In Motion - The COMPASS Podcast

Five years go by quicker then you think. Are you aware of what transportation projects are planned for your area in the next 5-7 years? Will transit better connect you to the places you need to go? How might future transportation projects change your drive or ride? Join Principal Planners Austin Miller and Toni Tisdale as they discuss the long-range Plan, Communities in Motion 2050 , and the Draft...

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 for mo...

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...

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...

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/safet...

⚠️ 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...

In this episode of "In Motion" we are joined by COMPASS Principal Planner, Lila Klopfenstein, as she gives us the background on the Let's Ride Treasure Valley study and high-capacity transit in the Treasure Valley. We are currently in our third phase of the study and want to hear from YOU on the final high-capacity transit options. Learn more about your final opportunity to comment here: https://b...

In this episode of In Motion, we are joined by COMPASS Grant Writer and Administrator, Matt Carlson! He will be going over what COMPASS offers its member agencies in regards to grant writing and give a deep dive into grant writing tips and tricks on how to write successful grant applications. For those who are experienced grant writers, those who are just branching into the field, or those who are...

In this episode of "In Motion" we are joined by COMPASS Principal Planner and project manager for the COMPASS Regional Safety Action Plan, Hunter Mulhall! He is going to give us all of the details of what this plan is, why it is important, and the plan's goals and objectives to help reduce deaths and serious injuries in the Treasure Valley. To learn more about the Regional Safety Action Plan, plea...

While the Treasure Valley is relatively safe from catastrophic weather events such as hurricanes and widespread tornados, winter storms, spring flooding, and summer wildfires can still wreak havoc on our transportation system. The resulting impacts can range from mere inconveniences to being deadly. In this episode of In Motion, we are joined by Suseel Indrakanti with Cambridge Systematics, Inc. a...

In this episode of "In Motion" we are joined by COMPASS principal planner Toni Tisdale to discuss the regional transportation improvement program (TIP)! She is an expert on this program and is the team lead for resource development at COMPASS. Need transportation projects funded? These guys are the ones to talk to! COMPASS is now accepting comments on transportation projects in the treasure valley...

We're back for part two to continue the discussion on housing in our Housing Fundamentals Series with Madeline Baron with ECOnorthwest and COMPASS planner Alexa Roitman! In this episode, we will be focusing on renters and take a deep dive into the housing market and provide some useful resources for first time home buyers in the Treasure Valley. 🏠 🎙️ 😀 For more information on housing, visit COMP...

Curious what's happening with housing in the Treasure Valley? In this episode, we are joined by Madeline Baron from ECONorthwest and COMPASS Planner Alexa Roitman to discuss housing market fundamentals. This episode is the first in a two part series. Join us again next month to continue the discussion. For more information on housing, visit the COMPASS website at: https://compassidaho.org/housing-...

In this episode of "In Motion" we are joined by COMPASS Planner and Planning Team Lead Austin Miller! He is going to give us all of the details of what Communities in Motion 2050 is, what it does for the Treasure Valley, and why you should know about it! To view the online plan, please visit our website: https://cim2050.compassidaho.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "In Motion," we are joined by COMPASS' Government Affairs Coordinator Jacob Miller. He will provide an outline of the state and federal legislative positions that COMPASS takes on transportation related issues and give you the run down of how these legislative positions function within COMPASS. For more information on our legislative positions, please visit our website: https://...

Need a Crash Course on who COMPASS is? Say no more! COMPASS is the "Metropolitan Planning Organization" for Ada and Canyon Counties, Idaho. It is responsible for long-range transportation planning for the two-county area. Visit us at compassidaho.org. If you have any recommendations for future episodes/segments, questions, or concerns, please contact us at info@compassidaho.org. Hosted on Acast. S...