City of Meridian - Transportation Commission - 08/03/2026

The City of Meridian Transportation Commission met on August 3, 2026, to discuss several transportation planning and infrastructure topics. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the East Third Street Extension Alignment study, reviewing multiple proposed road alignments and their impacts on local properties, traffic flow, and redevelopment potential. The commission discussed cost estimates, right-of-way acquisitions, and the feasibility of signalized intersections, ultimately voting to recommend the two and a half street alignment option to the City Council for inclusion in the comprehensive plan. Additionally, the commission addressed the formation of a downtown parking subcommittee to handle parking issues, and discussed scheduling changes for upcoming meetings. Updates were provided on regional transit service adjustments, including the discontinuation of a bus route due to funding cuts and ridership patterns. The meeting concluded with various administrative updates and farewells to departing members.