Help Shape the Future of Northside Blvd & 7th Street
The Northside Corridor Study is now underway—and the City of Nampa is asking for public input. If you’ve ever driven, walked, or biked through this busy corridor, you’ve likely noticed traffic backups, worn pavement, and tight sidewalks. This study lets you help the city address important issues.
Why the Northside Yale and 7th Corridor Study Matters
From 2020 to 2024, over 300 crashes occurred along this corridor. More than 80% took place at intersections. The junctions at 2nd Street S/Northside Blvd and 3rd Street S/Northside Blvd were among the worst in the Treasure Valley.
The problems go beyond crash data. Mobility is an issue too:
- Sidewalks are too narrow and not ADA-compliant
- Ponding from poor drainage is breaking down the already damaged pavement
- Peak-hour backups stretch for blocks
Proposed Alternatives in the Northside Corridor Study
The City is exploring three alternatives. Each alternative in the Northside Yale and 7th Corridor Study is designed to address the high crash rates and mobility issues documented between 2020 and 2024. Each with different budgets, features, and impacts. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Alternative 1 (Lowest Cost: $5.75M)
- Repave the corridor
- Fix drainage issues
- Add ADA-compliant improvements
- Install a new signal at 7th & 7th
- Restrict some access points (like Yale/High St) to right-in, right-out only
Alternative 2 (Medium Cost: $6.8M)
Everything in Alt 1, plus:
- Wider 8-ft sidewalks
- Lighting at intersections
Alternative 3 (Highest Cost: $8.1M)
Everything in Alt 2, plus:
- Detached sidewalks with a grass buffer for added safety and aesthetics
- Lighting throughout the corridor
- Full pavement reconstruction
- Bulb-outs to shorten pedestrian crossing distances
Each option balances cost with impact, and the City wants to know:
What’s most important to you—safety, accessibility, cost, or aesthetics?
How to Give Input on the Northside Corridor Study
The survey is open now through July 28, and it’s easy to take. Just scroll to the bottom of the City of Nampa’s project page and weigh in on which design you prefer.
Click here to take the survey
(Update with actual survey link if available.)
What Happens Next?
Public input will help guide the final design— don’t miss your chance to help guide the future of Nampa’s streets. The Northside Yale and 7th Corridor Study survey is open until July 28—make your voice heard today.
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