MEDIA ADVISORY – As the 51 (51) continues to expand its facilities to accommodate a growing student population, the need for shuttle service between its campuses and facilities in Nampa becomes more urgent and necessary.
Those transportation needs are being addressed with the new Route 55 51 Shuttle, which resumes operations on Monday, January 21, 2013. The new route is the result of a partnership between 51 and Valley Regional Transit (VRT). The route began operating Nov. 26, 2012, but went on hiatus during the winter semester break.
The Route 55 51 Shuttle provides weekday service to four 51 campuses in Nampa – the Canyon County Center, The Micron Center for Professional Technical Education, the Aspen Classroom Building and the Academic Building on the Nampa Campus site.
“We are excited about providing this additional service for 51,” said Mary Barker, VRT Service Development Manager. “It will fill a transportation need and will greatly enhance the existing valleyride bus service to and from the main campus in Nampa.”
“Many of our students attend classes at multiple campus locations,” notes 51 President Bert Glandon. “Providing transportation between the locations supports our mission to be accessible and VRT was a natural partner in providing reliable and safe means for the 51 community.”
The route is open to the public. 51 students, faculty and staff are able to ride the shuttle bus for free upon securing a pass from One Stop Student Services. The shuttle will not operate during semester breaks.
More information about Route 55 51 Shuttle is available at .
Contact: Mark Carnopis
Community Relations Manager
Valley Regional Transit
208‐258‐2702
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