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SUMMARY:VRT Executive Board Meeting | May
DESCRIPTION:VRT Executive Board\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nEXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS\n\nJarom Wagoner (Chair\, City of Caldwell)\nLauren McLean (Chair-elect\, City of Boise)\nAlexis Pickering (Vice-chair\, Ada County Highway District)\nDale Reynolds (Secretary/Treasurer\, City of Nampa)\nTodd Lavoie (Ada County at-large\, City of Meridian)\nTom Dayley (Ada County at-large\, Ada County Commission)\nJoe Stear (Ada County at-large\, City of Kuna)\nGreg Rast (Canyon County at-large\, Canyon County)\nDebbie Kling (Canyon County at-large\, City of Nampa)\nSabrina Minshall (Canyon County at-large\, Canyon County Commission)\nLantz McGinnis-Brown (Boise State University)\n\nbold = Board officers
URL:https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/vrt-executive-board-meeting-may/
LOCATION:VRT Administrative Offices\, 700 NE 2nd St.\, Meridian\, ID\, 83642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Executive Board,Governance
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SUMMARY:Canyon County Transit Day: Open House (Nampa | Library Board Room)
DESCRIPTION:VRT staff invites members of the public to learn about service choices\, ask questions\, and provide survey feedback. This event is come-as-you-please — there will be no formal presentation. \nTo make it easy to participate\, we’re offering free rides to and from the Open Houses on VRT Access\, Beyond Access\, and On-Demand services on May 6th. To reserve your ride to the event on VRT Access and Beyond Access\, contact VRT Customer Service at 208-345-7433 or info@ridevrt.org and let us know you’re heading to Canyon County Transit Day. Fares will not be collected on Route 150 Nampa/Caldwell On-Demand. \n\nLearn more: Future of Transit in Canyon County Uncertain: VRT Seeks Public Input on Potential Service Cuts \n\nOn May 6th\, VRT staff will also host leaders\, local businesses\, and community organizations in a guided focus group to discuss how service choices in Canyon County might impact their customers\, clients\, and constituents. Staff is in the process of finalizing meeting details. Leaders\, local businesses\, and community organizations that would like to participate but have not yet been contacted can send feedback via email or request to participate via development@ridevrt.org.
URL:https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/canyon-county-transit-day-open-house-nampa/
LOCATION:Nampa Public Library\, 215 12th Ave S\, Nampa\, ID 83651\, Nampa\, ID\, 83651
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Canyon County Transit Day: Open House (Caldwell | Happy Day Transit Center Lobby)
DESCRIPTION:VRT staff invites members of the public to learn about service choices\, ask questions\, and provide survey feedback. This event is come-as-you-please — there will be no formal presentation. \nTo make it easy to participate\, we’re offering free rides to and from the Open Houses on VRT Access\, Beyond Access\, and On-Demand services on May 6th. To reserve your ride to the event on VRT Access and Beyond Access\, contact VRT Customer Service at 208-345-7433 or info@ridevrt.org and let us know you’re heading to Canyon County Transit Day. Fares will not be collected on Route 150 Nampa/Caldwell On-Demand. \n\nLearn more: Future of Transit in Canyon County Uncertain: VRT Seeks Public Input on Potential Service Cuts \n\nOn May 6th\, VRT staff will also host leaders\, local businesses\, and community organizations in a guided focus group to discuss how service choices in Canyon County might impact their customers\, clients\, and constituents. Staff is in the process of finalizing meeting details. Leaders\, local businesses\, and community organizations that would like to participate but have not yet been contacted can send feedback via email or request to participate via development@ridevrt.org.
URL:https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/canyon-county-transit-day-open-house-caldwell/
LOCATION:Happy Day Transit Center\, 5907 Cleveland Blvd\, Caldwell\, ID 83607\, Caldwell\, ID\, 83607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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SUMMARY:State & 18th Construction Ribbon Cutting | Tuesday\, May 13th
DESCRIPTION:Real-Time Transit is Here! Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting at State & 18th  \nDate: Tuesday\, May 13Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AMLocation: Bus Stop AB513 – W State St & N 18th St (Route 9) \nValley Regional Transit is celebrating a major upgrade to your ride experience—real-time bus arrival information is now live at select stops\, and we’re kicking things off at State & 18th! \nCome join us for a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony and learn about VRT’s new Real Time Information (RTI) displays\, featuring: \n✔️ Live arrival times✔️ Service alerts and updates✔️ Text-to-speech for accessibility✔️ Future-ready tech from four innovative vendors \nThis stop is the first in a 12-month pilot program testing new RTI displays from ETA\, Mercury Innovation\, Urban Solar\, and Papercast. Rider feedback will help us select the top-performing option for a system-wide rollout. \nWhether you’re a regular rider\, transit advocate\, or just curious about better bus tech\, we’d love to see you there!
URL:https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/state-18th-construction-ribbon-cutting-tuesday-may-13th/
LOCATION:State & 18th Street bus stop
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SUMMARY:West Ada Community Collaborative | May
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Community Collaborative is to develop and sustain a meeting space facilitated by West Ada School District to learn about and highlight organizations serving our community. In addition\, this Community Collaborative creates a networking environment where members can better understand the needs of families in our district and provide community assistance where it is needed most. Interested in becoming a member of the Community Collaborative\, or know someone who is? Please join the listserv to stay informed of bi-monthly meetings and activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024-2025 Bi-Monthly Meeting Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome early and bring your lunch at 11:30 AM to eat & mingle with other Collaborative Members. Better yet\, come at 11:15 and grab an amazing\, affordable\, gourmet lunch prepared by our West Ada Culinary Arts students in Café Renaissance! The meeting will start promptly at 12:00 noon and will adjourn no later than 1:30 PM. *Café Renaissance is not open for service until late October 2024 and occasionally not open for lunch on occasional Thursdays. We will send out the menu (if available) with the meeting agenda the week prior to all scheduled meetings. \n11:30-12:00 *optional bring your own lunch\n12:00-1:30 meeting \nThursday- January 16\, 2025\nThursday- March 13\, 2025\nThursday- May 15\, 2025 \nLocation: DSC Training Center-Salmon Room\n1303 E. Central Dr. (East End of the Building)\nMeridian\, ID 83642
URL:https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/west-ada-community-collaborative-may/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Bike to Work day | Friday\, May 16th
DESCRIPTION:🚲 Bike to Work Day with Valley Regional Transit! Date: Friday\, May 16th Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Location: Cherie Buckner-Webb Park Address: 1100 W Bannock St\, Boise\, ID 83702 \nCelebrate active transportation and pedal your way to work with us this Bike to Work Day! Join Valley Regional Transit and community partners bright and early at Cherie Buckner-Webb Park for free coffee\, light snacks\, music\, and great conversation to fuel your commute. \nWe’ll be joined by City Cycling Guide and Broadcast Coffee\, offering fun giveaways and a chance to share feedback on a brand-new local startup focused on making Boise more bike-friendly. Whether you’re a seasoned commuter or new to bike commuting\, this event is a perfect way to connect\, learn\, and ride into your day with purpose. \nWhat to expect:🚲 Bike & bus resources☕ Coffee & snacks🎶 Music🛍️ Giveaways🚌 Practive putting your bike on the Bus’s bike rack! \nHosted by:Valley Regional TransitWith support from City Cycling Guide & Broadcast Coffee \nLet’s ride\, Boise!
URL:https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/bike-to-work-day-friday-may-16th/
LOCATION:Cherie Buckner-Webb Park\, 1100 W Bannock St\, Boise\, ID 83702\, Boise\, ID\, 83702
CATEGORIES:Community,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Regional Advisory Council | May
DESCRIPTION:Regional Advisory Council\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nOur Vision\nWe envision an accessible regional transportation system that is built upon meaningful stakeholder input and feedback. \nOur Mission\nThe 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. \nRegional Advisory Council Membership\n\nWalter Steed (chair)\nMary Beth Nutting (vice-chair)\nSusan Bradley (Idaho Commission on Aging)\nSamantha Kenney (Southwest District Health)\nTerri Lindenberg (Treasure Valley Transit)\nSusan Manika (JANNUS)\nAndrew Mills\nDeeann Solis (Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired)\nTheresa Vawter\nDavid White (Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)\nMegan Zusne\n\nIf you need to contact a Regional Advisory Council member\, please call 208-258-2706. \nRAC Handbook
URL:https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/event/regional-advisory-council-may/
LOCATION:VRT Administrative Offices\, 700 NE 2nd St.\, Meridian\, ID\, 83642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governance,Regional Advisory Council
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