August 9, 2016 To: Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners 3775 Adams Street Garden City, Idaho 83714 From: Matt Edmond Capital City Development Corporation 121 N. 9th Street, Suite 501 Boise, Idaho 83702 Re: Master License Agreement for Downtown Boise Wayfinding Signs CCDC’s wayfinding consultant, Sea Reach, is nearing completion on the design of the Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project, and CCDC expects bidding for construction of the wayfinding project to occur this fall. As such, CCDC and the City of Boise would like to enter into a Master License Agreement with ACHD for the installation and maintenance of the wayfinding signs in the public rights-of-way ahead of construction. CCDC began working on the Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project in 2013, at the request of the Downtown Boise Association and other Downtown Boise stakeholders. The goals of the project are to welcome visitors; establish a consistent and distinctive identity for downtown Boise; direct motorists to public parking facilities, and then guide them to their destinations on foot; encourage residents and visitors to walk, bicycle and use public transportation when travelling to, from and within downtown Boise; and to increase economic activity. The Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project will include the following elements: • Advance Directional signs to direct visitors toward Downtown Boise along key approach corridors (Broadway, Vista) • Gateway signs to welcome visitors to Boise/Downtown Boise • Vehicular directional signs to direct motorists to major destinations and public parking • Parking signs to direct motorists into parking and pedestrians back to their cars • Pedestrian directional signs, kiosks, heads up maps, and interpretive panels • Bicycle directional signs along preferred bicycle routes • Compass medallions inset into the sidewalk A video is available online that describes the Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project elements and design. It can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/114513680 (password: boise2014). CCDC has worked with a number of stakeholders on this Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project over the past three years. Members of the stakeholder team included: • Ada County Highway District: Josh Saak • Boise Centre: Mary-Michael Rodgers • Boise City Council: Lauren McLean • Boise State University: Christy Jordan • City of Boise Design Review: Sarah Schafer • City of Boise Arts & History: Karen Bubb, Terri Schorzman • City of Boise Parks & Recreation: Amy Stahl, Jennifer Tomlinson • Downtown Boise Association: Kâren Sander, Lynn Hightower • Downtown Boise Neighborhood Association: Judy Shannon • Idaho Department of Commerce/Tourism: Nancy Richardson • Idaho Smart Growth: Deanna Smith • Idaho Transportation Department: Erika Bowen, Dion Burch • Valley Regional Transit: Rhonda Jalbert, Jacob Hassard To date, the stakeholder team has approved a sign design and color palette, a destination list, and preliminary sign legend plans and locations. Sign legend plans and sign locations are in the process of being finalized. Final sign locations are subject to permit approval by ACHD, ITD or other authority having jurisdiction prior to installation. CCDC expects to have a completed project manual by the end of September2016. CCDC will then advertise the project for bidding fall of 2016, with construction to occur in 2017. Eligible Wayfinding Destination Types The Wayfinding System for Downtown Boise is designed to serve the needs of all travelers. Because a wayfinding system’s effectiveness is dependent on clarity and simplicity of messaging, guidance on which destinations to include is critical. The following is a description of generally eligible destination types. PERMITTED COMMUNITY DESTINATIONS Business District: An area which is officially designated as a business district by local officials. Community Center: A facility owned and/or operated by a government or not-for-profit that provide free or low-cost programs for members of the community, primarily children, families, and seniors. District – Cultural/Mixed/Retail: A compact, continuous area that is generally well recognized and contains a sufficient number of smaller uses or attractions. Such districts are generally well understood due to orientation around a single street or cross street, or due to distinct boundaries marked by prominent land features or a notable change in use. Government Office/ Courthouse: A public building, structure or complex used by a federal, county, state or municipal government for the purpose of convening official legal activities and that is open to the public. PERMITTED CULTURAL / INSTITUTIONAL DESTINATIONS Arena: A large indoor or outdoor venue with a capacity of at least 3,000 that hosts sporting events, performing arts events, conventions, and/or public exhibitions. Includes stadia, auditoriums and civic or convention centers. Art/Cultural Attraction: A place of locally recognized artistic or cultural significance. College or University: A post-secondary educational institution that is accredited and grants degrees. Government Office/Courthouse: A public building, structure, or complex used by a Federal, County, State or municipal government for the purpose of convening official legal activities. Health Center: A health care center operated by a government or not-for-profit entity that is open to the public. Library: A repository for literary and artistic materials, such as books, periodicals, newspapers, recordings, films, and electronic media, kept and systemically arranged for use and reference. Operated either by the City, County, or by a non-profit organization. Video outlets (i.e. Blockbusters, Hollywood Video, etc.) do not qualify under this definition. Museum: A facility in which works of artistic, historical, or scientific value are cared for and exhibited to the general public. School – Middle/Junior & Senior High School: An institution for the instruction of children or people beyond elementary grades and under college age. A middle/junior or senior high school must provide an outdoor athletic field or swimming facility or other indoor athletic facility routinely visited by teams from outside the county to qualify for signage along a major arterial road under this system. 1 Theatre/Performing Arts/Concert Hall: Any not-for profit facility used for the public’s enjoyment of the performing arts that has a minimum occupancy capacity of 200 people and associated parking. HISTORICAL / ARCHITECTURAL DESTINATIONS Historic Site: A structure or place of historical, archaeological or architectural significance listed on or eligible for listing on the National or State Register of Historic Places. The site must be accessible to the general public and provide a place where visitors can obtain information about the historic site. Historic District: A district or zone listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or otherwise designated by the city of Boise. Historic districts shall provide the general public with a single, central location such as a self-service kiosk or welcome center where visitors can obtain information concerning the historic district. RECREATIONAL DESTINATIONS Arboretum/Botanical Garden: A place where a wide variety of live plants are cultivated for scientific, education, and ornamental purposes, often including a library, a herbarium, greenhouses, laboratory spaces, and open grounds. These are facilities with a reasonable guarantee of permanence, and where adequate labeling of plants is common and proper documentation of the collection takes place. Facilities must be open to the general public. River, Bridge or Waterfront: An area with access to and views of significant waterways, which is recognized by the City as having significant recreational or cultural value and is open to the public a minimum of 180 days per calendar year. Golf Course: A facility that is open to the public and offering at least nine (9) holes of play. Miniature golf courses, driving ranges, chip and putt courses, and indoor golf shall not be eligible. Hiking and Biking Trail: An area designated for recreational hiking, biking, walking, etc. which are publicly accessible, and owned and maintained by either the City, State, Federal Government, or non-profit organizations. Signs will only be installed at locations that direct to an established trailhead with parking facilities. Park – National, State, Regional, and Forest: An area so designated and under the jurisdiction of the state or federal, or non-profit organization with facilities open to the general public. Park – City: An area so designated and under the jurisdiction of the City with facilities open to the general public and with enough amenities that its appeal is broader than a particular neighborhood or singular district. Amenities should generally include restrooms and public parking. Park – Zoological: A place where animals, reptiles or fish are kept, often-in combination with indoor and outdoor spaces, and is open to the general public. Sports Facility: A regional/multi-jurisdictional facility such as minor league and little league baseball fields and school recreational fields. 2 TOURIST SERVICES Visitor Information Center: A facility where the primary purpose is to provide information and tourist supportive services. Adequate parking must be provided to support such center. TRANSPORTATION Airport: A public use facility licensed by the ITD for landing and takeoff of aircraft, and for receiving and discharging passengers and cargo. Bike Share: A designated station for