Linder Road, State Highway 44 to Floating Feather

East side of Linder Rd to Saguaro - Sidewalk remaining.

West side of Linder Rd to Saguaro - Curb complete from State Street to Saguaro Dr. Sidewalk ongoing. Bottom lift of paving complete. Block wall being reset.

Saguaro Dr to Floating Feather - Road base ongoing. Curb being placed. Wall being installed. Sidewalk being placed after wall complete.

Floating Feather and Linder Roundabout - Underground power complete. Finishing subgrade. Curb being placed on roundabout. Concrete Paving - 1st placement scheduled for October 21st. Work is weather-dependent. 2nd placement anticipated for October 23rd.

October 16, 2026

To: Neighbors and Residents near Linder Road and Saguaro Drive

From: The Ada County Highway District

Subject: Update on Pedestrian Facilities at Linder & Saguaro

Dear Neighbors,

ACHD staff have heard from residents regarding the request for a traffic signal at the intersection of Linder Road and Saguaro Drive in Eagle. ACHD recognizes the community’s interest in installing a full traffic signal at this location and shares the goal of providing a safe, effective crossing, particularly for students and other pedestrians. Staff have reviewed the requests, and examined the facilities and traffic conditions in this area. Staff have communicated with individual residents, and we wanted to take this opportunity to provide a clear update to all neighbors on our findings, as well as clarify our stance on the pedestrian facilities at this intersection.

Based on our review, this location does not warrant a traffic signal based on vehicular traffic conditions alone. The presence and movement of schoolchildren, however, can provide a separate basis for considering a traffic signal under the school-crossing provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This could have been clearer in our previous responses. For that, we provide the following clarification:

Meeting a signal warrant does not, by itself, require installation of a traffic signal. The MUTCD calls for an engineering study and consideration of alternative treatments and specifically identifies a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) as an alternative when pedestrian safety is the primary concern.

At this location, the primary need is to provide pedestrians with a protected opportunity to cross Linder Road by stopping traffic on Linder Road when a crossing is requested. A pedestrian hybrid beacon directly addresses that need. When activated, it provides a steady red indication requiring Linder Road traffic to stop for the pedestrian(s) crossing, while allowing the roadway to operate without unnecessary signal control when no pedestrians are crossing. To improve the effectiveness of the crossing, ACHD will also add an indicator for drivers exiting Saguaro Drive so they are better aware when the pedestrian hybrid beacon has been activated.

For that reason, ACHD’s position is to retain the pedestrian hybrid beacon rather than replace it with a full traffic signal. A full signal would add unnecessary traffic delay throughout the day, while the pedestrian hybrid beacon provides the stop-controlled crossing conditions needed for pedestrians. This approach is consistent with the MUTCD framework of selecting a traffic-control treatment based on the conditions and needs identified through engineering analysis.

ACHD will continue to monitor conditions at the location and can reevaluate the appropriate traffic control if traffic patterns, pedestrian activity, or other relevant conditions materially change.

We appreciate the residents who have reached out and shared their concerns and are grateful for the opportunity to provide clarification and education on the safety improvements of this intersection. Residents are always invited to reach out with questions through ACHD Connect (achdidaho.org/connect) or by calling (208)387-6100.

Thank you,

Ada County Highway District

(208)387-6100

achdidaho.org/connect

East side of Linder Rd to Saguaro

• Sidewalk remaining

West side of Linder Rd to Saguaro

• Curb complete from State Street to Saguaro Dr.
• Sidewalk installation ongoing.
• Bottom lift of paving complete.
• Block wall being reset.

Saguaro Dr to Floating Feather

• Road base ongoing.
• Curb being placed.
• Wall being installed.

Floating Feather and Linder Roundabout

• Underground power complete.
• Finishing subgrade.
• Curb being placed on roundabout.
• Concrete intersection anticipated to start October 15th.

East side of Linder Rd to Saguaro - Sidewalk remaining.

West side of Linder Rd to Saguaro

• Curb complete from State Street to Saguaro Dr.
• Sidewalk installation ongoing.
• Bottom lift of paving complete.
• Block wall being reset.

Saguaro Dr to Floating Feather

• Road base ongoing.
• Curb being placed.
• Wall being installed.

Floating Feather and Linder Roundabout

• Underground power complete.
• Finishing subgrade.
• Curb being placed on roundabout.
• Concrete intersection installation anticipated starting October 15th.

East side of Linder Rd to Saguaro

• Sidewalk still remaining.

West side of Linder Rd to Saguaro

• Curb complete from State Street to Saguaro Dr.
• Sidewalk installation ongoing.
• Bottom lift of paving complete.
• Block wall being reset.

Saguaro Dr to Floating Feather

• Pole bases placed and school flashers installed.
• Road base installation ongoing.
• Curb being placed.

Dry Creek Bridge - Complete. Rail installation ongoing.

Floating Feather and Linder Roundabout

• Underground power conduit installation ongoing.
• Finishing the subgrade.
• Curb being placed on roundabout.
• Concrete intersection installation anticipated starting Oct 15th.

East side of Linder Rd to Saguaro

• Sidewalk installation remaining.

West side of Linder Rd to Saguaro

• Curb installation complete from State Street to Saguaro Dr.
• Sidewalk installation ongoing.
• Bottom lift of paving complete.
• Block wall being reset.

Saguaro Dr to Floating Feather

• Pole bases are placed and school flashers are installed.
• Road base installation ongoing.
• Curb being placed.

Dry Creek Bridge - Complete. Rail installation ongoing.

Floating Feather and Linder Roundabout

• Storm drain has been installed.
• Underground power conduit installation is ongoing.
• Finishing subgrade.
• Curb being placed at the roundabout.

East side of Linder Rd to Saguaro

• Sidewalk installation remaining.
• Block wall installation ongoing.

West side of Linder Rd to Saguaro

• Curb complete from State Street to Saguaro Dr.
• Sidewalk installation is ongoing.
• Bottom lift of paving is complete.
• Block wall is being reset.

Saguaro Dr to Floating Feather

• Pole bases placed and school flashers are installed.
• Road base installation ongoing.

Dry Creek Bridge - Complete. Rail installation ongoing.

Floating Feather and Linder Roundabout

• Storm drain is installed.
• Underground power conduit installation ongoing.
• Sewer line installation for the adjacent development is complete.
• Finishing subgrade.
• Forming and placing sidewalk.

East side of Linder Rd

• Sidewalk remaining.
• Block wall installation ongoing.
• SH-44 block wall ongoing.

West side of Linder Rd

• Curb being placed from State Street to Saguaro Dr. - complete.
• Sidewalk installation ongoing.
• Bottom lift complete.

Saquaro Dr to Floating Feather

• Pole bases placed.
• Road base ongoing.
• School flashers installed.

Dry Creek Bridge - Complete. Rail installation ongoing.

Floating Feather and Linder Roundabout

• Utilities relocating facilities.
• Road sub-graded.
• Storm drain installed.
• Underground power conduit installation ongoing.
• Development will install Sewer line starting August 7th - Ongoing.
• Forming and placing sidewalk once sewer is complete.

East side of Linder Rd

• Sidewalk remaining.
• Block wall ongoing.
• SH-44 block wall ongoing.

West side of Linder Rd

• Curb being placed from State Street to Saguaro Dr. - complete.
• Sidewalk ongoing.
• Bottom lift complete.

Saquaro Dr to Floating Feather

• Pole bases being placed.
• Road base ongoing.
• School Flashers installed.

Foothills Bridge - Rail installed.

Dry Creek Bridge - Complete. Rail ongoing.

Floating Feather and Linder Roundabout

• Utilities relocating facilities.
• Road sub-graded.
• Storm drain installed.
• Underground power conduit ongoing.
• Development will install sewer line starting August 7th - Ongoing.
• Forming and placing sidewalk once sewer is complete.

• East side of Linder Rd
  • Sidewalk remaining
  • Block wall ongoing
• West side of Linder Rd
  • Pole bases and conduits being placed
  • Curb being placed from State Street to Saguaro Dr.
    • complete
  • Sidewalk ongoing
  • Bottom lift complete
• Saquaro Dr to Floating Feather
  • Pole Bases being placed
  • Road based ongoing
• Foothills Bridge
  • Rail installed
• Dry Creek Bridge
  • Complete
• Floating Feather and Linder Roundabout
  • Utilities relocating facilities.
  • Road sub-graded
  • Storm drain installed
  • Underground power conduit ongoing
  • Development will install Sewer line starting August 7th
    • Ongoing
  • Forming and placing sidewalk once sewer is complete