Can Trains Fix Boise’s Traffic Problem?

Update: 2025-09-08

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The Treasure Valley has been talking about commuter rail for decades, but with record growth and increased traffic, there's a new sense of urgency. Could this finally be the moment Boise gets on board? Host Lindsay Van Allen is joined by Idaho Statesman reporter Rose Evans to explain how realistic the proposal is.

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