New Changes to VRT Bus Service

Valley Regional Transit implemented several bus service improvements in the Treasure Valley last week. These changes will enhance the mobility of the general public, and many will be useful to essential workers who travel outside of traditional rush hours. Improvements include later night service, increased frequency, a new connection to Eagle, and some minor route changes: 

• Extended Saturday bus service 
  Routes 3 Vista, 7A/B Fairview, and the 9 State Street will provide Saturday service until 9:00 p.m.
• 2 Broadway extends weekday service
  Now running until 9:30 p.m. (it previously ended at 5:45 p.m.).
• New commuter service to Eagle
  Available via Route 9 State Street; there will be four morning (a.m.) trips and three afternoon/evening (p.m.) trips.
• More 15-minute service on the 9 State Street
  During both AM and PM commute periods.
• Minor routing changes to the 1 Parkcenter and 4 Roosevelt
• New timings on all Boise/Garden City and intercounty routes
  All designed to improve on-time performance.

What safety measures are happening across shared transportation?

Valley Regional Transit:

• Drivers and riders are required to wear masks.
• Riders are asked to board buses through the rear door to provide greater social distancing with drivers.
• Staff will continue to wipe down the inside of the buses between trips. 
• Every in-service bus is cleaned and disinfected every night.
• Cleaning crews are paying special attention to frequently touched areas, like handrails and seat backs, and utilizing foggers to treat the insides of the buses. 
• Riders are asked to sit as far apart from other riders as possible. 
• Riders are asked not to use public transit if sick or have recently been sick.
• Main Street Station in downtown Boise is currently closed while the Happy Day Transit Center in Caldwell remains open.
  

Club Red:

• Vans are sanitized and are equipped with medical-grade disinfectant.
• Vans may run with as few as 3 passengers for the time being to allow distance between riders.
• Riders are asked to sit as far apart from other riders as possible.
• Riders are asked to practice good hygiene, wash hands, and/or use sanitizer before entering the van.
• Riders are required to wear a face-covering while riding in vans.
  
• If you need a face-covering, please contact Commuteride at 208-345-7665.

Boise State Bronco Shuttle:

• The Boise State Bronco Shuttles are operating at reduced service. Accessible students will be prioritized so please walk or bike, if possible. 
• Only the Blue and Orange routes are running. The Blue on-campus route and the Orange downtown route run Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. 

Bronco Shuttle Rules:

• Riders are responsible for their personal safety. 
• Riders must wear a cloth face-covering at all times.
• No food or drinks allowed on the shuttle.
• No more than 10 passengers are allowed in a shuttle at any time.
• Riders are asked to space themselves out and to not sit on seats with an ‘X’.
• Riders will occasionally be asked to exit and transfer to another shuttle for COVID-19 cleaning protocols.