Planning and Collaboration

Ongoing Studies

Studies Coordination Map (pdf format)

Name of Study	Planning	Implementation	Status
2018 Campus Master Plan Update, Boise State University 2018 Campus Master Plan Update, Boise State 2018 Campus Master Plan Update Sponsor: Boise State University Status: Updated January 14, 2016 Description: Boise State regularly updates its campus Master Plan focusing on providing the infrastructure to support the University’s strategic direction with input gathered from many stakeholders including: students, neighbors, administrators, faculty, staff, and the Boise community.	X		Under Review
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY2019-2023), CCDC 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY2019-2023), CCDC 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY2019-2023), CCDC Sponsor: CCDC Status: Approved, August 29, 2018 Description: CCDC creates a 5-year fiscally responsible CIP as a predictable framework to collaborate with agency and community partners to achieve urban redevelopment goals and the long term vision for the city.	X		In process
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan, Golden Gate Highway District 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan, Golden Gate Highway District Golden Gate Highway District Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, Planning, 2015 Sponsor: Golden Gate Highway District Status: Adopted in 2015 Description: Five-year budget of projects for 2016-2020. Next update in 2019.	X		Ongoing
ACHD Capital Improvements Plan (2016) ACHD 2016 Capital Improvements Plan ACHD 2016 Capital Improvements Plan Sponsor: Ada County Status: Ongoing Description: The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is a strategic document indicating projects with an anticipated need in the next 20 years based on traffic demand models and assumptions on growth patterns. While the CIP lists project years and funding estimates, this is largely a planning document and the projects will be further refined as they move onto the Integrated Five-Year Work Plan and undergo greater analysis. The Plan was last updated in 2016.	X		Ongoing
Ada County Capital Investment Program FY2019-2023 Ada County Capital Investment Program FY2019-2023 Ada County Capital Investment Program FY2019-2023 Sponsor: Ada County Status: Updated annually The Ada County Capital Investment Program (CIP) is prepared each year to promote good stewardship of the funding entrusted to the Offices, Departments and Enterprises that make up Ada County Government. This document describes the projects reviewed and considered under the FY19 CIP process by the Transformation Board, and which are then reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The CIP facilitates coordinated planning, prioritization, and selection of capital projects as well as operational expenses that will receive funding.	X		Annual
Alternatives Analysis for Downtown Boise Circulator System Alternatives Analysis for Downtown Boise Circulator System Alternatives Analysis for Downtown Boise Circulator System Sponsor: City of Boise and the Capital City Development Corporation Status: Ongoing Description: The City of Boise will, in conjunction with its redevelopment agency, the Capital City Development Corporation, will undertake a study to determine the best routes for a circulator system that would connect Boise's downtown core with adjacent neighborhoods. The study will also determine the preferred mode to use, as well as take a closer look at how a circulator could best connect with and move within the Boise State University's campus. The Boise Depot is a natural node for the circulator system, as it is positioned along the primary traffic corridor that leads to downtown Boise. The Boise Depot would also allow the circulator to serve riders of a future planned commuter rail service at the Boise Depot.	X		Ongoing
Blueprint for Good Growth Blueprint for Good Growth Blueprint for Good Growth Sponsor: COMPASS and Consortium of Ada County government entities Status: Consortium meets annually The project involves development of tools and policies to coordinate growth and transportation needs in Ada County. This study will be coordinated with, and complementary to, the update to Communities in Motion, the Regional Long-Range Transportation Plan prepared by COMPASS concurrent with this project. There will be no duplication of services between this project and Communities in Motion. See project web page for updates.	X	X	On hold
City of Kuna Downtown Revitalization Plan City of Kuna Downtown Revitalization Plan City of Kuna Downtown Revitalization Plan Sponsor: City of Kuna Status: In Process Description: The Kuna Downtown Revitalization Plan (Plan) will serve as a roadmap towards bringing the heart of Kuna back to life.	X		Ongoing
East Columbia Master Plan, City of Boise East Columbia Master Plan, City of Boise East Columbia Master Plan, City of Boise Sponsor: City of Boise Status: Ongoing Major land owners and partners in the planning area requested the City to delay development of the East Columbia Master Plan until they can fully engage in the effort. The delay is estimated at approximately two years. The City will coordinate development of the plan with a facilities master plan update at Micron Technology. (As of March 2, 2017)	X		Ongoing
Fairview Avenue Concept Design, Linder Road to Orchard Street Fairview Avenue Concept Design, Linder Road/Orchard Street Fairview Avenue Concept Design, Linder Road/Orchard Street Sponsor: Ada County Highway District Status: Currently on hold Identified in Communities in Motion. The corridor-level concept design will examine long-term traffic needs and conceptual design elements for future roadway projects identified in the ACHD plans for the next 20 years.		X	On hold
Five Year Work Plan. Nampa Highway District Five Year Work Plan, Nampa Highway District Five Year Work Plan, Nampa Highway District Sponsor: Nampa Highway District Status: Updated annually Description: Nampa Highway District publishes a fiscally constrained Five Year Work Plan, which it updates annually. The principal types of projects typically listed in the plan are seal coats, overlays, rebuilds, and new construction. The plan typically does not show smaller projects, such as ditch cleaning, culvert replacement, sign replacement, crack sealing, or emergency repairs.	X		Ongoing
Front and Myrtle Alternatives Analysis, CCDC Front and Myrtle Alternatives Analysis, CCDC Front and Myrtle Alternatives Analysis, CCDC Sponsor: CCDC, Boise, ITD, ACHD, COMPASS Status: Ongoing Description: The Front + Myrtle Couplet Alternatives Analysis outlines a range of possible treatments and design interventions to modify two currently auto-oriented thoroughfares in Downtown Boise to better balance the interests of all travel modes, as well as economic development interests, along and across the Front and Myrtle corridors.	X		Ongoing
Garden City Livable Streets Plan Garden City Livable Streets Plan Garden City Livable Streets Plan Sponsor: Ada County Highway District and Garden City Status: Ongoing Description: ACHD and Garden City are developing the Garden City Livable Streets Plan to establish a strategy that will guide and coordinate future development and transportation planning. The goal is to create appealing neighborhoods for residents and businesses with streets and facilities that support all modes of transportation (pedestrians, bicyclists, transit and motorists).	X		Ongoing
Glenwood Street and State Street Intersection Study Glenwood and State Intersection Study Glenwood and State Intersection Study Sponsor: Ada County Highway District and Idaho Transportation Department Status: Ongoing Description: The Glenwood Street and State Street intersection is a critical junction for moving people and goods through the State Street corridor and connecting the cities of Boise and Garden City. The intersection's diverse set of challenges have led the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Ada County Highway District (ACHD) to initiate the Glenwood Street and State Street Intersection Study. This 12-month study will engage local agencies, property owners, businesses, and the community to identify a preferred solution that: - Improves intersection functionality for all users, including those with disabilities, - Provides enhanced pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, - Accommodates the surrounding current and planned land uses, including the proposed redevelopment of State Street as a transit-oriented corridor, - Complies with ACHD and ITD standards and supports the transportation vision for State Street	X		Ongoing
Integrated Five Year Work Plan, ACHD Integrated Five Year Work Plan, ACHD Integrated Five Year Work Plan, ACHD Sponsor: ACHD Status: Updated annually Description: The Five-Year Work Plan (FYWP) is the Ada County Highway District's blueprint for major capital improvement projects within the next five years. The FYWP is a fiscally constrained plan based on annual revenue projections. Projects are included in the program based on community input, technical analysis and prioritization analysis. It is for planning purposes only.	X		Ongoing
Interstate 84 Corridor Study, Caldwell to Karcher Interchange Interstate 84 Corridor Study, Caldwell to Karcher Interchange Interstate 84 Corridor Study, Caldwell to Karcher Interchange Sponsor: Idaho Transportation Department Status: Ongoing The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is conducting a traffic study and environmental analysis for Interstate 84 between Caldwell and the Karcher Interchange in Nampa. The project is part of long-range plans to improve safety and mobility on I-84 in the Treasure Valley. At a minimum, ITD anticipates the plans will include additional lanes on I-84 and potential improvements to existing interchanges.	X		Ongoing
Main and Idaho Bicycle Lane Alternatives Study, ACHD Main and Idaho Bicycle Lane Alternatives Study, ACHD Main and Idaho Bicycle Lane Alternatives Study, ACHD Sponsor: Ada County Highway District Status: TBD UPDATE: On July 13, 2016, the ACHD Commission affirmed an earlier decision to defer consideration of new bicycle facilities on Main and Idaho streets until an unspecified, future date. The Commission majority said holding back on the proposals would allow the impacts of a flurry of major construction projects and the ongoing conversions of a number of streets from one- to two-way travel to become clear. -- At the request of the City of Boise, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is evaluating a proposal to include bicycle lanes on Main and Idaho streets to improve access to downtown for cyclists and ease sidewalk congestion. Adding bike lanes to Main and Idaho would replace the current plan to remove parking on the north side of Jefferson Street to make room for bike lanes.	X		TBD
Northwest Foothills Transportation Study Update Northwest Ada Foothills Transportation Study Update Northwest Ada Foothills Transportation Study Update Sponsor: Ada County Highway District Status: On hold until 2015 Description: The Ada County Highway District put off a decision on the future expansion of Beacon Light Road until early 2015, based largely on a request from the City of Eagle, which pledged to seek ways to decrease growth in the city and in the foothills. The purpose of this Study Update is to analyze traffic operations addressing existing and future levels-of-service and improvement needs within (and adjacent as needed) the study area and on the Preferred Network (vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation systems, along with equestrian uses). The Update will function as a policy guide and corridor preservation mechanism for improving the transportation system as development occurs and offer improvement strategies for roadway and intersection improvements based on 2035 demographics.	X	X	On hold
State Highway 16, I-84 to US-44 Plan State Highway 16, I-84 to US-44 Plan State Highway 16, I-84 to US-44 Plan Sponsor: Idaho Transportation Department Status: Ongoing Description: Long range plan for State Highway 16 to connect I-84 to US-44 with the goal of offering more transportation options to meet needs of the Treasure Valley. Project is ongoing and will be completed in phase between now and 2045.	X		Ongoing
State Highway 19 Corridor Plan State Highway 19 Corridor Plan State Highway 19 Corridor Plan Sponsor: Idaho Transportation Department Status: Ongoing Description: Provide a 10-year corridor plan for SH 19 between the City of Wilder and the City of Caldwell. A traffic study is being scheduled for Fall of 2018 with a corridor study completion expected in Spring of 2019.	X		Ongoing
State Highway 44 Corridor Study State Highway 44 Corridor Study State Highway 44 Corridor Study Sponsor: Idaho Transportation Department Status: Ongoing Description: The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is studying long-term improvements to Idaho 44 from West State Street in Eagle to Interstate 84 in Caldwell. Traffic study is currently being updated.	X		Ongoing
State Highway 55 Corridor Study State Highway 55 Corridor Study State Highway 55 Corridor Study Sponsor: Idaho Transportation Department Status: Ongoing Description: Study will provide a corridor plan identifying current and future needs along the State Highway 55 corridor from U.S. 95 near Marsing to U.S. 95 at New Meadows.	X		Ongoing
State Street Alignment Study, Glenwood to 23rd Street State Street Alignment Study, Glenwood to 23rd Street State Street Alignment Study, Glenwood to 23rd Street Sponsors: ACHD Status: Ongoing Description: Determine roadway alignment to identify long-term right-of-way needs on State Street between Glenwood Street and 23rd Street using the roadway section from the State Street Transit and Traffic Operational Plan. Widened roadway will accommodate all users: vehicles, transit, bicyclists and pedestrians.		X	Ongoing
State Street Corridor Study, Right-of-Way and Alignment Study (Phase 2) State Street Corridor Study, Right-of-Way and Alignment Study (Phase 2) State Street Corridor Study, Right-of-Way and Alignment Study (Phase 2) Sponsor: ACHD, City of Boise, City of Garden City, Ada County Description: ACHD to recommend the centerline alignments for the proposed roadway and major intersection improvements identified in the 2004 State Street Corridor Strategic Plan Study, from Glenwood Street to 23rd Street. A proposed right-of-way footprint is being established for corridor preservation purposes.	X		TBD
State Street Transit Oriented Development Study State Street Transit Oriented Development Study State Street Transit Oriented Development Study Participants: City of Boise, COMPASS, and Valley Regional Transit Status: Ongoing Description: Develop a land use plan for transit oriented development along State Street from SH-16 to downtown Boise. The study started in summer 2017.	X		Ongoing
Three Cities River Crossing Study, ACHD Three Cities River Crossing Study, ACHD Three Cities River Crossing Study Sponsor: Ada County Highway District Status: Opened for Public Comment July 2010, end date TBD UPDATE: On Wednesday, July 21, 2010 the ACHD Commission voted to recommend a No Build Alternative, but left open the option to revisit the project in the future if funding becomes available. The Commission could not support the Build Alternative at this time because the environmental and cost impacts were more significant than the traffic benefits. -- The purpose of the study is to conduct environmental analysis and concept level engineering to define an alignment for a new road and bridge connecting the intersection of State Highway 55 and State Street on the north with Chinden Boulevard (U.S. 20/26) on the south. Currently the river crossings in this area are four miles apart. A new river crossing would relieve congestion on Glenwood Street and Eagle Road.		X	On hold
US 20/26 Corridor Study, I-84 to Oregon State Line US 20/26 Corridor Study, I-84 to State Line US 20/26 Corridor Study, I-84 to State Line Sponsor: Idaho Transportation Department Status: Ongoing Description: This study will provide a corridor plan to identify current and future highway needs for more than 14 miles of U.S. 20/26 extending from I-84 near Caldwell to Nyssa, Oregon. A traffic study is being scheduled for Fall of 2018 with a corridor study completion expected in Spring of 2019.	X		Ongoing
US 95 Corridor Study US 95 Corridor Study US 95 Corridor Study Sponsor: ITD Status: Spring 2019 Description: The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is studying U.S. 95 from the Idaho border in Owyhee County to Pinehurst at the Adams / Idaho County line. The study will result in a corridor plan that identifies important improvement projects over the next 20 years. A traffic study is being scheduled for Fall of 2018 with a corridor study completion expected in Spring of 2019. Please note that this portion of the U.S. 95 corridor study to be completed includes only Owyhee and Canyon counties. Additional work still remains for U.S. 95 in Payette, Washington, and Adams counties.	X		Ongoing

Studies: Planning vs. Implementation

The studies listed are used for a variety of purposes. A planning study is used in a planning document, such as the long-range transportation plan. These studies will not include detailed data from an engineer nor an environmental report. An implementation study is used to confirm an alignment or placement of a project and the engineering and environmental reports needed to build the project. Some studies provide both aspects: planning as well as an implementation schedule. In most of these cases, an implementation study for any specific project is still needed.