Starting on Monday the August 31st, Route 8 towards Discovery & Chinden will detour around construction. The following stops will be closed: AB426 Idaho & 13th, AB427 Idaho & 15th, AB433 Main & 17th, AB435 Main & 23rd, AB436 Main & 27th. Temporary stops will be placed at 13th & Idaho. Riders can use Lyft code "MAINCONSTX" to get to or from the bus stop at Idaho & 13th.
Starting on Monday the August 31st, Route 7 towards TSM will detour around construction. The following stops will be closed: AB426 Idaho & 13th, AB427 Idaho & 15th, AB433 Main & 17th, AB435 Main & 23rd, AB436 Main & 27th. Temporary stops will be placed at 13th & Idaho. Riders can use Lyft code "MAINCONSTX" to get to or from the bus stop at Idaho & 13th.
Starting on Monday the August 31st, Route 40 towards Blaine & 24th will detour around construction. The following stops will be closed: AB426 Idaho & 13th, AB436 Main & 27th. Temporary stops will be placed at 13th & Idaho. Riders can use Lyft code "MAINCONSTX" to get to or from the bus stop at Idaho & 13th.
Route 40 - Starting Monday 8/31 - Leaving Downtown Boise to Caldwell will be on detour. Following stops will be closed: Idaho / 13th & Idaho / 27th
The stop on Latah and Alpine towards MSS is closed for construction and temp stop placed near side.
Route 28 is on small detour at Frank Church High School; the bus will be taking right onto Salt Creek from Pro Tech, servicing the temp stop on Salt Creek, and then taking a right on Trabuco back to regular route.
Route 9 OB stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.
Route 16: Stops on 1st & Idaho and 1st & Bannock will be closed. Please use the bus stop on Main & 1st.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn everything you need to know about the Youth Ride Free program.
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Youth Ride Free: Connecting Boise’s Next Generation to Opportunity
First Thursday at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP)
May 1 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Join Jason Rose, Chief Communications Officer, from Valley Regional Transit for an engaging conversation about the Youth Ride Free Summer Program (2026 & 2027)—a bold, community-powered initiative removing transportation barriers for young people across the Treasure Valley.
Ever wonder what's underneath downtown Boise? Join Keep Boise Cool and Valley Regional Transit for a behind-the-scenes tour of Main Street Station — Boise's underground transit hub — followed by a group bus ride through the city. Learn how public transit connects our community and how hopping on the bus can be one of the easiest climate choices you make. No bus experience needed, VRT staff will be there to answer all your questions. Meet at Main Street station, and we will explore together from there! Questions? Contact climateaction@cityofboise.org
Join us for Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15th, from 7-9 am at Cherie Buckner Webb Park! Celebrate the joy of cycling as we promote a healthier, greener commute option for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your bike for the occasion, this event is for you.
Saturday, May 16 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: JUMP – Downtown Boise
Valley Regional Transit is excited to join the Boise Public Library for the Summer Reading & Learning Celebration—an interactive, family-friendly kickoff to summer learning across the Treasure Valley.
Join us for an evening of conversation with two Boise-based transportation and planning professionals. Together, they'll explore how our community moves and how transportation choices shape our climate future: how systems are planned, how data informs carbon reduction strategies, and how we can build more sustainable ways to get around.This program will feature short talks followed by discussion, with plenty of time for questions.
Celebrate the start of summer break with VRT, Communities for Youth, and the City of Boise!
Bus Day Ever: Family Ride Day is a Youth Ride Free scavenger hunt. Get your Youth Ride Free pass and ride the bus to find clues and win prizes. Plus, you’ll have VRT staff to help you navigate along the way.
Valley Regional Transit will be joining nearly 20 community partners to connect families with helpful services, programs, and opportunities throughout the Treasure Valley. Stop by the VRT booth to learn more about public transportation options, Youth Ride Free, trip planning tools, and how transit can help your family stay connected to school, work, parks, events, and more.
Families can enjoy interactive activities, kid-friendly fun, giveaways, and information from organizations dedicated to supporting our community.
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.
Valley Regional Transit will implement service adjustments beginning Monday, June 8, 2026.
These updates are designed to improve service reliability, efficiency, and rider experience across the system. Riders are encouraged to review schedules and route information before traveling, as some routes may experience changes to departure times, frequencies, or stop locations.
Free Community Event: All aboard! Join us for a guided ride along the local bus route with Valley Regional Transit. Get comfortable riding the bus, practice loading your bike, and learn the routes in your area.
Food Truck: El Paco Tacos & Tortas
