May 21, 2026 - City Council - Special Meeting (Workshop)

This special workshop meeting of the City of Nampa City Council on May 21, 2026, focused primarily on public transportation options and budget considerations. The council discussed the recent withdrawal of Uber from a proposed partnership, leaving the Valley Regional Transit (VRT) as the primary transit provider. VRT presented a new service model combining on-demand microtransit with traditional fixed-route services, aiming to improve efficiency and increase ridership while managing costs. The council debated funding levels, potential impacts on service accessibility, and the need for a public hearing before making significant changes. Budget constraints and competing priorities, such as infrastructure maintenance and public safety, were emphasized as challenges in allocating funds to transit services. The meeting concluded with plans to continue discussions and schedule a public hearing on transit funding and service changes.