The Road Wizard appears in The
Idaho Statesman each week to explore local transportation matters. He tries to find out why situations
occur and what is being done about them. The Wizard's column is a public service
provided by ACHD.
If you have a question for the Wiz, send it to the Road Wizard, in care of The Idaho
Statesman, Box #D223, P.O. Box 40, Boise, ID 83707. You may include photos of a
particular situation, but photos cannot be returned. Or send e-mail to
roadwiz@achdidaho.org.
Selected Year: 2012
February 19 -
Why a roundabout at Eagle/Amity? Signal problem at Cloverdale/Franklin. Reader letter leads to improvement at Broadway/I-84 ramp.
February 12 -
Why are bumpy manholes right in the wheel path? Why stop sign requests are complicated, especially on Cayuse Creek in the Paramount subdivision in Meridian.
February 05 -
Why the long red light at side streets such as Fox Run at Chinden? 'Smarter signals' explained. Where was the Wizard?
January 22 -
Busted vehicle detector at Five Mile and Edna; turn troubles near the car wash on Pine near Eagle; ACHD turns 40 and the Wizard takes a week off
January 15 -
Why can't a shorter signal cycle be used at Fairview side streets like Mitchell so everyone gets more green? Update on rules for turning on a red light from dual turn lanes? ACHD turns 40 this month.
January 08 -
OK to enter a crosswalk during the flashing orange hand with the new countdown signals? Can you make a turn on a red light if there are dual turn lanes?
January 01 -
Is it legal to use a private parking lot as a short cut to another street? This is happening at the Walgreens on Glenwood near State; top five accomplishments thanks to letters written to the Road Wizard in 2011