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SUMMARY:Ride the Bus With Us! (Boise)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Ride with VRT Staff!\nEver thought\, “I really want to try riding the bus someday” — but it just hasn’t happened yet? \nGood news: your someday is here. \nJoin Valley Regional Transit for a hands-on Learn to Ride event on Thursday\, April 23\, from 6–7 PM. This guided experience is designed to help you feel confident\, comfortable\, and ready to ride on your own. \nWe’ll meet at the Boise Towne Square Mall Park & Ride (just north of Dillard’s) at 6:00 PM\, hop on Route 7 Fairview at 6:15 PM\, and ride downtown to Main Street Station\, arriving around 6:32 PM. There\, you’ll enjoy a quick behind-the-scenes look at Boise’s underground transit hub before catching Route 29 Overland back to the mall\, arriving just after 7:00 PM. \n  \nEvent Details \nMeeting Point: Boise Towne Square Mall Park & Ride (north of Dillard’s) \nAddress: 350 N Milwaukee St\, Boise\, ID 83704 \nTime: 6:00–7:00 PM \nAgenda: Towne Square Mall → Route 7 Fairview → Main Street Station → Route 29 Overland → Towne Square Mall \nYour bus pass for the training will be provided when you register — just show up ready to ride!\nAlong the way\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nPlan trips using VRT’s tools\nRead route maps and schedules\nTrack buses in real time\nPay your fare using the Umo Mobility app\, cash\, or a physical smart card\nLoad and secure your bike on the front-mounted bike rack\nUse Park & Ride locations to combine driving\, biking\, and bus travel\nAsk all your lingering\, “I’ve always wondered…” bus questions — no judgment\, we promise\n\nWhether 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. \nWhat to Bring / What to Expect \nWhat to Bring \n\nYourself — no prior bus experience needed\nA smartphone (optional\, for exploring the Umo Mobility app & ETA Spot app)\nWeather-appropriate clothing for short outdoor stops\n\nWhat to Expect \n\nA free bus pass provided for the training\nA guided ride with VRT staff on Routes 7 and 29\nPractice loading a bike on the bus\nA quick behind-the-scenes tour of Main Street Station\nHands-on help with trip planning\, fares\, bike racks\, and Park & Ride options\nPlenty of time to ask questions — big\, small\, or “I’ve always wondered…”\n\n  \n*Winter / Weather Disclaimer \nThis event runs rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions\, as participants will be outdoors briefly while boarding\, transferring\, and touring facilities \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions\, as we’ll be outdoors briefly while boarding and transferring. \nCan’t join us but want to learn as a group? \nVRT also offers custom group Learn to Ride trainings for workplaces\, schools\, nonprofits\, and community groups. \nTo schedule a group training\, email navigation@ridevrt.org. \nCome ride with us — curiosity encouraged\, confidence guaranteed \n 
URL:https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/ride-the-bus-with-us-boise-2/
LOCATION:Towne Square Mall P&R\, Towne Square Mall P&R\, Boise\, ID 83704\, Boise\, ID\, 83704
CATEGORIES:Community,Group Training,How to Ride,Outreach,Youth Ride Free
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