The purpose of this grant is for planning activities in the boise UZA including providing administrative support to support fixed route and mobility management programs

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Valley Regional Transit $625,000 on July 16, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund planning activities and administrative support for fixed-route and mobility management programs within the Boise urbanized area.

The grant supports administrative functions that enable Valley Regional Transit to operate fixed-route transit and demand-response mobility management services serving the general public across the Boise, Idaho urbanized area. The funding is intended to reduce service gaps and improve rider experience through enhanced seamless transportation options. Valley Regional Transit, a regional public transportation authority serving the Boise and Nampa areas, is the recipient. The award obligates $625,000 with a period of performance from July 16, 2026 through March 30, 2027 and a place of performance in Idaho. The grant carries no sub-recipient pass-through arrangements.

Activities

This application will provide funding for administrative support for fixed route and mobility management programs within the boise UZA.

Expected outcomes

Reduced gaps in services and better rider experience with increased seamless transportation options.

Intended beneficiaries

The general public in and around the boise idaho urbanized area.