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/

Originally Posted by Boisebro (Post 8996624) aren't they also installing LED lighting to the bridge, or was that already done?

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/


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

Businesses interested in expanding their outdoor eating options have four concepts to consider: • Longitudinal Expansion: expand patio seating laterally along a building. •Parklet Expansion: expand patio seating in parking spaces. •Sidewalk Expansion: Same model as 8th Street, where existing patio seating is extended to the sidewalk •Partial Street Closure: Close a street fully to allow for patios to expand and reroute sidewalks and bike lanes

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

A five-story passenger garage with more than 1,000 parking spaces — to be constructed on a surface parking lot — is currently in design phase. The design should be complete within six months, Hupp said, at which time the airport will reevaluate construction timelines based upon demand.