8th Street Improvements, State Street to Union Street
ACHD, Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC), and City of Boise are working together to extend a low-stress bike connection from downtown to Boise's North End neighborhood. CCDC will also be improving streetscapes and moving some overhead utilities underground.
ACHD, Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC), and City of Boise are working together to extend a low-stress bike connection from downtown to Boise's North End neighborhood. CCDC will also be improving streetscapes and moving some overhead utilities underground.
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8th Street Improvements Concept Design Adopted by ACHD Commission
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe ACHD Commission adopted the 8th Street Improvements Concept Design on February 22, 2023.
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8th Street Improvements Concept Design to be Presented to ACHD Commission on February 22, 2023
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe ACHD Commissioners will consider possible adoption of the 8th Street Improvements Concept Design, Franklin to Union on February 22, 2023.
The study team will be recommending the ACHD Commission move forward with adopting Concept A (modified) between Franklin and Union - Raised bike lanes on 8th Street in both directions with parallel parking on one side between Franklin and Union with one vehicular northbound travel lane.
- 8th Street, Franklin to Union, Draft Plan 2023
- Recommended Concept A (Modified) between Franklin and Union
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.; however, this project is one of several agenda items and may not be the first item discussed. ACHD staff will make a brief presentation followed by an opportunity for public comment before the Commission acts.
How to participate
There are several ways to participate in the meeting:
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February 22, 2023 | 6 p.m.
- In-person - Join us at 3775 Adams Street in the Auditorium.
- Virtually - The meeting will be live-streamed and members of the public who wish to watch and ask questions can do so using Zoom. Meeting log in information can be found here.
If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to submit comments, please send them to 3775 Adams St., Garden City, ID 83714 or email projects@achdidaho.org(External link).
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Check out revised concepts for 8th & 9th Streets!
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWe need your feedback!
The concepts have been revised and now include alternatives on 9th Street, Franklin Street to Union Street.
While your comments are always welcome, the survey closed on December 1, 2022.
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July 2022 Update
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe 8th St Project was remanded back to staff for further evaluation. Update to the commission and additional public outreach will take place in August.
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Spring 2022
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe ACHD Commissioners considered possible adoption of the recommended Concept A on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The ACHD Commission voted to postpone their decision until May. They will address the project again at the night meeting on May 25, 2022.
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April 27 | 6 p.m.- 3775 Adams Street, Garden City
- Recommended Concept A (amended) - Raised bike lanes in both directions with parallel parking on one side between Franklin and Union with one vehicular northbound travel lane.
- 8th Street Improvements Report
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April 27 | 6 p.m.- 3775 Adams Street, Garden City
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January-February 2022 Outreach
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkACHD reached out to the public in early 2022 to gather feedback on three concepts. Please view the information below to learn more.
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Key Dates
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February 22 2023
Documents
- 8th Street Area Map (205 KB) (pdf)
- Draft Plan 2022
- 8th Street Technical Memo (5.19 MB) (pdf)
- January-February 2022 Outreach Comment Summary (458 KB) (pdf)
- 8th Street Improvements January- February 2022 Outreach Information.pdf (9.51 MB) (pdf)
- 8th Street Flier - January 2022 (552 KB) (pdf)
- 8th Street Flier November 2022 (632 KB) (pdf)
Who's Listening
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Deputy Director of Planning and Projects
Phone 208-387-6100 Email projects@achdidaho.org