Having lived in Boise for the last 17 years, it has been both amazing and heartbreaking as all growth is. It brings both good and bad. I could tell you 500 ways Boise is amazing, but I can also tell you 500 ways I see the unprecedented growth destroying so many of those things. We often say that Boise is getting loved to death!
Lived here 30 years .. I can't even say how much I hate the growth .. there is such disregard for the speed limit .. the trash that is everywhere .. the ridiculous price for buying or renting !!!
@@lyncressler2608 I'm in Payette County and we're feeling the pinch up here. And down in Middleton, a 600 unit subdivision by Duff Ln (I think) is coming in. Every one of those houses will need a well. At some point, if things don't change, this whole area will run out of water. Oh, but let's keep building.
You're back in the States. Glad to see you back, excellent looking video and a great ride through Idaho. That was a great song too. Thanx for posting this.
Oh yeah, I've seen the backups for myself. Sure, it's definitely nothing like out here in California, but it's certainly *far* busier and more developed along I-84 than when I first visited back in 1998.
Most of those 'get ahead' drivers showed up with the California migration of the last 5 years. Idiot California drivers cut you off and end up one car ahead at the traffic light at the off-ramp.
Yooo, I appreciate you dropping by again. Yeah, I'm still alive and kicking, lol. Just a busy dude. The channel is not dead but rather on a very long hiatus. There will eventually be some videos released, just not for quite awhile to come.
Hey Brent! I hope everything is well with you and your family! I miss your regular video uploading but when you decide to come back I will wait. Best wishes! ❤
The project is supposed to take it to 8 lanes all the way to the west side of Caldwell at some point. Idaho Department of Constant Road Construction is making sure it takes as long as possible.
I lived in Boise for 2.5 years awhile ago - blazing hot and dry in the summer and bitter cold and windy in the winter - what's not to love? It's not even cheap housing any more from what I've heard - $500k for a small lot with an OK house. No thanks
Stop! You missed my exit. Turn around. Awesome song choice! I've never heard of them so thanks for turning me on to a great band as you passed through.
Great video and welcome back! Did you hear about Interstate 40 bridge (Hernando de Soto Bridge) between Arkansas and Tennessee shut down the traffic week ago? It was due to huge crack on the bridge. There is no timeline for reopening the bridge yet and they are inspecting the bridge. It is gonna take months to fix it. Drivers will need to take the Interstate 55 bridge few miles south as a detour. The bridge is still closed.
Thank you! Yeah, that seems like a traffic nightmare that won't see relief for many weeks to come. I dunno how that engineer (who was fired) missed the crack, two years in a row. Probably was sleeping on the job instead of actually doing a real inspection, LOL.
Merry Christmas Freewaybrent, i hope yours was good, but i have a question? Didn't you say you would upload a video i november? i remember i talked to you in the comment section of a wendover productions video and you said you would upload a video in November but you haven't yet. Take your time but will you upload soon a new video?
Hey there! I've been super busy for the past couple of months. Things are going to finally start calming down for me as we head into February. Should have a bit more time to finally edit a few videos here and there.
Idaho better step their transportation improvements up fast... wouldn't surprise me if things don't slow down, Treasure Valley will be even bigger than St. Louis (almost 3 million CSA) before the hairs on my head start turning silver... Also quite concerned about Coeur D' Alene & that tiny mid-century interchange on I-15 with the US 20 freeway in Idaho Falls towards two of the most badass national parks on this side of the globe...
Update: I live by Coeur D’ Alene and the US 95 highway is all freeway until Granite, there expanding it all the way to sandpoint to freeway standards. Only thing is Idaho Transportation department is expanding highway 41 to 6 lanes by I90. And There looking to expand Interstate 90 from CDA to the state line.
lol, close to the airport I take it? I was trying to extend this video out to at least the curve just beyond where the video ends, but I didn't want to mess with the beginning point or change up the video speeds.
@@monie1527 Ahhh, that's an awesome neighborhood. Such a neat little place to spend a few hours just kicking it at one of the restaurants or drinking spots there.
Nah, I'm just a very busy person these days. The channel is dormant for now but not extinct. I'll try to get around to working on a new video in the next few months.
This video really just shows the approach to Boise. You don’t see the Overland, Orchard, Vista or Broadway exits. The Overland exit involves traffic from three sources merging. Speeds are often in excess of 80 mph. Be safe.
Nah, I'm just a busy dude these days, lol. Eventually I do have another video set up for release; just a lack of time to sit down and work on it for now.
I hate driving this area, there is always one driver weaving in and out, tailgating, or speeding and in a few days I have to take my husband to St. Al's. Wish they would build a bypass from Middleton to past the airport.
And then people wonder why in the hell there is so many accidents on the interstate. ALWAYS ALWAYS IN A DAMN HURRY. YOU all should have left YESTERDAY IF YOU ARE IN THAT BIG OF A HURRY.
God i used to live there. Traveled that road many times moved to Florida. I miss it but it is turning bad. Winters are to long and don't miss the inversions weeks on end.
Haha, hey there. Yeah it was a long 2 1/2 years between videos..been busy with life in general, although I've been fairly active this entire time on the FreewayJim group on Facebook. Thanks for checking in!
@@FreewayBrent 2 1/2 years?!?! Must have been hell walking from Washington to Idaho via Oregon. Jk. Also, did you know US-95 is part of I-11 which goes through Boise and Nampa.
Rapid overgrowth is killing what makes Idaho special and rapidly making it a less desirable place to live. We were downtown Coeur d'Alene today and It is ugly with all the buildings and blocking views of the water and mountains. Yuck!!! Who wants to look at other buildings or live in a concrete overcrowded tourist trap?
I've missed so many comments on this video, lol. Yeah, the growth in and around Boise has been nothing short of spectacular; the metropolitan area will probably surpass 1 million people within the next 15 or so years. On a side note, I'm looking forward to seeing the WestConnex, NorthConnex and new M5/M8 tunnels for the first time next month!
@@GreatAussieDrives Thanks! Nah, no videos for awhile longer. I have tons of content but no time to work on them. I mean, I could just upload, time-lapse it real quick and release with no commentary or signage, but what would be the fun in that? One day I'll hop back into the video editing saddle.
@@FreewayBrent Hello, I think it is ok to post unedited or slightly edited videos. There is a channel of San Diego driver, Christian Flores, who uploads drivings in city in real time (ok, it is really slow, but there are addons to speed up it) and I enjoy traffic. Very important thing is that he doesn't cut when he is in traffic jam.
I remember clearly when Eagle Road was just a 2 lane country road starting at the city of Eagle running clear out to Kuna. With farms on both sides of the road. Shopping was done at Sears, downtown, and some in Garden City area. Fred Meyers opened in the late 80s and was the very first department store offering food, clothing, and home goods. We were all excited about that! The only mall was the Karcher Mall in Nampa and the freeway was 2 lanes each way.
You're truly a legend my friend... Boise is one of those cities that the more I visit it, the more I fall in love with it. I can say the same thing about Idaho in general, one of the most underrated states, especially out west. Loved the video, welcome back!
@Hindadubfing Official I wish I had something to do but I’m 15 and already graduated, I don’t know any cartel related people in Idaho, but I visit Michoacán every year and I can clearly see cartel people over there 😳
Nope, just a road warrior! I go through cars every 3 years, lol. I was in Boise 2 weeks ago, checking out all the new foodie hotspots, breweries and coffeehouses and decided to bust out the camcorder for a bit to film this.
I finally got to watch this, great to see new work from you. I can only imagine the robust growth occurring in Boise as a good bit of its growth is from migrants from California
Oh yeah dude, the growth has been incredible from even just my last visit in 2012. The city immediately to the west of Boise (Meridian) only had 9,596 people in 1990, 34,919 in 2000, then 75,092 in 2010 and almost 130,000 today. At its current growth rate, it'll have over 200,000 people by the end of the decade. The next city over (Nampa) had a little over 28,000 people in 1990 and now has over 105,000. Other cities in the Treasure Valley area are growing like weeds too. As for the migrants coming from California, if you look up groups on Facebook about Boise, one of the top 5 largest groups (nearly 13,000 members) is literally for Californians wanting to relocate to Boise, LOL.
Believe it or not, it's a Flip Ultra 3rd generation camcorder from 2010, LOL. I really need to upgrade my equipment though...been looking a bit into 4k camcorders, but I'd rather wait until I have the budget to spend over $1,000 before making the plunge. Most important thing is image stabilization when doing videos like these.
Just moved to Idaho and am loving it. I visited 4 years prior and considered the move for that time period before the pandemic pushed up to make a decision. Loving it so far. The infrastructure seems great (I’m coming from Connecticut so that’s my comparison) but I hope the growth doesn’t overwhelm it too much
Fueling my anticipation for this Summer. We'll be Idaho bound (again). If we should ever decide to relocate (highly unlikely, but...) Idaho would be #1 on my list. 👍
You're very welcome! I had just as much fun recording and putting this video together, as I did exploring all of the breweries, foodie hotspots and trendy coffeehouses that Boise has to offer.
Having lived in Boise for the last 17 years, it has been both amazing and heartbreaking as all growth is. It brings both good and bad. I could tell you 500 ways Boise is amazing, but I can also tell you 500 ways I see the unprecedented growth destroying so many of those things. We often say that Boise is getting loved to death!
Agreed. I've been here for 29 years and it just kills me to see all of the beautiful farmland disappear and turn into subdivisions.
Lived here 30 years .. I can't even say how much I hate the growth .. there is such disregard for the speed limit .. the trash that is everywhere .. the ridiculous price for buying or renting !!!
@@lyncressler2608 it's become a nightmare. G.d. counties giving every developer the green light to build no matter what.
@@golden8972 it's become to much now !!
@@lyncressler2608 I'm in Payette County and we're feeling the pinch up here. And down in Middleton, a 600 unit subdivision by Duff Ln (I think) is coming in. Every one of those houses will need a well. At some point, if things don't change, this whole area will run out of water. Oh, but let's keep building.
Great to see you back in the video business, nice work here.
You're back in the States. Glad to see you back, excellent looking video and a great ride through Idaho. That was a great song too. Thanx for posting this.
No Vacancy!!!!! We are full up!!! If you still want to move to Idaho, Leadore is the next up and coming metropolis move your asses there.
I drive this stretch of road everyday...the nightmare is driving it at 8am
Oh yeah, I've seen the backups for myself. Sure, it's definitely nothing like out here in California, but it's certainly *far* busier and more developed along I-84 than when I first visited back in 1998.
Most of those 'get ahead' drivers showed up with the California migration of the last 5 years. Idiot California drivers cut you off and end up one car ahead at the traffic light at the off-ramp.
I see that all the time in my town (not even in Idaho)
Love love LOVE it! So glad to have a new one from you, sir! Great video as it always is! Happy Easter ! Hugs
My daily commute is from Garrity (exit 38) to Meridian (exit 44) and back again. Love the video!
Nice Video and I am glad to see your back and I love the Windows Vista Beta/Windows Longhorn Startup as your intro.
I was born Idahoan. Good people, good things, but please newcomers, SLOW DOWN.... we don't want a "fast lane life"
Great video. Was super excited to see an upload from you again!
Boise is a lovely area. I don't like cold weather, but I could tolerate it there I think. Nice video, glad to see an upload from you!
Hoping to see another video from you someday soon, man! Hope all is well with you! Miss your awesome videos. :)
Yooo, I appreciate you dropping by again. Yeah, I'm still alive and kicking, lol. Just a busy dude. The channel is not dead but rather on a very long hiatus. There will eventually be some videos released, just not for quite awhile to come.
@@FreewayBrent gotcha! Well thanks for giving me a heads up! Glad you’re all right and I will be waiting with baited breath for the next vid! lol. 😁👍🏼
welcome back great work as always!
Welcome back- & Happy Easter!
Great to see a new video from you Brent.
Hey Brent! I hope everything is well with you and your family! I miss your regular video uploading but when you decide to come back I will wait. Best wishes! ❤
Its growing sooooo fast here and road construction all the time!
You think traffic there is bad and construction? Well dallas and Fort worth Texas is worse
@@ryanphillips8562 yuck
Fr.
@@ryanphillips8562not anymore.
Welcome back! It's crazy, didn't they just widen I-84 to eight lanes west of the I-184 interchange a few years back?
The project is supposed to take it to 8 lanes all the way to the west side of Caldwell at some point. Idaho Department of Constant Road Construction is making sure it takes as long as possible.
Hell no. Both ways will be shut down the 11th and 12th
I lived in Boise for 2.5 years awhile ago - blazing hot and dry in the summer and bitter cold and windy in the winter - what's not to love? It's not even cheap housing any more from what I've heard - $500k for a small lot with an OK house.
No thanks
Perfect mix of music and video as usual!
Stop! You missed my exit. Turn around.
Awesome song choice! I've never heard of them so thanks for turning me on to a great band as you passed through.
Great video and welcome back! Did you hear about Interstate 40 bridge (Hernando de Soto Bridge) between Arkansas and Tennessee shut down the traffic week ago? It was due to huge crack on the bridge. There is no timeline for reopening the bridge yet and they are inspecting the bridge. It is gonna take months to fix it. Drivers will need to take the Interstate 55 bridge few miles south as a detour. The bridge is still closed.
Thank you! Yeah, that seems like a traffic nightmare that won't see relief for many weeks to come. I dunno how that engineer (who was fired) missed the crack, two years in a row. Probably was sleeping on the job instead of actually doing a real inspection, LOL.
Merry Christmas Freewaybrent, i hope yours was good, but i have a question? Didn't you say you would upload a video i november? i remember i talked to you in the comment section of a wendover productions video and you said you would upload a video in November but you haven't yet. Take your time but will you upload soon a new video?
Hey there! I've been super busy for the past couple of months. Things are going to finally start calming down for me as we head into February. Should have a bit more time to finally edit a few videos here and there.
@@FreewayBrent Ok take your time, cant wait for them. (Also thank you for pinning me)
That overlays and speed ramps are dope and 🔥🔥
I live in Meridian and I thought a video like this was pretty cool
Hey there, glad you enjoyed! I don't think I've seen you comment before; how'd you find this video if you don't mind me asking?
Idaho better step their transportation improvements up fast... wouldn't surprise me if things don't slow down, Treasure Valley will be even bigger than St. Louis (almost 3 million CSA) before the hairs on my head start turning silver...
Also quite concerned about Coeur D' Alene & that tiny mid-century interchange on I-15 with the US 20 freeway in Idaho Falls towards two of the most badass national parks on this side of the globe...
Update: I live by Coeur D’ Alene and the US 95 highway is all freeway until Granite, there expanding it all the way to sandpoint to freeway standards. Only thing is Idaho Transportation department is expanding highway 41 to 6 lanes by I90. And There looking to expand Interstate 90 from CDA to the state line.
You missed my exit! Now, how are we gonna get there? 😍😍😍
lol, close to the airport I take it? I was trying to extend this video out to at least the curve just beyond where the video ends, but I didn't want to mess with the beginning point or change up the video speeds.
@@FreewayBrent You passed my freeway exit. I'm in the north end for 27 years, now. Cheers!
@@monie1527 Ahhh, that's an awesome neighborhood. Such a neat little place to spend a few hours just kicking it at one of the restaurants or drinking spots there.
Good to see your back. I thought you had gone the way of Freeway Titan just disappeared.
Nah, I'm just a very busy person these days. The channel is dormant for now but not extinct. I'll try to get around to working on a new video in the next few months.
@@FreewayBrent Well even if you don't upload anything new I am glad that what is here is staying put.
This video really just shows the approach to Boise. You don’t see the Overland, Orchard, Vista or Broadway exits. The Overland exit involves traffic from three sources merging. Speeds are often in excess of 80 mph. Be safe.
Wow your back!
Half of Idaho is ruined by people flocking there will never be the same. It is the newest leftest state
Then it's past time for you to leave!
@@caserose57 I wouldn't move there if it is the last place to go. I'm not the one making it into California
Hey Brent! What camera are you using? Great video!
Hey! It's old...a 3rd generation Flip Ultra. Eventually going to replace it with a 4k camcorder when the budget allows. Thanks for watching!
Hey Brent did you quit driving?
Nah, I'm just a busy dude these days, lol. Eventually I do have another video set up for release; just a lack of time to sit down and work on it for now.
Merry Christmas!🎄🎅 Brent!
Merry Christmas to you too!
Awesome!
Keep em coming!
Excellent, well done!😃👍
I hate driving this area, there is always one driver weaving in and out, tailgating, or speeding and in a few days I have to take my husband to St. Al's. Wish they would build a bypass from Middleton to past the airport.
And then people wonder why in the hell there is so many accidents on the interstate. ALWAYS ALWAYS IN A DAMN HURRY. YOU all should have left YESTERDAY IF YOU ARE IN THAT BIG OF A HURRY.
Hello! Any new videos soon?
God i used to live there. Traveled that road many times moved to Florida. I miss it but it is turning bad. Winters are to long and don't miss the inversions weeks on end.
Can you do the Davison Freeway in my hometown?
Next Video: More New Zealand
I wish you could have a new camera in 1080p60.
Where u at bro 😢
What Dash-cam do you use?
We miss your videos 📹 😢
Hey there! The channel isn't dead, just dormant for now. I'll have something lined up for a release in a few months from now.
@@FreewayBrent Do you still live in Sydney?
Nice Video! Buddy
Freeway Brent is back behind the wheel. The world is going to be alright.
Your back?
Nice video
Nice, I just started making videos myself. 👍
Took greyhound from Olympia washington back east went this way
Yes back
Now this freeway is nearly bumpy the whole trip very bad driving on it not sure what they did but they messed up bad!
Looks like Brent remembered his UA-cam password.
Haha, hey there. Yeah it was a long 2 1/2 years between videos..been busy with life in general, although I've been fairly active this entire time on the FreewayJim group on Facebook. Thanks for checking in!
@@FreewayBrent 2 1/2 years?!?! Must have been hell walking from Washington to Idaho via Oregon. Jk. Also, did you know US-95 is part of I-11 which goes through Boise and Nampa.
@@FreewayBrent Passwords are private, Brent.
Rapid overgrowth is killing what makes Idaho special and rapidly making it a less desirable place to live. We were downtown Coeur d'Alene today and It is ugly with all the buildings and blocking views of the water and mountains. Yuck!!! Who wants to look at other buildings or live in a concrete overcrowded tourist trap?
Coeur D’ Alene is adding many freeways, all of the farmland is houses now.
The land developers though, and the city and Kootenai County.
Boise is loosing it's charm...uncontrolled growth is killing it....prices for homes is out of control ...
This is a horrible place. Poisonous snakes, terrible weather, a lot of crime, bad roads, monsters and zombies. You are better off in California.
Oh I know what ur doing lol.
Yea California is actually better tho, like everyone, don’t come.
Cool trip sorry for being late I just found the password
An amazing video for your return! Hope to see more from Boise and the Midwest in the near future.
I drive this freeway almost everyday. Traffic is really bag during rush hours. Stop and go from 630am-9am east bound and west bound from 330pm till 6.
I hear you there, friend. It's a nightmare.
This is why I live in the north end! 😄😄 Howdy neighbor!
Yep.. and the drive from Emmett adds another 30 - 60 minutes above normal when traffic gets that bad.
Pretty much what i have in my city as well
hope idaho can invest in public transport rather than cars.
Glad to see you back with videos Brent! 🤟 There's nothing like a highway with a mountain backdrop!
Great to have you back mate!! 👍👍 So even Idaho has superb 8 lane expressways... makes me want to visit the States even more!!
I've missed so many comments on this video, lol. Yeah, the growth in and around Boise has been nothing short of spectacular; the metropolitan area will probably surpass 1 million people within the next 15 or so years. On a side note, I'm looking forward to seeing the WestConnex, NorthConnex and new M5/M8 tunnels for the first time next month!
Thanks for the reply! Enjoy your stay in Sydney mate. May I ask if you've currently got any other videos in the works?
@@GreatAussieDrives Thanks! Nah, no videos for awhile longer. I have tons of content but no time to work on them. I mean, I could just upload, time-lapse it real quick and release with no commentary or signage, but what would be the fun in that? One day I'll hop back into the video editing saddle.
@@FreewayBrent
Hello,
I think it is ok to post unedited or slightly edited videos.
There is a channel of San Diego driver, Christian Flores, who uploads drivings in city in real time (ok, it is really slow, but there are addons to speed up it) and I enjoy traffic. Very important thing is that he doesn't cut when he is in traffic jam.
This reminds me of MY quickly growing small city. I don’t like it. Remind me never to move to boise. lol
I remember clearly when Eagle Road was just a 2 lane country road starting at the city of Eagle running clear out to Kuna. With farms on both sides of the road. Shopping was done at Sears, downtown, and some in Garden City area. Fred Meyers opened in the late 80s and was the very first department store offering food, clothing, and home goods. We were all excited about that! The only mall was the Karcher Mall in Nampa and the freeway was 2 lanes each way.
True
Hoping that the next video comes out this year, in the year of 2024.
You're truly a legend my friend... Boise is one of those cities that the more I visit it, the more I fall in love with it. I can say the same thing about Idaho in general, one of the most underrated states, especially out west. Loved the video, welcome back!
Living in Idaho, Boise is last desirable today only newcomers believe all the lies.
@Hindadubfing Official you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about 🤨
@Hindadubfing Official I actually live in Boise, also send me some videos those are pretty cool
@Hindadubfing Official I wish I had something to do but I’m 15 and already graduated, I don’t know any cartel related people in Idaho, but I visit Michoacán every year and I can clearly see cartel people over there 😳
saw your commente on a video from 2012 lol, comment was 8 years old, was about the texas 85 mph addition toll road
Truck driver?
Nope, just a road warrior! I go through cars every 3 years, lol. I was in Boise 2 weeks ago, checking out all the new foodie hotspots, breweries and coffeehouses and decided to bust out the camcorder for a bit to film this.
When u posting again FreewayBrent
I finally got to watch this, great to see new work from you. I can only imagine the robust growth occurring in Boise as a good bit of its growth is from migrants from California
Oh yeah dude, the growth has been incredible from even just my last visit in 2012.
The city immediately to the west of Boise (Meridian) only had 9,596 people in 1990, 34,919 in 2000, then 75,092 in 2010 and almost 130,000 today. At its current growth rate, it'll have over 200,000 people by the end of the decade. The next city over (Nampa) had a little over 28,000 people in 1990 and now has over 105,000. Other cities in the Treasure Valley area are growing like weeds too. As for the migrants coming from California, if you look up groups on Facebook about Boise, one of the top 5 largest groups (nearly 13,000 members) is literally for Californians wanting to relocate to Boise, LOL.
Who to you for Win the passport of Brazil my home ?
Welcome back! Great to see you're out there!
Cool video! It’s great to see you back!
Drive that stretch everyday,
What kind of Dash Cam are you using ?
Believe it or not, it's a Flip Ultra 3rd generation camcorder from 2010, LOL. I really need to upgrade my equipment though...been looking a bit into 4k camcorders, but I'd rather wait until I have the budget to spend over $1,000 before making the plunge. Most important thing is image stabilization when doing videos like these.
Welcome back great sharing🌺👍🌹👌God bless you
Just moved to Idaho and am loving it. I visited 4 years prior and considered the move for that time period before the pandemic pushed up to make a decision. Loving it so far. The infrastructure seems great (I’m coming from Connecticut so that’s my comparison) but I hope the growth doesn’t overwhelm it too much
It's so awesome to see you back! Your videos are some of my favorites!
Good to see you back Brent! Very happy to see your video listed in my feed this morning!!
Looking to see if you spotted my black mustang 👀 🤔
Fueling my anticipation for this Summer. We'll be Idaho bound (again). If we should ever decide to relocate (highly unlikely, but...) Idaho would be #1 on my list. 👍
Idaho is FULL
THANK YOU for sharing this video
You're very welcome! I had just as much fun recording and putting this video together, as I did exploring all of the breweries, foodie hotspots and trendy coffeehouses that Boise has to offer.
Brent is back !🤓
Hello!!!😀😀😀😀🤣🤣
HOLY CRUD NEW VIDEO :D
Hey! de regreso!!
Have lived her for 50 years. Idaho is the best!