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Boise 8th Street Permanent Car-Free Overhaul

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Source: Idaho News 6

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Planned

The project aims to permanently establish 8th Street in downtown Boise as a car-free space by transitioning from a temporary setup to a permanent design. The upgrades include removing curbs, leveling the street surface, adding public seating, lighting, and way-finding features. Accessibility improvements will create a more level transition between businesses and the street, eliminating temporary r

Status
Prospective
Sector
Geothermal, Road, Automotive
Location
Boise, Idaho, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Idaho News 6

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The project “Boise 8th Street Permanent Car-Free Overhaul” is an infrastructure initiative in the Geothermal sector, located in Boise, Idaho, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Idaho News 6.

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Prospective

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2026-07-22

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The project aims to permanently establish 8th Street in downtown Boise as a car-free space by transitioning from a temporary setup to a permanent design. The upgrades include removing curbs, leveling the street surface, adding public seating, lighting, and way-finding features. Accessibility improvements will create a more level transition between businesses and the street, eliminating temporary ramps. Construction is planned to occur in phases during the summer, with businesses remaining open and pedestrian access maintained around work zones. The schedule is tied to planned geothermal system upgrades.

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United States of America (USA)

State

Idaho

City

Boise

Source

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Idaho News 6

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Sector

Geothermal, Road, Automotive

Article published date

2026-04-10

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