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The UP Boise Cut-off
44 miles long
Completed in 1920’s
Some of the corridor land was donated by citizens
Last “main line” service was Amtrak – stopped in May 1997
Idaho Northern Pacific holds track rights
under lease from UP
1-2 trains per day – local freight
Some sections posted at 25 mph due to crossings
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I-84 High Capacity Corridor
Multimodal Center
BRT, Commuter Rail, or Light Rail
The I-84 High Capacity Corridor will consider regional travel options along the I-84 corridor. Use of the UP track is a major component. Feeder bus routes would tie into stations with
park-and-ride facilities. Service along the corridor could be bus rapid transit, commuter rail (heavier diesel powered) or light rail (electric or diesel).
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A. Boise Depot Area
To CBD
To BSU
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F. Fairview/Main Area
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B. Boise Towne Square Area
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C. Eagle Road Area
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D. Downtown Meridian Area
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Issues
Mix of uses in corridor may be constrained by ROW
Crossing issues – most crossings now crossbucks
Vehicle choices for rail system – light rail, heavy rail, BRT?
Continuance of freight
a priority
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Bus Rapid Transit - flexible, can leave corridor and travel on street. Lowest capacity. May be good initial investment.
Light rail- higher capacity, lower per cost per passenger at higher ridership, sexy, higher initial costs. Can function with rails on-street. Can’t mix with freight. May be good long-term
investment.
Heavy or commuter rail- highest capacity, low per cost per passenger at high ridership, sexy, moderate initial costs. Not appropriate for on-street. Can operate with freight.
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