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July 24 12:00 AM

Outbound stop on Main and 23rd is closed and no temp stop placed due to construction in the area.

July 23 12:00 AM

Outbound stop closed on Main and 27th due to construction and temp stop placed far-side of the intersection, right after the entrance to the Gas station.

July 23 12:00 AM

All routes that use downstairs at MSS are relocated due to construction. Visit ridevrt.org/MSS25 for more information.

July 17 7:00 AM

OB route 9 & 10 stop at state and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.

June 27 4:00 AM

Due to construction on Pine in Meridian, detour in place around Pine. Stops closed: W. Pine Ave & NW 8th, Pine Ave & W. 1st St. Temp Stops placed W. Pine & 8th St. heading toward the Village, no temp stop placed heading toward 10 Mile.

June 19 5:00 AM

There is a temp stop in place at Outbound Emerald and Rifleman for the routes 24 and 42.

May 12 1:00 AM

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

April 29 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.

April 23 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.

March 21 1:00 AM

Due to road closure on 8th Street, OB route 10 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.

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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Valley Regional Transit is the Treasure Valley’s regional public transportation authority, responsible for the management of public bus transit, specialized van services, paratransit, Park & Ride, and more. We work with other organizations and government agencies to create options that are accessible, affordable, and consistent.

We connect people with the community they love to live in.

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Our Vision: Valley Regional Transit envisions a region with comprehensive public transportation choices designed to meet the needs of citizens and businesses and to support livable, healthy, and sustainable communities through adequate and secure funding to support those choices.

Our Mission: Valley Regional Transit’s mission is to leverage, develop, provide, and manage transportation resources and to coordinate the effective and efficient delivery of comprehensive transportation choices to the region’s citizens.

Our Services:  We go beyond the bus to serve the transportation needs of our community. With our partners, we’re working towards shared mobility in the Treasure Valley.

 

  • History of VRT

    VRT has been connecting people to the community they love to live in for over 20 years and is the regional public transportation authority for Ada and Canyon counties.

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Valley Regional Transit provides necessary transportation services to help communities get around. We work closely with local governments and private entities to ensure we’re meeting the needs of the Treasure Valley. If you are seeking information from Valley Regional Transit, please use our public records request form.

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    Governance

    Valley Regional Transit is overseen by a Board and Executive Board, and collaborates with a Regional Advisory Council.

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    Accountability

    VRT provides necessary transportation services to help Treasure Valley communities get around. Our funding is tied to performance and growth.

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  • The Regional Public Transportation Authority

    VRT is the Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) for Ada County and Canyon County. As the RPTA, we have the responsibility to be accountable to local governments and other private and public programs.

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    VRT is committed to ensuring that no individual or organization is excluded in accordance with Title VI or the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

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    Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

    The purpose of the DBE Program is to remove barriers and ensure nondiscrimination of Federally-eligible Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in the award and administration of USDOT-assisted contracts in accordance with applicable law.

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Resources

Partner Agencies & Developers

Valley Regional Transit provides guidance for partner agencies and developers to use when building or partnering on transit construction or transit amenities. That guidance is listed in the Bus Stop Location and Transit Amenity Development Guidelines. This document was created in 2013 and was recently updated. Updates were approved by the VRT Executive Board on September 23, 2019.

Public involvement
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Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
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RESOURCES
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RULES OF CONDUCT/TRANSIT EXCLUSION
Rules of Conduct
Transit Asset Management

The VRT board has approved the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan. Learn more by reading:

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Approved TAM Plan

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