Boise Bicycle Project’s Event

Release of Liability

As consideration for being allowed to participate in Boise Bicycle Project events, all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in Boise Bicycle Project events.

By participating in a Boise Bicycle Project event, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death, or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or others’ actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation.

Code of Conduct

Boise Bicycle Project will not tolerate abusive, inappropriate, or disruptive behavior before, during, or after the public events. This includes behavior both online and in-person. 

  • No obscene, profane, vulgar, lewd, racist, or sexually-oriented language.

  • Threatening harm, injury, or threats of any kind toward another person will not be tolerated.

  • No racism, sexism, or abusive language that is degrading to another person or group.

  • No inappropriate physical contact or gestures of any kind. 

  • No overly disruptive photography or videography during the event.

  • No unwanted sexual attention. 

Violations of the law at Boise Bicycle Project events should be reported to the Boise Police Department. If you’re in an emergency situation, please dial 911. For non-emergency situations, please contact the Boise Police Department at (208) 570-6000.

If you experience any of the examples outlined in this code of conduct or other instances that you’d like to discuss, please contact Devin McComas, Boise Bicycle Project’s Executive Director, at devin@boisebicycleproject.org.

Other resources:

Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline - Call or text 988

If you are struggling with suicide, a mental or emotional problem, having trouble with drugs or alcohol, having family or relationship problems - reach out. Someone is always here for you on the other end of the line. 

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (Treasure Valley) - Call 208-334-KIDS (5437)

Everyone in Idaho is required to report child abuse, neglect or abandonment. All callers can remain anonymous. Callers may provide their name and phone number for the assigned social worker to contact them to confirm the report and gather any additional information.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) - Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

OPEN STREETS BOISE

Your safety and comfort are our top priorities at Open Streets Boise. We work closely with the City of Boise and public safety partners to ensure both visible and behind-the-scenes security measures along the route. Trained medical and emergency response teams will also be on hand to address any health or safety concerns. We encourage all participants to stay alert, look out for one another, and help us maintain a welcoming and secure environment for everyone.

What’s Not Allowed

To keep the event safe and enjoyable, the following activities or items are prohibited at Open Streets Boise:

  • Unauthorized solicitation or vending

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Illegal drugs or narcotics

  • Damage to property

  • Firecrackers, explosives, or fires

  • Firearms or other weapons

  • Littering (including pet waste)

  • Unauthorized driving or parking on the route

  • Unleashed animals

Health & Environmental Awareness

We are monitoring public health and environmental conditions as we approach the event. Please check Central District Health’s air quality resources and follow any recommendations based on your personal risk and comfort level: cdh.idaho.gov.

Participation & Liability

By joining Open Streets Boise or the Open Streets Bike Bus, participants acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of attending a public event. Risks may include injury, illness, or economic loss arising from your own actions, the actions of others, or conditions along the route. By participating, you release and hold harmless the Boise Bicycle Project, event partners, volunteers, and staff from any claims, including negligence, related to your participation.

By taking part, you agree to help create a fun, safe, and positive experience for the entire community.