The stop at Glenwood and Chinden, near the Fairgrounds, has been closed. A temp stop has been placed on the far side of the entrance to the Fairground Parking Lot.
Due to road construction, Route 16 will be on detour August 18 - September 25. A temporary stop will be placed on Garrison near the Skate Park
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.
Outbound route 7 and 8 are on new detour. No stops will be missed.
Due to construction, Route 40 will be on detour starting Thursday August 8, 2026, until Monday October 26, 2026. Detour is, from Main, right on 27th, left on Pleasonton, right on White Water, U-Turn at round-a-bout, Right to Main to regular route.
Outbound State and Pierce Park stop closed, no temp placed due to construction.
Inbound stop on State and 11th is closed, temporary stop placed at State and 12th near side.
Route 9 OB stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.
Inbound State and Pierce Park stop closed, no temp placed due to construction.
Route 16: Stops on 1st & Idaho and 1st & Bannock will be closed. Please use the bus stop on Main & 1st.
The project will modernize transit, diversify VRT’s bus fleet, provide resiliency for VRT’s charging infrastructure, and support a new generation of zero-emission buses.
Starting June 9, 2025, VRT will temporarily relocate buses boarding downstairs at Main Street Station to install new overhead electric charging infrastructure. The passenger waiting area, restrooms, and Customer Service desk at VRT’s primary transit hub in downtown Boise will remain open throughout construction. Buses will board from relocated stops until construction wraps up, anticipated later this year.
This project is a major step in VRT’s commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and more reliable service. The new on-route charging infrastructure will let electric buses stay on the road longer, avoiding trips to the Orchard Maintenance Facility for recharging.
During construction, boarding will move to the following nearby areas:
*moving from downstairs
Bus stop signs along Main Street will be updated to reflect the temporary route shifts. Temporary signs will be posted along 9th Street, and parking will be blocked to ensure safe access for passengers. Customer Service will also be available at Main Street Station to help riders navigate the temporary changes.
Main Street Station hours during construction
- Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Each electric bus will be equipped with rooftop charging rails, which connect with a pantograph charger that lowers from the station ceiling. These fast chargers will allow buses to “top off” their batteries during layovers at Main Street Station, keeping them in service longer without needing to return to the garage.
“This project is a big leap forward in our mission to deliver cleaner, smarter transit,” said VRT CEO Elaine Clegg. “It demonstrates the benefits of a strong local and federal partnership for better buses. This investment in electric infrastructure provides resilience in our charging system and allows us to use our fleet more efficiently to move toward a healthier, more sustainable future.”
This work is primarily funded through a $17.4 million Low or No Emission Grant Program award that VRT received in 2022. The funding also supports the purchase of eight new electric buses from U.S. bus manufacturer Gillig, expanding VRT’s current Ada County fleet of twelve electric and 30 compressed natural gas (CNG) fixed-route buses.
Construction will limit access to the bus bays, which includes the bike lockers at Main Street Station. Make sure to grab your bike before June 9th! If you have questions about accessing the locker or want to update payments, please contact Customer Service.