Goodbye Wooden Planks ~ The 8th Street Bridge/Downtown
Here is a bit of transportation/bike and pedestrian commuter news. This bridge was part of Boise's historic streetcar/trolley route in the early 1900's. I am trying to find photos online of a streetcar on the bridge, but so far no luck. https://www.boisestate.edu/sps-cihp/trolley-town/ http://www.thewebfooters.com/html/Bo...Streetcars.pdf https://www.cityofboise.org/departme...tion-projects/ Quote:
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aren't they also installing LED lighting to the bridge, or was that already done?
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This is going to be fantastic. The first two renderings at the link show what the improvements will look like compared to the final two which are what the blocks currently look like, ;)before the current sidewalk and trees were removed from 8th next to The Hoff. The missing trees and torn out sidewalk adjacent to The Hoff looks apocalyptic. https://map.ccdcboise.com/listings/8...-improvements/ Quote:
Borah by Sean, on Flickr Saint Michael's by Sean, on Flickr Eighth Street by Sean, on Flickr The Hoff Building aka Hotel Boise by Sean, on Flickr Eighth Street by Sean, on Flickr Where is Batman when you need him by Sean, on Flickr Jefferson Street by Sean, on Flickr |
Another block of 8th Street will be closed to traffic for outdoor dining. Considering that 8th Street is a narrow one lane street, maybe the city will keep it closed to traffic permanently.
https://www.kivitv.com/news/8th-stre...-opportunities 8th Street between Main and Bannock to close for more outdoor dining opportunities Quote:
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This thread is a good fit for this news:
https://newsradio1310.com/bruce-will...a-step-closer/ Bruce Willis’s Plans to Build an Idaho Airport a Step Closer |
I miss the wood and I know I am not the only one. But, this concrete surface is much more user friendly for our fellow Boiseans who get around in wheelchairs. The old wood surface was bumpy and uneven. Maybe Parks and Rec and Boise Arts and History can team up for some post installation bling? 8thStreetBridge by Sean, on Flickr BoiseRiver by Sean, on Flickr Underbelly by Sean, on Flickr Art? by Sean, on Flickr Spotted in the woods below the bridge. Watch out for vampires along the Greenbelt. They will glamour you and coax you into that perfect spot. TheWood by Sean, on Flickr :diablo: by Sean, on Flickr You must dress like this to cross the bridge. Bridge couture by Sean, on Flickr |
https://www.idahopress.com/news/loca...751681233.html
Boise Airport moves forward with parking expansion By RYAN SUPPE rsuppe@idahopress.com Quote:
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https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/lo...5-bc789b0e3144
Idaho gets $1 million in federal funds for 'highway innovation' Idaho's share of the money will be put towards "two-dimensional hydraulic modeling" and other hydraulic tools for 18 projects planned across the state. https://media.ktvb.com/assets/KTVB/i...c9_750x422.jpg https://media.ktvb.com/assets/KTVB/i...c9_750x422.jpg Credit: KTVB An aerial view of Interstate 84 in Boise. |
https://www.iflyboise.com/
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I did not realize Twin Falls has an airport. https://www.tfid.org/136/Airport https://www.ktvb.com/article/travel/...a-1081606f21f1 Quote:
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Also American Airlines is adding service from Idaho Falls (IDA) to both Phoenix and Dallas/Ft. Worth.
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Looks like the Boise airport is aggressively trying to add new destinations. According to the Statesman, they're looking at direct flights to Orlando, Honolulu, Anchorage and Boston to go along with the recently announced flights to Nashville, New York and Atlanta.
There was also talk a couple of years ago about adding flights to western Canadian cities, in addition to cities in Mexico. I think that was the plan once the new concourse was built, but the airport expansion has been put on hold due to the pandemic. |
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Highway 16 Extension
A big enough announcement is should go on the thread:
Long-awaited I-84 connection across the Treasure Valley gets funding approval https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/...mainstage_lead Quote:
https://itdprojects.org/projects/idaho16/ I've got mixed feelings on this. A north/south alternate would be nice but highways really aren't the answer anymore. This will just speed up suburban development in NW Meridian and NE Nampa. |
https://www.idahopress.com/news/loca...84c193e37.html
Passenger trains at the Boise Depot? City council hopes to resurrect Amtrak line By RYAN SUPPE rsuppe@idahopress.com Quote:
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandon...maller-cities/
Why Airlines Are Dramatically Increasing Flights To Smaller Cities Quote:
https://www.kivitv.com/rebound/boise...-travel-season Boise Airport gears up for busy travel season "...this summer could be the biggest passenger level season in history" Airlines flocking to BOI Quote:
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https://www.kivitv.com/news/game-cha...moving-forward
‘Game-changer:’ ACHD will separate bike lanes on arterial roads moving forward |
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I wonder if all of this activity will get the expansion started again. sounds like we'll need a larger airport sooner rather than later.
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I work for the city and I can tell you that the expansion plans are still in place, things are just being shuffled. The new east expansion parking garage is getting pushed to the front of the line. That will be first in line and should break ground soon. The infrastructure for the employee garage is all in place, however, they have delayed that for the time being. That will most likely be next followed by the rental car extension and garage. Concourse A to follow.
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