Treasure Valley Transit Inc

Overview

Treasure Valley Transit Inc is a private nonprofit organization operating in rural southwestern Idaho since 1992. Its primary focus is on providing high-quality transportation services to communities in non-urban areas, ensuring accessibility and mobility for residents.

Mission and Services

The organization emphasizes customer satisfaction and community outreach, striving to deliver safe, dependable, and easily accessible transportation solutions for riders of all ages and abilities. Treasure Valley Transit offers a range of services tailored to meet local needs:

• Mountain Home Community Transit: This service caters to the City of Mountain Home, serving a population of approximately 16,703 people.
• Snake River Transit Idaho: Connects the cities of Fruitland and Payette with a link to the SRT Oregon route, serving a population of about 23,483.
• Mountain Community Transit: This includes the Red line route in McCall, along with commuter express routes connecting McCall with Donnelly and Cascade, and New Meadows with McCall. Additionally, there is a Brundage Express service from McCall to the Brundage Mountain Ski Resort, targeting a population of around 4,082.
• Purchase of Service Contracts: These began in December 2011, offering transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities across 17 communities, including Council, New Meadows, McCall, Cascade, New Plymouth, Payette, Cambridge, Weiser, Idaho City, Horseshoe Bend, Emmett, Homedale, Marsing, Grandview, Melba, Parma, and Kuna, resulting in a served population of approximately 31,058.
• Medicaid Transportation: Treasure Valley Transit also provides non-emergency medical transportation through a contract with the Idaho Medicaid Brokerage program in Canyon and Owyhee counties.

Governance and Operations

Treasure Valley Transit is led by a Board of Directors, which consists of volunteers. The board meets monthly to oversee strategic planning and operational management. The organization seeks contracting opportunities to support federal transportation-related projects and adheres to nondiscrimination policies through its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.

Financials

Treasure Valley Transit generates substantial revenue and incurs considerable expenses to maintain its services. As of recent financial reports, the organization reported revenue of approximately $4.76 million and expenses of about $3.93 million[5].

Impact and Purpose

By providing essential transportation services, Treasure Valley Transit aims to enhance the quality of life for citizens by increasing access to necessary services, employment opportunities, and other pursuits. The organization is committed to developing innovative transportation solutions, maximizing mobility options, and fostering community involvement.