Communities in Motion Implementation Grants – Archives 2014-2025

Communities in Motion Implementation Grants support COMPASS member agencies in implementing Communities in Motion, the regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties. The grant program provides direct support for locally important projects that also help reinforce the regional goals established in Communities in Motion.

Past grants are listed below; recent grants can be found on the Communities in Motion Implementation Grants page.

FY2025 Projects

  • City of Nampa, Yale Street and 7th Street Safety Study
    • Develop a corridor safety study and concepts to improve safety on the Yale Street and 7th Street corridor to Northside Boulevard
  • Ada County Highway District, Permanent Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Installation
    • Install four permanent bicycle and pedestrian traffic counters across Ada County.

FY2024 Projects

  • City of Nampa, Wayfinding Master Plan
    • Develop a Wayfinding Implementation Master Plan for key locations, attractions, and gateways in the City of Nampa.

FY2023 Projects

  • City of Kuna, ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act) Pathway
    • Construct an ADA-compliant pathway at Nicholson Park to Nicholson Pond for ADA accessibility for access and recreation.
  • City of Wilder, ADA Sidewalk
    • Construct ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps at five locations.

FY2022 Projects

  • City of Wilder, Golden Gate Avenue Sidewalk Project
    • Construct sidewalk, curb, gutter and pavement along a 323-foot section of Golden Gate Avenue (Peckham Road) between 5th Street (Highway 95) and 6th Street on the north side.
  • City of Kuna, ADA Sidewalk Connector Between Downtown Main Street and Kuna Senior Center
    • Construct 180 feet of curb, gutter, and sidewalk along Avenue B from Main Street to the alley between the Kuna Senior Center and the Coffee Cup Cafe.

FY2021 Projects

  • City of Wilder, B Avenue Sidewalks Project #1
    • Construct a sidewalk along B Avenue as a route to Wilder Elementary School.
  • City of Eagle, Connecting the Greenbelt to Eagle Island State Park (Withdrawn)
    • Construct a 10-foot by 975-foot concrete pathway, replacing flood damaged infrastructure, to connect the Boise River Greenbelt to Eagle Island State Park.

FY2020 Projects

  • City of Eagle, Bicycle/Pedestrian Crossing Plan for ½ Continuous Flow Intersection at SH-44 and SH-55 Intersection
    • Develop public education information on how to safely cross this unique intersection
  • City of Kuna, 4th Street Planning
    • Planning for revitalization of 4th Street in downtown Kuna
  • City of Kuna, Parkhouse Greenbelt Pathway
    • Construct asphalt pathway along Indian Creek to extend the existing greenbelt to a new development
  • City of Wilder, D Avenue Paving, 5th Street to 6th Street
    • Install pavement on the direct route between the Middle School and High School
  • City of Wilder, Guard Rail along Deep Canals Near Schools, Phase II
    • Install remainder of guard rails in City of Wilder after only partial funding previous year.
  • City of Melba, Wayfinding Sign
    • Provide an information kiosk in Centennial Park near downtown Melba for those seeking the various scenic and historic sites in the surrounding area.

FY2019 Projects

  • City of Garden City, Bike Work Stations
    • Provide two bicycle repair work stations along the greenbelt
  • City of Middleton, Sidewalk Connection Design – West 9th Street to Heights Elementary School
    • Design sidewalk in preparation for future grant applications
  • City of Notus, Road Signs Within City Limits
    • Replace defective and missing road signs
  • City of Wilder, Guard Rail along Deep Canals Near Schools
    • Install guard rails within the City of Wilder along Huff Road and D Avenue

FY2018 Projects

  • City of Parma, Grove Avenue New Sidewalk and Repair
    • Complete an ADA compliant sidewalk.
  • City of Kuna, Downtown Parking Lot Project
    • Research innovative designs, such as lighting options, electric car charging, impervious asphalt, and more, to renovate a deteriorated parking lot in downtown Kuna.

FY2017 Projects

  • City of Kuna, Greenbelt Paving Behind Indian Creek School
    • Convert a non-ADA accessible dirt foot path into a paved pathway from the Boise River Greenbelt to 4th Street to minimize congestion, increase walkability, and better the parks system and provide a safe public route to the school and downtown.
  • Valley Regional Transit, Boise GreenBike System Enhancements
    • Purchase GreenBike bicycles to accommodate the growing number of riders and members using the system throughout downtown Boise and Boise State University.
  • City of Garden City, Pathway Design/Wayfinding Signs
    • Develop and install wayfinding signage and pavement guidance as a solution for pedestrian and bike connectivity to increase the safety and comfort of biking and walking between businesses and other nearby locations.

FY2016 Projects

  • Ada County, Boise River Greenbelt Bollards and Striping
    • Provide consistent bollards and signage where county sections of the Boise River Greenbelt intersect public roads and add lane striping on the greenbelt, particularly near Warm Springs Golf Course, Barber Park, and Barber Valley.
  • Boise State University, Bike Pumps and Fix-it Station
    • Purchase and install surface mount bike pumps across campus to provide a larger coverage area for community members to refill their bike tires with air and purchase and install a “fix-it” station to allow riders to make minor repairs.
  • Boise State University, Contraflow Bike Lane, Cesar Chavez Boulevard
    • Create a specific path for bicycles to ride safely along the one-way portion of Cesar Chavez Drive on the BSU campus in the opposite direction of automobile traffic.
  • Boise State University, Covered Bike Parking
    • Purchase and install structures to shelter existing bike racks on the BSU campus from the elements to encourage more bicycle use.
  • City of Kuna, Downtown Economic Revitalization Plan
    • Procure consulting services to assist in prioritizing desired improvements as part of a downtown economic revitalization plan and to position the community for funding those improvements. The plan will help tie several efforts together, including the city’s comprehensive plan and downtown corridor plan.

FY2015 Projects

  • City of Eagle, Plaza Street Extension Design Project
    • Design landscape, lighting, and irrigation for a multi-use pathway and greenspace connecting Plaza Street between 2nd Street and Iron Eagle Drive.
  • City of Nampa, Library Block Bike Corral
    • Purchase a bike corral and racks to be installed on the newly opened Nampa Library Block.
  • City of Parma, Grove Avenue Sidewalk Repair
    • Repair a sidewalk between 6th and 7th Streets on the North side of Grove Avenue (US 20/26/95) to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, including removing two large trees that have buckled the concrete and replacing 45 feet of sidewalk.
  • City of Wilder, 3rd Street Improvements
    • Reconstruct curb, gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage catch basin, and piping, and repair pavement adjacent to sidewalks on 3rd Street between Avenue A and Avenue B. This augments a Gem Grant the city received from the State of Idaho.

FY2014 Projects

  • City of Kuna: Indian Creek Greenbelt Extension
    • Construction of trail from Swan Falls Road to Orchard Avenue (1/4 mile)
  • City of Middleton: Sidewalk/Trail Connection to Heights Elementary and Hawthorne Park
    • Design of 5-foot concrete sidewalk on south side of Concord Street and 6-foot asphalt trail on west side of Willow Drive
  • City of Wilder: Downtown Streets Chip Seal/Pavement Management
    • Maintenance of several blocks of downtown streets (Avenues A, B, C, and D)