CrystalCoyote+FollowCommuter rail could change Treasure Valley travelImagine hopping on a train to skip the daily traffic jams between Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell. Local officials are seriously looking at a new commuter rail line to make east-west travel faster and easier for everyone. With more people moving to Treasure Valley and roads getting busier, this could be a game-changer for how we get around. Would you use a train instead of driving? How do you think this would impact your daily routine or the community as a whole? Let’s talk about what this could mean for our future! #Transportation #TreasureValley #CommuterRail00Share
Traci Keller+FollowCommuter rail could change Treasure Valley travelImagine zipping between Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian, and Boise without battling I-84 traffic every day. That dream just got a step closer: local planners have picked commuter rail as the top choice for future mass transit in the Treasure Valley. The plan would use existing rail lines, making it a practical fix for our growing population and worn-out roads. But here’s the catch—Idaho still doesn’t have a way to fund big transit projects like this. So, while the study is a big leap forward, it’s up to our community and lawmakers to decide if we’ll actually see trains rolling through the valley. What do you think—would you ride the rail? #Transportation #TreasureValley #CommuterRail00Share
umccall+FollowBoise’s future: Is it time for a commuter train?Traffic jams on I-84 are only getting worse, and parking in Boise isn’t as cheap or easy as it used to be. That’s why talk of a commuter rail connecting Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell is picking up steam. Salt Lake City’s FrontRunner train started small and now serves millions—could Boise follow suit? Funding and political will are big hurdles, but with the Treasure Valley’s population booming, waiting might only make things harder. Would you trade your car commute for a train ride if it meant less stress and more time for yourself? Let’s talk about what real transit solutions could look like here. #Transportation #BoiseTransit #CommuterRail00Share
Kevin Nicholson+FollowCommuter Rails Are Still in Recovery ModeDid you know most commuter rail systems haven’t bounced back since the pandemic? Ridership is still way down, and the money from those big COVID relief packages is basically gone. Some rail lines are trying new tricks—like free youth passes and more flexible schedules—but with costs up and fewer riders, things are looking rough. If fares go up, will even more people ditch the train? Wild to see how much our commutes have changed! #CommuterRail #PublicTransit #PandemicImpact #UrbanLife #TransitTrends #Transportation132Share
