Communities in Motion 2050

Communities in Motion 2050 was developed between January 2019 and December 2022. The planning process was divided into three phases and is described below. The final Communities in Motion 2050 plan is available at https://cim2050.compassidaho.org/.

Communities in Motion 2050 Planning Process

Phase 1: Explore: Develop goals; assess what is likely to change in the Treasure Valley by 2050 and the impact of those changes. (2019 – 2020)

• Communities in Motion 2050 goals and objectives approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors (December 2020)

• Performance measures and targets approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors (October 2021)

• High-capacity transit “locally favored” option approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors: regional rail on the Boise Cut Off alignment (June 2021)

• Communities in Motion 2050 Vision (preferred transportation and land use scenario) approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors (August 2021)

• Complete Network Policy approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors (December 2021)

Phase 3: Prioritize: Identify funded projects and prioritize unfunded needs to achieve the needed 2050 transportation system, and analyze the consequences of unfunded needs. (2021 – 2022)

• Communities in Motion 2050 funding policy approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors (October 2021)

• Communities in Motion 2050 project prioritization process approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors (February 2022)

• Communities in Motion 2050 short-term budgeted and long-term funded projects approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors (April 2022)

• Communities in Motion 2050 project priority rankings and unfunded project priority lists approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors (June 2022)

• Communities in Motion 2050 implementation policies approved by the COMPASS Board of Directors (June 2022)

Public Participation Opportunities

Coupled with analyzing trends and technical data, we asked YOU – Treasure Valley residents – to help paint a picture of what the future holds, so we can plan a transportation system to support that future.

We asked for your input at multiple points during the planning process. An overview of what we asked and links to what you told us is below. Summaries of all responses were shared with the COMPASS Board of Directors following each participation opportunity, before decisions were made.

What we asked	When we asked it	How we used what you told us
A Lot Can Change in 30 Years How do you see your future…? What kind of house will you choose to live in? What kind of neighborhood? How do you see yourself getting to work…or will you work remotely?	September/October 2019 View Survey Results View Open-Ended Comments View Survey in English View Survey in Spanish	Your responses helped COMPASS build realistic “scenarios” for what the Treasure Valley could look like in 2050. We asked you to provide feedback on those through the “Where Do We Grow From Here?” survey, below.
Where Do We Grow From Here? What is important to you as you look toward the Treasure Valley in 2050? What do you think about potential different future “scenarios” for the Treasure Valley? Do they align with what is important to you? Would you support policies needed to implement those future scenarios?	June 1 – July 11, 2020 View Survey Results View Open-Ended Comments View Survey in English View Survey in Spanish	Your responses helped COMPASS select a preferred future “scenario” for what the Treasure Valley could look like in 2050 — the Communities in Motion 2050 Vision. We then used that preferred scenario as the basis for planning the future transportation system.
All Aboard! If the Treasure Valley were to build a high capacity transit system (e.g., a train or bus rapid transit), what features are most important to you?	January 19 – February 27, 2021 View Survey Results View Open-Ended Comments View Survey in English View Survey in Spanish	Your responses helped COMPASS select a “locally favored” option for future high capacity transit service.
What do you think of the draft Communities in Motion 2050 plan?	September 16 – October 16, 2022 View Comments October 25 – November 8, 2022 View Comments	Your responses helped COMPASS finalize the Communities in Motion 2050 plan, which was adopted by the COMPASS Board of Directors in December 2022.

Communities in Motion 2050 Studies and Tools

Multiple studies and planning tools are being conducted and developed to inform Communities in Motion 2050. These provide in-depth analyses of specific topics addressed in the plan, and include:

Fiscal Impact Analysis

2020 Treasure Valley High Capacity Transit Study Update

Regional Park and Ride Study

Rails with Trails Feasibility and Probable Cost Study

Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan