City of Meridian - Transportation Commission - 07/06/2026

The City of Meridian Transportation Commission met on July 6, 2026, to discuss various transportation projects and community concerns. Key procurement-related topics included updates on the five-year transportation plan and funding adjustments by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), which affected some projects such as the Highway 16 extension. The commission reviewed alignment options and cost estimates for the East 3rd Street Extension, with discussions on right-of-way acquisition and construction impacts. Additionally, the commission considered a citizen request for an enhanced pedestrian crosswalk at East River Valley and Records Way, discussing prioritization within existing safety and capital improvement plans. Enforcement and traffic calming measures were also addressed in response to neighborhood concerns about reckless driving on Standing Timber Road, with law enforcement involvement noted as a near-term solution. The commission planned to revisit several items, including project prioritization and consultant presentations, in upcoming meetings.