) Elaine Clegg, Boise Tom Dale, Nampa (phone) Pete Friedman for Tammy de Weerd (Mayor de Weerd joined by phone 3pm), Meridian Jeff Lang for Scott Dowdy, Kuna (phone) John Evans, Garden City (phone) Kelli Fairless, VRT David Ferdinand, Canyon County phone) John Franden, ACHD James Maguire, BSU Carol McKee, ACHD Bryce Millar, Nampa Highway District Nathan Mitchell, Star 5

6 Garret Nancolas, Caldwell Steve Rule, Canyon County Fred Tilman, Ada County Mike Vuittonet, Boise School District Margie Watson, Parma Paul Woods, Ada County Rick Yzaguirre, Ada County Charlie Rountree moved for the Valley Regional Transit Management Committee to reconsider its previous position from the February 25 th vote, as only the Management Committee was in attendance at that (COMPASS Board) meeting; seconded by David Ferdinand. Roll call vote was taken as listed. The motion tied with 3 yes and 3 no votes. VRT Management Committee Members present at February 25 th COMPASS Board Meeting Charlie Rountree, Meridian Rick Yzaguirre, Ada County Rob Hopper, Caldwell Dave Bieter, Boise David Ferdinand, Canyon County Tom Dale, Nampa Yes No Dave Bieter needed to hang up and appointed Kathleen Lacey, alternate COMPASS member, to vote no for him on a constitutional amendment if a vote is taken. Kelli Fairless pointed out the VRT Board never acted on this. It was just the Management Committee. Discussion was held regarding what position COMPASS and VRT Board should take on the enabling legislation. COMPASS VOTE AJ Balukoff moved that this board (COMPASS) not support the constitutional amendment that has constraints as proposed; seconded by Elaine Clegg. A yes vote means to accept the motion to reject the constitutional amendment with two thirds vote by county and consolidated date. Following discussion roll call vote was taken. The motion tied 12 yes and 12 no votes as follow: COMPASS MEMBERS Yes No A.J. Balukoff, Boise School District Phil Bandy, Eagle (phone) Matt Beebe, Canyon County (phone) Dave Bieter, Boise (phone) Kathleen Lacey voted Keith Bird, Meridian Vern Bisterfeldt, Boise Dave Bivens, ACHD Rob Hopper for Jim Blacker, Caldwell (phone) Elaine Clegg, Boise Tom Dale, Nampa (phone) Pete Friedman for Tammy de Weerd (Mayor de Weerd joined by phone 3pm), Meridian Jeff Lang for Scott Dowdy, Kuna (phone) John Evans, Garden City (phone) Kelli Fairless, VRT David Ferdinand, Canyon County (phone) John Franden, ACHD James Maguire, BSU Carol McKee, ACHD 6

7 Bryce Millar, Nampa Highway District Nathan Mitchell, Star Garret Nancolas, Caldwell Steve Rule, Canyon County Fred Tilman, Ada County Mike Vuittonet, Boise School District Margie Watson, Parma Paul Woods, Ada County Rick Yzaguirre, Ada County VRT VOTE Following discussion Rick Yzaguirre called for a vote by the Valley Regional Transit Board. Elaine Clegg moved that this board (VRT) not support the constitutional amendment that has constraints as proposed; seconded by David Zaremba. The motion carried. Roll call vote showed 11 yes and 4 no as listed below. VRT MEMBERS Yes No Jim Brooks deferred to Phil Bandy, Eagle Matt Beebe, Canyon County (phone) John Bechtel, Wilder Dave Bieter, Boise (phone) Dave Bivens, ACHD Elaine Clegg, Boise Tom Dale, Nampa (phone) Oney Eguia, Parma John Evans, Garden City (phone) David Ferdinand, Canyon County (phone) Dean Gunderson, Ada County Chuck Hedemark, CCDC Rob Hopper, Caldwell (phone) Kurt Kopadt, Greenleaf Jeff Lang, Kuna (phone) Garret Nancolas, Caldwell (phone) Nathan Mitchell for Chad Bell, Star Charlie Rountree, Meridian Rick Yzaguirre, Ada County David Zaremba, Meridian John Franden summed up the COMPASS position as no position and the VRT vote as no to the constitutional amendment as written. Both support the original RTA legislation as written in January. Roy Eiguren said a statement will be sent to the media. He will visit with the legislative leadership, the governor, and staff and let them know the position of opposing the legislation as written. David Bivens moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m. The motion was seconded and was approved unanimously. 7

8 Dated this 21st day of April APPROVED: ATTEST: BY: John Franden, Chair Community Planning Association BY: Matthew J. Stoll, Executive Director Community Planning Association T:\FY08\900 Operations\990 Direct Operations-Maintenance\Board\2008 agendasminutes\minutes Joint Meeting.doc 8

9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MARCH 17, 2008 ADA COUNTY COURTHOUSE 200 WEST FRONT STREET, BOISE, IDAHO ITEM III-B **MINUTES** ATTENDEES: MEMBERS ABSENT: Rebecca Arnold, Commissioner, Ada County Highway District, Ex officio A.J. Balukoff, Trustee, Independent School District of Boise City Phil Bandy, Mayor, City of Eagle Matt Beebe, Commissioner, Canyon County Dave Bieter, Mayor, City of Boise, Vice Chair Keith Bird, Councilman, City of Meridian Dave Bivens, Commissioner, Ada County Highway District Jim Blacker, Councilman, City of Caldwell Tom Dale, Mayor, City of Nampa Russell Duke, Central District Health, Ex officio Matt Ellsworth for Tammy de Weerd, Mayor, City of Meridian John Evans, Mayor, City of Garden City Kelli Fairless, Valley Regional Transit David Ferdinand, Commissioner, Canyon County, Secretary/Treasurer John Franden, Commissioner, Ada County Highway District, Chair Leonard Herr for Pete Wagner, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Dave Jones, Idaho Transportation Department Maryanne Jordan, Councilwoman for Elaine Clegg, Councilwoman, City of Boise Phil Kushlan, Capital City Development Corporation Kathleen Lacey for Vernon Bisterfeldt, Councilman, City of Boise Carol McKee, Commissioner, Ada County Highway District Bryce Millar, Commissioner, Nampa Highway District #1 Nathan Mitchell, Mayor, City of Star Garret Nancolas, Mayor, City of Caldwell, Chair-Elect Steven Rule, Commissioner, Canyon County Jerome Scroggins, Commissioner, Canyon Highway District #4 Matt Stoll, Executive Director, Community Planning Association, Ex officio Martin Thorne, Councilman, City of Nampa Fred Tilman, Commissioner, Ada County Mike Vuittonet, Trustee, Joint School District #2 Rick Yzaguirre, Commissioner, Ada County Scott Dowdy, Mayor, City of Kuna Clete Edmunson, Governor s Office, Ex officio Anne Horn, Mayor, City of Notus James Maguire, Boise State University Patrick Rice, Greater Boise Auditorium District, Ex officio Vicki Thurber, Mayor, City of Middleton Margaret Watson, Mayor, City of Parma Paul Woods, Commissioner, Ada County 9

10 OTHERS: CALL TO ORDER: Nancy Brecks, Community Planning Association Amanda Brown, City of Boise Ken Burgess, Veritas Advisors Ryan Christenson, Wilber Smith Associates Roy Eiguren, Eiguren Public Law and Policy Dean Gunderson, Ada County Liisa Itkonen, Community Planning Association Kendall Kemmer, Ada County Highway District Katey Levihn, Ada County Highway District Don Matson, Community Planning Association Carl Miller, Community Planning Association Gloria Parkvold, Valley Regional Transit Terri Schorzman, Community Planning Association Ray Stark, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce David Thompson, Thompson Transportation Steve Thorson, Citizen Toni Tisdale, Community Planning Association Charles Trainor, Community Planning Association Jeanne Urlezaga, Community Planning Association Michael Zuzel, City of Boise Chair Franden called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES Matt Stoll requested to move Information/Discussion Item B., Status Report Legislative Issues to the front of the Action Items as Item A., and to move Information/Discussion Item A., Status Report Fairview Avenue Concept Design under Action Items as Item E. Chair Franden asked for approval of the requested changes to the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. OPEN DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS Matt Stoll announced that as part of the COMPASS 2008 Education Series, Todd Litman, founder and executive director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute will be in Boise March 26 and 27, On March 26 th, his presentation to the public is Work Smarter, Not Harder to Improve Transportation from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Riverside Hotel. On March 27 th, board members are invited to a breakfast meeting with Mr. Litman at the Doubletree Riverside from 7:30 9:00 a.m. Matt Stoll introduced Liisa Itkonen who has joined COMPASS as a principal planner for transportation. David Ferdinand announced the April 29, 2008, State of the County address to be held at the College of Idaho at 5:30 pm. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve February 25, 2008, Board Meeting Minutes B. Receive Approved January 25, 2008, Executive Committee Meeting Minutes C. Approve Combining the Northern Ada County and Nampa Urbanized Area Transportation Improvement Programs 10

11 David Ferdinand moved and Nathan Mitchell seconded approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS A. Status Report Legislative Issues Ken Burgess and Roy Eiguren, legislative consultants for COMPASS and Valley Regional Transit, provided updates on GARVEE legislation and the local option sales tax legislation. Ken asked Board members to contact their legislators and ask them to approve the current GARVEE legislation. Roy provided an update on the local option sales tax legislation and the House version of the constitutional amendment. He stated the Senate Republican leadership intends to introduce a competing constitutional amendment that is identical to the House version with one significant difference; the voting threshold would be at 60% versus the House requirement of 66 2/3%. Roy said both the Democratic and Republican leadership in the Senate support the amendment and have asked if COMPASS would support it. After discussion, Roy recapped his understanding of the consensus of the Board: COMPASS currently does not have a position. Roy and Ken are authorized to negotiate with the leadership of both bodies and the Governor a package that includes a constitutional amendment at 60%, done on a regional basis, and implementing legislation that reflects that. And unless and until we can negotiate that package, and bring it back, our position would remain as previously established at the joint COMPASS/VRT Board meeting on March 10, Chair Franden asked for any objection to Ken Burgess and Roy Eiguren moving forward as Roy out lined. Hearing none, Chair Franden so ordered. B. Approve Additional Priorities for the Surface Transportation Program (Enhancement, Transit, Bride, Rural) Toni Tisdale presented the recommended ranking order and priorities for enhancement projects to move forward in the FY Transportation Improvement Program process. After discussion, Garret Nancolas moved and Mike Vuittonet seconded approval of the additional priorities for the Surface Transportation Program (Enhancement, Transit, Bridge, Rural) as presented. Motion passed unanimously. C. Approve Population Estimates Carl Miller presented the preliminary estimate of the 2008 population. These estimates will be the basis for the 2009 COMPASS Membership dues. After discussion, Tom Dale moved and Carol McKee seconded approval of the population estimates as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 11

12 D. Adopt Resolution Amending the Transportation Improvement Programs Toni Tisdale presented an amendment to the FY Transportation Improvement Programs adding transit project, Treasure Valley, Idaho Transit Facilities FY2008. After discussion, John Evans moved and Tom Dale seconded adoption of Resolution amending the FY Transportation Improvement Programs. Motion passed unanimously. E. Status Report Fairview Avenue Concept Design Project Kendall Kemmer, Ada County Highway District, requested COMPASS Board support of the project team s recommendation to not include light rail, bus rapid transit, or streetcars as part of the Fairview Avenue Concept Design. He said the Regional Technical Advisory Committee met in February 2008 and concurred with the recommendation, which is also in accordance with Communities in Motion. After discussion, Phil Kushlan moved and Tom Dale seconded to continue forward with the approved Communities in Motion plan as adopted. Motion passed unanimously. INFORMATION DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Review Findings and Recommendations of High Volume Intersection Study Don Matson introduced the High Volume Intersection Study consultant team: Ryan Christenson, Wilbur Smith Associates; and David Thompson, Thompson Transportation. Ryan and David reviewed findings and recommendations of the High Volume Intersection Study and presented intersection layouts that are currently being developed in the U.S. B. Review Revised Project Prioritization Process Chair Franden moved this item to the April 21, 2008 Board meeting agenda. Status Report Finance Committee A.J. Balukoff, Chair of the Finance Committee, stated that at its February 21, 2008, meeting the Finance Committee reviewed the projected revenue needs from FY2009 through FY2013, and directed staff to increase the merit pool from a 3% increase to 5% in order to insure that COMPASS stays competitive and avoid staff turnover. Other After discussion, Garret Nancolas moved and Tom Dale seconded to direct Matt Stoll to draft a letter to the Idaho Congressional Delegation encouraging a study of federal rules and regulations and the impact on transportation dollars. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Dave Bivens moved and Tom Dale seconded adjournment at 3:25 p.m. 12

13 Dated this 21st day of April APPROVED: ATTEST: BY: John Franden, Chair Community Planning Association BY: Matthew J. Stoll, Executive Director Community Planning Association T:\FY08\900 Operations\990 Direct Operations-Maintenance\Board\2008 agendasminutes\minutes doc 13

14 ITEM III-C EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2008 COMPASS CONFERENCE ROOM **MINUTES** ATTENDEES: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Dale, Mayor, City of Nampa John Franden, Commissioner, Ada County Highway District, Chair Nate Mitchell, Mayor, City of Star Garret Nancolas, Mayor, City of Caldwell, Chair Elect (via conference call) Charlie Rountree, Councilman, for Tammy de Weerd, Mayor, City of Meridian Matt Stoll, Executive Director, Community Planning Association, Ex officio Fred Tilman, Commissioner, Ada County Dave Bieter, Mayor, City of Boise, Vice Chair David Ferdinand, Commissioner, Canyon County, Secretary/Treasurer Vicki Thurber, Mayor, City of Middleton Nancy Brecks, Community Planning Association Ken Burgess, Veritas Advisors Roy Eiguren, Eiguren Public Law and Policy Terri Schorzman, Community Planning Association Jeanne Urlezaga, Community Planning Association CALL TO ORDER: Chair John Franden called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. AGENDA CHANGES/ADDITIONS: Chair Franden asked for any objections to moving Information/Discussion Item V-A after the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, Chair Franden so ordered. OPEN DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve January 15, 2008, Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Fred Tilman moved and Charlie Rountree seconded approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 14

15 INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Status Report State Legislative Issues Roy Eiguren provided an update on the proposed local option tax legislation. He said the House leadership is going to require a constitutional amendment before a hearing on the legislation will occur. He outlined the side bars of the amendment: 1) A cap on the amount of the sales tax that could be imposed not to exceed 8% of goods and services that would ordinarily be taxed under the existing sales tax law; 2) The vote to be conducted on only 2 election dates, the May and November election dates in any given year; and 3) A 66 2/3 vote requirement placed upon the county or city that would be imposing the tax. Roy added the House leadership feels that a government coalition is behind the legislation and does not feel industry or business is supportive of it. Also, a clear definition of what regional means is needed. After discussion, the Executive Committee members expressed their objections to a constitutional amendment. It was agreed that the next step is for Roy and Ken Burgess to continue discussions with the House leadership and legislators. Ken Burgess provided an update on the four federal appropriations requests COMPASS submitted totaling $4 million. Matt Stoll stated a letter was submitted in support of a joint application for a congestion reduction initiative that the U.S. Department of Transportation called for. Also, a joint application with the Idaho Transportation Department was submitted for a congestion management program looking at expanding dynamic messaging systems and internet services. ACTION ITEMS A. Establish March 17, 2008, COMPASS Board Meeting Matt reviewed staff recommended Agenda Items 1-20 and 22 for the March 27, 2008, COMPASS Board meeting. After discussion, Tom Dale moved and Fred Tilman seconded approval of Agenda Items 1-20 and 22 as presented. Motion passed unanimously. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS B. Status Report COMPASS/VRT Subcommittee Subcommittee members recapped their February 13, 2008 meeting. They directed Matt Stoll and Kelli Fairless to explore the impact of a merger from two extremes: the status quo and just moving forward and merging. The Subcommittee will meet again after Matt and Kelli have developed a white paper comparing the pros and cons. The Subcommittee also agreed that it is not necessary to hire an outside consultant at this time. 15

16 C. Status Report Educational Series Terri Schorzman presented the 2008 Education series, which is part of the implementation strategies for Communities in Motion. D. Discuss COMPASS Board Retreats Chair Franden discussed the agenda for the May 19, 2008 COMPASS Board retreat, which will be to review the COMPASS/VRT Subcommittee recommendations on the potential merger of the agencies. If the Board reaches a consensus at the May Retreat, a September 2008 Board Retreat will be scheduled to continue discussion of the process. E. Status Report Chamber 2008 D.C. Leadership Visit After discussion, it was unanimously agreed that as per policy, the current Chair-Elect, Garret Nancolas, will be asked to represent COMPASS at the Boise Chamber s annual Washington D.C. Leadership visit scheduled for May 19 21, ADJOURNMENT: Charlie Rountree moved and Fred Tilman seconded adjournment at 3:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Dated this 18th day of March APPROVED: ATTEST: BY: John Franden, Chair Community Planning Association BY: Matthew J. Stoll, Executive Director Community Planning Association T:\FY08\900 Operations\990 Direct Operations-Maintenance\Board\Exec\2008agendasminutes\minutes doc 16

17 COMPASS BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM IV-A DATE: APRIL 21, 2008 Topic: Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Summary: Valley Regional Transit applied for Federal Transit Administration 5316 (Job Access and Reverse Commute JARC) funds, and FTA 5317 (New Freedom) funds for a mobility management project. In anticipation of full or partial funding of this application, the project needs to be added to the Transportation Improvement Programs. An open comment period was held between March 11 and 25, 2008 on the new project. No comments were received. Staff Recommendation/Request: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution (Attachment 1) amending the FY Northern Ada County and Nampa Urbanized Area Transportation Improvement Programs. Implication (policy and/or financial): Funds cannot be spent on this project until it is officially part of the Transportation Improvement Programs. Highlights: A summary of amendment changes are shown below, with details provided on Attachment 1. New Project: Transit Mobility Management FY2008. The project is intended to build coordination among existing public transportation and other transportation providers in Ada and Canyon Counties, resulting in enhancements to the transportation system that will improve access to and efficiency of services, and allow for enhancements of services. The Regional Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval of the changes detailed in Resolution on March 26, More Information: 1) Attachments: Resolution ) For detailed information contact: Toni Tisdale, Principal Planner, at , extension 228 or ttisdale@compassidaho.org. pc: File 685 TT: nb T:\FY08\600 Projects\685 TIP\08-12TIP\080402mmoBdAmed5.docx 17

18 ATTACHMENT 1 FY Transportation Improvement Program Nampa Urbanized Area April 21, 2008 Amendment 4 (phase amounts in $1,000) Scheduled Costs (including Match) Key No Project Phase PD SUM NEW Transit Mobility Management PE 0 FY2008 PC 0 Funding Source: FTA 5316 To build coordination among existing public transportation and other transportation providers in Ada and Canyon Counties, resulting in enhancements to the transportation system that will improve access to and efficiency of services, and allow for enhancements of services. Total = $695,195 (50% Ada County and 50% Canyon County) Nampa Urbanized Area portion. RW 0 UT 0 CE 0 CN Sum NEW Transit Mobility Management FY2008 Funding Source: FTA 5317 To build coordination among existing public transportation and other transportation providers in Ada and Canyon Counties, resulting in enhancements to the transportation system that will improve access to and efficiency of services, and allow for enhancements of services. Total = $344,362 (50% Ada County and 50% Canyon County) Nampa Urbanized Area portion. PE 0 PC 0 RW 0 UT 0 CE 0 CN Sum

19 FY Transportation Improvement Program Northern Ada County April 21, 2008 Amendment 5 (phase amounts in $1,000) Scheduled Costs (including Match) Key No Project Phase PD SUM NEW Transit Mobility Management PE 0 FY2008 PC 0 Funding Source: FTA 5316 To build coordination among existing public transportation and other transportation providers in Ada and Canyon Counties, resulting in enhancements to the transportation system that will improve access to and efficiency of services, and allow for enhancements of services. Total = $695,195 (50% Ada County and 50% Canyon County) Northern Ada County portion. RW 0 UT 0 CE 0 CN Sum NEW Transit Mobility Management FY2008 Funding Source: FTA 5317 To build coordination among existing public transportation and other transportation providers in Ada and Canyon Counties, resulting in enhancements to the transportation system that will improve access to and efficiency of services, and allow for enhancements of services. Total = $344,362 (50% Ada County and 50% Canyon County) Northern Ada County portion. PE 0 PC 0 RW 0 UT 0 CE 0 CN Sum T:\FY08\600 Projects\685 TIP\08-12TIP\Amendments\08-12Amendment5.doc 19

20 RESOLUTION No FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE FY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR NORTHERN ADA COUNTY AND THE NAMPA URBANIZED AREA WHEREAS, the Community Planning Association has been designated by the Governor of Idaho as the Metropolitan Planning Organization responsible for transportation planning in Northern Ada County and the Nampa Urbanized Area; WHEREAS, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act a Legacy for Users and 23 United States Code Section 134 require Metropolitan Planning Organizations to develop and approve a Transportation Improvement Program; WHEREAS, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act a Legacy for Users and 23 United States Code Section 134 requires projects contained in the Transportation Improvement Program to be financially constrained; WHEREAS, a public comment period was held between March 11 and March 25, 2008 regarding the amendments to the Transportation Improvement Programs; WHEREAS, adjustments were not necessary to the air quality conformity demonstration in Northern Ada County; WHEREAS, the Community Planning Association desires to take timely action to insure the availability of Federal Funds; WHEREAS, the Community Planning Association has developed this amendment to the FY Transportation Improvement Program for Northern Ada County and the Nampa Urbanized Area in compliance with all applicable State and Federal regulations; and WHEREAS, the attached table dated April 21, 2008, details necessary amendments to the FY Northern Ada County and Nampa Urbanized Area Transportation Improvement Programs due to additional funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Community Planning Association Board of Directors adopts this amendment to the FY Transportation Improvement Program for Northern Ada County and the Nampa Urbanized Area. Dated this 21st day of April APPROVED: ATTEST: By: John Franden, Chair Community Planning Association Board By: Matthew J. Stoll, Executive Director Community Planning Association T:\FY08\900 Operations\990 Direct Operations-Maintenance\Board\Resolutions 08\Resolution docx 20

21 COMPASS BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM IV-B DATE: APRIL 21, 2008 Topic: Proposed FY2009 General and Special Membership Dues Summary: In April 2005, the COMPASS Board approved a five-year phase out of Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds that have been used to support general planning activities. With this phase out strategy, the Board agreed to increase membership dues to cover the loss of STP funds and the projected increased salary and fringe expenses. The FY2009 General Membership dues are calculated on a per-person rate based on the Board approved April 1, 2008, Population Estimates. Special Membership dues are equal to 1% of the total combined General Membership dues. Staff Recommendation/Request: Board approval of the FY2009 General and Special Membership dues as presented. Implication (policy and/or financial) Adoption of General and Special Membership dues assists in the development of the FY2009 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget and allows adequate time for member agencies to dedicate dollars needed in their budgeting process. Highlights Population estimates used to calculate the proposed member dues were approved at the March 17, 2008 COMPASS Board meeting. Per-person member dues of $1.54 are being proposed for fiscal year Proposed member dues for each member agency have been presented to the COMPASS Finance Committee. The COMPASS Finance Committee recommends Board approval of the proposed member dues. Additional Information 1) Attachments: Projected Dues Required With Five-Year Phase Out of STP Revenue; and Projected Revenue and Expense, with noted assumptions. 2) For more detailed information, contact Jeanne Urlezaga, Director of Operations, at ext. 242 or jurlezaga@compassidaho.org. KH:nb T:\FY08\900 Operations\990 Direct Operations-Maintenance\Board\FY09 Dues.doc 21

22 COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO PROJECTED DUES REQUIRED WITH 5-YEAR PHASE OUT OF STP REVENUE FY FY2013 ATTACHMENT B FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 Approved $ 1.47 Approved $ 1.54 Estimated $ 1.66 Estimated $ 2.22 Estimated $ 2.27 Estimated $ 2.37 Population Per Person Population Per Person Population Per Person Population Per Person Population Per Person Population Per Person GENERAL MEMBERS 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% ADA COUNTY increase increase increase increase Ada County 57, ,113 60, ,255 62, ,365 63, ,338 64, ,663 65, ,238 Ada County Highway District 208, , , , , ,238 City of Boise 213, , , , , , , , , , , ,415 City of Eagle 20,951 10,266 21,090 10,826 21,512 11,903 21,942 16,237 22,381 16,935 22,828 18,035 City of Garden City 12,352 6,052 12,580 6,458 12,832 7,100 13,088 9,685 13,350 10,101 13,617 10,757 City of Kuna 14,261 6,988 14,830 7,613 15,127 8,370 15,429 11,418 15,738 11,908 16,052 12,681 City of Meridian 71,866 35,214 73,040 37,494 74,501 41,224 75,991 56,233 77,511 58,650 79,061 62,458 City of Star 5,548 2,719 5,690 2,921 5,804 3,211 5,920 4,381 6,038 4,569 6,159 4,866 TOTAL ADA COUNTY 395, , , , , , , , , , ,733 1,032,687 CANYON COUNTY Association of Canyon County Highway Districts 37,576 39,486 43,414 59,220 61,765 65,776 Canyon County 51, ,751 51, ,585 52, ,167 53, ,848 54, ,295 55, ,184 City of Caldwell 40,873 30,042 42,640 32,833 43,493 36,099 44,363 49,243 45,250 51,359 46,155 54,694 City of Greenleaf City of Melba City of Middleton 5,151 3,786 5,560 4,281 5,671 4,707 5,785 6,421 5,900 6,697 6,018 7,132 City of Nampa 81,354 59,795 81,840 63,017 83,477 69,286 85,146 94,512 86,849 98,574 88, ,975 City of Notus City of Parma 1,996 1,467 2,030 1,563 2,071 1,719 2,112 2,344 2,154 2,445 2,197 2,604 City of Wilder 1,682-1,710-1,744-1,779-1,815-1,851 - TOTAL CANYON COUNTY 184, , , , , , , , , , , ,159 SPECIAL MEMBERS Boise State University 8,500 9,100 10,000 13,600 14,200 15,100 Capital City Development Corporation 8,500 9,100 10,000 13,600 14,200 15,100 Department of Environmental Quality 8,500 9,100 10,000 13,600 14,200 15,100 Idaho Transportation Department 8,500 9,100 10,000 13,600 14,200 15,100 Independent School District of Boise City 8,500 9,100 10,000 13,600 14,200 15,100 Joint School District #2 8,500 9,100 10,000 13,600 14,200 15,100 Valley Regional Transit 8,500 9,100 10,000 13,600 14,200 15,100 TOTAL SPECIAL MEMBERS 59,500 63,700 70,000 95,200 99, ,700 TOTAL COMPASS DUES 912, ,869 1,068,514 1,457,269 1,520,001 1,618,547 NET INCREASE 33,161 59,438 96, ,755 62,732 98, ,676 ASSUMPTIONS: % Population Increase per Year. 2. Increase CPG $ to Reflect Idaho Transportation Department Projections. Dues distribution is based on the Joint Powers Agreement T:\FY09\900 Operations\Budget\2009 UPWP budget\ REV EXP PROJECTIONS 1-54.xls 22

23 COMMUNITY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO PROJECTED REVENUE AND EXPENSE WITH 5-YEAR PHASE OUT OF STP REVENUE FY FY2013 ATTACHMENT A UPWP Rev-1 Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 REVENUES General Membership 852, , ,514 1,362,069 1,420,601 1,512,847 1 Special Membership 59,500 63,700 70,000 95,200 99, ,700 1 EMP Grants and Other Revenues Trails Revenue CPG - FY07 Carryover 279,666 CPG - FY08 - FY13 1,128,027 1,155,605 1,155,605 1,155,605 1,155,605 1,155,605 2 STP-TMA - Key #8960, Rail Cor Study (carry over) 254,628 VRT - Local Match for Key #8960 (carry over) 20,170 STP-State Key #7826 US 20/26 (carry over & new funds) 975,084 3 ITD Match for Key #7826 US 20/26 77,241 3 STP-State Key #7827 SH 44 (carry over & new funds) 1,895,199 3 ITD Match for Key #7827 SH ,127 3 STP-TMA - Key #9825, Freight Study (carry over) 299,267 STP-TMA - Key #9601, Freight Study 24,000 ITD Local Match for Key #9601, Freight Study 6,000 STP-TMA - Key #9827, Travel Survey 277,980 4 STP-TMA - Key #9826, HVIntersection (carry over) 121,689 STP-TMA - Trans Plan, Ada 98,220 49,110 5 STP-U, Trans Plan, Canyon 25,018 12,046 5 FTA - AMPO, Treasure Valley Mgt. Strategy Grant 10,316 In-Kind Match - AMPO Grant 3,291 COMPASS / VRT Projects 220, ,000 COMPASS Local Match (Fund Balance) 30,667 Other Grants Street Naming Data Dissemination 4, Interest Income 8,000 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 Map/Publication Sales 13,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 7 Orthophotography (Fund Balance) 107,292 TOTAL PROJECTED REVENUE 6,443,332 2,426,130 2,521,619 2,908,354 2,693,106 2,791,652 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 EXPENSES Salary (5.0% Increase in FY2009 and 2010, 3.0% thereafter) 1,057,089 1,109,943 1,165,441 1,200,404 1,236,416 1,273,508 8 Fringe (10.0% Increase per year) 400, , , , , ,130 9 Contingency (Overtime/Bonus) 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Sick Time Trade 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Subtotal 1,487,664 1,580,576 1,680,136 1,763,569 1,852,898 1,948,638 Indirect Operations and Maintenance 328, , , , , , Direct Operations and Maintenance 4,446, , , , , , Building Fund 181, , , , , , TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENSE 6,443,332 2,426,130 2,521,310 2,904,743 2,694,072 2,789,812 CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - (0) 309 3,611 (965) 1,839 Dues + CPG - S&F - IO&M - DO&M (base) 243,859 (61,702) (64,617) 240,705 ASSUMPTIONS: 1 Membership dues based on April 2008 population estimates. Assumes a 2.0% growth factor for FY2010 and out. 2 Projections for Consolidated Planning Grant for FY2008 and FY2009 provided by ITD; FY2010 through FY2013 held constant from FY Assume Corridor studies are completed in FY Assume that all funding will be spent on consultant; COMPASS labor to be covered under modeling. 5 Continue with 5 Year phase out of STP planning dollars. 6 Phase out sales due to out-dated technology. 7 Adjust anticipated revenues to reflect FY2007 actual. 8 Assume 19 positions with a 5% merit increase for FY % thereafter. 9 Assume 10% annual increase in total Fringe costs each year. 10 Increase indirect costs by $20,000 to account for rising prices. 11 Maintain $343,174 base level in direct costs, adjusting as necessary. 12 Continue with contributions to Building Fund. T:\FY09\900 Operations\Budget\2009 UPWP budget\ REV EXP PROJECTIONS 1-54.xls 23

24 COMPASS BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM IV-C DATE: APRIL 21, 2008 Topic: High Volume Intersection Study Summary: The High Volume Intersection Study (HVIS) resulted in two final reports, the Intersection Concept Layout Report and Innovative Intersections: Overview and Implementation Guidelines, which were presented to the Regional Technical Advisory Committee (RTAC) on February 27, 2008, and the COMPASS Board of Directors on March 17, After receiving comments on the draft reports, final drafts were prepared and are available for review on the COMPASS website at Staff Recommendation/Request: Accept the recommendations of the HVIS and refer documents to the Idaho Transportation Department, municipalities, and highway districts for their consideration. Implication (policy and/or financial): None. However, the HVIS recommendations and observations will be useful to COMPASS member agencies in preparing for intersection and roadway improvements. Highlights: The High Volume Intersection Study began in 2007 in response to Communities in Motion, with the intent to: identify and evaluate emerging innovative designs for high volume intersections, evaluate up to ten intersections for possible applications of innovative intersection designs, and provide guidelines for local governments and transportation agencies to better implement high capacity intersection designs. The study illustrates real and effective possibilities for numerous Treasure Valley intersections and the results are compelling. However, it is not the final word on selecting a layout or design for any given intersection a more complete analysis is due for each intersection and corridor to find the most appropriate solution. These reports should be used as a toolkit of ideas for intersections, and assist transportation providers and local governments to prepare for future intersection requirements including access management, development regulation, and fiscal needs. Wilbur Smith Associates was the contractor on the study, with Thompson Transportation and HDR as subcontractors. Dr. Joseph Hummer of North Carolina State University also consulted on the project. Members of RTAC were invited to participate in a Project Review Committee for the selection of the consultant team and to provide input throughout the project. Ada County Highway District and Idaho Transportation Department each committed two staff members to the project, and representatives from Ada County, City of Boise, Garden City, and Valley Regional Transit served on the committee. Because several of the intersections lay within the city boundaries of Eagle and Meridian, city representatives were updated periodically on the progress of the Study. More Information: 1. For detailed information contact: Don Matson, Principal Planner, at , extension 230 or dmatson@compassidaho.org. DM:nb T:\FY08\600 Projects\694 High Volume Intersection\Final_Reports\MEMORANDUMacceptHVIS.docx 24

25 COMPASS BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM V-B DATE: APRIL 21, 2008 Topic: Review Downtown Multi-Modal Center and Circulator Concepts Summary: In FY2007, COMPASS began work with Valley Regional Transit on the Treasure Valley High Capacity Transit Study (TVHCTS). This study was to focus on three elements: Downtown Boise Multimodal Center (MMC) Downtown Boise Circulator Alternatives Analysis Priority Corridor (I-84) Alternatives Analysis The first two elements are well underway, and a very successful public meeting on January 17, 2008 attracted nearly 500 participants. The first element, the MMC, is scheduled for a site decision by July This decision date is driven by a need to submit the selected site and environmental documents to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) by July 15, 2008 in order to access federal funding awarded in Missing this schedule would put these funds at risk. Attached is a map showing the candidate sites, along with a detail sheet on the two sites likely to survive into the final evaluation. Sites B, C and C2 may not be available due to the owners reluctance to consider a transit use for the sites. The second element, the Circulator, is not as far along nor is there the same requirement for an early decision. Two concept maps of the circulator are attached that indicate the way various attractions could be served. The Circulator could be rubber tired buses or a steel-wheeled streetcar system. Next steps in the Circulation element will include analysis of traffic issues, potential capital costs (construction and vehicles), operating costs, and other aspects that will help the groups working on TVHCTS to reach a decision on routing and modes. Staff Recommendation/Request: This information is provided to the Board for information and discussion in April. In June 2008, we will seek the concurrence of the Board on the selected site to support a submittal to FTA. Implication (policy and/or financial): Support of the site will assist in gaining access to more than $1 million in FTA funding to start with site design and acquisition. The multimodal concept will provide a template for future centers in other parts of the region. The MMC and circulator will ultimately provide for improved transit services for thousands of travelers. Highlights: The TVHCTS process is a key in implementing the transit vision espoused in Communities in Motion. More Information: 1) Attachments : Candidate Sites Map Circulator Concept Maps 2) For detailed information contact: Charles Trainor, Director of Planning at (208) ext. 232 or ctrainor@compassidaho.org. CT:nb T:\FY08\600 Projects\631 TVHCTS\Documents\Reports\COMPASS Board\Apr 2008 Memo.docx 25

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31 COMPASS BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM V-C DATE: APRIL 21, 2008 Topic: Communities in Motion Implementation Guidebook Summary: Communities in Motion (CIM) was adopted as the regional long-range transportation plan for Southwest Idaho in August The success of the CIM plan will largely depend on the ability to implement specific strategies based on the broader vision of CIM. The Communities in Motion Implementation Guidebook highlights strategies of land use and transportation interaction with specific examples within the Treasure Valley. The Guidebook has been used in forums with developers to identify barriers and opportunities to create transit oriented developments. Outreach will continue with financial institutions, employers, neighborhoods, planners, and the public in summer These forums will be supplemented by the 2008 COMPASS education series, which will offer two workshops that address concepts explored in the Guidebook. Julie Campoli and Alex McLean, the authors of Visualizing Density (Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, 2007) will direct workshops based on their research on compact development. A workshop on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 will be conducted for the public and Thursday, May 8, 2008 a more in-depth workshop for planners, developers, and elected officials regarding tools and techniques will be held. These workshops will be co-sponsored by Valley Regional Transit and Capital City Development Corporation. Feedback from the forums will be integrated into the document and staff will bring the Guidebook back to the COMPASS Board for formal review and approval. Staff Recommendation/Request: Review and discuss the Communities in Motion Implementation Guidebook. Adoption of the Guidebook will be requested at a later date. Implication (policy and/or financial): The Guidebook does not suggest new policies; instead it provides implementation strategies for the policies authorized through the CIM plan. Highlights: The Guidebook highlights land use principles, local examples of compact developments, and descriptions of transit types. The development section describes existing and proposed transit oriented developments which follow guidelines for community choices growth. The transit section features various transit technologies with visual descriptions and pertinent information regarding costs, functionality, and other information. More Information: 1) The Communities in Motion Implementation Guidebook can be downloaded at: 2) For additional information contact: Carl Miller, Principal Planner, at ext. 275 or at cmiller@compassidaho.org CM: nb T:\FY08\700 Services\764 Land Use Trans Coordination\CIM Guidebook\Boardmemo-CIMGuidebook doc 31

32 COMPASS BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM V-D DATE: APRIL 21, 2008 Topic: Review Traffic Impact Study Recommendations Summary: In December 2006, staff conducted a workshop on traffic impact studies (TIS) with the Board. The workshop revealed a common concern that such studies often result in unacceptable results due to erratic quality, lack of a complete inventory of approved development, and lack of involvement of other agencies. The work was renewed a few months ago when the Regional Technical Advisory Committee established a working group to focus on developing a best practices paper. The list of members in this working group is shown in Attachment 1. After two meetings, a list of issues was developed. This is shown in Attachment 2. Among the more critical issues were: Ensuring that relevant agencies were involved in scoping and reviewing the studies. Creating an on-line depository of completed studies. Establishing a cumulative development database upon which studies can be based. Establishing the right study area. The last item was explored by COMPASS staff by using the travel demand model to develop a preliminary Area of Influence. Staff used three typical development projects. One of these is displayed in Attachment 3. The Area of Influence is shown in two ways: percent of the development s traffic compared to the base traffic level, and by the number of trips generated by the development. Either of these could be used. The Idaho Transportation Department s policy, for example, uses a threshold of 250 trips per day attributable to the development to establish the study area. The Area of Influence would provide the main agency (the one accepting the development application) guidance on involving other agencies in the scoping and review and on defining how big an area needs to be studied. Staff Recommendation/Request: This information is provided for your review and discussion. The Board will be asked to accept the white paper based on the issues in early summer Implication (policy and/or financial): The white paper is advisory only. There is no intent to require any local agency to implement its findings. The cumulative development approach and the creation of an Area of Influence will be useful in supporting Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances (APFOs) where adopted. COMPASS resources would be needed to evaluate Areas of Influence using its travel demand model, to maintain a database of development and to create and maintain a page in its website to house the TIS documents. Highlights: Improved traffic impact studies will help identify needed improvements and avoid unexpected transportation issues. More Information: 1) Attachments - 3 2) For detailed information contact: Charles Trainor, at ext. 232 or ctrainor@compassidaho.org. CT:nb T:\FY08\700 Services\705 Trans Liaison Services\Traffic Impact Study Workgroup\boardmmo-apr2008.docx 32

33 Attachment 1 List of Traffic Impact Studies Work Group Full Name Company Jim Buffington Nampa Highway District #1 Phil Choate ITD District 3 Stephen Freiburger Paragon Consulting, Inc. Pam Golden Idaho Transportation Department Steve Hasson City of Kuna Shawn Martin Ada County Highway District Ryan McDaniel City of Boise Brent Orton City of Caldwell Gloria Parkvold Valley Regional Transportation James L. Pline * Pline Engineering, Inc. Tim Richard Canyon Highway District #4 Larry Strough Idaho Transportation Department-District 3 Charles Trainor Community Planning Association of SW Idaho Jarom Wagoner Canyon County Mary Ann Waldinger Community Planning Association of SW Idaho *Not a member of RTAC but participates in the Transportation Model Advisory Committee 33

34 Attachment 2 Traffic Impact Studies Issues Identified 1. Lack of notice regarding TIS to relevant agencies. In no local examples is any guidance provided as to how other agencies would be involved in scoping or reviewing the TIS. In part this is due to the fuzziness of how the study area would be established. For a very large proposal, traffic impacts may extend for several miles and involve more than one local transportation agency and also the State system. Furthermore, there is no provision for involving Valley Regional Transportation in the process. This may not have been a substantive issue to date, but the potential effects of an expanded public transportation system need to be considered in the analyses. 2. Lack of a review process. Partly this ties to the absence of a process to identify relevant agencies. Consider a major development along US 20/26 between Can-Ada and McDermott, for example. The agencies that could be involved in a review might include: a. Ada County Highway District (roads) b. Idaho Transportation Department (roads) c. Canyon Highway District #4 (roads) d. City of Nampa (roads and land use) e. City of Meridian (land use) f. City of Star (land use) g. Ada County (land use) h. VRT (public transportation) i. COMPASS (data and travel demand modeling) Who makes the call and how? One of the other issues noted was the need to establish some tracking system for the status of TIS. This is something that should document the release of a draft TIS, record the comments received, and document the final approved version. 3. No access to completed TIS documents. A TIS document is often filed only with the jurisdiction requesting the analysis. In addition to the lack of wider review, this hampers the ability to tie findings in one TIS to other TIS findings for the same facilities or within the same general areas. This can create a piecemeal approach in evaluating transportation impacts. A depository for TIS documents could be established. The most feasible approach would be to require that all TIS documents be published electronically in PDF formats (unsecured) and maintained on a web site. Should this be a COMPASS function? 4. Many of the local examples already call for a baseline analysis (without proposed project) and a buildout. In addition, many call for some evaluation of traffic using both vacant, approved growth and proposed developments in the general vicinity. The sources for the data are not specified, however. There is a need for a quality database regarding: a. Existing development b. Approved unbuilt development c. Pending development applications d. Existing transportation system e. Programmed improvements This is an element noted in the recent Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance draft by Michael Lauer, a consultant to the Blueprint for Good Growth project in Ada County. Maintenance of the data base will require that land use agencies work with COMPASS to maintain the currency and accuracy of development information, especially in terms of pending developments and revocation of development rights. 34

35 5. Inconsistent formatting. While the general approaches called for in the TIS policies are fairly similar (Canyon Highway District modeled theirs on ACHD s for instance), the actual products could be very different. Both the Pocatello example provided to the TIS work group and the ITD policy call for a specific outline to be followed in a TIS. Is this something that would benefit the agencies, particularly staff reviewing a high volume of studies? 6. Lack of documentation regarding assumptions. The policies often stipulate sources to be used in estimating trip generation or calculating levels of service. Sources for other information (existing development, programmed or planned improvements, trip retention, etc.) are not stipulated. In reviewing TIS in the past, COMPASS staff often question where the preparer s obtained information. What is the date and source of traffic counts? What is the specific model run used, versus a general attribution to a forecast obtained from COMPASS? 7. Establishment of a forecast process. There are two general approaches to forecast travel demand: a. Travel demand models. A land use base system similar to that used by COMPASS b. Growth factors. Often used in more rural areas with limited development. Typically a 2-3% annual growth rate is used to establish the future background traffic. The local policies note that the COMPASS model may/should be used but caution that its reliability must be checked. A regional model may not provide credible information for a lowvolume rural arterial. Should additional validation procedures be provided? 8. Ownership of the TIS. Who is the consultant s client? In Caldwell s policy, unique in the region, apparently, the language is specific: The applicant shall pay for a traffic impact study commissioned by the city. A qualified professional shall prepare the traffic impact study. The city shall approve the professional who will do the study before the work begins. The city engineer or designated staff member will confirm the qualifications of the proposed professional. The qualified professional will serve as the city's primary contact during the study. (City of Caldwell Ordinance : Traffic Impact Study Requirements) The virtue of this approach is that the consulting engineer s client is the public agency. Therefore the consultant must look to the best interests of the public sector versus the private entity providing the cash. Furthermore, while the other local examples require a registered PE sign off on the TIS, Caldwell stipulates that qualified applicants (to be considered for inclusion on the list) must receive letters of recommendation from other regional transportation agencies. 9. Establishing the study area (Area of Influence). While a fixed distance is easy to administer, in many cases an arbitrary radius for the analysis may be inappropriate. But simply allowing the study area to be defined in the scoping process leaves too much room for discretion and a potential for arbitrary determinations. Should more quantifiable criteria be established to determine the study area? In the ITD rule, the guidance is an increase of 250 or more vehicles per day or a 5% increase in traffic. The consultant to the Blueprint for Good Growth project in Ada County recommended a 7% threshold. Whatever number or percentage is used would be superior to an open-ended determination during the scoping session. T:\FY08\700 Services\705 Trans Liaison Services\Traffic Impact Study Workgroup\Issues for Discussion.doc 35

36 Glenwood St Attachment 3 Results of Area of Influence Test Estimate of Project Specific Travel Demand Attributable to Total Travel Demand Forecast - Peak Hour Build Year 2012 Retail Jobs = 775 and Office Jobs=130 Midland Blvd Midland Bl vd Midland Blvd Iowa Knott Ln Northside Karcher Rd Lone Star Rd 12th Ave Madison Madison 3rd St S 7th St S Canyon St Nampa Blvd Dooley Ln Locust Ln Lake Shore Dr Holly St Sunnyridge Rd Powerline Rd Franklin Rd 2nd St S 11th Ave 11th Ave North Ustick Rd Birch Lane 3rd St N Iowa Ave Lewis Ln Cherry Ln Southside Blvd Amity Ave Elm Ln I-84 Garrity Blvd Greenhurst Rd Can Ada Rd Airport Rd Happy Valley Rd Star Rd Star Rd Power Line Rd Franklin Rd Amity Ave Robinson Rd McDermott Rd McDermott Rd McDermott Greenhurst Rd Locust Ln Black Cat Overland Rd Greenhurst Rd Muirfield Ten Mile Rd Cherry Ln Franklin Rd I-84 Victory Rd Amity Rd Linder Rd Chateau Pine Ave Linder Rd 8th Ave Lake Hazel Rd W Columbia Rd Kuna-Meridian Rd Meridian Rd 1st St Jerico Hubbard Rd S Locust Grove Rd Emerald St S Locust Grove Rd Hickory Eagle Rd McMillan Rd Ustick Rd Project Location Cloverdale Rd Shamrock Edna St Five Mile Rd Overland Rd Maple Grove Rd Milwaukee St Fairview Ave Hollandale Targee Victory Rd La Grange Valley Heights I-84 Chapin W Hubbard Rd Jullion Mitchell Seneca Lake Hazel Rd Marigold Coffey I-184 Desert Kent N Cole Rd S Cole Rd Cole Rd Northview I th St W State St Liberty Adams Chinden Blvd Emerald Curtis Rd Curtis Rd Irving Catalpa Orchard St Ta ft Roosevelt E Gowen Rd Pleasant Valley Rd Deer Flat Rd Deer Flat Rd Deer Flat Rd Missouri Ave Hwy 45 Southside Blvd Bowmont Rd Kuna Rd Bowmont Rd McDermott McDermott Rd Avalon King Rd Ten Mile Rd Boise School Ave W Kuna Rd 4th St Shortline Swan Falls Rd Kay S Locust Grove Rd King Rd Eagle Rd Kuna Rd Kuna-Mora Rd S Cole Rd Test Project #1 Ten Mile Creek Rd Pleasant Valley Rd >=20% >=10% to 19.9% >=5% to 9.9% 20% or greater area 10% or greater area 5% or greater area Figure 1: Test 1-Percent of Project Specific Trips Attributable to the Total Trips 36

37 Glenwood St Estimate of Project Specific Travel Demand Attributable to Total Travel Demand Forecast - Peak Hour Build Year 2012 Retail Jobs = 775 and Office Jobs=130 Midland Blvd Midland Blvd Midland Blvd Iowa Knott Ln Northside Karcher Rd Lone Star Rd 12th Ave Dooley Ln Madison Madison 3rd St S 7th St S Canyon St Nampa Blvd Locust Ln Lake Shore Dr Sunnyridge Rd Holly St Powerline Rd Franklin Rd 2nd St S 11th Ave 11th Ave North Ustick Rd Birch Lane 3rd St N Iowa Ave Lewis Ln Cherry Ln Southside Blvd Amity Ave Elm Ln I-84 Garrity Blvd Greenhurst Rd Can Ada Rd Airport Rd Happy Valley Rd Star Rd Power Line Rd Star Rd McDermott Rd Franklin Rd Amity Ave Robinson Rd McDermott McDermott Rd Locust Ln Black Cat Overland Rd Greenhurst Rd Lake Hazel Rd Greenhurst Rd Muirfield Ten Mile Rd Cherry Ln Franklin Rd Victory Rd Amity Rd Linder Rd Chateau Pine Ave I-84 Linder Rd 8th Ave Kuna-Meridian Rd Meridian Rd 1st St Jerico W Columbia Rd Hubbard Rd S Locust Grove Rd Emerald St S Locust Grove Rd Hickory Eagle Rd McMillan Rd Ustick Rd Project Location Cloverdale Rd Shamrock Edna St Five Mile Rd Overland Rd Maple Grove Rd Fairview Ave Hollandale Targee Victory Rd La Grange Valley Heights I-84 Chapin W Hubbard Rd Jullion Mitchell Seneca Lake Hazel Rd Marigold Coffey Milwaukee St I-184 Desert Kent N Cole Rd Cole Rd S Cole Rd Northview I th St W State St Liberty Adams Chinden Blvd Emerald Curtis Rd Curtis Rd Irving Catalpa Orchard St Taft Roosevelt E Gowen Rd Pleasant Valley Rd Deer Flat Rd Deer Flat Rd Deer Flat Rd Missouri Ave Hwy 45 Southside Blvd Bowmont Rd Kuna Rd Bowmont Rd McDermott McDermott Rd Avalon King Rd Ten Mile Rd Boise School Ave W Kuna Rd 4th St Shortline Swan Falls Rd Kay S Locust Grove Rd King Rd Eagle Rd Kuna Rd Kuna-Mora Rd S Cole Rd Test Project #1 Ten Mile Creek Rd Pleasant Valley Rd >=250 trips or greater >=100 to 249 trips >=50 to 99 trips 250 Trip or Greater Area 100 to 249 Trips Area Figure 2: Test 1-Number of Project Specific Trips 50 to 99 Trips Area 37

38 COMPASS BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM V-E DATE: APRIL 21, 2008 Topic: Review Revised Project Prioritization Process Summary: Project prioritization is a method to match project wants with available funding. Communities in Motion developed a project prioritization based on evaluation of other regions. The prioritization framework shown in Attachment 1 was presented to the COMPASS Board in February This version was used to establish the funded corridors in Communities in Motion. The COMPASS Board requested COMPASS evaluate this prioritization process with the assistance of the Regional Technical Advisory Committee (RTAC) so that the process will provide the regional mobility that the public is seeking, and if not, determine what is missing and what would need to be added. RTAC was presented with some specific questions, which were discussed in November and December (Attachment 2) A spreadsheet was sent to RTAC on January 25, 2008 so members could vary the weighting factors and see how the rankings would change. (Attachment 3) RTAC members were asked to think about how the results make sense--or not--in terms of meeting regional needs. How might this process be improved? Do the criteria values make sense? What other criteria might be used, and how do we get the information for ranking? Due to an extensive agenda in February 2008, this review was tabled until the March 26, 2008 meeting. A very critical aspect is that prioritization is considered within modes. Roadway projects are considered against other roadway projects, not against transit or pathway projects. The decision on funding between modes remains a policy decision. Staff Recommendation/Request: COMPASS Board members are requested to meet with their staff on RTAC to discuss concerns and issues regarding project prioritization. Implication (policy and/or financial): The project prioritization process informs the Board on decisions regarding allocation of existing resources and the need for new funds. The process does not make the decision: it simply provides the basis for an informed decision. As the prioritization process becomes more detailed and complex, it will affect staff time needed to develop information. Highlights: I-84 and associated projects funded under GARVEE bonds will be removed from the process. The projects will remain on the list as information. Corridors were refined into projects of three miles or less. Project termini are for prioritization and comparison purposes, not for construction project management. Implementing agencies need to decide how to manage construction. How and when will Transportation Land Use Integration Plan (TLIP) principles be integrated? Among these principles are: mobility corridors, constrained corridors, use of TLIP cross-sections, and variable community-specific levels of service. More Information: 1) Attachments (3) 2) For detailed information contact: Charles Trainor, at ext. 232 or ctrainor@compassidaho.org. pc: File 661-Communities in Motion File 685-Transportation Improvement Program CT:nb T:\FY08\600 Projects\661 CIM\Prioritization\Project Prior Board_apr2008.doc 38

39 Attachment 1 Criteria Used in Communities in Motion Prioritization Traditional Criteria - Roadway No. is a numerical identifier tied to the initial alphabetical listing of projects. Project is the name of project with termini and a brief description of the nature of the project. Costs were provided by the consultant team, some costs from the I-84 Corridor Study, Moving People 2025, Destination 2030 Limited Update, and Ada County Highway District (actual estimated cost). All costs are shown in current (2005) dollars. $ Per Total Trip is calculated dividing the cost by the total trip volume (average or midpoint). Total Trips Volume Range (Build) is from the 24-hour travel demand model for the 2030 Community Choices land use and the unconstrained project list. The low and high volumes were determined from looking at traffic volumes between the project s termini. The midpoint is an average of the low and high. Some projects have only one volume such as bridges and interchanges (sum of all ramp volumes). (Number of trips) Note that projected volumes cannot yet be computed for Partnering County projects. Potential Travel Time Savings (Annual Hours) is based on the difference between the no build and build travel time for that project multiplied by the midpoint total trip volume multiplied by 255 weekdays. Data is not provided for projects that are short in length such as an interchange or bridge (number of annual hours saved). Note that time savings cannot yet be computed for Partnering County projects. Work Trips, $ Per Trip Served are calculated dividing the cost by the work trip midpoint (in dollars). (Not used in this round of prioritization.) Work Trips Volume Range (Build) are from the 24-hour travel demand model for the 2030 Community Choices land use and the unconstrained project list. The low and high work trip volumes were determined from looking between the project s termini. The midpoint is an average of the low and high. Some projects have only one volume such as bridges and interchanges (sum of all ramp volumes). (Number of trips) Note that work trips cannot yet be computed for Partnering County projects. Rank $ per Total Trip are scores based on Total Trips $ per trip served. (Ordinal 1 is low and 5 is high) Rank Time Total Savings are scores based on Potential Travel Time Savings) (Annual Hours). (Ordinal 1 is low and 5 is high) Connections were based on how a project improves an existing connection such as an interchange, adds a connection across a barrier such as a new river crossing, or simply fills in a gap in the system such as Pine St extension to Black Cat. The highest rate was given to projects that fill a gap or add access. (Ordinal 1 is low and 5 is high) Regionality is based on the existing functional classification of the roadway. Freeways are rated highest (5) and minor arterials are rated lowest (1). Initial Score for Traditional Criteria is a total of multiplied by 2 for a heavier weight for these criteria. Total Score for Traditional and Non-Traditional Criteria is a total score for each project. 39

40 Non-Traditional Criteria Project is the name of project with termini. Costs were provided by the consultant, some costs from the I-84 Corridor Study, Moving People 2025, Destination 2030 Limited Update, and Ada County Highway District (actual estimated cost). GARVEE Eligible specifies those projects eligible for GARVEE funds (notably projects along I-84 and SH 16). Current Functional Classification is the current classification of roadways. Some projects have multiple classifications. Some modification is expected to functional classification. Project Length in Miles provides the approximate length of the total project. Data is not provided for most interchange projects. Existing Lanes provides the number of current lanes on the project. Data is not provided for most interchange projects. Proposed Lanes provides the number of lanes proposed at build-out. Data is not provided for most interchange projects. Growth is based on if the project was located in an area indicated for growth on the Community Choices land use map multiplied by 2 for weighting. Maximum points were given to projects that connected two growth areas, but passed through a non-growth area. (Ordinal 1 is low and 5 is high) % of Growth Rate is based on the percent growth from 2005 to 2030 for each demographic area multiplied by 2 for weighting. Growth rates were generalized for projects that extended through multiple areas. (Ordinal 1 is low and 5 is high) 40

41 Attachment 2 Questions for Agencies and Cities Responsible for Construction Answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge regarding the CIM corridors / projects. Expediency (Ready to go status) 1. Right-of-Way a. Does the agency/city own any of the needed right-of-way along this corridor: none, partial or all? i. If partial, please provide the number of acres owned and length adjacent to the corridor relative to the total needed. ii. If no, is the agency/city in the process of acquiring any right-of-way? 2. Design a. Has any section of the corridor been designed for construction - concept, preliminary and/or final? b. If yes, please indicate the termini and the design phase. 3. Environmental a. Does the project entail any federal action EIS, EA, or Categorical Exclusion? i. If yes, please indicate the anticipated federal action required. b. What is the status of the federally required documents not started, underway, completed but awaiting federal action, or final with record of decision (ROD)? 4. Multi-modal a. Does the project contain any dedicated multi-modal elements bike lanes, bus lanes, shelters, bus pull-outs? i. If yes, list the multi-modal components associated with the construction project. Construction Benefit 1. Does this primary construction project need a companion project constructed, or is this project a companion project to another project already listed? Yes/No a. If yes, is the companion project already a CIM project? 2. What is the proximity of the companion project to the primary project? 3. Will the companion project mitigate construction related delays? 4. Will the companion project provide an alternate route not in existence? 41

42 Attachment 3 Spreadsheet Exercise for the Regional Technical Advisory Committee 42

43 ITEM VI-A MARCH - STAFF ACTIVITY REPORT PROGRAM NO. 601 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET, DEVELOPMENT, TRACKING AND FEDERAL ASSURANCES JEANNE URLEZAGA Continued preparation of the FY2009 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget. Continued coordination with Valley Regional Transit regarding a Mobility Management Grant that may fund staff time in the FY2008 and FY2009 UPWP. Processed and tracked revenue and expenditures associated with the FY2008 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget. 610 SH 44 CORRIDOR PRESERVATION STUDY DON MATSON Continued preparations for the next Participating Agency meeting. Continued consultant and subcontractors work on various tasks and study elements. Conducted special field visits to resolve questions on wetlands in the corridor. 611 US 20/26 CORRIDOR PRESERVATION STUDY DON MATSON Continued consultant and subcontractors work on various tasks and study elements. Submitted consultant draft Access Management Plan to COMPASS and ITD for review. 620 GROWTH AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MONITORING CARL MILLER Collected preliminary and final plat data from member agencies. Completed the 2007 Development Monitoring Report. Presented 2008 Population Estimate to Board. Posted 2008 Population Estimate on COMPASS website. Investigated availability and accessibility of tracking growth through the use of Certificates of Occupancy. 631 TREASURE VALLEY HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT STUDY CHARLES TRAINOR Continued meeting and consulting with the Downtown Policy Advisory Committee (DPAC), Downtown Technical Advisory Committee (DTAC) and Executive Committee. Continued work on planning tasks 2-4. Reviewed drafts of four documents from Ballard, Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll regarding strategic planning on the rail corridor. Prepared for a meeting with adjacent property owners and businesses on April 1, Met with Federal Transit Administration staff to discuss environmental issues. 647 REGIONAL GROWTH ISSUES AND OPTIONS CARL MILLER Completed the Community Preference Survey instrument. Created website through consultant to host Community Preference Survey. Continued development of GIS layers and calibration of UPlan land use model. 43

44 PROGRAM NO. 653 COMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATION TERRI SCHORZMAN Updated website, developed news releases, worked and tracked media. Developed and implemented media/marketing for educational sessions, including brochure, display ads, radio ads (Boise State Radio), , and web. Began educational presentations; more prep for proposed transportation conference with BSU in November Worked with member agencies on sponsorships. 661 COMMUNITIES IN MOTION CHARLES TRAINOR Continued refinements to the prioritization process. Met with Blueprint for Good Growth technical committee. Presented CIM information to two groups. 685 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TONI TISDALE Participated in the I-84 tour of GARVEE projects on March 4, Met with Von Bowman regarding possible Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality projects. Provided staff training on project tracking and databases. Prepared for and hosted the TMA Balancing Committee on March 12, Met with ACHD staff regarding various funding issues and the TMA program update. Attended the monthly ACHD/ITD project coordination meeting. Held several meetings with ITD and City of Caldwell staff regarding funding for the Exit 29 projects. Presented information about the coordinated transit projects to the Valley Regional Transit Board on March 19, Submitted all update information to ITD District 3 for the FY TIP. Continued to update TIP database to improve accessibility and functionality. Continued preparation of FY TIP database. 687 TREASURE VALLEY TRUCK FREIGHT TRAVEL STUDY MARYANN WALDINGER Completed recruitment of companies to participate in the commercial vehicle location base survey. Received over 900 commercial vehicle surveys from over 300 different companies. Completed transcribing data from the external vehicle license plate survey. Completed data entry and began geo-coding the survey data collected at the Ports of Entry and truck stops. 692 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING INFORMATION CHARLES TRAINOR Began update to 2007 financial data. Updated transit financial statistics. 694 HIGH VOLUME INTERSECTION STUDY DON MATSON Presented draft Concept Layout Report and Implementation Guidelines Reports to COMPASS Board and received comments. Completed revisions and corrections to documents. 44

45 PROGRAM NO. 701 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CHARLES TRAINOR Met with staff members of the Nampa Highway District to discuss ideas about mapping opportunities and other issues on March 31, Received requests to discuss High Volume Intersection Study with several member agencies, committees. Participated in State Street Corridor planning sessions with Valley Regional Transit, ACHD, and Boise City. Staffed a station at a public outreach meeting for I-84 improvements funded by GARVEE. Participated in farmland preservation meetings hosted by Ada County. Provided maps and GIS services to COMPASS members. 703 GENERAL PUBLIC SERVICES CHARLES TRAINOR Provided information to the public on demographics, development, funding, and traffic issues. Provided special model runs for consultants working on traffic impact studies and plans. Provided maps and GIS services to COMPASS members. 705 TRANSPORTATION LIAISON SERVICES MATT STOLL Participated in the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee on March 3, 2008 and the Government Affairs Committee on March 27, CLEAN CITIES COALITION PARTICIPATION MARYANN WALDINGER No significant activity this month. 751 ACHD SPECIAL STUDY SUPPORT MARYANN WALDINGER Provided additional information from the travel demand model to make scenario comparisons more efficient. 757 REGIONAL FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION TYPOLOGIES CHARLES TRAINOR No significant activity this month. 760 LEGISLATIVE SERVICES MATT STOLL Participated in relevant activities in support of Board legislative position statements. Tracked and reported significant activity in federal and state transportation-related legislative issues. 762 TRANSIT PERFORMANCE REPORTING CHARLES TRAINOR Met with COMPASS staff to begin transit performance reporting. Researched other areas performance monitoring policies. 45

46 PROGRAM NO. 764 LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION CARL MILLER Reviewed and analyzed survey results of Developers CIM Implementation Guidebook forums. Hosted Developers forum of the CIM Implementation Guidebook forum. Continued review of development applications to determine need for COMPASS comment. 766 BOISE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE CHARLES TRAINOR No significant activity. 768 CITY OF KUNA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE DON MATSON No significant activity this month / no requests for assistance. 770 CITY OF MERIDIAN SPECIAL STUDY SUPPORT MARYANN WALDINGER No significant activity this month CENSUS PREPREPARATION CARL MILLER Completed review and correction of Census Bureau address list. Reviewed LUCA address lists with participating local governments. Transmitted LUCA address lists to the Census Bureau. 801 STAFF DEVELOPMENT JEANNE URLEZAGA Attended the ULI Emerging Housing Trends Program Mixed Use Development Trends. Attended the Visualizing Density Workshop sponsored by the Lincoln Institute. 820 COMMITTEE SUPPORT JEANNE URLEZAGA Provided staff support to the COMPASS Board of Directors and standing committees. 836 MODEL MAINTENANCE MARYANN WALDINGER Continued to make improvements to the travel demand forecasting model as identified. Continued to work on an implementation plan for model improvements based on the peer review recommendations and one-page summary of needs developed by ACHD. Reviewed and provided comments on the draft scope of work that will assist COMPASS in specific model improvements. 842 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MARYANN WALDINGER Began collection of 2008 travel time data. 856 TRANSPORTATION STUDIES COORDINATION TONI TISDALE Completed update of the information for the Studies Coordination webpage. 858 TEMPORARY STAFF SUPPORT JEANNE URLEZAGA No activity this month. 46

47 PROGRAM NO. 860 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ROSS DODGE Participated in the monthly Ada County Special Interest Group and Canyon County Spatial Data Cooperative meetings. Maintained various countywide geographic data layers. Distributed the monthly data dissemination compact disks to subscribers. Provided maps and other presentation material for public meetings. Continued to create the GIS base information for the UPLan landuse data model. 861 ADA COUNTY ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY ROSS DODGE Met with agencies participating in the project to resolve issues. After resolution of issues by the consulting firm, the agencies staff agreed the project was completed satisfactorily. 960 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JEANNE URLEZAGA Continued coordination with the IT consultant. Continued system and software maintenance and updates. 991 SUPPORT SERVICES LABOR JEANNE URLEZAGA Attended regular staff meetings and prepared monthly status and quarterly variance reports as required. Oversaw general administration and personnel. T:\FY08\900 Operations\990 Direct Operations-Maintenance\Board\2008 Staff Activity Reports\March 2008.doc 47

48 MEMORANDUM ITEM VI-B TO: FROM: Community Planning Association Board of Directors Don Matson, Principal Planner DATE: April 4, 2008 RE: Status Report Corridor Studies ACTION REQUESTED: None. Information only. BACKGROUND: Staff is currently co-managing two corridor studies State Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 20/26 with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). STATUS: U.S. 20/26 Corridor Study: Consultants submitted two key documents for ITD and COMPASS review. o The first outlines the process of screening various alternatives for design, access, alignment, and right-of-way throughout the process. The FHWA requested this process be outlined in the environmental document. o The second is the draft Access Management Plan, which will require a cooperative effort with highway districts, cities, and counties to be implemented. o COMPASS and ITD staff are reviewing the drafts and will provide feedback to the consultant team in April Erv Olen, former project manager on the Study at Parametrix, has retired. Todd Johnson is now leading the consultant team. S.H. 44 Corridor Study: The team has been preparing for a Participating Agency meeting with the local, state, and federal agencies, but it has not yet been scheduled. Consultants continued work on various tasks and studies, including elements of the Environmental Impact Statement. The consultants and ITD staff also spent several hours in the field to resolve questions regarding wetland boundaries in the corridor. This effort included the U.S. 20/26 corridor. DM:nb Task\FY08\600 Projects\610 SH 44\Board_Status_Reports\April-2008.doc 48

49 MEMORANDUM ITEM VI-C TO: FROM: Community Planning Association Board of Directors MaryAnn Waldinger, Principal Planner DATE: April 1, 2008 RE: Status Report Current Air Quality Efforts ACTION REQUESTED: None. Information only. BACKGROUND: The information below provides an update on Treasure Valley air quality. STATUS: MARCH AIR QUALITY MONITORING The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality reported no days with Treasure Valley air quality levels in the unhealthy or moderate category during the month of March MW: T:\FY08\900 Operations\990 Direct Operations-Maintenance\Board\AQ updates\aq Update docx 49

50 ITEM VI-D MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Community Planning Association Board of Directors Toni Tisdale, Principal Planner DATE: April 8, 2008 RE: Status Report Current Transportation Project Information ACTION REQUESTED: None. Information only. BACKGROUND: The information below provides a monthly update on transportation trends, issues, and current project status. STATUS: Following is the most recent month reported statistics compared to the same month a year ago: Boise Air Terminal Feb 2008 Feb 2007* % Change Monthly Air Passengers (Inbound and Outbound) N/A N/A N/A Monthly Air Freight (Inbound and Outbound) (tons) N/A N/A N/A Public Transportation Monthly Ridership Feb 2008 Feb 2007* % Change ACHD VanPool (Trips) 18,240 14, % Valley Regional Transit Boise Urbanized Area Services 88,581 79, % Valley Regional Transit Nampa Urbanized Area Services 12,319 10, % Total 119, , % Other Public Transportation Reporting Average Hourly Ridership Feb 2008 Feb 2007* % Change Valley Regional Transit Boise Urbanized Area Services % Valley Regional Transit Nampa Urbanized Area Services % *There is a possibility that previously reported statistics do not match those in this report due to data finalization. 50

51 STATUS OF MAJOR PROJECTS * All information as of the end of March Project Sponsor Comments* BSU Greenbelt Pathway, Boise Boise This Transportation Enhancement project will construct 900 feet of multi-use pathway on the south side of the Boise River from Capitol Boulevard to the BSU Science Building. Work will begin after the winter session is over in June Canyon Crossroads Transportation Museum, Melba Eagle Road Underpass Pathway, Eagle Homedale Road, Canyon County I-84, Black Canyon to Sand Hollow I-84, Broadway Interchange to Gowen Interchange westbound and eastbound, and Gowen Interchange to Isaacs Canyon Interchange Canyon County Eagle Golden Gate HD ITD ITD This Transportation Enhancement project will construct a 3,800 square foot Transportation Museum at Celebration Park in Canyon County. The Concept Report is approved. The County is working on preliminary design and environmental clearance activities. This Transportation Enhancement project will construct 260 feet of multi-use pathway underneath SH-55, North Channel structure, connecting the Greenbelt on the east and west sides of SH-55. The Concept Report is approved. The City is working on preliminary design and environmental design activities. This project will reconstruct and realign a two-lane rural roadway. The contractor started work on February 18, The estimated project completion date is June 16, This is a pavement rehabilitation project for repair/replacement of cracked concrete on I-84. Final Design Review was held on February 29, The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is expected in June Currently, this project is not in the approved program, but is ready for advancement from the Horizons Program for construction in FY2009. This project will rehabilitate the pavement on I-84 between Broadway Interchange and Isaacs Canyon Interchange by crack and seat of the existing concrete pavement followed by an overlay with minor shoulder work. Two-thirds of the project paving is completed. Currently, the contractor is placing the final pavement for this project. The project is expected to be complete in July

52 Project Sponsor Comments* ITD I-84, Cole Interchange to Orchard Interchange, Orchard Interchange to Vista Interchange, Vista Interchange to Broadway Interchange, Cole to Broadway Sound Walls, Orchard Street Interchange Soundwalls This project is for the design and construction of a combination retaining wall/noise barrier wall system along residential areas north of I-84 from west of Orchard Street to the Broadway Interchange. The pre-construction conference is scheduled for April 9, Orchard Interchange Project will design and construct the replacement of the Orchard Street Interchange to increase safety and capacity. The consultant is currently working on the design of the sound wall and sub-surface investigations, as well as final design of the interchange. The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is anticipated in August Additional funding approval is needed. Cole to Vista Project will widen 2.3 miles of I-84 for a future third and fourth lane in both directions. The Concept and Environmental Reports are currently being finalized through another ITD project using traditional funding. Right-of-way acquisition is scheduled for 2008 (if necessary). Construction is scheduled for Additional funding approval is needed. Vista to Broadway Project will widen 1.2 miles of I-84 with a third and fourth lane in both directions. The consultant is currently working on design. Right-of-way purchases are scheduled to begin in The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is expected in March Construction is scheduled in summer Additional funding approvals are needed. I-84, Five Mile Underpass ITD This is a bridge deck rehabilitation project. Development of the concept report is currently underway. Project is scheduled for construction in FY2009. I-84, Franklin Boulevard Bridge, Nampa I-84, Franklin Boulevard Interchange to Garrity Boulevard Interchange ITD ITD This project will reconstruct the east half of the overpass to match the new bridge on the west side. Franklin Boulevard will be modified to tie into the new overpass structure. The ITD Bridge Department is designing the structure and a consultant is designing the roadway work. The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is expected in May This project will widen the inside of the mainline of I-84 with the addition of a third lane in each direction for three miles. This project will also replace the 11 th Avenue Overpass. The environmental study is underway (Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Road Environmental Study). Right-of-way is scheduled to begin in late The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is estimated for delivery in September Construction is programmed to begin in fall Additional funding approval is needed. 52

53 Project Sponsor Comments* ITD I-84, Franklin Street Interchange (Exit 29), Caldwell This project consists of reconstructing the existing Franklin Interchange at Exit 29. The new facility will consist of a sixlane bridge, double-left turn bays on the freeway ramps, with five-lane approaches. The first half of the new structure was completed in September 2007, and traffic was shifted to the new structure. Work on the northern half of the interchange bridge continues. The contractor placed the bridge deck on most of the new structure. As weather permits, the remaining paving will be placed and final grading with landscaping will follow. The project was expected to complete by September 2008; however it is anticipated that this project will finish ahead of schedule, possibly as early as July I-84, Garrity Interchange ITD This project will widen the existing mainline bridges to add a third lane towards the median. The environmental study is underway (through the Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Road Environmental Study). The consultant is selected and design is now underway. Right-of-way is not needed for this project. The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is estimated to be delivered in October Construction is programmed to begin in fall Additional funding approval is needed. I-84, Garrity Interchange to Meridian Interchange I-84, Garrity Interchange to Meridian Interchange, Milling and Temporary Widening I-84, Garrity Interchange to Meridian Interchange, Traffic Control I-84, Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Environmental Study ITD ITD ITD ITD The preliminary design and environmental review process are complete. Only easements are required (no right-of-way acquisition for the main line). Multiple construction projects are being developed with some projects already advertised and awarded: 1. Intelligent Transportation System April Median Construction April Mainline Reconstruction (Ten Mile to Meridian) - April Mainline Reconstruction (Garrity to Ten Mile) July Black Cat and Robinson Road Bridge Replacements -July 2008 This project will mill an inch and a half of the existing asphalt surface for approximately six miles of I-84, from the Garrity Interchange to the Meridian Interchange. The right shoulder of the eastbound lane will be widened to facilitate temporary traffic control for future phases of the Garrity to Meridian Widening project. The contractor completed the milling and shoulder widening on March 12, A change order was requested to overlay the existing roadway for ½ mile on I-84 westbound between Robinson Road and Garrity Road and is scheduled for mid-april Traffic impacts will include closed shoulders on I-84 in both directions in the project area with a speed limit of 55 miles per hour. Lane closures on I-84 will occur between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for equipment access and milling construction activities. This project consists of maintaining traffic control between the Garrity Interchange and the Meridian Interchange during the reconstruction and widening of I-84. The bid opening was held on March 25, This study is underway to provide environmental clearance for future improvements to I-84. Level 2 alternative screening is complete. A Record of Decision is anticipated in August

54 Project Sponsor Comments* I-84, Ten Mile Creek Widening ITD This project is for the construction of an interstate median structure over Ten Mile Creek near the Meridian Road Interchange (Exit 44). Work on the structure was complete on March 14, The rest of the project is expected to be complete by May 2, Traffic impacts include a closed median shoulders for I-84 in both directions in the project area and a speed limit reduction to 55 miles per hour. I-84, Ten Mile Interchange ITD This project will replace the existing Ten Mile overpass with an interchange. This project will also reconstruct Ten Mile Road north almost to Franklin Road and south to Overland Road to tie into the existing roadways. The request for a Finding of No Significant Impact was submitted to the Federal Highway Administration on January 3, The right of way acquisition is currently underway. The Design Study Report will be presented to the IT Board for concurrence on April 17, The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is anticipated in February Additional funding approval is needed. I-84, Vista Interchange ITD This project will reconstruct the Vista Avenue Interchange to increase safety and capacity. Right-of-way acquisition is scheduled to begin spring The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is expected in June Additional funding approval is needed. Intersection Chicago Street and 21 st Avenue Intersection Franklin and 21 st Avenue and 21 st Avenue from Chicago to Franklin Linden Street and 10 th Avenue, Caldwell Maple Grove, Franklin to Fairview Merrill Park Boise River Bridge, Eagle City of Caldwell City of Caldwell Caldwell ACHD Eagle This project will add signalization and widen the intersection. Construction is underway with conduits placed for all signal poles and two of the four poles placed. The widening is complete on two of four corners. Flaggers will be used during certain stages of the project. Expect some minor lane restriction during night hours. Project completion is expected by May 7, Design for the first phase (and the other phases) of construction is substantially complete. The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates packet is expected on May 13, Anticipate a late summer 2008 construction start of both projects (including the Notus Canal crossing and all widening on 21 st Avenue) under one contract with a bid opening expected in June or early July This project will add a turn bay and replace the existing traffic sign at the intersection. The Plan, Specifications, and Estimates package was delivered on December 5, Project is expected to be advertised in April The contractor is currently finishing the road base between the bridge structures and starting construction of the sidewalks and approaches. Final paving should be around the end of April This Transportation Enhancement project will construct 400 feet of multi-use pathway east of Merrill Park and construct a 185 foot pedestrian bridge across the north channel of the Boise River. The Concept Report is approved. The City is working on preliminary design and environmental clearance activities. 54

55 Project Sponsor Comments* Caldwell South Biking/Walking Trail System, Caldwell SH-16, I-84 to SH-44 Environmental Study ITD This Transportation Enhancement project will construct one mile of multi-use pathway and 2.1 miles of bicycle lanes connecting the Caldwell City Library, YMCA, and various Caldwell elementary schools. The Concept Report and preliminary review are approved. The City is awaiting environmental clearance to begin Final Design. This project will preserve a corridor to provide for a future extension of SH-16 connecting to I-84. The draft concept report was submitted to ITD District 3 in February 2008, and comments from the District were returned to the Connecting Idaho Partners in March The Environmental Impact Statement, Finding of No Significant Impacts, and Record of Decision are scheduled to be completed in April SH-16, Intersection of Floating Feather Road ITD This is a turn bay project with an approved concept report, and is currently scheduled to be built in FY2009. SH-16, US 20/26 to SH-44 ITD This project will construct a four-lane divided highway with atgrade intersections at US 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard) and SH-44 (State Street) near Star. The project will construct 2.2 miles of the future corridor including a new Boise River crossing. Rightof-way purchases will not occur until after the public hearing is held on the Environmental Study. Construction is scheduled to begin in winter 2010/2011. Additional funding approval is needed. Project schedule is dependent upon receiving the Record of Decision in late SH-21, Mores Creek Bridge ITD This project will rehabilitate the existing bridge. The existing bridge is eligible for the National Historic Register. The environmental evaluation is being prepared by ITD and currently pending a Memorandum of Evaluation with the State Historic Preservation Office and Federal Highway Administration. Design is underway. The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is expected in November Construction is not scheduled until FY2010. SH-44, Glenwood Bridge to Riverside Drive SH-44, Junction SH-55 to Glenwood and State Street to Chinden SH-45, Melba Road to Deer Flat Road ITD ITD ITD This project will add approximately 700 feet of curb, gutter and sidewalk, and improve drainage along the east side of SH-44 between the Glenwood Bridge and Riverside Drive. Construction is expected to start in mid-april The SH-44 companioned pavement rehabilitation projects are at the Final Design stage. The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is expected in May 2008, and construction in the fall This is a pavement preservation project. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-april SH-55, Eagle Road Automated Traffic Management System (ATMS) SH-55, Westbound Ramps to Fairview ITD ITD This project will interconnect all signals on Eagle Road, achieving better traffic progression and reduced congestion. The low bid came in at 67% of the engineer s estimate. ITD District 3 is currently preparing a bid justification. This is a pavement rehabilitation project located on Eagle Road between I-84 and Fairview Avenue. Final design is underway. The Plan, Specifications, and Estimates package is expected in August 2009 and is scheduled for construction in FY

56 Project Sponsor Comments* US 20/26, Broadway Avenue from Rossi Street to Ridenbaugh Canal Bridge ITD This is a pavement rehabilitation project located on US 20/26 (Broadway Avenue) between Rossi Street and the Ridenbaugh Canal. The estimated Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package submittal was submitted. Advertisement and bid letting is expected in April US 20/26, Linder Road Turn Bays ITD This is a turn bay project in the early stages of development. Construction is scheduled for FY2010. US 20, Junction US 95 to Notus ITD This pavement rehabilitation project is expected be completed East City Limits US 95, Golden Gate Canal to D Avenue in Wilder US 95, Parma Business District and 4 th Street to Roswell Boulevard Sidewalk Wilder ITD/Parma by May 12, This is an enhancement project to add sidewalks and safety markings for pedestrian safety. The project began work on April 1, 2008 and is scheduled to be complete by May 12, These FY2008 companioned State and Enhancement projects will mill and inlay sidewalks through Parma and address Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues and lighting from 4 th Street to Roswell Street in Parma. The state has met with city officials to review construction issues. The pre-construction meeting will be scheduled soon. Western Heritage Signage ACHD This Scenic Byways project will construct 4.5 miles of five-foot shoulders (bicycle lanes) on both sides of Swan Falls Road south of Kuna from Nicholson Road to Kuna Mora Road. The Concept Report is approved. Preliminary Design review was held on February 15, ACHD is currently making changes to their Preliminary Design and working on their environmental document. pc: TT: nb T:\FY08\600 Projects\685 TIP\Monthly Status Report\0804.doc 56

57 DEMOGRAPHIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ITEM VI-E Member Agency/Name Jan '08 Feb '08 No Mtg Mar '08 No Mtg Attendance List of Members Apr '08 May '08 June '08 July '08 Aug '08 Sept '08 Oct '08 Nov '08 Dec '08 TOTAL No Mtg. ACCHD/T. Richard 0 ACHD/ C. Richardson 0 Ada County/J. Farren 1 1 BSU/S. Mason 1 1 Canyon Co. Dev. Services / B. Le Compte 0 City of Boise/ J. Tomlinson 1 1 City of Caldwell/B. Billingsley 0 City of Eagle/ N. Baird Spencer 1 1 City of Garden City/J. Thornborrow 1 1 City of Kuna/Stacey Yarrington 1 1 City of Meridian/ M. Ellsworth 1 1 City of Middleton/ M. Berent 1 1 City of Nampa/ N. Holm 0 City of Star/ Nathan Mitchell 0 IDEQ/ J. Garcia 1 1 Public Participation Committee/D. Smith 1 1 Valley Regional Transit/ K. Fairless 0 Ex officio Members Chamber of Commerce - Ada County/ P. Hiller 1 1 Chamber of Commerce- Canyon Co./B. Bruce 1 1 COMPASS/C. Miller 1 1 Development Community - Ada County/M. Wardle 1 1 Major Utilities / Idaho Power/ B. Smith 1 1 Development Community - Canyon County/W. Forrey 1 1 T:\FY08\900 Operations\990 Direct Operations-Maintenance\Board\Committee Attendance\AttendanceLists_2008.xls Revised as of 4/10/

58 REGIONAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Attendance List of Members Member Agency/Name Jan '08 Feb '08 Mar '08 Apr '08 May '08 June '08 July '08 Aug '08 Sept '08 Oct '08 Nov '08 Dec '08 TOTAL General Members ACCHD/T. Richard ACHD/S. Goodell & C. Danley Ada County/J. Farren BSU/J. Everett 1 1 Canyon County/J. Wagner CCDC/J. Cecil City of Boise/R. McDaniel City of Caldwell/B. Orton City of Eagle/N. Baird-Spencer City of Garden City/J. Thornborrow City of Kuna/S. Hasson 1 1 City of Meridian/M. Ellsworth City of Middleton/M. Berent City of Nampa/C. Bowman City of Notus/A. Horn 0 City of Parma/M. Watson 0 City of Star/M. Taylor 1 1 IDEQ/J. Garcia Indept. School Dist. of Boise/S. Stobaugh 1 1 ITD/P. Choate Joint School Dist. #2/W. Bigham 0 Public Participation Committee/D. Smith 1 1 Valley Regional Transit/G. Parkvold Ex officio Members Central District Health/R. Howarth 1 1 COMPASS/T. Tisdale Governor's Office/J. Kreizenbeck 0 Greater Boise Auditorium District/P. Rice 0 58

59 TRANSPORTATION MODEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Member Agency/Name Jan '08 No Mtg Feb '08 No Mtg Mar '08 No Mtg Attendance List of Members April '08 May '08 Jun '08 July '08 Aug '08 Sept '08 Oct '08 Nov '08 Dec '08 TOTAL General Members ACCHD/T. Richard 0 ACHD/ A. Pillai 0 Ada County/Vacant 0 Canyon County/J. Maldonado 0 City of Boise/ K. Gallagher 0 City of Meridian/P. Friedman 0 City of Nampa/ / C. Bowman 0 IDEQ/ J. Garcia 0 ITD/ K. Sablan 0 ITD/ G. Sanderson 0 Public Participation Committee/R. Miller 0 Small Cities Rep/V. Brewer 0 Valley Regional Transit/C. Floor 0 Appointed Transportation/Land Use/Air Quality Professionals JUB Engineering/J. Rosenlund 0 Pline Engineering/ J. Pline 0 Project Engineering Consultants/K. Fugal URS Washington Division/J. Witt 0 Ex offico Members COMPASS/M. Waldinger 0 59

60 REGIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Member Agency/Name Jan '08 Feb '08 No Mtg Mar '08 No Mtg Attendance List of Members Apr '08 Jun '08 May '08 No Mtg July '08 Aug '08 No Mtg Sept '08 No Mtg Oct '08 Nov '08 No Mtg Dec '078 No Mtg TOTAL General Members Ada County/N. Bentley 1 1 Canyon County Assessors/Vacant 0 CCDS/B. Ford-le Compte 1 1 City of Boise/B. Eggleston 1 1 City of Caldwell/B. Billingsley 1 1 City of Eagle/B. Vaughan 1 1 City of Garden City/J. Thornborrow 1 1 City of Meridian/S. Lim 1 1 City of Middleton/W. Howell 0 City of Nampa/N. Holm 0 Public Participation Committee/M. Gaddi 0 Valley Regional Transit/C. Floor 0 Ex officio Members COMPASS/E. Adolfson 1 1 COMPASS/R. Dodge

61 ITEM VI-F MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Community Planning Association Board of Directors Toni Tisdale, Principal Planner DATE: March 20, 2008 RE: Status Report - Administrative Modification to the Transportation Improvement Programs ACTION REQUESTED: None. Information only. BACKGROUND: The Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Policy was approved by the COMPASS Board on December 17, 2008 and amended on February 25, 2008, which allows minor adjustments to projects to be made through an Administrative Modification. STATUS: The attachment to the memorandum provides the details and approval of Administrative Modifications #3 and #4. Attachments (2) pc: TT: nb T:\FY08\600 Projects\685 TIP\080320mmoBdAdminMod3.doc 61

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