Governance

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 3, April 4, August 1, and October 3. 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

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

bold = Executive Board members

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