About Idaho Walk Bike Alliance

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When we think of Idaho, we dream of a place where everyone has access to safe and reliable human powered transportation.

Walk, bike, or roll, Idahoans deserve communities where traveling under your own power is supported and encouraged. That means good sidewalks, bike lanes, safe crossings, and pathways that work for all users.

The Idaho Walk Bike Alliance is your partner and ally to create that in Idaho. We do that by:
• Advocating for good policy and funding from local, state, and federal lawmakers.
• Educating Idahoans of all ages about how to navigate our streets safely.
• Teaching communities how to promote safe pathways and crossings.
• We celebrate the benefits and the joy of active transportation.

Idaho Walk Bike Alliance has been promoting healthy, safe, and reliable active transportation for all Idahoans since 2009.
In honor of our 15th anniversary, we invite you to partner with us on this mission. Join us by becoming a member, subscribing to our newsletter, volunteering or supporting our work financially.
Together, we can #KeepIdahoMoving.

The mission of the Idaho Walk Bike Alliance is to promote active transportation
as healthy, safe and reliable for all Idahoans.

Idaho Walk Bike History

Beginnings: (2009)

On April 23, 2009, a group of people convened at Boise State University for Idaho’s first ever “Statewide Conference on Active Transportation.” Participants came from all corners of Idaho and they agreed a statewide organization would provide the best advocacy for walking and biking in Idaho.

By October of 2009, seven founding members had created the Idaho Pedestrian and Bicycle Alliance.

Building Capacity and Permanence: (2010 – present)

The seven founders met monthly, wrote bylaws, set up a membership structure, and began recruiting members. They were awarded some grant funding, along with additional support and donations and were soon able to hire a paid staff.

In March 2014, the board changed its name to Idaho Walk Bike Alliance.
We began building a history of successful influence with decision makers in the world of transportation. Since our founding we have secured over 24 million dollars for Idaho’s Child Pedestrian Safety grants, which have resulted in safer communities throughout the state. We also led a successful campaign to bring the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants back to Idaho. Because of our work more than $50 million in grant funding has supported walking and biking projects throughout the state.

The Future:

Our work is more important than ever. Studies show that on average, 454 Idahoans walking or bicycling are involved in motor vehicle crashes every year. 96% of those result in injury or death. Sadly, that rate is expected to increase.

The Idaho Walk Bike Alliance will be relentless in striving to ensure every Idahoan has access to safe pathways and crossings! With your help, we can #KeepIdahoMoving.