Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Valley Regional Transit.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Meridian
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Ada
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
700 E 2nd St
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
(208) 345-7433
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
83642
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Valley Regional Transit
The board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. The committee discussed the proposed schedule for future executive board and board of directors meetings, noting a plan for a future strategic direction workshop. There was a presentation regarding the update of transit design guidelines and bus stop typology, highlighting the consolidation of existing documents into a single policy-driven framework and the incorporation of ADA and transportation industry standards. The meeting also included a motion to enter into an executive session to discuss personnel issues.
The board meeting primarily focused on the public hearing for the fiscal year 2027 operating capital budget and unified planning work program. Key discussions included revenue and expenditure projections, the impact of inflation on operational costs, and the rationale behind reductions in the capital budget. Public testimony raised concerns regarding ridership, fare structures, and operational efficiency, to which staff provided responses concerning planned fare verification improvements and efforts to consolidate inventory systems. The board also addressed questions about specific service routes and budgetary allocations for county operations.
The meeting featured an in-depth report on the emergency response and repair operations following a significant water main break, emphasizing the collaborative efforts between city divisions, external contractors, and transportation departments. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning department provided a report covering the approval of several final plats and discussed the 'Pathways to Opportunities' theme for the comprehensive plan update, focusing on strategies to support workforce training, economic development, and educational infrastructure within the community.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Valley Regional Transit meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Valley Regional Transit.
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