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The Valley Regional Transit Board of Directors has approved a six-year plan to develop a regional public transportation system. The plan, called Treasure Valley in Transit , would provide bus services to all cities in Ada and Canyon counties, and begin the groundwork to develop a high-capacity transit system along the railway corridor between Caldwell and Boise.
To learn more about the Treasure Valley in Transit plan, click on the graphic above.
VALLEYRIDE THE FOCUS OF LOCAL MEDIA COVERAGE!
The large increases in ridership on ValleyRide's intercounty buses has caught the eye of the local media! To access this media coverage, click on the links below:
KTVB-Channel 7
KBSU RADIO
KTRV-FOX 12
ValleyRide is changing from a flag down bus system to a fixed-bus stop system! To access media coverage, click on the links below:
KTRV-Channel 12
Idaho Statesman
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UPDATE - A PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE ROUTE #42 NAMPA/MERIDIAN LIMITED STOP
June 29 was the last day for public comment on a proposal to reduce ValleyRide bus service along at least a one-mile stretch of Overland Road between Five Mile and Maple Grove roads. Thank you to everyone who submitted comments and/or who attended the two public hearings in Nampa (June 18) and Boise (June 19). The Valley Regional Transit Management Committee will review the public comments and is scheduled to make a decision on the proposal at its July 7 meeting.
Q&A ON ROUTE 42 PROPOSAL
PRESS RELEASE
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Valley Regional Transit (VRT) is the regional transportation authority for Ada and Canyon counties in southwest Idaho. Its main responsibilities are to coordinate public transportation services in the two-county region and develop a regional public transportation system.
VRT owns and operates the public bus system in Boise/Garden City and contracts for transit services for Nampa/Caldwell and between Ada and Canyon counties. These services are operated under the name ValleyRide.
This website provides information about VRT's history, the oversight provided by the VRT Board and committees, reports and studies. It also contains press releases, newsletters, job openings, etc. - pretty much all things related to the authority.
Information about the ValleyRide services, including maps, fares and schedules, can be found at: www.valleyride.org.
Vision Statement
We envision a Valley Regional Transit with adequate and secure funding to support a regional public transportation system that meets the personal and business needs of Treasure Valley residents and supports a livable and healthy community.
Mission Statement
The Valley Regional Transit's (VRT) mission is to move people throughout the Treasure Valley by coordinating and providing effective, efficient and convenient public transportation services consistent with our resources.
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For information about our ValleyRide bus services, including route maps and schedules, click HERE.
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JULY 7
The Valley Regional Transit Management Committeee will meet at 11 a.m. in the conference room of the VRT Meridian office, 830 N. Main St., Suite 230.
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JULY 16
The Valley Regional Transit Board of Directors is scheduled to meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third Street South in Nampa.
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