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

Boise just landed a $500K federal grant to kickstart plans for reviving the long-dormant Pioneer Corridor rail line—connecting Portland, Boise, and Salt Lake City—after 25 years of silence. The money won’t build tracks, but will fund experts to map out funding strategies, with public support already strong in Canyon County. The real challenge? Idaho lacks a dedicated transit fund, forcing reliance on grants and private investment. With two years to explore options, the state’s role is more facilitator than funder—making long-term sustainability a tall order, but the dream of smoother, greener commutes is alive. 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/c116dc941edbd80c