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Bicycle and Trail Planning

Planmakers has completed bicycle and pedestrian plans for Boise, Emmett, and Rexburg, Idaho. Recent work includes evaluating 20 gaps in Boise’s Ridge to Rivers mountain bikersBikeway System and making recommendation for connection improvements to Ada County Highway District. Planmakers has also assisted communities in successfully applying for funds to complete bicycle projects. They are familiar with transportation issues and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (ASHTO) standards having prepared the Bicycle-Pedestrian Design Manual for Ada County. This document is a comprehensive design manual for the construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Other work includes preparing the Idaho Bicycling Guide, a handsome map publication for Idaho Transportation Department..

Trail Projects

In preparing comprehensive plans, neighborhood plans, and scenic byway plans Planmakers has prepared concepts, maps and key components of numerous hiking and biking trails. Key components include designing trailheads, creative design solutions for special sites, and handsomely illustrated interpretive panels. Several trail projects give the public the opportunity to appreciate an area’s history, beauty, and solitude.