1. Meridian Road Interchange Rebuild ITD Board Meeting June 18, 2009

2. GARVEE Transportation Program I-84 Widening, Garrity Interchange to Ten Mile Interchange I-84 Widening, Ten Mile to Meridian Road Robinson & Black Cat Bridges Ten Mile Interchange

3. Rebuilt Meridian Interchange

4. Choke-point at Meridian Interchange Existing Interchange configuration limits lanes on I-84 Creates barrier to efficient movement of commuters, goods & services I-84 at Meridian Road – Eastbound

5. Congestion - 2 nd Busiest Interchange in Idaho

6. Safety Concerns Bridge is substandard – constructed in 1960s Deemed structurally deficient in 2008 No pedestrian facilities Lacks separated bike lane

7. Meridian Interchange Rebuild Benefits Removal of choke-point Replace a structurally deficient bridge Reduce traffic congestion Improve pedestrian and motorist safety Foster economic development

8. Local Contribution City has prioritized improvements to local street system on both sides of Interchange Overland/Meridian Intersection – $2.2 Million Meridian Split Corridor, Phase I - $3.5 Million Local tie-in improvements in place Working with property owners on potential partnerships Landscaping maintenance

9. Partnerships Improve Gateway into City Potential to relocate maintenance facility – with better access Potential to use private property for construction staging Mutually beneficial

10. Regional Support COMPASS Boise Caldwell Garden City Eagle Kuna Boise Metro Caldwell Eagle Meridian Nampa Wilder Ada County Canyon County ACHD Chamber of Commerce Support Kuna Meridian Nampa

11. Rebuilt Meridian Interchange Has environmental clearance Has environmental clearance Little to no right-of-way needed Little to no right-of-way needed Can be designed quickly Can be designed quickly Construction costs are down Construction costs are down Need is present; timing is right Need is present; timing is right