Learn to Ride with VRT Staff!

Join Valley Regional Transit for a guided Learn to Ride event on Friday, April 24th, from 9:00–10:30 AM. We’ll meet at Happy Day Transit Center, ride Route 42 together into Downtown Nampa, explore the area, and then head back to Happy Day Transit Center—all with VRT staff along for the ride.

This hands-on training is perfect for new riders, folks who want a refresher, or anyone curious about how to navigate routes, timing, and transit centers with confidence. Ask all your lingering questions, see how the system works in real time, and experience how easy it can be to get where you’re going by bus.

Agenda:
Happy Day Transit Center → Route 42 → Downtown Nampa → Route 42 → Happy Day Transit Center

Event Details

Meeting Point: Happy Day Transit Center

Address:  5907 W. Cleveland Blvd. in Caldwell, Idaho

Time: 9:00-10:30 AM

Agenda: Happy Day Transit Center → Route 42 → Downtown Nampa → Route 42 → Happy Day Transit Center

Your bus pass for the training will be provided when you register — just show up ready to ride!

Along the way, you’ll learn how to:

• Plan trips using VRT’s tools
• Read route maps and schedules
• Track buses in real time
• Pay your fare using the Umo Mobility app, cash, or a physical smart card
• Load and secure your bike on the front-mounted bike rack
• Use Park & Ride locations to combine driving, biking, and bus travel
• Ask all your lingering, “I’ve always wondered…” bus questions — no judgment, we promise

Whether you’re brand new to transit or just curious about how it all works, this is a fun, low-pressure way to explore Boise by bus — with VRT staff right there to help.

What to Bring / What to Expect

What to Bring

• Yourself — no prior bus experience needed
• A smartphone (optional, for exploring the Umo Mobility app & ETA Spot app)
• Weather-appropriate clothing for short outdoor stops

What to Expect

• A free bus pass provided for the training
• A guided ride with VRT staff on Route 42
• Practice loading a bike on the bus
• A quick stop in the heart of Downtown Nampa
• Hands-on help with trip planning, fares, bike racks, and Park & Ride options
• Plenty of time to ask questions — big, small, or “I’ve always wondered…”

*Winter / Weather Disclaimer

This event runs rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions, as participants will be outdoors briefly while boarding, transferring, and touring facilities

Please dress appropriately for weather conditions, as we’ll be outdoors briefly while boarding and transferring.

Can’t join us but want to learn as a group?

VRT also offers custom group Learn to Ride trainings for workplaces, schools, nonprofits, and community groups.

To schedule a group training, email navigation@ridevrt.org.

Come ride with us — curiosity encouraged, confidence guaranteed