Public Works
E-Bikes
Photo Credit: Carol Waller Riding an e-bike is a fun and efficient way to commute, recreate, and explore in and around the City of Hailey. While there are many different styles and capabilities of e-bikes, the City of Hailey defines electric bikes (“e-bikes”) as, “A bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals…
Read MoreParticipate in the Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan Update
Completed in 2014, the Blaine County Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan was the first countywide plan to solely focus on bicycle and pedestrian transportation. The 2014 plan benefited from robust participation from all the cities, the County, Mountain Rides, and the Blaine County Recreation District— in addition to other active transportation stakeholders. An extensive…
Read MoreHop Porter Park Mural
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with the Hop Porter Park Mural In collaboration with local artists, Wood River High School students, and muralist John Zender Estrada, the Hailey Arts & Historic Preservation Commission (HAHPC) imagined and sponsored a Day of the Dead mural for the Hop Porter Park restroom building. HAHPC intends for the…
Read More2022 Utility Rate Increases
City of Hailey utility rates increased on October 1, 2022. Customers will see the effect of that increase on their November bill. The monthly wastewater charge is based on your account’s winter water usage average. The charges have increased as follows: up to $2.00 per 1000 gallons for an average usage under 5999 gallons $1.60…
Read MoreRiver Street Mobility Concept
City of Hailey actualizes a long-standing multi-modal transportation design on River Street. The multimodal transportation or “Mobility Concept” planned for River Street is an evolution of the City’s long-time goals. The tenets of this concept date back to the 2007 Master Transportation Plan, which has evolved and been reiterated over the years—for example in the…
Read MoreStreet Department – Drainage and Drywells
Drainage and Drywells The City recognizes there are areas throughout town with less-than-ideal drainage. These areas are most evident during spring snowmelt or after a major rain event. The City has a limited budget for installing new drywells; this work is done on a priority basis only, from a list of know problem areas. To…
Read MoreStreet Department – Master Plans
Transportation Master Plans Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Blaine County Community Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Transportation Master Plan – 2020 Update 2020 Transportation Master Plan Update Transportation Master Plan – 2007 Transportation Master Plan Appendix A – Existing Conditions Appendix B – Background Plans and Studies Appendix C – Advisory Committee Meeting Notes Appendix…
Read MoreStreet Department – Encroachment
Online Web Portal Apply online for an Encroachment Permit or check status: Online Web Portal Residential Encroachment Permit Information: How do I obtain an Encroachment Permit? Submit an Encroachment Permit application. An application fee is required at the time of submittal ($50 for a residential application, $75 for a commercial application). The City will review the…
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