The highly anticipated Main Street Station is scheduled to open Oct. 24. The new downtown Boise underground transit station will be a hub for ValleyRide buses and will feature local art and a bike storing station. (KBOI Staff Photos)

With just a few minor touches left, such as installing last minute art work and TVs for folks to be able to see when their buses are coming, Main Street Station in downtown Boise will open on time and just slightly over budget.

The highly anticipated project is scheduled to open Oct. 24 to the public.

"We're right on schedule, " said Mark Carnopis, Valley Regional transit spokesman. "We could have took possession as late as December. This is part of the city center project so there were other projects that had to get done, so we are happy with the time frame on this."

To lighten up the underground, gray-painted space became areas to feature local artwork. Some of those pieces showcase some Idahoans' favorite past times such as fishing, hunting, biking and skiing.

"We even took the signage and tried to be creative with it," Carnopsis said. "...It's going to be a nice place for people to come to."



Carnopis says addressing the needs of the cycling community also played a huge role in the station's design. The station features custom railing built into the stairwell, which will allow riders to roll their bikes down smoothly as they head to get on their bus.

They will also have the option to lock their bike up in a secure room for a fee.

Anyone who wants to see the Main Street Station for themselves can do so on Thursday (Oct. 13) from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.