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Valley Regional Transit extends bus network update due to extensive community feedback, improved funding outlook

On June 5, the Valley Regional Transit (VRT) Executive Board voted to extend the timeline to implement Better Bus Routes — the agency’s proposed bus network redesign — due to significant community feedback and identification of adequate funding to sustain current levels of service through this year. VRT plans to implement service changes by summer 2024.

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Valley Regional Transit proposes bus network redesign, seeks public feedback

Valley Regional Transit (VRT) released proposals for a redesigned bus network, with changes that focus on creating a grid of more frequent local bus service and regional connections.

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New on-demand bus service now available in Eagle

Valley Regional Transit (VRT) announced a new public transportation service is coming to the City of Eagle on May 1 in the form of on-demand bus service called VRT OnDemand.

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Valley Regional Transit bus donation to help veterans in hospice care travel to favorite sites

A Treasure Valley veteran in hospice care being transported by ambulance from the Boise VA Medical Center to Salt Lake City had a simple request – one last opportunity to visit the Shoshone Falls near Twin Falls.

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Valley Regional Transit seeks feedback for a Better Bus system

Valley Regional Transit (VRT), the regional public transportation authority for Ada and Canyon counties, is striving to create a Better Bus network in the Treasure Valley and is looking for public feedback to help imagine an improved public transportation system.

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Treeline bus service a big hit

The Valley Regional Transit Treeline bus circulator set ridership records during this year’s Treefort Music Fest. The buses attracted 3,580 riders, nearly tripling the total from last year.

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Ridership Update: March 2023

VRT bus rides continue to rise! This month, we\'re taking a look at ridership from Fiscal Year 2022 (which ran from October 2021 to September 2022), and comparing ridership from January and February this year to 2022 and 2021.

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Get to know the CEO

VRT’s new CEO, Elaine Clegg, started mid-February, and we sat down with her to ask a few questions about her background, vision, and what the region can expect in the years to come.

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Free Treeline bus service offered by VRT

Valley Regional Transit will offer free bus service to various 2023 Treefort Music locations from 6 p.m. until midnight on March 22-25.

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Connected Canyon County initiative enters final phase

VRT has begun the final phase of the Connected Canyon County initiative where we share what we’ve learned and get feedback on future services and programs.

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