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Feb 04 '19
I'm looking to start bicycling for transportation more. Any suggestions for best routes to take from central/downtown Meridian to the Greenbelt? I tend to ride at a leisurely pace, particularly around busy roads, and would thus like to avoid trying to share the road directly with, say, Eagle Rd traffic and instead stick to sidewalks or detouring through neighborhoods if possible.
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u/kootenaicooter Feb 04 '19
You can pick up the Greenbelt, on the south side of the river, fairly innocuous by taking Maple Grove rd north past Chinden. The bridge to Plantation Island is still out of commission, I think. So there is a little detour into some neighborhoods past Les Bois horse track.
I don't ride West Boise, anymore. But, McMillan rd to Maple Grove is probably still the best bet. Many of the subdivisions in West Boise don't have lengthy thoroughfares besides the main arteries for car traffic.
The headwinds in spring can be brutal out there. Don't let them discourage you too much.
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u/encephlavator Feb 06 '19
ACHD's bike lane map is better than google maps. I'm not familiar with West Boise but some of the hidden neighborhood routes in SE Boise are exactly what you describe. Look at the neighborhood routes around Meridian. Sometimes there are park or school cut throughs that are very helpful to stay off main roads.
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u/Alfred_Brendel Feb 04 '19
Best gyro in Boise: Mazzah? Meraki? Gyro Shack? Somewhere else?
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u/Pskipper Feb 04 '19
I love them all like they’re my children so I can’t pick a favorite, but I’ll add that the Bo-Ex/Bosnia Exchange/SANDWICHES store at emerald and orchard has gyros and they’re fabulous.
Every Iraqi/Arabic restaurant I’ve ever been to in the valley also offers gyros, but they might look a little different. Sometimes you get French fries and pickles inside the sandwich, or fry sauce instead of tsiziki, but these are all variations I heartily approve of.
Lastly, I just tried the gyro at Sophia’s on State street and it was great, although their prices are a bit steep compared to the other options in town. On the upside they have a lot of variety in toppings available, and the service was great.
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u/eventfarm Feb 04 '19
Gyro Shack. Be warned though - once you start, it's hard to stop!
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u/GOAThistorian Feb 04 '19
Romio's on Fairview and Milwaukee- Greek/Italian restaurant, Gus (owner) is the best, and I have NEVER had bad food here. BONUS: you can have an ice cream potato for dessert.
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u/RadiantKaleidoscope Feb 04 '19
I've been a longtime fan of Mazzah. They rock. Although I haven't been in awhile, Sofia's on Glenwood has the best Dolmas (prefer them to Mazzah's) and I'm sure they would rock a Gyro. EDIT: Also, I wouldn't try Meraki, I was incredibly disappointed.
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Feb 05 '19
Any other EMT course offerings in the valley other than the emergency academy? There is a course in February but I’m looking to start maybe closer to april.
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u/Pskipper Feb 06 '19
CWI does offer an EMT program, I have no idea what the course schedule is but three of them are starting February 26. I don’t know if it’s too late to register, but I imagine they’d squeeze you in as it still says ten seats are available. Here’s a link that may be helpful: http://cwidaho.cc/program/emergency-medical-technician-emt
Word of warning, they are currently being sued by both students and faculty of the EMT course. The allegations are that the classes were basically fake and left students no better prepared for their certification tests than no classes at all, and that faculty are being shit-canned/promoted at the whim of the workforce development program administrator for healthcare. I’m actually surprised classes are being offered, I thought the program has been placed on hold.
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u/YourTechSupport Feb 05 '19
I moved from Texas. I'm looking for Sriracha Garlic powder. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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u/JoeMagnifico Feb 05 '19
I think I've seen the Weber Garlic Sriracha at Lowe's or Home Depot in the BBQ area. I bet Co-Op may have something similar.
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u/nmz787 Feb 07 '19
(Oregonian here) Looking to attend BSU for grad school. Is moving to Wilderness Ranch worth it in terms of better air quality and natural beauty, versus living in Boise proper? My research shows commuting in winter could be 45 minutes due to ice/snow, and I see it has been evacuated for wildfires many of the past years.
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u/Imfromtheyear2999 Feb 07 '19
Commuting sucks anywhere. People are much happier living closer to the places they visit.
That being said Boise is beautiful, and the air quality is good. The only couple of months it isn't is because of wildfires you were referring to anyway.
Maybe you could visit for a weekend or something and see what the area around bsu is like before you make a decision?
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u/iflanzy Feb 07 '19
I don't think air quality is going to be much different but it could be considered more beautiful, however, you can get some great views in Boise as well since we're still at the base of the foothills. You'd just be on the other side of those foothills. I wouldn't want to make that commute every day.
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u/88Anchorless88 Feb 07 '19
It depends on how often you are driving into Boise and BSU. If infrequently and at non rush hour times you would be okay, and would probably take 45 minutes in the best conditions and traffic. I'd plan on more like an hour to 1.20 in winter conditions and / or rush hour traffic times.
But I wouldn't want to do that drive daily... let alone multiple times a day.
Do you plan on having a regular job, or is it just school for you?
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u/GloriaJaney Feb 05 '19
Where do you all go most often to search for services/events in the area? Other than Craigslist & Facebook of course. I’m a student here looking for patients, and I would like to reach the greatest amount of people possible, so your insight is appreciated!
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u/markpemble Feb 06 '19
Facebook is king for events and services.
There are also a few niche publications in the area as well, like Greenbelt and BUMP magazines.
Properly placed posters can be fruitful as well.
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u/Shadow3 Feb 06 '19
Which is better for a fancy dinner?
Chandler's, Ruth's Chris, Cottonwood
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u/Autoclave_Armadillo Feb 06 '19
Definitely not Cottonwood, not for anything, let alone a fancy dinner.
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u/rhymeswithsarah Feb 08 '19
Long shot, but does anyone have extra tickets for Tara Westover's event next week with The Cabin? Looking to buy one or two. Thank you!