Meridian Intersection and Pedestrian Safety Task Force
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
The Meridian Intersection and Pedestrian Safety (MIPS) Task Force was established in response to tragic pedestrian versus vehicle crashes that have occurred in the Meridian. These unfortunate incidents served as a catalyst for a collective call from elected officials at both ACHD and the City of Meridian to establish a task force dedicated to addressing safety concerns at major intersections and pedestrian crossings, with a particular focus on locations near schools. The task force will evaluate the user experience for non-vehicle travelers on bikes, scooters, walking, etc. Task force members recognize the importance of keeping our community safe and walkable through responsible transportation planning and enforcement practices. Pedestrians and other non-vehicle travelers have a right to use our roads without worrying about being struck by a vehicle.
For Meridian streetlight outage reporting or West Ada School District bus concerns, please use the appropriate links to the right.
For immediate concerns or non-intersection concerns, please us the ACHD Tell Us link to the right to route your concern to the appropriate contacts.
The Meridian Intersection and Pedestrian Safety (MIPS) Task Force was established in response to tragic pedestrian versus vehicle crashes that have occurred in the Meridian. These unfortunate incidents served as a catalyst for a collective call from elected officials at both ACHD and the City of Meridian to establish a task force dedicated to addressing safety concerns at major intersections and pedestrian crossings, with a particular focus on locations near schools. The task force will evaluate the user experience for non-vehicle travelers on bikes, scooters, walking, etc. Task force members recognize the importance of keeping our community safe and walkable through responsible transportation planning and enforcement practices. Pedestrians and other non-vehicle travelers have a right to use our roads without worrying about being struck by a vehicle.
For Meridian streetlight outage reporting or West Ada School District bus concerns, please use the appropriate links to the right.
For immediate concerns or non-intersection concerns, please us the ACHD Tell Us link to the right to route your concern to the appropriate contacts.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
Thank you for all your responses on our Community Feedback Map! These intersection concerns will be shared with the MIPS team. Comments will be reviewed by the Task Force, shared with elected officials, and incorporated into MIPS recommendations for improvements.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
The Task Force has held several meetings throughout April and May (and has weekly meetings scheduled) to continue reviewing individual signalized intersections throughout Meridian.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
With the scope defined the work began with police and staff analysis throughout February and March. The group came together again to in April to review the analysis and begin reviewing individual intersections.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinEmail this link
The task force held a kickoff meeting in February to define the scope of work and discuss the coordination efforts needed to accomplish a review of every major intersection in Meridian. Along with Meridian and ACHD staff other agencies represented included: Meridian Police (MPD), West Ada School District (WASD), and Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS).
2.24.2023