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Highland Council adopts updated General Plan with traffic‑calming language and map corrections
Summary
The Highland City Council adopted a comprehensive update to its General Plan and Transportation Master Plan Jan. 20, 2026, directing staff to switch several map bullets, redefine Canal Boulevard, remove the word “urban” in one passage, and extend a trail alignment to SR‑92. The council also asked staff to reference the traffic‑calming toolbox and prioritize problematic corridors such as 9600 North.
The Highland City Council voted unanimously Jan. 20 to adopt a revised General Plan and Transportation Master Plan that incorporates several council amendments aimed at clarifying roadway descriptions and adding stronger traffic‑calming direction.
City planning staff had told the council that bullet points on page 48 of the plan mistakenly described Alpine Highway under Canal Boulevard and vice versa. Jay, the staff presenter, said the document approved by the council will reflect the corrected arrangement and remove a duplicate bullet on page 50. "The version that we will adopt will be the corrected version based on corrections made tonight," Jay said.
Councilmembers asked for four specific edits before final adoption: switch the two misassigned bullet lists, redefine Canal Boulevard to run from North County Boulevard to 6800 West rather than to Alpine Highway, remove the word “urban” from a description of future improvements on the 9600 North corridor, and extend the 6000 West trail alignment to SR‑92 to facilitate possible future state funding applications. Councilmember Rodela moved the amendment package; the motion passed 5–0.
The council also directed staff to include or reference Highland’s Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Manual in the transportation element so the plan points the city toward implementation tools rather than specifying project details. Councilmember Courtney said she preferred adding a short traffic‑calming header and policy language on page 51 rather than inserting a bullet under the active transportation section.
Public commenters emphasized walkability and trail connectivity during the public hearing. David Wilkins told the council he supported the walkability goals in the plan. Chris Howden urged the council to consider extending the Bull River Trail to 6000 West to help secure future grant opportunities.
What happens next: staff will publish the corrected plan and transportation master plan with the council’s edits and begin any follow‑up notifications and mapping tasks. The council also asked staff to update adjacent maps and make the WUI map, traffic calming references and trail extents available in GIS for public review.
