Local, access to opportunity, achd

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $6,429,500 Project Grant under the National Infrastructure Investments (CFDA 20.933) program to the Idaho Department of Transportation. The grant will fund the planning and design of 12 multimodal transportation projects in Boise and Garden City, Idaho. The projects aim to provide low-stress, multimodal connections between a community separated by Interstate 184, US 20/26, the Bench, and the Boise River. Key elements include filling sidewalk gaps, signalizing crossings, implementing ADA-accessible pedestrian infrastructure, building multiuse pathways and designated bicycle facilities, upgrading transit bus stops, and evaluating green stormwater infrastructure. While construction is currently unfunded, this grant will support the planning and design phase of these critical transportation improvements to enhance safety, mobility, and connectivity in the region.

Project description

Plan and design 12 multimodal transportation projects in the cities of boise and garden city. When constructed, the project will provide low-stress, multimodal links between a community separated by interstate 184, US 20/26, the bench, and the boise river. The project includes filling sidewalk gaps, signalizing crossings, implementing americans with disabilities act accessible pedestrian ramps and signals, building multiuse pathways and designated bicycle facilities, upgrading transit bus stops, and evaluating green stormwater infrastructure to prevent runoff from entering the boise river. Construction is currently unfunded.