Roadways

Roadways are the backbone of the transportation system in Ada and Canyon Counties. Buses, commuter vans, and freight vehicles rely on our roadways. In addition, bike lanes and sidewalks along roadways provide a significant portion of the local bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

All transportation needs should be considered when designing roadways and means of meeting those needs must be intentionally built into the transportation system design. COMPASS’ Complete Network Policy guides planning for roadways within the framework of the entire transportation system. That is, each individual roadway does not need to serve all needs for all users – one road can be designed to maximize the efficiency for freight traffic, while a parallel route can be designed to maximize efficiency and safety for bicyclists.

The Regional Transportation Advisory Committee advises the COMPASS Board of Directors on regional transportation and related planning matters, including issues affecting our roadways.

COMPASS Roadway Studies and Plans

• I-84 Corridor Operations Plan, High-Occupancy Vehicle Lane Addendum and Case Studies
• Interstate 84 Detour Plan