Desert Avenue, Latigo Drive to Cole Road

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is working on improvements along Desert Avenue in South Boise. This project includes rehabilitating the pavement, as well as enhancing pedestrian and bicyclist safety with new sidewalk, wider bike lanes, speed cushions, bulb-outs, and enhanced pedestrian crossings. The goal is to rehabilitate the pavement and make it safer for children walking and biking to Silver Sage Elementary.

Additionally, the project will update pedestrian ramps in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990(External link). ADA requires that pedestrian ramps be designed to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids.

Project Description

• Rehabilitate the existing pavement
• Retain existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the north side of Desert Avenue
• Retain on-street parking on the north side of Desert Avenue
• Construct curb, gutter, and a 7-ft sidewalk on the south side of Desert Avenue
• Add bulb-outs to some wider side streets where they intersect with Desert Avenue to increase safety for pedestrians
• Install a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) at the Cole Road intersection
• Install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) at the Silver Spur Street intersection
• Install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) on Desert Avenue near Missoula Way
• Add speed cushions along Desert Avenue
• Construct additional storm drain facilities