Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQs")

ACHD is developing a concept design, kind of like a first draft, of a neighborhood bikeway or bike route along the Bannock Street corridor that includes pedestrian improvements, enhanced crossing opportunities, and maintenance improvements. This concept design will guide the future stages of the project.

A Low-Stress Bikeway is a street with low traffic volumes and speeds where those who drive and ride bicycles share the same space. Traffic calming and other design elements may be used to manage speeds and volumes, creating an environment that is comfortable for a wide range of ages and abilities. Low-stress bikeways can also feature improved street crossings. For more information, see the ACHD Roadway to Bikeway Master Plan. This type of bikeway has been successfully installed throughout Ada County, including the Leadville Bikeway, Shoshone Bikeway, and Shamrock Bikeway.

While this project mainly focuses on bicycle and pedestrian improvements, it is critical to consider how the corridor functions as an integrated system rather than individual networks; residents, students, employees, visitors, and others are likely to rely on a range of transportation modes to move around. Therefore, the recommended improvements will need to be holistic about how the elements operate within the larger transportation network.

ACHD hopes that this project will ultimately help improve the quality of life for the community. You have a voice and a say in what’s happening in your neighborhood, and we want to hear from you. Please reach out to us using any of the methods mentioned on this page and let us know your thoughts.

ACHD is always investing in our communities to help ensure that our streets meet the community’s needs today and in the future.

The Bannock Street corridor has been identified in previous planning efforts, neighborhood plans, and ACHD’s Integrated Five-Year Work Plan as a priority for the residents and neighborhood. The corridor is part of the Regional Low-Stress Bicycle Network and connects key destinations, including elementary schools, Boise Downtown, hospitals, and parks.

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Nothing is set in stone at this point. However, once the final concept designs are approved, construction would likely take place sometime after 2025.

As part of the project, ACHD will evaluate how the proposed improvements will impact on-street parking.

The Bannock Street corridor has been identified in previous planning efforts, neighborhood plans, and ACHD’s Integrated Five-Year Work Plan as a priority for the residents and neighborhood. The corridor is part of the Regional Low-Stress Bicycle Network and connects key destinations, including elementary schools, Boise Downtown, hospitals, and parks.

Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) will be conducting streetscape and intersection improvements along Bannock Street between 12th and 16th Streets in coordination with ACHD’s Bannock Street Neighborhood Bikeway project. These enhancements will include upgraded sidewalks, enhanced lighting, increased greenery, and improved intersection safety measures with the goal of creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for pedestrians, encouraging foot traffic and supporting local businesses. For more information specific to CCDC’s project, visit https://ccdcboise.com/ccdc-projects/bannock-street-improvements/.