Transportation

Political elite block Boise transit hub

This is one way the transit center building across from the Capitol might look, if the transit agency can overcome objections from the agency that owns and manages the state property.

At first, it seemed like there was a good chance Valley Regional Transit could build a transit hub at 8th and Jefferson streets. But powerful people intervened.

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TRANSPORTATION

Wreck restricts traffic on Meridian Road

There were no injuries in the crash, dispatchers said.
TRANSPORTATION

Emmett man trapped under rolled sports car

An Emmett man was injured Sunday when he rolled his classic 1955 Austin Healey sports car while driving north of Idaho Highway 16.
TRANSPORTATION

Traffic slowed on section of I-84

Drivers should take an alternate route or plan more time for the commute.
TRANSPORTATION

Work continues on road projects in Southwest Idaho

Three Ada County projects - including two extensions of Highway 16 - are under construction, and one more is being designed.
TRAFFIC

Commuters should expect delays Wednesday around the Meridian Road-Cherry Lane intersection

Flaggers will direct traffic at the intersection through Wednesday's evening commute and possibly through the night as crews work to repair a damaged traffic signal pole, according to a statement released by the Ada County Highway District.
TRANSPORTATION

Eagle Road and Chinden Boulevard intersection improvements begin Wednesday night

The Idaho Department of Transportation on Wednesday night will start construction to improve the Eagle Road and Chinden Boulevard intersection.
TRANSPORTATION

Boise Airport opens economy parking lot

The lot, located on Victory Road west of the Orchard Street overpass, is scheduled to open Tuesday at 5 a.m. It has been open intermittently to accommodate travelers since its expansion was completed in 2009.
MERIDIAN, EAGLE, KUNA, STAR

A yearlong makeover of a major thoroughfare begins this week in Meridian

For years, the city of Meridian has wanted to create a smooth-flowing, pedestrian-friendly corridor through its downtown. The city is getting its wish, making parts of Meridian Road one-way and widening the parts that remain two-way.
TRANSPORTATION

Speed limit on Boise Connector to increase to 60 mph on Tuesday

Crews on Tuesday started replacing the 55 mph speed-limit signs with 60 mph signs on a four-mile stretch of the Connector between the Flying Wye and River Street.
BOISE, GARDEN CITY, MOUNTAIN HOME

Southwest Airlines to cut Boise-Portland nonstop flights

Southwest Airlines will no longer offer flights between Boise and Portland beginning April 13, 2013.