2013 Education Series: A Healthy Community by Design (Mark Fenton)

Simply telling people to eat well and exercise more is not stemming the nation’s rising tide of chronic disease and associated health care costs. There is a growing understanding that healthier community designs are needed create real population-level improvements in physical activity and healthy eating. The good news is we know what designs and policies support community health. Click here for more information: http://www.compassidaho.org/comm/publicevents_2013_ed_series.htm.

Proposed Amendment to FY2013-2017 Regional Transportation Improvement Program

COMPASS is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment the FY2013-2017 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to change the year of implementation/construction of four projects:

1. Transit, GoRide Job Access: move from FY2014 to FY2013.
2. I-84, Eisenman Interchange to Indian Creek Bridge (westbound), pavement rehabilitation: move from FY2015 to FY2013.
3. I-84, Eisenman Interchange to Indian Creek Bridge (eastbound), pavement rehabilitation: move from FY2014 to FY2013.
4. I-84, Meridian Interchange to Five Mile Road, realign and rebuild: move from FY2013 to FY2014.

Details of the proposed changes can be found by clicking here or by contacting COMPASS at 208/475-2238.

Comments must be submitted in writing (via email or letter) and received no later than 12:00 pm (noon), Monday, June 17, 2013.  

Direct comments and questions to Toni Tisdale, Principal Planner, COMPASS, 700 NE 2nd Street, Suite 200, Meridian, ID  83642; ttisdale@compassidaho.org; or fax to 208/855-2559.

Those needing assistance may call 475-2229 with 48 hours advance notice. Personas que necesitan asistencia especial, favor de llamar al número 475-2229 con 48 horas de anticipación.

COMMUNITIES IN MOTION 2040 VISION MAP  

The Communities in Motion 2040 Vision map is now available. The map depicts Ada and Canyon Counties in the year 2040 and will guide future transportation investments in Communities in Motion 2040, the next regional long-range transportation plan for the two-county area. View the vision map here. (7.59MB)

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