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, 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)
• Todd Lavoie (Ada County at-large, City of Meridian)
• Tom Dayley (Ada County at-large, Ada County Commission)
• Ashley Ford-Squyers (Meridian Development Corp)
• 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

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

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 Semple-Kenney (Southwest District Health)
• Terri Lindenberg (Treasure Valley Transit)
• Andrew Mills
• Deeann Solis (Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired)
• Theresa Vawter
• David White (Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
• Laylo Hamud

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

RAC Handbook

FY2026 BUDGET AMENDMENT

In accordance with Idaho Code Title 40 Chapter 21, Section 12, Valley Regional Transit (VRT) notifies the public that it intends to review and consider for adoption an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The Valley Regional Transit Board of Directors will meet at 12:00 PM on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the VRT administrative offices, 700 NE 2nd Street in Meridian, Idaho.

People are welcome to make comments at the January 5 public hearing; limiting their comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Comments may also be mailed, faxed or e-mailed before Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM to the destinations listed below. All comments will be provided to the Valley Regional Transit Board for review.

Notice of Public Hearing

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.