Mobility Ambassador Program

 

Become a transportation pro!

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Are you interested in public transportation and its future in the Treasure Valley?

City Go, a program of Valley Regional Transit, is excited to launch the first-ever Mobility Ambassador Program later this year.

The inaugural Mobility Ambassador Program will consist of 10-15 selected community members participating in a series of behind-the-scenes guided tours, talks, and discussions with transportation experts and community leaders.

Participants will gain knowledge about the opportunities and challenges facing public transportation in the Treasure Valley, as well as insights about electric vehicles, bike/walk audits, pedestrian safety, and a more connected community.

Apply Today!

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.
Applications were open from Feb. 1, 2022 to midnight Feb. 21, 2022.

Anyone interested must complete an application to be eligible for selection. The application consists of demographic questions and short response questions that will be qualitatively scored to determine the selection of the inaugural cohort.

Participants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge are strongly encouraged to apply!

Incentives

We recognize that your time is valuable. We also know that some folks might need to make special arrangements with family or work to be part of the tours that occur during Saturday mornings. To help ensure an array of participants are eligible, we’ve designed this program with incentives after each tour that may help accommodate the time needed/taken for tours.

Please note: If you do not need an additional incentive (beyond the free swag everyone will get), we encourage you to “opt out” in the application (on Question 18) so we can include more folks of diverse abilities, backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge in this program.

Selection Criteria

Those selected to be part of the 10-15 person cohort must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older

  • Reside in Ada County or Canyon County

  • Be able to transport themselves to the start of each tour at Main Street Station in downtown Boise

  • Represent an array of abilities, interests, cultural backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge

  • Abide by the federal mandate of the TSA and wear face masks at all times during all tours, unless socially distanced and spaced outdoors

  • Respectfully conduct oneself when conversing with local leaders and experts at each tour

  • Be genuinely interested in public, active, and sustainable forms of transportation

Program Details

This year, the program will consist of four tours and lessons focusing on :

  • Electric vehicles and environmental benefits

  • Bike paths, multiuse pathways, and pedestrian safety

  • Transportation planning, challenges, and possibilities

  • The challenges and opportunities for going car-free

Additional Details

  • The program will run from March to early June.

  • Each tour will take place on the third or fourth Saturday of each month.

  • Tours will start in the morning and last approximately two to three hours.

  • Transportation accommodations, translation, and interpretation are available for each tour. If you require any of these services, simply note them in the application.

Benefits of Being an Ambassador

There are many benefits for those selected to be Mobility Ambassadors. Here are a few we think are exciting:

  • Knowledge from local leaders and experts through exclusive talks and behind-the-scenes tours

  • An opportunity to openly and respectfully discuss transportation concerns and opportunities

  • Fun, active experiences with like-minded folks interested in transportation and improving connections around the Treasure Valley

  • Opportunities to participate in City Go’s Education, Outreach and Advocacy Committee, Valley Regional Transit’s Transportation Information Volunteer Program, and other transportation partner programs

  • An excellent addition to a resume

  • Great information you can share with family and friends

  • All ambassadors also receive free, exclusive items, as well as snacks and drinks at all tours

Kathleen Godfrey