8th Street Improvements, State Street to Union Street

The 8th Street Improvements, State Street to Union Street project is being implemented in two phases. CCDC is leading the effort from State Street to Franklin St. with construction to be complete in 2025. More information can be found here https://ccdcboise.com/ccdc-projects/8th-street-improvements-state-street-to-franklin-street/

ACHD's portion, Franklin to Union, is currently identified within the adopted 2024-2028 Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFWYP) with design beginning in 2026 and no construction year programmed at this time.

The ACHD Commission adopted the 8th Street Improvements Concept Design on February 22, 2023.

• Final Concept Report

The 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:

• 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).

We 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.

• Information

The 8^th St Project was remanded back to staff for further evaluation. Update to the commission and additional public outreach will take place in August.

The 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.

• 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

ACHD reached out to the public in early 2022 to gather feedback on three concepts. Please view the information below to learn more.

• Alternatives | Comment Summary from January/February 2022 Outreach