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

• Debbie Kling (Chair, City of Nampa)
• Joe Stear (Chair-elect, City of Kuna)
• Lauren McLean (Secretary/Treasurer, City of Boise)
• Ryan Davidson (Ada County Commission)
• Rod Beck (Ada County Commission)
• Alexis Pickering (Ada County at-large/Ada County Highway District)
• Lantz McGinnis-Brown (Boise State University)
• Pam White (Canyon County Commission)
• Leslie VanBeek (Canyon County Commission)
• John Brunelle (Capital City Development Corp)
• Jeff Flynn (College of Western Idaho)
• Ashley Ford-Squyers (Meridian Development Corp)
• Elaine Clegg (Ada County at-large/City of Boise)
• Jarom Wagoner (City of Caldwell)
• Chris Allgood (City of Caldwell)
• Helen Russell (City of Eagle)
• John Evans (City of Garden City)
• Rob Fisher (City of Greenleaf)
• Hal Forsgren (City of Melba)
• Todd Lavoie (City of Meridian)
• David Tiede (City of Meridian)
• Becky Crofts (City of Middleton)
• Dale Reynolds (City of Nampa)
• Bonnie Emly (City of Notus)
• Dave Hershey (City of Star)
• John Bechtel (Canyon County at-large/City of Wilder)
• Caleb Lakey (ex-officio, Idaho Transportation Department)

This is a standing committee of the Board. 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

• Debbie Kling (Chair, City of Nampa)
• Joe Stear (Chair-elect, City of Kuna)
• Lauren McLean (Secretary/Treasurer, City of Boise)
• Alexis Pickering (Ada County at-large/Ada County Highway District)
• Lantz McGinnis-Brown (Boise State University)
• Elaine Clegg (Ada County at-large/City of Boise)
• John Bechtel (Canyon County at-large/City of Wilder)

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 charged with oversight of updates to the Transportation Service Coordination Plan. Members also provide input and guidance on the Local Mobility Management Network (District 3C).

The Regional Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on the third Tuesday every month except August. The meetings are held at 9 a.m. in the first-floor Board Room at the VRT administrative offices, 700 NE 2nd Street in Meridian. The only exception to the 9 a.m. meeting time is November, when the Council will meet at 11 a.m. (joint meeting with the VRT Executive Board). 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 Nuttig (vice-chair)
• Susan Bradley (Idaho Commission on Aging)
• Lisa Brady (Safe Routes to School, Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance, VRT)
• Randy Johnson
• Samantha Kenney (Southwest District Health)
• Terri Lindenberg (Treasure Valley Transit)
• Susan Manika (JANNUS)
• Jeremy Maxand (Idaho Living Independence Network Corporation)
• Lauren Noble (Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation)
• Deeann Solis (Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired)
• Jason Rose (VRT)

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

Public Comment
The public is invited to provide written comments on an agenda item or provide comments at the VRT Board meetings. Please refer to the Board Agenda and Preparation Policy for more information.

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.