Idaho Falls Community Pathways
Our Mission:
To promote and encourage
all forms of non-motorized transportation in the Idaho Falls area.
Hello from Idaho Falls
Community Pathways! We are an organization devoted to promoting
non-motorized transportation in Idaho Falls. Membership is free and we
would be glad to have you join us. We periodically send our members
email updates on recent activities and upcoming events and meetings. To
help you get acquainted with us, here is some general information about
our organization. If you decide you'd like to join us, please contact
us using the provided contact information.
Improving Walkability and
Bikeability
What is IFCP about?
IFCP is a group of citizens whose mission is to promote and improve
walking, cycling and other forms of people-powered transportation in
the Idaho Falls area. The term 'pathways' in our name refers to any
route that pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorized travelers use
to reach their destinations. Some
examples are sidewalks, crosswalks, multi-use paths, pedestrian
bridges, and roadways shared with automobiles.We in IFCP believe that
communities can successfully meet the transportation needs of all
residents, whether they be motorists, recreational pedestrians and
cyclists or those who walk or bike as their primary means of
transportation.
Where You Live Helps
Determine Your Health...
If it is easy for you to be physically active in your community,
chances
are good that you will be healthier. While recreational paths, health
clubs and exercise facilities encourage physical activity, studies show
that the general walkability and bikeability of a city are even more
important to the health of the community. When people can easily walk
or bike to everyday destinations like school, work, the library or the
store, they stay healthier from youth through their senior years.
Our community has a few nice areas designed for walking and cycling,
including the Sunnyside and Greenbelt pathways. Heavy use of the
Greenbelt demonstrates Idaho Falls residents' desire for a pleasant,
safe place to walk and bike. Ironically, thought, the Greenbelt is
not connected to the rest of the city by safe bike and pedestrian
routes. This is just one example of a city-wide transportation problem
not unique to our area. Like most of America since the middle
of the last century, Idaho Falls has become
an automobile-centric town
where it can be difficult and unsafe to walk or bike to destinations.
IFCP wants to change that.
IFCP is currently making efforts on a number of different fronts, via
several committees and/or projects. Read more about it to find out how
you might be able to help.
Idaho Falls Community Pathways wants your help in improving crosswalk
safety in IF. Is there a crosswalk in your neighborhood or
path of travel that could be improved by crossing flags? You
know your neighborhood better than we do, so please send us your needy
crosswalk locations. All of the flags are privately funded
and if you would like to help contribute for flags and holders, you can
adopt a flag crossing for only $53.00. You can also help
install the flag holders and watch out for the flags (they find ways to
walk away). Help us improve our community together.
Send your locations and any donations to Debbie Troester
(ddicnt@q.com), 1911 Malibu Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho
83404. Include your address and telephone number in case we
have questions. Please note that the location must have a
crosswalk in place for the flags to be approved, but if you think a
crosswalk is needed, we will work with the city to try to get that done
as well.
Donations
IF Community Pathways obtained non-profit 501C status in August 2008,
and is now able to accept donations through Paypal, to support IFCP's efforts. Click on
the button below to donate.
Contacts
- IFCommunityPathways@gmail.com
- Chris Staley (Chair) born2cycle52@yahoo.com; tel
208-351-0469
- Jeff Forbes (Vice-Chair) myotis@ida.net; tel 208-528-0795
- Mitch Plummer (Secretary) mitchell.plummer@gmail.com; tel
208-552-0423
- Christine M Frazee (Treasurer)
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