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2

February 21 7:00 AM

Outbound stops on commerce and Airport Way are unable to be accessed by the inbound route 2 buses at this time due to a car fire non vrt related.

42

February 21 6:00 AM

The construction is complete in front of the Cheese Factory in Nampa. These stops are now open: E Franklin Rd & Star Rd NEM, and E Franklin Rd & N Robinson Rd SEC. The permanent blades are not up yet, so temp stops are placed.

28

February 21 3:00 AM

Outbound stop at Maple Grove and Overland for route 28 will be closed due to construction.

9

February 21 3:00 AM

Due to construction blocking the stop busses will not be servicing the Outbound stop at State and Ellens Ferry.

24

February 20 12:00 AM

Due to revenue lane closed for construction on IB Ustick and Shamrock stop is closed, no temp stop placed.

8

February 19 5:00 AM

Route 8 will be on detour from 2-18 to 3-7. AM Stop at HP, Stops on Meeker and Discovery near YMCA, and Discovery NWM stop in front of Burger King are closed no temp stop placed. Only two stops will be open: one at HP heading downtown and one on Discovery SWM stop. These two stops will be servicing AM and PM trips.

3

February 11 1:00 AM

Due to detour, inbound stops at Capitol and University, Capitol and Cesar Chavez, and Capitol and River will be closed until further notice. Temporary stop will be placed at Capitol and Boise Ave.

29

February 11 1:00 AM

Due to construction route will detour using University to Broadway. All inbound stops between on University and Main Street Station are closed. A temporary stop has been placed on Lincoln at University.

4 5

February 11 1:00 AM

Due to construction both inbound routes 4 and 5 are on detour. From River, Left on 11th, Right on Myrtle, Left on Capitol. Stop at Capitol and River will be missed. No temp stops placed.

9

January 24 12:00 AM

Due to construction on State and Pierce Park area both stops on inbound and outbound sides are closed and no temp stops.

January 16 1:00 AM

Due to road closure on 8th Street OB route will be on detour from 5th Street to Fort Street. Stop on 8th and Franklin will be closed, no temp stop placed. Please go to next open stop to catch route 10.

2 16 17

January 16 1:00 AM

For the outbound routes 2, 16 and 17 stop on Main and 3rd is closed for long term, please use stop on Main and 1st. Thank you.

16

September 16 8:00 AM

Due to road construction, route 16 is on detour. Stops on 1st/Idaho and 1st/Bannock will be closed, use stop on Main and 1st.

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Governance

Valley Regional Transit is overseen by a Board and Executive Board and convenes a Regional Advisory Council (RAC), which provides VRT with feedback and perspectives from across the valley.

VRT Board of Directors

The Valley Regional Transit (VRT) Board of Directors establishes policy and guides the strategic priorities for the agency. Board members include representatives from Ada and Canyon counties, the incorporated cities, and highway districts. In addition, there are representatives from Boise State University, the Capital City Development Corporation, the Idaho Transportation Department (ex-officio), and the Meridian Development Corporation.

The Board is scheduled to meet four times a year – January, April, August, and October. The meetings are held at noon in the first-floor Board Room at the VRT administrative offices, 700 NE 2nd Street in Meridian. Posted agendas will contain a call-in link for remote participation.

board members
  • Lauren McLean (Chair, City of Boise)
  • Dale Reynolds (Vice-Chair, City of Nampa)
  • Jordan Morales (Secretary-Treasurer, City of Boise)
  • Alexis Pickering (Chair-elect, Ada County Highway District)
  • Jarom Wagoner (Past chair, City of Caldwell)
  • Debbie Kling (Canyon County at-large, City of Nampa)
  • Greg Rast (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County)
  • Joe Stear (Ada County at-large, City of Kuna)
  • Lantz McGinnis-Brown (Boise State University)
  • Sabrina Minshall (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County Commission)
  • Todd Lavoie (Ada County at-large, City of Meridian)
  • Tom Dayley (Ada County at-large, Ada County Commission)
  • Ashley Ford-Squyers (Meridian Development Corp)
  • Chuck Stadick (City of Caldwell)
  • Dave Hershey (City of Star)
  • David Tiede (City of Meridian)
  • Helen Russell (City of Eagle)
  • Jason Brinkman(ex-officio, Idaho Transportation Department)
  • Jeff Flynn (College of Western Idaho)
  • John Brunelle (Capital City Development Corp)
  • John Evans (City of Garden City)
  • Rob Fisher (City of Greenleaf)
  • Ryan Davidson (Ada County Commission)

bold = Executive Board members

2025 Board Meetings

January 6, 12 p.m. (in person, virtual)

Meeting Agenda Meeting Packet Meeting Recording (YouTube)

April 7, 12 p.m. (in person, virtual)

August 4, 12 p.m. (in person, virtual)

October 6, 12 p.m. (in person, virtual)


Meeting Archives

VRT Executive Board

The VRT Executive Board is a standing committee of the Board of Directors. It reviews matters related to budget, finance, operations, governmental, and legislative actions. The Executive Board focuses on the internal and operational issues of the agency and works closely with the executive director in the management of Valley Regional Transit. Members are the board chair, past chair, chair-elect, vice-chair, treasurer, five at-large members from Ada and Canyon counties, as well as a representative from Boise State University.

The Executive Board is scheduled to meet on the first Monday of every month but September. The meetings are held at 11 a.m. in the first-floor Board Room at the VRT administrative offices, 700 NE 2nd Street in Meridian. Posted agendas will contain a call-in link for remote participation.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
  • Lauren McLean (Chair, City of Boise)
  • Dale Reynolds (Vice-Chair, City of Nampa)
  • Jordan Morales (Secretary-Treasurer, City of Boise)
  • Alexis Pickering (Chair-elect, Ada County Highway District)
  • Jarom Wagoner (Past chair, City of Caldwell)
  • Debbie Kling (Canyon County at-large, City of Nampa)
  • Greg Rast (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County)
  • Joe Stear (Ada County at-large, City of Kuna)
  • Lantz McGinnis-Brown (Boise State University)
  • Sabrina Minshall (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County Commission)
  • Todd Lavoie (Ada County at-large, City of Meridian)
  • Tom Dayley (Ada County at-large, Ada County Commission)

bold = Board officers

2025 Executive Board Meetings

January 6, 11 a.m. (in person, virtual)

Meeting Agenda Meeting Packet Meeting Recording (YouTube)

February 3, 11 a.m. (canceled)

March 3, 11 a.m., joint meeting with RAC (in person, virtual)

April 7, 11 a.m. (in person, virtual)

May 5, 11 a.m. (virtual only)

June 2, 11 a.m. (in person, virtual)

August 4, 11 a.m. (in person, virtual)

September 8, 11 a.m. (in person, virtual)

October 6, 11 a.m. (in person, virtual)

November 3, 11 a.m. (virtual only)

December 1, 11 a.m. (in person, virtual)


Meeting Archives

Regional Advisory Council

The Regional Advisory Council (RAC) is a standing committee of the Valley Regional Transit Board. It was developed to provide a forum for transportation and human service staff to share information and collaborate on mobility issues. Members of the Council provide advice to VRT on its transportation programs and disseminate mobility information to their stakeholders.

The RAC is scheduled to meet bi-monthly with calendars set at the beginning of each year. The meetings are typically held at 9 a.m. in the first-floor Board Room at the VRT administrative offices, 700 NE 2nd Street in Meridian. RAC meetings may be hosted at different locations depending on agenda needs. Posted agendas will contain a call-in link for remote participation.

Our Vision

We envision an accessible regional transportation system that is built upon meaningful stakeholder input and feedback.

Our Mission

The Regional Advisory Council’s mission is to use a customer-centered focus to ensure that VRT’s policies, services, and outreach meet the mobility needs of the community.

Regional Advisory Council Membership
  • Walter Steed (chair)
  • Mary Beth Nutting (vice-chair)
  • Susan Bradley (Idaho Commission on Aging)
  • Samantha Kenney (Southwest District Health)
  • Terri Lindenberg (Treasure Valley Transit)
  • Susan Manika (JANNUS)
  • Andrew Mills
  • Deeann Solis (Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired)
  • Theresa Vawter
  • David White (Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
  • Megan Zusne

If you need to contact a Regional Advisory Council member, please call 208-258-2706.

RAC Handbook
2025 RAC meetings

January 21, 9 a.m. (in person, virtual)

Meeting Packet Virtual Meeting Link

March 3, 11 a.m., joint meeting with Executive Board (in person, virtual)

May 20, 9 a.m. (in person, virtual)

September 16, 9 a.m. (in person, virtual)

November 18, 9 a.m. (in person, virtual)


Meeting Archives

Public Involvement


Public Hearings

There are no public hearings scheduled at this time.


Public Comment

The public is invited to provide written comments on an agenda item or provide comments at the VRT Board meetings. Please refer to the Board Agenda and Preparation Policy for more information.


Meeting Archives

Some meeting packets are available on our meeting archives page. To request meeting minutes or packets not listed above or on the archives page, please send your request to info@valleyregionaltransit.org.