Comments and Questions

Public Comment Requested on Regional Transportation Projects

July 1 – July 31, 2024

Public comments are now being accepted on:

• A proposed amendment to the regional long-range transportation plan, Communities in Motion 2050
• A proposed amendment to the FY2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
• Transportation projects listed in the draft regional transportation improvement program (TIP)

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is also requesting feedback on a statewide version of the regional TIP. ITD and COMPASS will share comments received on projects in Ada and Canyon Counties to ensure all comments submitted are considered by both agencies.

 

Learn more:

• Documents for public review and comment.
• Attend an open house or online presentation.
• Submit your comments.

Documents for Comment

Amendments to the regional long-range transportation plan, Communities in Motion 2050

COMPASS seeks public comment on proposed changes to the regional long-range transportation plan, Communities in Motion 2050. This amendment would add four new short-term funded projects.

Find the details on the proposed amendment here:

• CIM 2050 Amendment Details

Amendments to the FY2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program

COMPASS seeks public comment on a proposed amendment to the FY2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. This amendment will add one project and remove one project.

Find the details on the proposed amendment here:

• FY2024-2030 TIP Amendment Details

DRAFT FY2025-2031 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (three formats available for review)

The regional transportation improvement program, or TIP, is a multi-year budget of federally funded and “regionally significant” transportation projects in Ada and Canyon Counties. Essentially, it is a list of planned transportation projects with information on the project budgets.

COMPASS is also requesting public comment on an amendment to the current transportation improvement program, the FY2024-2030 TIP. This amendment will add one project and remove one project from the TIP.

• Draft detailed project list
  • Most detailed information of the three formats; includes project descriptions, funding sources, and specific performance measures the projects meet.

• Draft basic project list
  • Same projects as the detailed list above, but with only project name, year, and cost.

• Draft major changes list
  • Only includes those projects that are new or changed from the current (FY2024-2030) TIP.

• Additional Information
  • Interactive map of draft TIP project list showing Environmental Justice consideration areas
    • • Need assistance with the map? Contact [email protected] 
    • Fact Sheet: The TIP: What It Is and Why You Should Care
    • Fact Sheet: Transportation Funding Terms and Acronyms…Unraveling the Jargon
    • Fact Sheet: Making Sense of the TIP
    • Brochure: Transportation Projects in the Treasure Valley, FY2025-2031 TIP (English | Español)

Submit Comments

Comments must be submitted in writing and received no later than 11:59 pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Comment forms and other materials are available:

• Online
  • Comment online (English | Español)
  • Print comment form (PDF) (English | Español)
• Email
  • [email protected]

Learn more:

• Email: [email protected] or call 208/855-2558

• Request a hard copy of comment materials and comment form:
  • Email [email protected] or call 208/855-2558
    • Return via mail to 700 NE 2^nd Street, Suite 200, Meridian, ID 83642

• Pick up hard-copy materials and comment forms:
  • At the COMPASS office
    • 700 NE 2nd Street, Suite 200, Meridian
    • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
  • At a library or other public location near you

• Attend the Public Comment Open House
  • Learn about the proposed transportation projects, speak with planners, and submit your comments.
    • Monday July 15, 2024
    • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    • COMPASS Office, 1^st Floor Board Room
    • 700 NE 2^nd Street, Meridian, ID, 83642
• Watch our recorded presentation on our YouTube channel
• Listen to our podcast “In Motion” 

Those needing assistance, including assistance in submitting written comments, may call 208/855-2558 with 48 hours advance notice. Personas que necesitan asistencia, favor de llamar al número 208/855-2558 con 48 horas de anticipación.

 

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Connect with COMPASS!

Learn how you can connect with COMPASS to stay informed and have your voice heard.

• • • Link to Connect with COMPASS brochure in English
    • Link to Connect with COMPASS brochure in Spanish
    • Link to COMPASS Participation and Antidiscrimination Plans

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• • Amendment #3 to the long-range transportation plan, Communities in Motion 2050, and the FY2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
    • Public Comments Verbatim
    • Topic: The proposed changes would add one project in the Treasure Valley to widen Ustick Road, Phyllis Canal to just west of
      Owyhee Storm Avenue, including intersection improvements at Star Road, in the City of Nampa.
    • Public Comment Period: April 30 – May 14, 2024
  • Amendment #2 to the FY2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
    • Public Comments Verbatim
      • Topic: The proposed changes would address significant changes to the cost and/or scope of five existing projects in the Treasure Valley and add one new study on Interstate 84.
      • Public Comment Period: March 1 – 17, 2024
    • Public Comments Verbatim
      • The proposed change would increase FY2024 funds for transit capital projects using available/unprogrammed funding.
      • Public Comment Period: March 15-25, 2024
  • Amendment to the 2021 COMPASS Participation Plan
    • Public Comments Verbatim
    • Topic: Formalize COMPASS’ commitment to working with its housing partners, allow COMPASS to use other agency’s public comments to reduce redundancy, and add an additional type of comment opportunity for certain kinds of smaller changes or projects in the regional transportation improvement program.
    • Public Comment Period: December 27, 2023 – February 11, 2024
  • Amendment to Communities in Motion 2050, the FY2023-2029 Regional Transportation Improvement Program, and the FY2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
    • Public Comments Verbatim
    • Public Comment Period: September 1 – September 17, 2023