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Meridian staff advance plan for dual‑stage pedestrian crossing on Locust Grove near Woodbridge
Summary
City staff proposed a two‑stage pedestrian hybrid beacon on Locust Grove between Water Tower and Woodbridge, estimating construction around $300,000 and proposing use of FY25 council‑allocated MIPS funds; commissioners raised concerns about turn‑queueing and alternative locations.
Meridian staff on Dec. 2 presented a scoping plan for a two‑stage pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHP) on Locust Grove between Water Tower and Woodbridge to improve pedestrian safety near recreational and school facilities. Michelle Hill, the staff presenter, said Ada County Highway District (ACHD) would prepare plans and could complete design in late spring, with construction possible next summer if the commission approves a concept quickly. "The cost estimate for doing a z type dual stage crossing like this is around 300,000," Hill told commissioners.
The proposal follows city council allocation of $500,000 in the fiscal 2025 budget to advance projects from the MIPS…
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