Ada County Highway District

The meeting addressed several administrative items, including the approval of the July and September meeting minutes and noting the departure of a long-serving committee member, Karel Olsen. A nomination for Miranda Carson to fill the vacancy was passed to the ACHD Board for approval. Nominations and subsequent approvals were conducted for the positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. The committee approved the ADAC Calendar, establishing a recurring meeting schedule of every other month on Tuesday at 11 am. Furthermore, the committee reviewed and approved an updated list of priority intersections for advanced pedestrian signals. Discussion also covered the implementation of audible detour devices at two construction sites, with plans for field testing scheduled for the spring. A presentation was given on the Safe Sidewalk program, detailing common sidewalk issues, repair techniques, and fiscal year 2025 progress metrics. Finally, the committee discussed the ongoing project for ADA compliance concerning the website and associated documents.

The agenda for the meeting includes action items such as the approval of the November meeting minutes. Committee advisement topics cover the Hillcrest Elementary Safe Routes to School Concept Study, an ACHD Traffic Control & Policy Update, and an update on the Proximity Actuated Audible Devices Roll-out. Further discussion is scheduled for general questions and concerns directed to ACHD staff. Upcoming meetings for April and May 2026 are also noted. Documents reviewed during this period included construction updates and public involvement opportunities for various projects.

The meeting included discussions regarding travel lessons from France, specifically focusing on the use of bollards as traffic calming tools to enhance safety between pedestrians and vehicles. There was a discussion concerning the possibility of approving a pride crosswalk. Additionally, planning was discussed for a November tour of the Campbell Company facility and the upcoming officer voting, noting that current officers are stepping down. Public comments addressed the suggestion of framing rainbow crosswalks as street art for easier approval and a concern regarding debris in Star bike lanes. Furthermore, there was a technical discussion about documented lane widths concerning bulb outs.

Key discussions included a Commission update highlighting items relevant to safety and active transportation, with a volunteer assigned to review subsequent Commission meetings. The committee extensively discussed pavement preservation concepts and bike lane treatment options, focusing on rider comfort and safety impacts, leading to the action of drafting a letter for the ACHD Commission. A re-orientation session covered the BAC's role, purpose, and interface with ACHD. Members also raised field observations regarding bicycle facility maintenance, signage condition, and the utilization of ACHD reporting tools.

The agenda for the meeting included a call to order, introductions with a round table discussion, and the approval of minutes from the January 15th, 2026 meeting. Key discussion items involved a presentation and discussion on the Five Year Plan and Public Comment Survey, followed by a Legislative Update. The agenda concluded with an Open Public Comment period and adjournment.