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August 04 7:00 AM

Inbound stop on Gary and Tobi will be closed with no temp stop today due to road work in that area.

August 04 5:00 AM

Due to a long-term construction project on Main Street, Routes 7, 8, and 40 will be on detour starting Monday Aug 3, 2026. Several stops will be closed. To stay up to date on road closures, visit https://www.achdidaho.org/my-commute/roadwork-in-the-area. A temporary stop will be placed on northwest corner of Fairview and Orchard for Route 7.

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August 03 5:30 PM

Stop closed on Americana and Shoreline. Temp stop placed long.

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August 03 7:00 AM

Due to construction, Route 40 will be on detour starting Monday August 3, 2026, until Monday October 26, 2026. Detour is, from Idaho, left on 13th, right on Front to Connector/ I-84 West, exit at Meridian. Stops closed, Idaho and 13th and Main and 27th. No temp stops placed.

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August 03 4:00 AM

Route 28 is on small detour at Frank Church High School; The stop on Pro Tech and Salt Creek SEC is closed, we have a temp stop placed across the road on Pro Tech and Salt Creek SWC.

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July 30 1:00 AM

Outbound State and Pierce Park stop closed, no temp placed due to construction.

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July 06 4:00 AM

The stop on Latah and Alpine towards MSS is closed for construction and temp stop placed on the far-side of the R&R tracks.

July 01 4:00 AM

Inbound stop on State and 11th is closed, temporary stop placed at State and 12th near side.

June 01 2:00 AM

Route 9 OB stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.

May 15 4:00 AM

Inbound State and Pierce Park stop closed, no temp placed due to construction.

March 02 1:00 AM

Route 16: Stops on 1st & Idaho and 1st & Bannock will be closed. Please use the bus stop on Main & 1st.

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VRT executive director to step down

Badesheim has led the agency for 22 years

Kelli Badesheim, executive director at Valley Regional Transit (VRT), has announced her intention to transition from the role after 22 years with the agency. Badesheim started as interim director in November 2000 and assumed the executive director role in August 2001, effectively leading the agency from its inception.

Badesheim points to upcoming transportation opportunities and strategies for the region in her decision to welcome new leadership.

“Mobility in our region is at a critical juncture,” said Badesheim. “I believe the transportation landscape will advance dramatically in the next five to 10 years and it feels like an appropriate time to open the door for new leadership to keep the agency moving forward. I am excited to continue the work in front of us and to support a seamless and successful beginning for VRT’s new leader.”

Badesheim started her transit career in 1994 at Boise Urban Stages, a precursor agency to VRT that provided transportation within the City of Boise. In 2005, she oversaw the transition from a collection of local services into a regional transit system. VRT has experienced substantial growth under Badesheim’s leadership, including the development of VRT’s current transit system and facilities, launch of innovative and specialized transportation services, stewardship of education and outreach programs, adoption of new technology, coordination of community partnerships, and adoption of the agency’s ValleyConnect 2.0 plan, which charts the future for transit in the region.

“Kelli has been a force for mobility in the region for more than two decades and has laid an important foundation for public transportation which will benefit our community for decades to come,” said Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling, Chair of the VRT Board of Directors and Executive Board.

VRT’s Executive Board is working with VRT leadership to outline the next steps in the hiring process, which will result in candidate recommendations to the Executive Board for a final selection. The search is anticipated to take approximately six to nine months.

“I believe we are on the cusp of a new era of transportation and mobility in this region,” said Badesheim. “I remain committed to the mission now as much as ever, and I look forward to working with new leaders and watching VRT grow into the regional authority we have envisioned.”