Valley Regional Transit

VRT Board of Directors Meeting | October
2025-10-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Boise) | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
VRT Board of Directors

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

Jarom Wagoner (Chair, City of Caldwell)
Lauren McLean (Chair-elect, City of Boise)
Alexis Pickering (Vice-chair, Ada County Highway District)
Dale Reynolds (Secretary/Treasurer, City of Nampa)
Todd Lavoie (Ada County at-large, City of Meridian)
Tom Dayley (Ada County at-large, Ada County Commission)
Joe Stear (Ada County at-large, City of Kuna)
Greg Rast (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County)
Debbie Kling (Canyon County at-large, City of Nampa)
Sabrina Minshall (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County Commission)
Lantz McGinnis-Brown (Boise State University)
Ryan Davidson (Ada County Commission)
John Brunelle (Capital City Development Corp)
Jeff Flynn (College of Western Idaho)
Ashley Ford-Squyers (Meridian Development Corp)
Jimmy Hallyburton (City of Boise)
Chuck Stadick (City of Caldwell)
Helen Russell (City of Eagle)
John Evans (City of Garden City)
Rob Fisher (City of Greenleaf)
David Tiede (City of Meridian)
Dave Hershey (City of Star)
Caleb Lakey (ex-officio, Idaho Transportation Department)

bold = Executive Board members

VRT Executive Board Meeting | November
2025-11-03 11:00 - 13:00
VRT Executive Board

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

Jarom Wagoner (Chair, City of Caldwell)
Lauren McLean (Chair-elect, City of Boise)
Alexis Pickering (Vice-chair, Ada County Highway District)
Dale Reynolds (Secretary/Treasurer, City of Nampa)
Todd Lavoie (Ada County at-large, City of Meridian)
Tom Dayley (Ada County at-large, Ada County Commission)
Joe Stear (Ada County at-large, City of Kuna)
Greg Rast (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County)
Debbie Kling (Canyon County at-large, City of Nampa)
Sabrina Minshall (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County Commission)
Lantz McGinnis-Brown (Boise State University)

bold = Board officers

Regional Advisory Council | November
2025-11-18 09:00 - 11:00
Regional Advisory Council

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 Kenney (Southwest District Health)
Terri Lindenberg (Treasure Valley Transit)
Susan Manika (JANNUS)
Andrew Mills
Deeann Solis (Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired)
Theresa Vawter
David White (Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
Megan Zusne

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

VRT Executive Board Meeting | December
2025-12-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-07 11:00 - 13:00

VRT Executive Board Meeting | January
2026-01-05 11:00 - 12:00

VRT Board of Directors Meeting | January
2026-01-05 12:00 - 14:00

VRT Executive Board Meeting | February (Remote)
2026-02-02 11:00 - 12:00

VRT Executive Board Meeting | March
2026-03-02 11:00 - 12:00

VRT Executive Board Meeting | April
2026-04-06 11:00 - 12:00

VRT Board of Directors Meeting | April
2026-04-06 12:00 - 14:00

VRT Executive Board Meeting | June
2026-06-01 11:00 - 13:00

VRT Executive Board Meeting | August
2026-08-03 11:00 - 13:00

VRT Board of Directors Meeting | August
2026-08-03 12:00 - 14:00

VRT Executive Board Meeting | September (Remote)
2026-09-14 11:00 - 12:00

VRT Executive Board Meeting | October
2026-10-05 11:00 - 12:00

VRT Executive Board Meeting | November (Remote)
2026-11-02 11:00 - 12:00
