Bicycles & Pedestrians

Active Transportation Planning

The Idaho Transportation Department’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is primarily focused on statewide coordination and long-range planning. ITD’s bike/ped program is organized around the 5 Es of planning and coordination.

• Develop and distribute educational materials about bicycle and pedestrian safety and mobility
• Support locally sponsored programs with technical information and materials
• Highlight/host training on best practices

• Promote statewide programs that support commuting by riding or walking (including connections to transit)
• Highlight the benefits of healthy and active transportation choices
• Support locally sponsored programs and events with technical information and materials
• Provide information about route planning

• Provide technical assistance within ITD and to local communities related to the review of bicycle/pedestrian facility design, construction, and maintenance
• Provide information on best practices
• Highlight/host training on the best practices

• Raise awareness of Idaho Code and relevant laws
• Partner with law enforcement community

• Develop a new, statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan considering the goals, objectives and recommended initiatives outlined in the 2014 Idaho Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Study
• Work with local governments to identify potential funding sources for projects
• Provide technical assistance to local communities for bicycle and pedestrian planning