How to Ride VRT - Virtual Class
2026-07-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Boise)
How to Ride VRT – Virtual Class🚍💻
Curious about riding the bus but not sure where to start? Join Valley Regional Transit for a free virtual How to Ride the Bus Class and learn everything you need to travel with confidence.
This interactive online class is designed for new riders, returning riders, parents, students, older adults, and anyone interested in learning how public transportation works in the Treasure Valley.

During the workshop, we’ll cover:
🚌 How to plan a trip using VRT tools and resources
📱 Using the Umo & ETA Transit app and other rider tools
💳 Understanding fares, passes, and Youth Ride Free options
🗺️ Reading route maps and schedules
🚏 Finding bus stops and understanding transfer points
♿ Accessibility features and rider accommodations
❓ Common rider questions and transit tips

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, practice trip planning, and learn about additional travel training opportunities available through VRT.
Whether you’re preparing for work, school, appointments, or simply exploring your community, this workshop will help you feel comfortable and confident using public transportation.

Cost: Free
Location: Online (meeting link provided: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/260555875100662?p=Z9LLBUNCrVe7ySll51)
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in learning how to ride VRT services
Join us from the comfort of your home and discover how easy it can be to get around the Treasure Valley by bus! 🚍✨

Want to learn in person?
No problem, join a Ride the Bus with Us – see details on our events page.
Events from June 9 – December 7 – Valley Regional Transit

Bus to Banana Ball
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-01 | Albertsons Stadium, 1400 Bronco Ln, Boise, ID, 83706, United States
Don’t go bananas trying to get to The Blue. VRT is making it easy to get to Banana Ball on The Blue with free bus service for all ticketholders along with expanded service hours and Park & Ride options for easy access.
🎟️ Your Banana Ball ticket is your pass for a free ride. Just show your driver your ticket and get on board!
🚌 VRT’s routes 2 and 29 are perfect options to get you to and from The Blue. We’ll also be extending service and adding buses to the evening trips to get you home safely.
🅿️ Park for free at Towne Square Mall and catch Route 29
🅿️ Park for free at Timberline High School and catch Route 2
🕥 Friday, July 31: Last bus departs Albertsons Stadium at 10:30 p.m.
🕤 Saturday, August 1: Last bus departs Albertsons Stadium at 9:30 p.m.

Plan your trip, track your bus, and learn more

VRT Executive Board Meeting | August
2026-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
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

VRT Board of Directors Meeting | August
2026-08-03 12:00 - 14:00 | 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 Public Hearing: Meridian Service Discontinuation
2026-08-03 17:30 - 18:30
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 4th, 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.

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.

VRT Public Hearing: Nampa Public Transit Service Removal
2026-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Happy Day Transit Center, 5907 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83607, Caldwell, ID, 83607, United States
VRT will conduct a public hearing and open house to receive comments on the removal of all public transit services in Nampa as a result of the Nampa City Council voting to cut VRT funding for services in Nampa.
Learn more about the proposed service cuts
A presentation and public hearing will begin at 5 p.m. to learn about the proposed changes and provide testimony. VRT staff will be available to discuss changes and answer questions at a drop-in open house beginning at 3:30 p.m.
3:30 PM /// Open House
5:00 PM /// Public Hearing

In-person: Happy Day Transit Center (5907 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83607)
Virtual link: ridevrt.org/nampa-hearing-link

HOW TO GET HERE
Happy Day Transit Center can be accessed with the following VRT routes and services:

40 Caldwell/Boise Express
42 Happy Day – Towne Square Mall
45 Boise State – CWI
VRT On-Demand
VRT Access (for those that qualify)
VRT Beyond Access (for those that qualify)

Attendees that plan to ride on VRT On-Demand, Access, or Beyond Access after the meeting should contact VRT Customer Service to book their trip. Rides will be provided after the public hearing ends.
Rides must be booked by 5 PM Monday, August 3rd.
VRT Customer Service: 208-345-7433

Feedback can also be shared:

Email: feedback@ridevrt.org
Survey: ridevrt.org/nampa-survey

/// Plan your trip ///

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.

Bus to Soul Food Fest
2026-08-08 11:00 - 20:00
Skip the parking and take Valley Regional Transit to the Boise Soul Food Festival at Julia Davis Park! The festival takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and several VRT routes stop right in front of the park, making it easy to get there.

BUS TO SOUL FOOD FEST
Coming from South Boise?
Route #3 Vista stops directly in front of Julia Davis Park. Buses are scheduled to arrive every 30 minutes from 7:15 AM to 9:30 PM from the airport to downtown Boise along Vista.
Coming from West Boise?

Route #5 Emerald stops directly in front of Julia Davis Park. We are adding more service from Towne Square Mall to downtown Boise via Emerald, with buses arriving every hour from 8 AM to 11 AM and every 30 minutes from 11 AM to 8 PM.
Park & Ride for free at Towne Square Mall!
Coming from Overland?

Route #29 Overland stops directly in front of Julia Davis Park. Buses are scheduled to arrive every hour from 8:30 AM to 7 PM from Towne Square Mall to downtown Boise via Overland.
Park & Ride for free at Towne Square Mall!

HOW TO PAY
You can pay your fare:
💵 With cash or coins when you board the bus, or
📱 Through the Umo Mobility app for a quick and convenient digital payment experience.
Fares
Adults: $2.50 for an all-day pass
Reduced Fare Riders: $1.25 for an all-day pass (youth, older adults, and people with disabilities)
Youth Ride Free: Kids ages 6–18 can ride FREE through the end of August with a Youth Ride Free pass. Be sure to sign up before your trip here: Youth Ride Free – Valley Regional Transit
First ride free: Your first ride is on VRT! Plan your trip and claim your pass at ridevrt.org/firstride.

PLAN AHEAD
Be sure to plan your trip in advance and check return schedules so you don’t miss the last bus home. We recommend using the ETA Transit app for real-time bus arrivals and the Umo Mobility app to purchase fares and manage your pass.

VRT Tools & Apps

We can’t wait to see you at the Boise Soul Food Festival!

VRT Executive Board Meeting | September (Remote)
2026-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Executive Board Meeting | October
2026-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

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

VRT Executive Board Meeting | November (Remote)
2026-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Executive Board Meeting | December
2026-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
