Ride the Treeline + Any VRT Bus for FREE During Treefort 2026
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-28 | Downtown Boise
Ride the Treeline + Any VRT Bus for FREE During Treefort 2026
Getting around Treefort just got easier. During Treefort 2026, hop on the Treeline shuttle and ride any Valley Regional Transit bus for free with your festival wristband.
The Treeline is a free downtown bus connecting festival-goers to key Treefort stops throughout the event. Keep an eye out for the Band Bus, your moving music venue featuring live Treefort tunes as you roll from show to show.
Treeline Hours of Operation:Wednesday, March 25: 6–11 p.m.Thursday, March 26: 2–11 p.m.Friday, March 27: 1–11 p.m.Saturday, March 28: 12–11 p.m.
Treeline Stop Locations• Julia Davis Park (Main Stage)• River & Pioneer• 13th & Main• Main & 11th• Main & 8th (Main Street Station)• 6th & Grove• 6th & Broad
Festival FreebieYour Treefort wristband doubles as your pass to ride any VRT bus for free during the festival. Just show your wristband to the bus operator when you board.
Bands on the BusHop on the Treeline Band Bus and catch a performance on your way to the next show. Treeline tunes are free, all-ages, and open to the public.
Bands on the Bus schedule coming soon.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2026-03-26 09:30 - 14:30 (America/Boise) | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
Blood Drive
Valley Regional Transit/COMPASS
Board Room
700 NE 2nd St Meridian, ID 83642
Thursday, March 26, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Click here to make an appointment

2026 Underground Disco Derby + Open Skate
2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:30 | Main Street Station, 777 W. Main St., Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Bring your roller skates and/or roller blades (no scooters or skateboards) and meet us underground at Main Street Station! This free event starts with a Grand Prix Race with Treasure Valley Roller Derby, followed by an open skate disco with a live DJ set from Variant.
New this year: a disco area for our non-wheeled friends!
Theme: Medieval Metal. Think knights and dragons meet Treefort with a metal flare🤘

/// Race Info + Waivers
Interested in being involved in the Grand Prix? Race categories include: women, open gender, junior, relay, and full contact.
Sign up for races >>>
Race sign-up

Looking for quick entry? Get more warm-up time and sign the skate waiver in advance.
Sign the skate waiver >>>
Skate waiver

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TIME
EVENT

2:00 PM
Welcome to Main Street Station (VRT, Treefort, City of Boise)

2:10 PM
First Whistle + Women’s Race (Mayor Lauren McLean)

2:20 PM
Open Gender Race

2:30 PM
Junior Race

2:40 PM
Relay Race

2:55 PM
Full Contact Race

3:00 PM
OPEN SKATE

*Times are approximate

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Youth Ride Free: Virtual Information Session
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, TBD, United States
Join us for a virtual information session to learn everything you need to know about the Youth Ride Free program. We’ll walk through who is eligible, how to get a pass, and how to ride the bus.
Participants will also have a chance to ask questions and get support in signing up, planning trips, and riding.
These short sessions are open to parents, students, and community members interested in learning more about the program.
Join with Microsoft Teams

VRT Executive Board Meeting | April
2026-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
VRT Executive Board

The 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.
The 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.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

Jarom Wagoner (Chair, City of Caldwell)
Lauren McLean (Chair-elect, City of Boise)
Alexis Pickering (Vice-chair, Ada County Highway District)
Dale Reynolds (Secretary/Treasurer, City of Nampa)
Todd Lavoie (Ada County at-large, City of Meridian)
Tom Dayley (Ada County at-large, Ada County Commission)
Joe Stear (Ada County at-large, City of Kuna)
Greg Rast (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County)
Debbie Kling (Canyon County at-large, City of Nampa)
Sabrina Minshall (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County Commission)
Lantz McGinnis-Brown (Boise State University)

bold = Board officers

VRT Board of Directors Meeting | April
2026-04-06 12:00 - 14:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
VRT Board of Directors

The Valley Regional Transit (VRT) Board of Directors establishes policy and guides the strategic priorities for the agency. Board members include representatives from Ada and Canyon counties, the incorporated cities, and highway districts. In addition, there are representatives from Boise State University, the Capital City Development Corporation, the Idaho Transportation Department (ex-officio), and the Meridian Development Corporation.
The Board is scheduled to meet four times a year – January, April, August, and October. The meetings are held at noon 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.
board members

Jarom Wagoner (Chair, City of Caldwell)
Lauren McLean (Chair-elect, City of Boise)
Alexis Pickering (Vice-chair, Ada County Highway District)
Dale Reynolds (Secretary/Treasurer, City of Nampa)
Todd Lavoie (Ada County at-large, City of Meridian)
Tom Dayley (Ada County at-large, Ada County Commission)
Joe Stear (Ada County at-large, City of Kuna)
Greg Rast (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County)
Debbie Kling (Canyon County at-large, City of Nampa)
Sabrina Minshall (Canyon County at-large, Canyon County Commission)
Lantz McGinnis-Brown (Boise State University)
Ryan Davidson (Ada County Commission)
John Brunelle (Capital City Development Corp)
Jeff Flynn (College of Western Idaho)
Ashley Ford-Squyers (Meridian Development Corp)
Jimmy Hallyburton (City of Boise)
Chuck Stadick (City of Caldwell)
Helen Russell (City of Eagle)
John Evans (City of Garden City)
Rob Fisher (City of Greenleaf)
David Tiede (City of Meridian)
Dave Hershey (City of Star)
Caleb Lakey (ex-officio, Idaho Transportation Department)

bold = Executive Board members

VRT at the Capital City Public Market
2026-04-11 09:30 - 13:30 | The Capital City Public Market
Swing by and see us at the Capital City Public Market!
Valley Regional Transit will be tabling right on The Grove next to Main Street Station to help families and youth get signed up for our Youth Ride Free program—just in time for summer adventures.
Whether you’re heading to the pool, the park, downtown events, or just exploring Boise, we’re here to make sure you can ride FREE all summer long!
Event Details:
Location: The Grove (next to Main Street Station)
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
✔️ On-the-spot Youth Ride Free sign-ups
✔️ Help downloading and setting up the Umo Mobility App
✔️ Answering all your bus and trip-planning questions
✔️ Sharing tips on how to ride, where to go, and how to make the most of your summer
Who Should Stop By?
Youth ages 6–18
Parents/guardians
Anyone curious about riding the bus this summer
The Youth Ride Free program helps remove barriers and opens up access to jobs, parks, events, and everything our community has to offer. Let’s get you moving!
Come grab some fresh market goods, say hi to our team, and get ready to ride free all summer long! 🚍

VRT Executive Board Meeting | May (Remote)
2026-05-04 11:00 - 12:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Executive Board Meeting | June
2026-06-01 11:00 - 13:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Executive Board Meeting | August
2026-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Board of Directors Meeting | August
2026-08-03 12:00 - 14:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Executive Board Meeting | September (Remote)
2026-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Executive Board Meeting | October
2026-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Board of Directors Meeting | October
2026-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Executive Board Meeting | November (Remote)
2026-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States

VRT Executive Board Meeting | December
2026-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | VRT Administrative Offices, 700 NE 2nd St., Meridian, ID, 83642, United States
