COMPASS Seeks Public Comment on Regional Transportation Projects: July 23 through August 23, 2010
Projects will be on display at COMPASS on August 11, 2010.
COMPASS seeks public comment on transportation projects proposed for the next five years in the Treasure Valley as listed in DRAFT FY2011-2015 Regional Transportation Improvement Programs, and the required Air Quality Conformity Demonstration for Northern Ada County. Comments will be accepted from July 23 through August 23, 2010. Project lists, maps, and air quality conformity demonstration information will be on display for public review at COMPASS office Wednesday, August 11, 2010; 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Link to comment form and related documents
News Release
Three Cities River Crossing: COMPASS Board Recommends “No Build” Option
News Release - The Board of Directors of the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) weighed in on Monday on the future of the proposed Three Cities River Crossing road project. The Board voted to recommend a “no build” option at its July 19, 2010, meeting.
COMPASS BLOG
COMPASS now has a new tool for sharing information about local, regional, and national transportation related issues – a blog by COMPASS Executive Director Matt Stoll. Matt will be sharing information and his insight into transportation issues that affect us all. The blog will also provide the opportunity for a lively online discussion on those issues. We invite you to join the conversation. Bookmark Matt’s blog at http://www.compassidaho.blogspot.com/ and visit often.
News Release - The Board of Directors of the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) heard from two guest speakers at its monthly Board meeting on June 21, 2010. Both speakers shared critical information with the Board concerning transportation and planning issues in the Treasure Valley.
Sustainable communities grant
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a notice on the FY2010 appropriated $100 million regional integrated planning grants and has created a new Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (to view click here). This signifies the next step in the federal interagency partnership between HUD, U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to support multi-jurisdictional regional efforts that integrate housing, economic development, transportation, water infrastructure and environmental planning, and assist regional entities and consortia of local governments with integrated decision-making.
COMPASS, as the regional, metropolitan planning organization (MPO), will be identifying projects and writing the grant applications. COMPASS welcomes participation from agencies wishing to partner for this multi-jurisdictional planning opportunity.
If you have any questions regarding this grant application please contact Carl Miller, Principal Planner, at 855-2558 ext. 275 or cmiller@compassidaho.org
News Release – The Board of Directors of the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) approved a recommended transportation system for inclusion in the 2010 update of Communities in Motion at the Board’s January meeting. Communities in Motion is the regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties.
communities in motion implementation
The intent of Communities in Motion (CIM) is to integrate land use and transportation planning. As such, it is intended to provide for an effective multimodal outcome, with land use patterns that support and encourage transportation alternatives. The goals, tasks, objectives, and tasks identified in CIM and a status of each is provided on the CIM website. To view, click here.
"Rideline" - a New Website for Bus, Carpool, and Vanpool Information
Valley Regional Transit has created a new website for bus, carpool, and vanpool routes, schedules, and other helpful information. To view the Rideline website, click here.
Communities in Motion Implementation Guidebook
By the adoption of the Communities in Motion in August 2006 the region has agreed on a common vision of transportation and land use. However, leadership in the region must act to put the regional plan into action. The Communities in Motion Implementation Guidebook provides more specific strategies for land use and transportation necessary to move this vision into action and illustrates strategies of how to direct mixed uses such as jobs, shopping, services, and housing. To review the Communities in Motion Implementatin Guidebook, click here.
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
As a service to our member agencies, COMPASS sometimes takes a position on issues before the Idaho State Legislature. Additionally, the agency pursues funding opportunities for Treasure Valley transportation projects through reauthorization of the federal transportation bill (known as SAFETEA-LU, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users) and the annual federal appropriations process. For more information, click here.
BOISE - A new statewide travel information service that gives updates on winter road and weather conditions, emergency closures and access to tourist information 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week was launched today by the Idaho Transportation Department. For more information, click here.
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT - To view a complete list of roadways in Ada County that will have lane restrictions or closures click here.
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