Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) Email Format
Government AdministrationIdaho, United States11-50 Employees
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) is a regional government entity that coordinates planning for the Treasure Valley, serving as the metropolitan planning organization for Ada and Canyon Counties. Its role centers on transportation planning and the allocation of federal transportation funds for designated urbanized areas, aiming to support coordinated growth and mobility for the region. Based in Meridian, Idaho, COMPASS brings together local governments to address shared infrastructure and land-use challenges in a collaborative framework. The organization targets municipalities and other local governments within its jurisdiction, providing a formal mechanism to plan for the future and improve regional transportation outcomes. With a focus on the public sector, COMPASS operates in the government administration sector and functions as a coordinating body that aligns planning efforts across multiple jurisdictions. Recent leadership changes indicate ongoing organizational development, including the appointment of a new executive director as part of its governance evolution.