Got Safety? Road Safety Audits and Your Community

You Have a Plan, Now What? Lessons Learned From Phoenix's Transportation Journey

Like the Treasure Valley, Phoenix and the surrounding area are growing rapidly and facing mounting transportation issues. What are they doing about it? Join us as we speak to Patrick Stone with the Maricopa Council of Governments in Arizona. We dive into how the Phoenix area is working to ensure its transportation system can meet the demands of growth. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Housing and Transportation, Working Together - Part 2

In this episode of In Motion, which is part 2 of the Housing and Transportation discussion with Meg Padjen (Wasatch Front Regional Council) and Alexa Roitman (COMPASS) we will continue to explore the relationship between housing and transportation and how planning decisions impact mobility, affordability, and long-term regional growth. In Episode 1 Meg shared how the Salt Lake area is planning for development around transit stations and some of the financing mechanisms they are using, including tax increment financing. Meg and Alexa now continue that conversation with diving into how those tools work together in housing reinvestment zones. For more information on the Wasatch Front Regional Council please visit: https://wfrc.utah.gov/ Find part one here: For more information on COMPASS housing, please visit: https://compassidaho.org/demographics/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Housing and Transportation, Working Together - Part 1

In this episode of In Motion, we dive into the powerful connection between housing and transportation. We’re joined by Meg Padjen from the Wasatch Front Regional Council in Utah and COMPASS Assistant Planner Alexa Roitman, who bring their expertise to the table. Meg shares how WFRC has become involved in housing policy, the technical tools communities rely on, emerging housing trends, and the many ways planning decisions ripple across a region. Together, our guests highlight why housing and transportation can’t be viewed in isolation—and what it means for the future of growing communities. This episode was split into two parts, the next part will be published soon! For more information on the Wasatch Front Regional Council please visit: https://wfrc.utah.gov/ For more information on COMPASS housing, please visit: https://compassidaho.org/demographics/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Got Safety? Road Safety Audits and Your Community

In this episode of In Motion, we are joined by our guest speaker Hermanus Steyn from Kittelson and Associates to discuss Road Safety Audits. We will go over what they are, how they function, and why they are an important tool to help analyze and improve areas for safety in the Treasure Valley and beyond. For more information on Safety, visit the COMPASS website here: https://compassidaho.org/safety/ For more information about Road Safety Audits, visit the Kittelson and Associates website here: https://www.kittelson.com/expertise/road-safety-audits/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Amending the Long-range Plan and Updating the Draft Transportation Improvement Program - Make Your Voice Heard NOW!

⚠️ CONSTRUCTION AHEAD! Have you given thought to the future projects in your area? ⚠️ Join Principal Planners Austin Miller and Toni Tisdale as they discuss the Long-range Plan, Communities in Motion 2050, and the DRAFT FY2026-2032 Regional Transportation Improvement Program. In this episode, we will go over what the long-range plan is, what the amendments are, how to go through the transportation improvement program documents, and how you can submit comments on projects in your community. Want to watch a video version of this podcast? Visit the COMPASS YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@COMPASSIdaho Now is the chance to make your voice heard! We're looking for your input on transportation projects in Ada and Canyon Counties. Comments will be accepted through midnight on July 31. Learn more and comment here: https://compassidaho.org/comments-and-questions/#commperiod [https://compassidaho.org/comments-and-questions/#commperiod] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.