Master Plan Update Section 2 – Inventory

SECTION 2 AIRPORT INVENTORY

2.2.1 Airport History 2.1 INTRODUCTION

Nampa Municipal Airport (S67) is a general Development of Nampa Municipal Airport began aviation airport owned and operated by the City in 1929 on an 80-acre tract of land leased, with an of Nampa, . The Federal Aviation option to buy, by the Airport Committee of the Administration (FAA) through the National Plan Nampa Chamber of Commerce. The original plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) has for the airport called for three runways aligned to designated Nampa Municipal Airport as a general take advantage of the prevailing winds. In the aviation airport. General aviation are early 1940s, 12-30 was constructed and those that do not receive scheduled commercial consisted of a gravel base with an asphalt surface. service. These airports are very important to rural The terminal building was an old World War II areas. They are the most convenient source of barracks. Runway 11-29 was constructed in 1974. transportation for 19 percent of the U.S. The runway was 4,050 feet long and 75 feet wide population and account for approximately 40 and was equipped with medium intensity runway percent of the nation’s general aviation fleet. lights (MIRL). Runway 12-30 was demolished and parking and aircraft storage facilities The airport’s property encompasses were also constructed. approximately 242 acres and is home to over 300 based aircraft. Fixed base operators (FBOs), Two FAA funded projects to provide additional including one full service operator, provide tie-down apron space were constructed during fueling, flight schools, aircraft maintenance, and the period from 1974 to 1985. In 1985, a new FBO avionics services to a variety of based and visiting location was selected. At this time, the FAA aircraft. funded the construction of tie-down apron space, taxiways, an access road, and an automobile For ease of reference, Appendix A provides a parking area to serve the facility. glossary of terms used in this report. In 1988, a new terminal facility was constructed in the existing location. Runway 11-29 was extended 2.2 AIRPORT BACKGROUND to 5,000 feet in 1995. The 950-foot runway Nampa Municipal Airport’s facilities and services extension was funded by a grant from the FAA. have grown significantly since its early MIRL were installed on the extension and the beginnings eight decades ago. Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI) were upgraded to Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI). Under the same grant, the original

2-1 Master Plan Update Section 2 – Airport Inventory runway pavement was rehabilitated and 2.2.2 Airport Location additional land was acquired. Nampa Municipal Airport is located In 1996, a grant was issued for the rehabilitation approximately 1.5 miles northeast of the center of and extension of the parallel taxiway to the the City of Nampa. The City of Nampa itself is Runway 11 end. Included in the grant were funds located in the eastern section of Canyon County, for the rehabilitation of the northwest apron area Idaho, near the Ada County boundary. Exhibit as well as removal of power line obstructions in 2.1 depicts the general location of the Airport. the approach to Runway 29. 2.2.3 Airport Administration In 1997 and 1998, grants were issued to fund an Nampa Municipal Airport is operated by the City extension of the parallel taxiway to the Runway of Nampa. The airport director is responsible for 29 end, rehabilitation of a portion of the west overseeing the operation and maintenance of the apron, and acquisition of additional land. Two airport. The airport director also acts as a go- new apron areas were constructed in 2000. A run- between for the airport users and the airport up area was constructed near Runway 29, north of commission, and for the airport commission and the parallel taxiway and other apron areas were the city council. The airport director is supported reconstructed. by an operations and maintenance coordinator In 2001 a grant was issued to construct taxiways and an administrative assistant. The Airport and apron area to provide hangar access. In 2002 Advisory Commission consisting of five members and 2003 grants were also issued to construct also advises the mayor and city council in the taxiways and an east apron. During this period, planning and development of the airport and sets irrigation structures were relocated for the east policies. apron area. In 2004 and 2005, grants were issued to fund the first two phases of the relocation of the parallel taxiway to develop a 240-foot centerline- to-centerline separation from Runway 11-29. Included in the grants were funds for apron rehabilitation and Runway 11-29 seal coat.

In 2007, a grant was issued for the acquisition of additional land, development of the perimeter fence and drainage modifications. The third phase of the parallel taxiway relocation was funded by a combination of grants issued for the years 2007 and 2008.

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2.2.4 Previous Studies controlled airspace, meaning that aircraft can be provided with air traffic control services. The following previous studies and reports were obtained from the City of Nampa and other Please refer to Appendix A for definitions of the sources during the inventory phase of this project: various airspace classifications.

x Nampa Municipal Airport Master Plan The low altitude airspace in the vicinity of Nampa Update, Toothman-Orton Engineering Municipal Airport is depicted in Exhibit 2.3. Low Company, June 2001. altitude airspace is that portion of airspace from x Report to Congress: National Plan of the surface up to, but not including 18,000 feet Integrated Airport Systems (2007-2011), MSL. IFR enroute aircraft navigate along various Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. airways. Victor airways are formed by selected Department of Transportation, September radials from VOR transmitters and are numbered 2006. according to their general direction. x Nampa fuel sales information recorded during the past ten year period. Victor airways generally have a floor of 1,200 feet above ground level (AGL) or 3,000 feet above the These documents were reviewed for valuable base of a control area, and extend up to an historical data and insight into the process of altitude of 18,000 feet MSL. The standard width long-range planning at Nampa Municipal of airways is four nautical miles on either side of Airport. the centerline, and expanding at a 4.5 degree angle beginning 51 miles from the VOR 2.3 AIRSPACE transmitter because of decreasing accuracy of the received radio signal. There is one victor airway Airspace in the United States is classified as (V330) crossing Nampa Municipal Airport controlled, uncontrolled, special use, and other. associated with the Boise VORTAC. The various types or classifications of airspace in the vicinity of Nampa Municipal Airport are High altitude airspace is that portion of airspace described below. at 18,000 feet MSL and above. IFR enroute aircraft navigate along various jet routes. These routes 2.3.1 Existing Airspace Structure also operate using VOR ground navigation stations, but the system requires significantly The airspace in the vicinity of Nampa Municipal fewer stations since line-of-sight operation gives Airport is depicted in Exhibit 2.2. The Airport is the VOR substantially greater range when serving located within Class E airspace with a ceiling 700 aircraft at high altitudes. The width of the feet above the surface. Class E airspace includes airways is similar to that of the victor airways. the entire airspace that is not classified as A, B, C, The high altitude airspace in the vicinity of or D, and has no special restrictions with respect Nampa Municipal Airport is depicted in Exhibit to pilot or aircraft equipment rules. However, it is 2.4.

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SOURCE: SALT LAKE CITY SECTIONAL AERONAUTICAL CHART, EFFECTIVE DATE 10 APR 2008

VFR SECTIONAL CHART AIRPORT OVERVIEW EXHIBIT

Kimley-Horn 2.2 and Associates, Inc. SOURCE: IFR ENROUTE LOW ALTITUDE - U.S., EFFECTIVE DATE 25 SEP 2008

LOW ALTITUDE AIRSPACE AIRPORT OVERVIEW EXHIBIT

Kimley-Horn 2.3 and Associates, Inc. SOURCE: IFR ENROUTE HIGH ALTITUDE - U.S., EFFECTIVE DATE 25 SEP 2008

HIGH ALTITUDE AIRSPACE AIRPORT OVERVIEW EXHIBIT

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2.3.2 Vicinity Airports Field is the largest nearby public facility and is located approximately 14 NM east of the Airport. There are several public and private airport Table 2.1 lists these facilities and their distance facilities within 25 nautical miles (NM) of Nampa and direction from the Airport. Municipal Airport. Boise Air Terminal/Gowen

TABLE 2.1 VICINITY AIRPORTS Nampa Municipal Airport Distance (NM)/ Longest Runway Facility Name Type Lighted Direction from S67 (Feet) Caldwell Industrial Public 6/ NW 5,500 Yes Green Acres Private 6/ SE 2,500 No Hubler Private 8/ NW 2,800 No Sky Ranch South Private 8/ SW 2,200 No Indian Creek Private 8/ SE 1,200 No Snake River Private 9/ N 4,200 No Larkin Private 9/ SE 2,200 No Symms Private 11/ W 2,500 No Boise Air Terminal Public 14/ E 10,000 Yes Peaceful Cove Private 15/ NE 1,900 No Emmett Public 16/ N 3,200 Yes Homedale Public 17/ W 2,900 Yes Lanham Private 18/ N 3,000 No Loomis Private 21/ NNE 1,700 No Parma Public 22/ NW 2,700 No Murphy Public 22/ S 2,500 No ZX Private 23/ SSW 2,600 No Source: Salt Lake City Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 79th Edition, 10 April 2008.

2.3.3 FAR Part 77 Surfaces Penetration of these surfaces represents an obstruction to air navigation. Ideally, airports are designed so the surrounding airspace is free and clear of obstructions that The geometry of the imaginary surfaces is could be hazardous to aircraft on approach or governed by the type of approach available to the departure paths. Regulations to protect airspace runways and the regulations set forth in Federal in the vicinity of airports are established by Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77, Objects defining a set of imaginary airspace surfaces.

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Affecting Navigable Airspace. The imaginary periphery of the horizontal surface for a distance surfaces are defined as follows: of 4,000 feet.

Primary Surface – A surface that is longitudinally FAR Part 77 keeps the surrounding airspace free centered on the runway, extending 200 feet and clear of obstructions that could be hazardous beyond the threshold in each direction. The to aircraft on approach or departure paths to the width of the primary surface at Nampa Municipal airport. An object that protrudes into or above Airport is 500 feet. the established imaginary surfaces of a runway is considered an obstruction to airspace. Approach Surface – An inclined slope or plane going outward and upward from the ends of the As indicated on the Airport Master Record FAA primary surfaces. The innermost portion of the Form 5010, there are obstructions at Nampa approach slope overlaps with the Runway Municipal Airport associated with Runway 11-29. Protection Zone (RPZ). The slope of the non- Table 2.2 lists these obstructions, their locations, precision approach surfaces at Nampa Municipal and the resulting change in clearance or approach Airport is 34:1. slope for an aircraft approaching the runway.

Horizontal Surface – A horizontal plane 150 feet 2.4 METEOROLOGY above the established airport elevation that is 2,537 feet MSL. This results in a horizontal Weather conditions play an important role in surface elevation for Nampa Municipal Airport of determining an airport’s capacity and facility 2,687 feet MSL. In plan view, the dimensions of requirements. Important measures are the horizontal surface are established by striking temperature and precipitation, ceiling and arcs from a point at the intersection of the visibility, as well as local wind conditions. extended runway centerline and the lines Temperature information is used to determine designating the end of the primary surface; the runway length requirements, while precipitation, arcs are then connected by tangents. The arcs ceiling, and visibility data are used to determine correspond with the approach surface lengths for the capacity of the existing airfield. Wind data are each of the runway ends. used to determine runway orientation and the need for additional runways. Transitional Surface – An inclined plane with a slope of 7:1 extending outward and upward from the primary and approach surfaces, terminating at the point where they intersect with the horizontal surface or any other surface where more critical restrictions are intercepted.

Conical Surface – An inclined plane at a slope of 20:1 extending outward and upward from the

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TABLE 2.2 OBSTRUCTIONS TO RUNWAY APPROACHES Nampa Municipal Airport Runway Obstruction Height Affected Surface Clear Glide Over 100 feet (above 2,790 feet from end, 25:1 slope, 3 degree 11 Building runway end 700 feet right of visual glide path angle elevation) centerline 60 feet (above 1,000 feet from end, 200 13:1 slope, 3.62 degree 29 Trees runway end feet left of centerline visual glide path angle elevation) Note: This list of obstructions is not exhaustive. An obstruction survey is being conducted as part of this master plan update and will be shown on the Airspace Plan. Source: FAA Form 5010, inspection date June 20 2007.

2.4.1 Temperature and Precipitation 2.4.2 Wind Data

Temperature and precipitation conditions in Wind data presented in this section is referenced Nampa were analyzed using the National Oceanic from the 2001 Master Plan Update for Nampa and Atmospheric Administration’s Climatography Municipal Airport and based on observations of the United States Report No. 81 for the State of made at the Boise Air Terminal. This weather Idaho, which covers the 30-year period from 1971 information covered 87,646 weather observations to 2000. at Boise Air Terminal for the 10-year period, 1981 to 1990. The normal maximum 30-year mean temperatures in Nampa range between 37.0 degrees Fahrenheit The wind rose in Exhibit 2.5 depicts percentage (qF) in January to 90.5 qF in July, the hottest month wind speed by direction for Visual Flight Rules of the year. The 30-year annual mean maximum (VFR) conditions and Exhibit 2.6 depicts the wind temperature is 64.0 qF. rose for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions. The following standard definitions apply: Precipitation varies throughout the year. August is the driest month with a normal average rainfall x VFR Weather: The weather where the of 0.24 inches, while December is the wettest cloud base is equal to or greater than month with a normal average rainfall of 1.4 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and inches. The mean annual precipitation in Nampa visibility is equal to or greater than three is 11.4 inches and the mean annual snowfall in statute miles. Nampa is 21.4 inches.

2-10 SOURCE:: Nampa Municipal Airport Master Plan Update, June 2001

VFR WINDROSE AIRPORT OVERVIEW EXHIBIT

Kimley-Horn 2.5 and Associates, Inc. SOURCE:: Nampa Municipal Airport Master Plan Update, June 2001

IFR WINDROSE AIRPORT OVERVIEW EXHIBIT

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x IFR Weather: The weather where the identified based on their magnetic compass cloud base is less than 1,000 feet, but more orientation, to the closest tenth of a degree, and than 200 feet AGL and visibility is less are numbered accordingly. The current magnetic than three statute miles, but more than ½ compass heading of the runway is 110 degrees for mile. Runway 11 and 290 degrees for Runway 29. Runway 11-29 is oriented in an east- x Below IFR Weather: Whenever the cloud southeast/west-northwest direction. The runway ceiling or visibility is less than IFR is 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide. weather, an airport is usually closed. A few larger airports have instrumentation Runway 11-29 has flexible asphalt paving. The allowing specially equipped aircraft to runway pavement can accommodate up to 26,000 land in low ceiling/visibility conditions. pounds single-wheel gear, 50,000 pounds dual- wheel gear, and 60,000 pound dual tandem wheel Under either VFR or IFR weather conditions, the gear aircraft. Based on the latest FAA Form 5010 FAA recommends that runway directions be inspection report, the asphalt pavement of provided to allow aircraft to operate at least 95 Runway 11-29 is considered to be in good percent of the time, with crosswind components condition. Runway 11-29 has MIRL and non- not to exceed 13 knots for aircraft operating at precision instrument runway markings. Nampa Municipal Airport. Runway 11-29 provides 99.54 percent wind coverage during VFR Access to Runway 11-29 is provided by a full- weather conditions and at least 99.46 percent length parallel taxiway, designated Taxiway A. wind coverage during IFR conditions. Taxiway A is 35 feet wide and is located northeast of Runway 11-29 at a centerline-to-centerline 2.5 AIRFIELD FACILITIES separation of 240 feet. Six entrance/exit taxiways also provide access to the runway. These taxiways The field elevation of Nampa Municipal Airport is are designated Taxiway A1 through A6 in a west 2,537 feet mean sea level (MSL) and the Airport to east direction as depicted in Exhibit 2.7. Reference Point (ARP) is 43 degrees 34 minutes 52.8 seconds north latitude and 116 degrees 31 minutes 23.0 seconds west longitude. The current magnetic declination at the airfield is 14 degrees 37 minutes east and is changing 0 degrees 8 minutes west per year. The airfield facilities provided at the Airport are described in the following sections.

2.5.1 Runways and Taxiways

The existing airfield configuration consists of one runway, designated Runway 11-29. Runways are

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2.5.2 Navigational Aids and other aircraft in the airport traffic pattern. The Communications Boise Flight Service Station (FSS) also communicates pre-flight weather briefings and Navigational aids (NAVAIDS) are electronic or other pertinent information to pilots on a visual devices that provide guidance or position frequency of 122.45 MHz information to aircraft in flight. The NAVAIDS in the vicinity of Nampa Municipal Airport include 2.5.3 Instrument Approaches a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) and a Very High Frequency Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR) Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 77 with Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), otherwise classifies airport runways as visual, precision known as a VORTAC. The VOR generates a instrument or non-precision instrument. A visual signal that is translated by airborne equipment runway is intended only for aircraft using visual- into an azimuth reading. The TACAN portion of approach procedures, which occur in good the facility provides distance to station weather conditions. Instrument runways are information using the aircraft’s distance classified as precision or non-precision based on measuring equipment (DME). The Boise the type of standard instrument approach VORTAC is located approximately 14.5 nautical procedure and navigational equipment available miles east of the Airport. to that runway. A precision instrument approach provides a suitably equipped aircraft with both The Meridian NDB is located approximately 1.5 electronic horizontal and vertical guidance to the miles north of the Airport. The NDB transmits a runway. A non-precision instrument approach low or medium frequency non-directional signal provides only horizontal guidance to the runway. and aircraft equipped with a receiver can establish Various navigational equipment is required for bearings to intercept the NDB. the different types of instrument runway approaches. Other visual NAVAIDS are located on the Airport. These visual devices include: a white- Three non-precision instrument approaches are green rotating beacon; a lighted wind cone with a published for Nampa Municipal Airport. These segmented circle which assists pilots in verifying are a NDB approach to Runway 11, a RNAV/ GPS wind direction, runway use, and airport traffic approach to Runway 11, and GPS approach to patterns; and a 2-Box PAPI on the left (2-L) Runway 29. The GPS approaches are based on a located on the north of Runway 11 and another Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) located south of Runway 29. network of ground-based reference stations that measure small variations in the GPS satellites' Nampa Municipal Airport is non-towered. signals. Exhibits 2.8, 2.9 and 2.10 depict these Airport communications are provided by an air- approaches. ground communication facility (UNICOM) using a common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) of 122.7 mega-hertz (MHz). Pilots use the UNICOM/ CTAF to report their position and acknowledge

2-15 SOURCE: AL-6807 (FAA)

RUNWAY 11 NDB APPROACH PROCEDURE AIRPORT OVERVIEW EXHIBIT

Kimley-Horn 2.8 and Associates, Inc. SOURCE: AL-6807 (FAA)

RUNWAY 11 RNAV/GPS APPROACH PROCEDURE AIRPORT OVERVIEW EXHIBIT

Kimley-Horn 2.9 and Associates, Inc. SOURCE: AL-6807 (FAA)

RUNWAY 29 GPS APPROACH PROCEDURE AIRPORT OVERVIEW EXHIBIT

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2.6 LANDSIDE FACILITIES facilities are located off Municipal Drive adjacent to the general aviation terminal and hangars. Nampa Municipal Airport has several Approximately 45 parking spaces are provided at aeronautical use buildings occupied by airport the general aviation terminal and approximately administration, FBOs and other tenants. Exhibit 58 parking spaces are provided adjacent to the 2.11 depicts the existing landside facilities. hangars east of Municipal Drive.

2.6.1 General Aviation Terminal 2.6.4 Airport Administration Building

The airport terminal building is located on The airport administration building is located east Municipal Drive. It provides approximately 3,900 of the airport terminal building and is accessible square feet of floor space and is currently from Municipal Drive. The Airport’s day-to-day occupied by a full service FBO, Avcenter. A administrative and operational functions are public lounge, restaurant, restrooms, a pilot accommodated in this facility. planning room and a pilot shop are located in the building. 2.6.5 Fueling Facilities

2.6.2 Aircraft Storage Facilities Fueling facilities on the Airport provide 32,000 gallons of storage capacity for AVGAS and 12,000 Nampa Municipal Airport is home to 330 based gallons for Jet-A fuel. Two 12,000-gallon aircraft. These aircraft are stored in a combination underground storage tanks are located on Lot 440 of tie-down and hangar space. The existing apron in the northwest terminal area, and two 10,000- facilities provide approximately 121 tie-down gallon underground tanks are located on Lot 1030, positions. The hangar storage facilities include 41 adjacent to the terminal building as shown on shade hangar units, 157 T-hangar units, and Exhibit 2.11. The tanks located on Lot 440 and Lot 278,810 square feet of bay or conventional hangar 1030 are operated by Avcenter and owned by the space based on data provided by the City of City of Nampa. Nampa. These hangar facilities are in good condition. 2.6.6 Other On-Airport Facilities

2.6.3 Landside Access Other facilities on the Airport include Shuttercraft Warehouse located off Port Street, and National Regional access to Nampa Municipal Airport is Guard Armory facilities located off Kings Road. provided by US Interstate 84 (I-84) which lies to the north of the Airport and runs in an east-west direction. The main public access roadways to the facilities on the northern side of the Airport are Airport Road and Municipal Drive. The facilities on the south side of the Airport may be accessed via North Kings Road. Vehicular parking

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2.7 OFF AIRPORT LAND USE AND 2.8 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK ZONING The transportation network in and around the Existing land uses and zoning in the vicinity of City of Nampa includes roadways, railroads, and Nampa Municipal Airport were documented public transit operations. The future plans for through a review of the City of Nampa improving this network are outlined below. Comprehensive Plan dated January 2004. 2.8.1 Roadway Improvements 2.7.1 Off-Airport Land Use

A mix of residential, commercial and agricultural Due to the demands of a growing population land uses surround Nampa Municipal Airport. there is a need to maintain and improve roadways As depicted in Exhibit 2.12 the land uses on a continuous basis. The City of Nampa immediately north of the Airport are commercial, Comprehensive Plan provides a list of roadway industrial and rural density residential with less improvements that have been programmed for than 1.45 dwelling units per acre. Land uses to the period 2003 to 2025. The widening and the east of the Airport are primarily agricultural reconstruction of Airport Road from Garrity and rural density residential. South of the Boulevard to Robinson Boulevard in 2015 is a Airport, land uses are agricultural and low planned improvement likely to temporarily density residential with between 1.46 and 4.00 impact vehicular traffic to the Airport during dwelling units per acre. Land uses to the west of construction but improve long-term accessibility. the Airport are a mix of commercial, industrial, In addition, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-2012 Nampa rural residential and low density residential. Urbanized Area Transportation Improvement Program developed by the Community Planning 2.7.2 Off-Airport Zoning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) has programmed rebuilding of the 3-lane section of Zoning in the vicinity of Nampa Municipal Airport Road between Kings Road and Happy Airport was determined with reference to the City Valley Road. of Nampa Zoning Map dated July 2007. Exhibit 2.13 depicts the various zoning districts in the 2.8.2 Railway Improvements vicinity of the Airport. Nampa Municipal Airport is zoned Light Industrial. The zoning districts Currently, there are no passenger rail services to immediately north of the Airport are Community the City of Nampa. Amtrak discontinued its Business, Suburban Residential, Light Industrial, service to the City of Nampa in the late 1990s. Industrial Park and Un-Zoned. The zoning The existing Union Pacific railroads are used to districts to the east of the Airport are Suburban transport goods. The branch line between Boise Residential and Un-Zoned. South of the Airport, and Nampa operated by Idaho Northern and zoning districts are Enclaved and Un-Zoned. Pacific Northern was studied in 2003 as a possible Immediately west of the Airport are Enclaved and line for commuter rail by Valley Regional Transit. Light Industrial. As of late 2008, no specific plans were currently in place for renewed commuter rail service.

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Garrity Blvd

Municipal Airport N Happy Valley Rd N Kings Rd

Source: City of Nampa Comprehensive Plan, January 2004

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Source: City of Nampa

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2.8.3 Public Transit Improvements

Public transit facilities in the City of Nampa are provided by Valley Regional Transit. The valley transit system extends from Parma, through Caldwell, Nampa, and Meridian out to Boise. The system includes park and ride lots and transfer centers between Caldwell and Boise and a high capacity service corridor between Nampa and Boise. The FY 2008-2012 Nampa Urbanized Area Transportation Improvement Program identifies funding in 2008 for transfer centers in Caldwell, Meridian and Nampa as well as an administrative facility in Meridian. Funds are also identified to support planning efforts in the Nampa Urbanized Area and for annual preventive maintenance in fixed route and demand responsive services.

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