Boise Eyes Rail Revival with $500K Grant | Boise News

Boise just landed a $500K grant to kickstart a bold plan: bringing back passenger rail on the historic Pioneer Corridor, connecting Portland, Boise, and Salt Lake City—last used in 1997. The money will fund an economic study to explore funding options, since Idaho lacks a dedicated transit fund. While the state won’t pay the bill, lawmakers see their role as matchmaking between local governments and private investors. Public demand is strong, especially in Canyon County, where commuters crave alternatives to traffic. Over the next two years, Boise will map out creative funding paths—from federal grants to private partnerships—aiming to build a sustainable, car-free future. It’s a long haul, but this is the first real step in the right direction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/417a1a954194e76f