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

• Alexis Pickering (Chair, Ada County Highway District)
• Jordan Morales (Vice Chair, City of Boise)
• Open (Secretary-Treasurer)
• Dale Reynolds (Chair-elect, City of Nampa)
• Lauren McLean (Past Chair, City of Boise)
• Eric Phillips (Canyon County at-large, City of Caldwell)
• 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)
• Leslie Van Beek (Canyon County Commission)
• Ashley Ford-Squyers (Meridian Development Corp)
• David Tiede (City of Meridian)
• Mike Dittenber (City of Caldwell)
• Nancy Merrill (City of Eagle)
• Jason Brinkman (ex-officio, Idaho Transportation Department)
• Jeff Flynn (College of Western Idaho)
• John Brunelle (Capital City Development Corp)
• Bill Jacobs (City of Garden City)
• Rob Fisher (City of Greenleaf)
• Ryan Davidson (Ada County Commission)
• Kevin Nielsen (City of Star)
• Zach Brooks (Canyon County Commission)
• Mark Christiansen (City of Middleton)

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

• Alexis Pickering (Chair, Ada County Highway District)
• Jordan Morales (Vice Chair, City of Boise)
• Open (Secretary-Treasurer, City of Boise
• Dale Reynolds (Chair-elect, City of Nampa)
• Lauren McLean (Past Chair, City of Boise)
• Eric Phillips (Canyon County at-large, City of Caldwell)
• Open (Canyon County at-large, City of Nampa)
• Leslie Van Beek (Canyon County Commission)
• 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)

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

• Walter Steed (chair)
• Mary Beth Nutting (vice-chair)
• Susan Bradley (Idaho Commission on Aging)
• Andrew Mills
• Deeann Solis (Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired)
• Theresa Vawter
• David White (Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
• Laylo Hamud

bold = RAC leadership

RAC Handbook

Monday, August 3, 2026  ///  Meridian Service Discontinuation

Based on low ridership and ready alternatives, VRT proposed to the City of Meridian to suspend Route 30 Pine, which serves Meridian. Currently, Route 30 and Route 45 work together to provide extended commute service with periods of 30-minute service between Ten Mile and the Village. Existing riders will be able to use Route 45 to complete their current trips.

VRT has scheduled a public hearing to gather testimony regarding these service cuts, preceded by an open house for the public to review information. Details are as follows:

5:30 PM  ///  Open House

6:00 PM ///  Public Hearing

> Meridian City Hall (33 E. Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID 83642)

Members of the public are welcome to make comments at the public hearing, limiting comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Comments may also be submitted via mail or email by midnight Monday, August 4^th, 2026, to:

• Mail: Valley Regional Transit, Attn: Public Information Officer, 700 NE 2nd St Suite 100, Meridian, ID 83642
• Email: feedback@ridevrt.org

A summary of the proposed changes can be found at ridevrt.org/changes.

Adopted changes to service are expected to be implemented October 12, 2026.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026  ///  Nampa Public Transit Service Removal

At their July 15 budget workshop, the Nampa City Council voted to cut all funding for VRT from the FY2027 budget. This cut would eliminate all public transit services in Nampa, including Route 40, Route 42, VRT On-Demand, VRT Late Night, and Access.

VRT has scheduled a public hearing to gather testimony regarding these service cuts, preceded by an open house for the public to review information. Details are as follows:

3:30 PM  ///  Open House

5:00 PM ///  Public Hearing

> Happy Day Transit Center (5907 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83607)

Members of the public are welcome to make comments at the public hearing, limiting comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Comments may also be submitted via online survey, mail, or email by midnight Friday, August 7, 2026, at:

• Online survey: ridevrt.org/nampa-survey
• Mail: Valley Regional Transit, Attn: Public Information Officer, 700 NE 2nd St Suite 100, Meridian, ID 83642
• Email: feedback@ridevrt.org

A summary of the proposed changes and link to an online survey can be found at ridevrt.org/nampa.

Adopted changes to service are expected to be implemented October 12, 2026.

For questions or accommodation needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Jason Rose, VRT Public Information Officer, at 208-803-5183 or jrose@ridevrt.org.

Meetings recordings are available on VRT’s YouTube page.

Meeting Recordings (YouTube)

Meeting packets are available on our meeting archives page.

Board Agenda Preparation and Approval Policy