Comments on: Close Main To Cars, Protect Drunks

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:12:04 +0000

Another point I wanted to mention. I personally partake in the activities downtown on a regular basis and I have witnessed a serious problem. The behavior of several individual BPD officers who volunteer for the weekend duty is pathetic. While I have the utmost respect for law enforcement as a whole, there is no excuse for some of these individuals behavior. Some of them seem to cause more problems than they solve. I have literally seen them pick fights with people, indiscrimanently mace crowds of innocent bystanders, chase young girls down to ask for their number(while on duty), Verbally assault and threaten people with physical violence in an attempt to provoke them, and many other things. These are just a few things that come to mind although there are many other examples. They need to be trained on how to act in a professional manner and how to handle situations they encounter.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:58:53 +0000

Closing a portion of the streets to only pedestrians at night is an excellent idea. I have personally seen this in many cities such as Orlando, Savannah, Tampa Bay, and many others. It works. It is not only more fun, but safer and much easier for the police to monitor. We should not try to hinder the night life downtown because if it wasn’t for the vibrant night life downtown would still be suffering. We should encourage and nurture it and work to make it more enjoyable and safe at the same time.

By: GB

GB — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:32:02 +0000

I used to live in Orlando,Florida. One of the popular streets was Church Street lined with clubs and bars. OPD was smart and would close the street at 7:00 pm so people walking out would not get hit or have issues with traffic. Boise,take a hint and do the same. Stop trying to issue Jaywalking tickets to people who you know are going to be drunk or buzzed from alcohol. Is the city that hard up for money?

By: Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:48:53 +0000

Okay, so what does it take to get the City to implement the best suggestion I’ve seen so far as proposed by the Guardian in his original piece?

That is: “The GUARDIAN would like to offer its own pilot project. How about simply closing Main to vehicles on Friday nights from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the congested area between Capitol and 5th. In Memphis, the famed home of blues music, the cops block off Beale Street and park a police car right in the center as sort of a beacon to those who need help or just want to chat.”

Seems like it deserves a try too.

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 11:38:58 +0000

Wife and I went down town last night to have a nice dinner. When we came out to head home about 10 PM. What a Zoo! Squeeling tire’s at the stop lights, cars cutting in and out of traffic. Guess what! Not a cop in sight. Hey! Boise Police! Where the hell are you?

By: Rod

Rod — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:10:46 +0000

Several blocks (say from 12th to 4th, or thereabouts) of Idaho and Main should be permanently pedestrian only. It’s been about 25 years since I was in Helena, Montana, and I seem to remember their main drag was pedestrian only, and it was nice. Those hot dog guys could set up pretty much anywhere then.

The Guardian comparing the local authorities to the Bush Administration is apt. A real insult, but appropriate, and funny.

By: Razzbar

Razzbar — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:15:22 +0000

Bars can sell hot dogs. Street vendors can’t sell boos. Where’s the justice in that???

Alcohol is fun. One of the great things about living in Boise is the easy access to boos downtown.

Justice and quality of life: Hot dogs and boos.

By: bert farber

bert farber — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:41:19 +0000

Bonnie…puh-leez, I did’t miss the fact the topic is about Boise. I was trying to suggest that Boise can learn from OTHER cities who have had to deal with a booming night life. Course, it used to be downtown Boise was dead as a doornail at night. One solution might be to outlaw fun and drinking in Boise.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:47:29 +0000

Well Bert Farber you have your opinion and I have mine. I`m not concerned with what is ok in other cities, and I`m sure they also have problems.
In case you missed it the topic happens to be about BOISE..

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:16:37 +0000

Since the police can’t seem to stop the wild ride we have to go through driving down State St and all the the people running red lights. How do you expect them to control Main St drunks. Geeee don’t we expect a lot out of our Law Inforcers.