COMPASS Workgroups
COMPASS is a collaborative organization bringing together multiple jurisdictions to make joint decisions about regional transportation. Workgroup and committee meetings provide a forum to discuss transportation planning issues, recommend improvements to procedures and products, and prioritize regional transportation investments. Since participation is the essence of COMPASS workgroups and committees, members are encouraged to attend.
For more information on specific workgroups, including upcoming meeting dates and past meeting notes, please contact the staff members listed below.
Access information on the COMPASS Board of Directors or Executive, Finance, or Regional Transportation Advisory Committees.
Workgroup Directory
Active Transportation Workgroup
The Active Transportation Workgroup provides guidance in the development, integration, and implementation of regional active transportation (bicycle/pedestrian/micro mobility) planning. This encompasses stakeholder coordination, data collection and analysis, regional infrastructure mapping, needs identification, and member agency decision support.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Gus Loeffelholz
Phone: (208) 475-2230
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Demographic Advisory Workgroup
The Demographic Advisory Workgroup provides guidance and input on COMPASS projects related to population, demographics, and regional growth.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Austin Miller
Phone: (208) 475-2239
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Freight Advisory Workgroup
The Freight Advisory Workgroup will advise and provide input on freight related issues and needs, and to help integrate freight into the development and implementation of the regional long-range transportation plan. The workgroup will facilitate information sharing and coordination among organizations, and advocate for freight considerations in transportation project prioritization and funding.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Gus Loeffelholz
Phone: (208) 475-2230
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Grant Resource Alignment Workgroup
The Grant Resource Alignment Workgroup will strategize and collaborate among partnering agencies to create an annual calendar for grant resources to maximize funding for projects that meet the goals of the Communities in Motion 2050 (CIM 2050) long-range transportation plan. The workgroup will facilitate information sharing and coordination among organizations and advocate for grant considerations in transportation project prioritization and implementation.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Matt Carlson
Phone: (208) 475-2232
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Housing Workgroup
The Housing Workgroup provides guidance on implementing the COMPASS Regional Housing Coordination Plan, including identifying housing needs, collecting and analyzing data, and developing communication materials.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Brent Moore
Phone: (208) 475-2241
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Public Participation Workgroup
The Public Participation Workgroup will assist and advise COMPASS staff on COMPASS public participation and outreach activities; serve as a conduit for sharing information from COMPASS with Ada, Boise, Canyon, and Elmore County residents; and provide a forum for communication staff from COMPASS member agencies to share information, assist one another in public participation and outreach activities, collaborate on regional projects, and receive input on outreach activities from the general public and interested stakeholders.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Public Participation Workgroup Membership Application
Staff contact: Amy Luft
Phone: (208) 475-2229
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Public Transportation Workgroup
The Public Transportation Workgroup works to develop and recommend components and phasing (timeline) of the public transportation system in the Treasure Valley. Work will focus on meeting regional public transportation needs in the two counties to improve mobility and access, and maximize transportation investments.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Brent Moore
Phone: (208) 475-2241
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Regional Geographic Advisory Workgroup
The Regional Geographic Advisory Workgroup provides guidance on regional Geographic Information System (GIS) needs and projects, including orthophotography and the Regional Data Center.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Eric Adolfson
(208) 475-2245
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Regional Operations Workgroup
The Regional Operations Workgroup will help coordinate the development of traffic operations strategies and identify tactics that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and safety of the regional multimodal transportation system. The workgroup is responsible for implementing adopted operations strategies, coordinating operations plans and strategies with other regional transportation planning efforts, and supporting the COMPASS Congestion Management Process.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Hunter Mulhall
Phone: (208)475-2231
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Regional Safety Workgroup
The Regional Safety Workgroup will support implementation of the actions identified in the Regional Safety Action Plan. The workgroup will also track progress toward regional safety goals, evaluate the effectiveness of implemented safety countermeasures, evaluate regional crash trends, coordinate grant opportunities, and identify additional safety needs.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Hunter Mulhall
Phone: (208)475-2231
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Rural Prioritization Process Workgroup
The Rural Prioritization Workgroup helps identify and recommend priority projects for rural transportation funding through the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC). The workgroup focuses on projects in both the COMPASS Planning Area (Ada and Canyon Counties) and the non-MPO area (Boise and Elmore Counties) to help maximize funding opportunities for rural communities.
FY2027 Workgroup Charter (PDF)
Staff contact: Toni Tisdale
Phone: (208) 475-2238