Keller Associates, Inc.

Madison County Transportation Plan

Madison County with City of Rexburg & Sugar City

OVERVIEW

The purpose of the project was to develop a comprehensive transportation plan that addressed long term needs of the County, while integrating the needs of the cities and the Idaho Transportation Department. Madison County served as the lead agency. The City of Rexburg and Sugar City also sponsored and actively participated in plan development with ITD providing oversight and direction.

CHALLENGE

Madison County is rapidly growing and changing. This significant growth has resulted in increased traffic, congestion, and changes in circulation. The transformation of Ricks College to BYU-Idaho has triggered rapid building. Because of limited corridors and roadway connections in the region, increased traffic volumes travel on existing roadways with limited capacity.

SOLUTION

With active engagement of the sponsors, an Advisory Committee was formed to serve as a sounding board throughout plan development. Numerous public meetings were held throughout the County. Traffic forecasting and modeling using QRS-II was completed to identify existing and future deficiencies. New alternate roadway corridors and connections were evaluated with the transportation model. About 14 different “roadway links” were analyzed to assess regional traffic benefits and identify the “most effective combination” of roadway links. Ultimately, an extensive 20-year Capital Improvement Plan was developed and then prioritized. The sponsoring agencies adopted the plan as their guide to address future transportation projects, corridors, and needs throughout the County. Since completion, the plan has enabled the sponsors to move forward and secure funding for several projects.



			Madison County Trans. Plan

			Asset Management & Trans. Planning

			Franklin Road Widening


	• Public Involvement • Demographics • Traffic Forecasting • Transportation Demand Model • Alternative Corridor Analysis • Capital Improvement Plan • Funding Services • (Led to Rexburg Traffic Impact Fee)