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In Motion - The COMPASS Podcast

In Motion - The COMPASS Podcast

By: COMPASS Idaho
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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.


If you have any recommendations for future episodes/segments, questions, or concerns, please contact us at info@compassidaho.org.


Visit our website, https://compassidaho.org/ and follow us on social media @COMPASSidaho.

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

    You Have a Plan, Now What? Lessons Learned From Phoenix's Transportation Journey
    Apr 13 2026
    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.

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    47 mins
  • Housing and Transportation, Working Together - Part 2

    Housing and Transportation, Working Together - Part 2
    Feb 17 2026

    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/

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    24 mins
  • Housing and Transportation, Working Together - Part 1

    Housing and Transportation, Working Together - Part 1
    Nov 18 2025

    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/

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    30 mins
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