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.
Due to construction blocking the stop busses will not be servicing the Outbound stop at State and Ellens Ferry.
Due to revenue lane closed for construction on IB Ustick and Shamrock stop is closed, no temp stop placed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Due to construction on State and Pierce Park area both stops on inbound and outbound sides are closed and no temp stops.
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.
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.
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.
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Valley Regional Transit’s CEO, Elaine Clegg, to serve on the Amtrak Board of Directors. Clegg will be sworn in alongside three other incoming board members in the coming weeks.
“I applaud today’s confirmations of David Capozzi, Elaine Clegg, Ronald Batory and Lanhee Chen and look forward to working with them to ensure Amtrak wisely uses the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s investments to improve the passenger experience by purchasing new railcars, improving accessibility and upgrading stations and tracks,” said U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. “As the first board member from the Pacific Northwest in over three decades, Ms. Clegg knows the importance of the Cascades, Empire Builder and Coast Starlight services. She will be a valuable advocate on the Board for improving and expanding service in the region.”
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“I am incredibly honored to join Amtrak as a member of the Board of Directors, an appointment I do not take lightly,” Clegg said. “I am excited to contribute to Amtrak’s mission of delivering safe, reliable, and innovative services that connect people and strengthen communities across the United States. I look forward to helping shepherd passenger rail service to the places where it doesn’t exist today and bringing a Western point of view and experience that the Amtrak Board has historically lacked.”
The prestigious appointment is a testament to Clegg’s decades-long commitment to public transit, sustainable infrastructure, and connecting communities through innovative transportation solutions. She has long supported Idaho’s Senator Crapo and his work to re-establish passenger rail in southern Idaho and has a special thanks for his hard work in pushing the nomination throughout the process. With her extensive expertise, Clegg is now poised to drive meaningful advancements in intercity rail services and ensure alignment with regional transit priorities.
“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the local elected officials, community leaders, and our congressional delegation who supported my nomination and advocated for this appointment,” Clegg added. “Tireless efforts by a host of public servants and their belief in my vision for expanding and improving transit connectivity have been invaluable. I want to especially thank Senators Risch, Cantwell and Schumer for getting this over the finish line. I am honored to represent our region on the national stage.”
The confirmation underscores the importance of regional voices in shaping the future of national transportation networks and highlights the Treasure Valley as a regional leader in sustainable and equitable transportation solutions – especially those that enhance connectivity in the West.
Clegg’s initial nomination was made by President Joe Biden in May of this year, followed by a committee nomination hearing in September and committee approval on December 12.