UTA Picks New General Counsel
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 387
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 387:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 800 South, 800 West, 700 South, 900 West, 2100 South, Redwood Road, Parkway Avenue, Lake Park Blvd, Bangerter Highway, 3100 South, 4000 West/4015 West/4000 West, 6200 South, Dixie Drive, Kentucky Drive, Aviation Drive, Jordan Landing Blvd/4000 West/4030 West, South Jordan Parkway, 11400 South, 4000 West, 12600 South, 3600 South, and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center.
Limted Stop Area: Will make all Fare Free Zone stops then 800 South/State, 800 South/200 West, Welfare Square, 1300 South, 1700 South, 2100 South/900 West, 2100 South/Redwood Road, Redwood and Parkway. From Parkway and Redwood to south terminas route will make all stops.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute.
Buses: 40-foot buses.
Route 387:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 800 South, 800 West, 700 South, 900 West, 2100 South, Redwood Road, Parkway Avenue, Lake Park Blvd, Bangerter Highway, 3100 South, 4000 West/4015 West/4000 West, 6200 South, Dixie Drive, Kentucky Drive, Aviation Drive, Jordan Landing Blvd/4000 West/4030 West, South Jordan Parkway, 11400 South, 4000 West, 12600 South, 3600 South, and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center.
Limted Stop Area: Will make all Fare Free Zone stops then 800 South/State, 800 South/200 West, Welfare Square, 1300 South, 1700 South, 2100 South/900 West, 2100 South/Redwood Road, Redwood and Parkway. From Parkway and Redwood to south terminas route will make all stops.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute.
Buses: 40-foot buses.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 337
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 337:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State Street, North Temple, Redwood Road, and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 15-minute, Saturday 30-minute
Stops: All Free Fare zone stops, Redwood/North Temple, 500 South, 800 South, California, 2100 South, 3500 South, 4100 South, SLCC, 4700 South, 5400 South, 6200 South, 7000 South, 7800 South, 9000 South, 10600 South, 11400 South, 12600 South, and Redwood Road/13400 South.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses
Route 337:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State Street, North Temple, Redwood Road, and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 15-minute, Saturday 30-minute
Stops: All Free Fare zone stops, Redwood/North Temple, 500 South, 800 South, California, 2100 South, 3500 South, 4100 South, SLCC, 4700 South, 5400 South, 6200 South, 7000 South, 7800 South, 9000 South, 10600 South, 11400 South, 12600 South, and Redwood Road/13400 South.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses
Monday, April 24, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 312
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 312:
From the Magna Transit Center via 2700 South, 8400 West, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South, and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West and 3500/3300 South to the Millcreek TRAX station. Then via 3300 South and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center. Then via Wasatch Drive, I-215, Foothill Drive, Wasatch Drive, South Campus Drive, University Drive, and 100 South/North Campus Drive to the University of Utah Medical Center.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 20-minute.
Stops: 3500 South/8400 West, 7200 West, 5600 West, 4800 West, 4000 West, 3200 West, West Valley Transit Center, Redwood Road, Millcreek TRAX, State Street, 700 East, 1300 East, 2000 East, 2700 East, 3300 East, Wasatch Transit Center, 1300 South, Sunnyside, Hunstman Center, 200 South/University Drive, 100 South/North Campus Drive.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses
Route 312:
From the Magna Transit Center via 2700 South, 8400 West, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South, and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West and 3500/3300 South to the Millcreek TRAX station. Then via 3300 South and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center. Then via Wasatch Drive, I-215, Foothill Drive, Wasatch Drive, South Campus Drive, University Drive, and 100 South/North Campus Drive to the University of Utah Medical Center.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 20-minute.
Stops: 3500 South/8400 West, 7200 West, 5600 West, 4800 West, 4000 West, 3200 West, West Valley Transit Center, Redwood Road, Millcreek TRAX, State Street, 700 East, 1300 East, 2000 East, 2700 East, 3300 East, Wasatch Transit Center, 1300 South, Sunnyside, Hunstman Center, 200 South/University Drive, 100 South/North Campus Drive.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses
Sunday, April 23, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 310
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 310:
From the University of Utah Medical Center via North Campus Drive/100 South, University Drive, South Campus Drive, 1300 East, 11000 South, Automall Drive, through Southtowne Mall, Centennial Drive, and 10000 South/Sego Lily to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute. Will provide alternating every 15-minute limited service along 1300 east from 5600 South to 7800 South in conjuction with Route 320.
Stops: All stops until University Drive and South Campus drive then 900 South, 1300 South, 1700 South, 2100 South, 2700 South, 3300 South, 3900 South, Murray-Holladay Road, 5600 South, Fort Union Blvd, Creek Road, 7800 South then all stops to end of line.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses
Replaces a portion of Route 33
Route 310:
From the University of Utah Medical Center via North Campus Drive/100 South, University Drive, South Campus Drive, 1300 East, 11000 South, Automall Drive, through Southtowne Mall, Centennial Drive, and 10000 South/Sego Lily to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute. Will provide alternating every 15-minute limited service along 1300 east from 5600 South to 7800 South in conjuction with Route 320.
Stops: All stops until University Drive and South Campus drive then 900 South, 1300 South, 1700 South, 2100 South, 2700 South, 3300 South, 3900 South, Murray-Holladay Road, 5600 South, Fort Union Blvd, Creek Road, 7800 South then all stops to end of line.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses
Replaces a portion of Route 33
Saturday, April 22, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 319
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 319:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle Expressway, 1300 East, and Draper Parkway to the Draper transit center.
Stops:
Will make all Fare Free Zone stops, then 400 East, 700 East/200 South, 400 South, 600 South, 900 South, 1300 South, 1700 South, 2100 South, 2700 South, 3300 South, 3900 South, 4500 South, 900 East, 5600 South, 7000 South, 7800 South, 8400 South, 9400 South, 10600 South then makes all local stops from 11100 South to end of line.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute service. Will provide alternating every 15-minute service in conjuction with line 310 from 7800 South to Van Winkle Expressway (310 will provide the local service from 7800 south to 110000 South.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses.
Route 319:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle Expressway, 1300 East, and Draper Parkway to the Draper transit center.
Stops:
Will make all Fare Free Zone stops, then 400 East, 700 East/200 South, 400 South, 600 South, 900 South, 1300 South, 1700 South, 2100 South, 2700 South, 3300 South, 3900 South, 4500 South, 900 East, 5600 South, 7000 South, 7800 South, 8400 South, 9400 South, 10600 South then makes all local stops from 11100 South to end of line.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute service. Will provide alternating every 15-minute service in conjuction with line 310 from 7800 South to Van Winkle Expressway (310 will provide the local service from 7800 south to 110000 South.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Deseret News Article on Southtowne Mall
This must be the reason UTA is gone from Southtowne Mall. The question is, what provision is being made for the return of UTA bus service or are the mall owners anti-transit?
South Towne to expand
I do have to give the owners credit, the concept of the hybrid mall looks interesting and may be the future of many malls with the major changes taking place in retail.
South Towne to expand
I do have to give the owners credit, the concept of the hybrid mall looks interesting and may be the future of many malls with the major changes taking place in retail.
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 318
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
I have gone through all my proposed local routes. Now I am going to start with the Limited Route buses. This buses will make limited stops on a portion or all of their routes. They are designed for speed over local service. This routes along with the Express routes covered later will define "Bus Rapid Transit." All of these routes would get light controls and would used specialized BRT style buses even if part of their route is local service. Another goal for these routes would be to have Proof of Payment fare systems like TRAX on their limited sections.
Route 318:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle Expressway/Highland Drive (2000 East) to the Highland Drive Transit Center.
Limited Stops: All fare free zone stops, 400 East, 700 East/200 South, 400 South, 600 South, 900 South, 1300 South, 1700 South, 2100 South, 2700 South, 3300 South, 3900 South, 4500 South, 900 East, 1300 East, 5600 South, 6200 South, 7000 South, Bengal Blvd, Creek Road, and Newcastle.
Once Highland Drive is finished through Draper route 318 will be extended via Highland Drive as a local service all the way to the Point of the Mountain Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute service rush hours only. After Draper extension will be Monday-Saturday 30-minute.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses.
I have gone through all my proposed local routes. Now I am going to start with the Limited Route buses. This buses will make limited stops on a portion or all of their routes. They are designed for speed over local service. This routes along with the Express routes covered later will define "Bus Rapid Transit." All of these routes would get light controls and would used specialized BRT style buses even if part of their route is local service. Another goal for these routes would be to have Proof of Payment fare systems like TRAX on their limited sections.
Route 318:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle Expressway/Highland Drive (2000 East) to the Highland Drive Transit Center.
Limited Stops: All fare free zone stops, 400 East, 700 East/200 South, 400 South, 600 South, 900 South, 1300 South, 1700 South, 2100 South, 2700 South, 3300 South, 3900 South, 4500 South, 900 East, 1300 East, 5600 South, 6200 South, 7000 South, Bengal Blvd, Creek Road, and Newcastle.
Once Highland Drive is finished through Draper route 318 will be extended via Highland Drive as a local service all the way to the Point of the Mountain Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute service rush hours only. After Draper extension will be Monday-Saturday 30-minute.
Buses: 40-foot BRT buses.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 193
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 193:
From the Salt Lake International Airport via Bangerter Highway, I-80, Wright Brother Drive, Amelia Earhart Drive and 5600 West to the Westside Transit Center (proposed). Then via 5600 South, 7000 South, 5490 South, 7800 South, Grizzly Way, 9000 South, 5600 West/Hawley Park Drive, Old Bigham Highway, and 4800 South to 9000 South.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses
This route is largely new service and will not replace any existing routes.
Route 193:
From the Salt Lake International Airport via Bangerter Highway, I-80, Wright Brother Drive, Amelia Earhart Drive and 5600 West to the Westside Transit Center (proposed). Then via 5600 South, 7000 South, 5490 South, 7800 South, Grizzly Way, 9000 South, 5600 West/Hawley Park Drive, Old Bigham Highway, and 4800 South to 9000 South.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses
This route is largely new service and will not replace any existing routes.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 184
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 184:
From the Salt Lake International Airport via Bangerter Highway, 1820 South, 3200 West, 2100 South Frontage Road, 3600 South, 5400 South, 4270 West/Misty Way/Center Park Drive, Jordan Landing Blvd, 7800 South, Welby Park Drive, 8200 South, Farm Road, 4000 West, 9000 South, 3400 West, 9800 South/Skye Drive, Yorkshire Drive, 10200 South, 4000 West, South Jordan Pakrway, Bangerter Highway, 11400 South, 3600 West, and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute.
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses.
Route 184:
From the Salt Lake International Airport via Bangerter Highway, 1820 South, 3200 West, 2100 South Frontage Road, 3600 South, 5400 South, 4270 West/Misty Way/Center Park Drive, Jordan Landing Blvd, 7800 South, Welby Park Drive, 8200 South, Farm Road, 4000 West, 9000 South, 3400 West, 9800 South/Skye Drive, Yorkshire Drive, 10200 South, 4000 West, South Jordan Pakrway, Bangerter Highway, 11400 South, 3600 West, and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute.
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses.
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 165
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus service.
Route 165:
From the Salt Lake International Airport via Bangerter Highway, I-80, North Temple, N 2400 West, North Temple, 2200 West, 1700 North, Morton Road, Morton Drive, 1300 North, Redwood Road, 1000 North, 900 West, 200 South, and 600 West to the Intermodal Terminal. Then via 600 West, 200 South, 900 West, 700 South, 800 West, 800 South, 900 West, 3300 South, 700 West, 3900 South, 500 West, Vine Street and Cottonwood to the Murray Central TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute; Saturday 60-minute
Buses: 30-foot buses.
Replaces parts of routes 3, 19, 20, 26, 41, 42
Route 165:
From the Salt Lake International Airport via Bangerter Highway, I-80, North Temple, N 2400 West, North Temple, 2200 West, 1700 North, Morton Road, Morton Drive, 1300 North, Redwood Road, 1000 North, 900 West, 200 South, and 600 West to the Intermodal Terminal. Then via 600 West, 200 South, 900 West, 700 South, 800 West, 800 South, 900 West, 3300 South, 700 West, 3900 South, 500 West, Vine Street and Cottonwood to the Murray Central TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute; Saturday 60-minute
Buses: 30-foot buses.
Replaces parts of routes 3, 19, 20, 26, 41, 42
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 181
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 181:
From the University of Utah hospital via North Campus, Medical Drive, Wasatch Drive, Foothill Drive, 1300 South, 1900 East, 900 South, 900 West, 800 South/Indiana/900 South/3800 West, California, Pioneer, 2760 West, North 2100 South Frontage Road, 3200 South, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South, and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South, 3200 West, 7000 South/Jordan Landing Blvd, Campus View Drive, Plaza Center Drive/Aviation Drive, Jordan Landing Blvd/7000 South, 3200 West, South Jordan Parkway/10600 South, Southtowne Mall, Centennial Parkway, and 10000 South/Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute Service, Sunday 60-minute. Will provide alternating every 15-minute service from Redwood Road and South Jordan Parkway to Southtowne Mall and will be part of extremely frequent service from Southtowne Mall to Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Buses: 35-foot buses.
Replaces portions of routes 5, 17, 42, and 52
Route 181:
From the University of Utah hospital via North Campus, Medical Drive, Wasatch Drive, Foothill Drive, 1300 South, 1900 East, 900 South, 900 West, 800 South/Indiana/900 South/3800 West, California, Pioneer, 2760 West, North 2100 South Frontage Road, 3200 South, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South, and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South, 3200 West, 7000 South/Jordan Landing Blvd, Campus View Drive, Plaza Center Drive/Aviation Drive, Jordan Landing Blvd/7000 South, 3200 West, South Jordan Parkway/10600 South, Southtowne Mall, Centennial Parkway, and 10000 South/Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute Service, Sunday 60-minute. Will provide alternating every 15-minute service from Redwood Road and South Jordan Parkway to Southtowne Mall and will be part of extremely frequent service from Southtowne Mall to Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Buses: 35-foot buses.
Replaces portions of routes 5, 17, 42, and 52
Saturday, April 15, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 175
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 175:
From the Centerpointe TRAX station via 2100 South, Redwood Road, Printers Row/Decker Lake Blvd, Parkway Blvd, Decker Lake Lane, Decker Lake Drive, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South and 2700 West to the West Valley City Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South, Decker Lake Blvd/2200 South, 5400 South, South Jordan Canal Road, 6200 South, 2200 West, 11400 South, Gold Dust Road, 11800 South, 2240 West/2200 South, 12600 South, 2700 South, 13400 South, Redwood Road, 13970 South, 1950 West, 13800 South, 2200 South, 14400 South, 3600 West, and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute
Buses Used: Cutaway Van Buses
Will primarily be new service.
Route 175:
From the Centerpointe TRAX station via 2100 South, Redwood Road, Printers Row/Decker Lake Blvd, Parkway Blvd, Decker Lake Lane, Decker Lake Drive, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South and 2700 West to the West Valley City Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South, Decker Lake Blvd/2200 South, 5400 South, South Jordan Canal Road, 6200 South, 2200 West, 11400 South, Gold Dust Road, 11800 South, 2240 West/2200 South, 12600 South, 2700 South, 13400 South, Redwood Road, 13970 South, 1950 West, 13800 South, 2200 South, 14400 South, 3600 West, and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute
Buses Used: Cutaway Van Buses
Will primarily be new service.
Friday, April 14, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 160
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 160:
From the Murray Central TRAX station via Cottonwood Street/Vine Street, 5600 South, Fashion Blvd, Winchester Street, 700 East, Greenwood Ave, 900 East, South Union Avenue, 1000 East, 8600 South/8680 South, and 300 East to the Historic Sandy TRAX station. Then via 300 East, and Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station. Then via Sego Lily, 700 East, and 12300 South to the Draper Transit Center. Then via 12300 South, Fort Street, 13800 South, 200 East and Higland Drive to the Transit Center at Point of Mountain (future TRAX station).
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute
Buses: Cutaway Chasis Buses
Replaces Route 24 and portions of routes 10 and 27
Route 160:
From the Murray Central TRAX station via Cottonwood Street/Vine Street, 5600 South, Fashion Blvd, Winchester Street, 700 East, Greenwood Ave, 900 East, South Union Avenue, 1000 East, 8600 South/8680 South, and 300 East to the Historic Sandy TRAX station. Then via 300 East, and Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station. Then via Sego Lily, 700 East, and 12300 South to the Draper Transit Center. Then via 12300 South, Fort Street, 13800 South, 200 East and Higland Drive to the Transit Center at Point of Mountain (future TRAX station).
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute
Buses: Cutaway Chasis Buses
Replaces Route 24 and portions of routes 10 and 27
Thursday, April 13, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 148
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 148:
From the Herriman/Riverton Transit Center (proposed approx. 13400 South and 3600 West) via 13400 South, Admiral Drive, Shaggy Peak Drive, Emmeline Drive, 14200 South, Rose Canyon Road, and 13100 South/12600 South/12300 South to the Draper Transit Center. Then via 12300 South/Draper Parkway/1700 East, Dimple Dell Road/10600 South, through Southtowne Mall, Centennial Drive, and 10000 South/Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute.
Buses: 30-foot buses.
Route 148:
From the Herriman/Riverton Transit Center (proposed approx. 13400 South and 3600 West) via 13400 South, Admiral Drive, Shaggy Peak Drive, Emmeline Drive, 14200 South, Rose Canyon Road, and 13100 South/12600 South/12300 South to the Draper Transit Center. Then via 12300 South/Draper Parkway/1700 East, Dimple Dell Road/10600 South, through Southtowne Mall, Centennial Drive, and 10000 South/Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute.
Buses: 30-foot buses.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 142
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.
Route 142:
From Daybreak Rim Drive and Kestril Rise Road (to be extended with expansion of Daybreak) via Daybreak Rim Drive, 11400 South, 1300 West (temple Drive), 12600 South, 700 West, (will travel directly down 11400 South once road is connected across Jordan River), 11400 South/11270 South, High Mesa Drive, Dimple Dell RoaD/10600 South, through Southtowne Mall, Centennial Parkway, and 10000 South/Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service along from TRAX to 10600 South and 1700 East in conjunction with route 148.
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses to be upgrade to 30-foot buses.
Route 142:
From Daybreak Rim Drive and Kestril Rise Road (to be extended with expansion of Daybreak) via Daybreak Rim Drive, 11400 South, 1300 West (temple Drive), 12600 South, 700 West, (will travel directly down 11400 South once road is connected across Jordan River), 11400 South/11270 South, High Mesa Drive, Dimple Dell RoaD/10600 South, through Southtowne Mall, Centennial Parkway, and 10000 South/Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service along from TRAX to 10600 South and 1700 East in conjunction with route 148.
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses to be upgrade to 30-foot buses.
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 133
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 133:
From 7800 South and U-111 via 7800 South, 6700 West, 8200 South, 5600 West, 9000 South, 4800 West, Old Bingham Highway, and 9000 South to the Historic Sandy TRAX station. Then via 9000 South/9400 South and Highland Drive to the Highland Drive Transit Center. Then via Highland Drive, 9400 South to the Little Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride Lot.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Replaces portions of Routes 90 and 94
Route 133:
From 7800 South and U-111 via 7800 South, 6700 West, 8200 South, 5600 West, 9000 South, 4800 West, Old Bingham Highway, and 9000 South to the Historic Sandy TRAX station. Then via 9000 South/9400 South and Highland Drive to the Highland Drive Transit Center. Then via Highland Drive, 9400 South to the Little Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride Lot.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Replaces portions of Routes 90 and 94
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 130
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.
Route 130:
From U-111 and 7800 South via 7800 South/West Center Street/7720 South to the Midvale Center TRAX station. Then via 7720 South, State Street, Greenwood Avenue, 900 East, South Union Avenue/Creek Road, 3500 East, Wasatch Drive, 7000 South, and 3000 South to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute.
Buses: 30-foot buses.
Replaces portions of Routes 24, 44, and 88
Route 130:
From U-111 and 7800 South via 7800 South/West Center Street/7720 South to the Midvale Center TRAX station. Then via 7720 South, State Street, Greenwood Avenue, 900 East, South Union Avenue/Creek Road, 3500 East, Wasatch Drive, 7000 South, and 3000 South to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute.
Buses: 30-foot buses.
Replaces portions of Routes 24, 44, and 88
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 127
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 127:
From the Westside Transit Center via 5600 West, 6200 South, South Wakefield Way, Tuft Circle, High Bluff Drive, 7000 South, 4800 West, 7800 South, and Jordan Landing Blvd/7000 South/7200 South to the Midvale/Fort Union TRAX station. Then via 7200 South/Fort Union Blvd/7000 South and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Coordinated 15-minute service provide from Midvale/Fort Union TRAX station to Highland Drive/2000 East in conjuction with Route 9.
Buses: 30-Foot Buses.
Replaces Routes 82 and 85.
Route 127:
From the Westside Transit Center via 5600 West, 6200 South, South Wakefield Way, Tuft Circle, High Bluff Drive, 7000 South, 4800 West, 7800 South, and Jordan Landing Blvd/7000 South/7200 South to the Midvale/Fort Union TRAX station. Then via 7200 South/Fort Union Blvd/7000 South and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Coordinated 15-minute service provide from Midvale/Fort Union TRAX station to Highland Drive/2000 East in conjuction with Route 9.
Buses: 30-Foot Buses.
Replaces Routes 82 and 85.
Monday, April 10, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 125
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Routes.
Route 125:
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed) via 5400 South, Copper City Drive, 6200 South (Bennion Blvd), 1300 West, and Winchester Street to the Fashion Place West TRAX station. Then via Winchester, Fashion Blvd, 5900 South/Vine Street, Van Winkle Expressway, 6200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute; Saturday 60-minute
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses until ridership requires regular buses.
Replaces: Portion of Route 84 on Copper City Drive, routes along Winchester otherwise new service.
Route 125:
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed) via 5400 South, Copper City Drive, 6200 South (Bennion Blvd), 1300 West, and Winchester Street to the Fashion Place West TRAX station. Then via Winchester, Fashion Blvd, 5900 South/Vine Street, Van Winkle Expressway, 6200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute; Saturday 60-minute
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses until ridership requires regular buses.
Replaces: Portion of Route 84 on Copper City Drive, routes along Winchester otherwise new service.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 123
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 123:
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed) via 5400 South/5300 South to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via 5300 South, State Street, 5600 South, Highland Drive, Bengal Blvd, 2700 East, 7200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Freqency: Monday-Saturday: 30-minute service; Sunday : 60-minute service. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from the Westside Transit to State Street in conjuction with Route 122.
Replaces portions of Routes 10, 32, and 84.
Will be part of the Route Enhancement program from the Westside Transit Center to State street.
Route 123:
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed) via 5400 South/5300 South to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via 5300 South, State Street, 5600 South, Highland Drive, Bengal Blvd, 2700 East, 7200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Freqency: Monday-Saturday: 30-minute service; Sunday : 60-minute service. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from the Westside Transit to State Street in conjuction with Route 122.
Replaces portions of Routes 10, 32, and 84.
Will be part of the Route Enhancement program from the Westside Transit Center to State street.
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 122
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus service.
Route 122:
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed at 5400 South and 5600 West) via 5400 South/5300 South to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via 5300 South, Vine Street, Woodoak Lane, 900 East, 4500 South, 1100 East/Brickyard Road, 1300 East, 3300 South, Imperial Street, 2700 South, 1700 East/Ram Blvd, 2100 South, 1900 East, Sunnyside, Guardsman Way, South Campus Drive, University, and 100 South/North Campus Drive to the University of Utah Hospital.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from the Westside Transit Center to 5300 South and State Street in conjuction with route 123. Will also be part of frequent service in U of U area.
Replaces portions of Routes 7, 52 and 84.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Section from the Westside Transit Center to State Street will be part of the bus route enhancement program.
Route 122:
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed at 5400 South and 5600 West) via 5400 South/5300 South to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via 5300 South, Vine Street, Woodoak Lane, 900 East, 4500 South, 1100 East/Brickyard Road, 1300 East, 3300 South, Imperial Street, 2700 South, 1700 East/Ram Blvd, 2100 South, 1900 East, Sunnyside, Guardsman Way, South Campus Drive, University, and 100 South/North Campus Drive to the University of Utah Hospital.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from the Westside Transit Center to 5300 South and State Street in conjuction with route 123. Will also be part of frequent service in U of U area.
Replaces portions of Routes 7, 52 and 84.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Section from the Westside Transit Center to State Street will be part of the bus route enhancement program.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 121
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Routes
Route 121:
From the West Valley Transit Center via 2700 South, 3800 South, 2200 West, Bruin Drive, Redwood Road, Murray-Taylorsville Road/4800 South, Box Elder, and Cottonwood to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Cottonwood, Box Elder, 4800 South, Van Winkle Expressway, Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay Blvd, 2300 East, 3300 South, 2000 East, Parkway Ave, 1700 East, 1700 South, 1500 East, 900 South, Guardsman Way, 500 South, 1300 East, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, Wasatch Drive, Wakara Way, Chipeta Way, East Medical Drive, 1900 East, and North Campus Drive to the University of Utah Hospital.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30 minute service
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses to be upgraded to 30-foot buses when ridership warrents.
Replaces a portion of routes 41 and 52 but otherwise new service.
Route 121:
From the West Valley Transit Center via 2700 South, 3800 South, 2200 West, Bruin Drive, Redwood Road, Murray-Taylorsville Road/4800 South, Box Elder, and Cottonwood to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Cottonwood, Box Elder, 4800 South, Van Winkle Expressway, Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay Blvd, 2300 East, 3300 South, 2000 East, Parkway Ave, 1700 East, 1700 South, 1500 East, 900 South, Guardsman Way, 500 South, 1300 East, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, Wasatch Drive, Wakara Way, Chipeta Way, East Medical Drive, 1900 East, and North Campus Drive to the University of Utah Hospital.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30 minute service
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses to be upgraded to 30-foot buses when ridership warrents.
Replaces a portion of routes 41 and 52 but otherwise new service.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Article in the Tribune about the bus cuts
Bus routes set for changes
While I have made my opinion know about most of these bus cuts, the article mentions about the renumbering of Route 43 to 17. Why is UTA doing this? What purpose does it service? After all its not like UTA has a bus number system unless you count that Utah County is the 800 series and Weber County is the 600 series. Just another one of UTA's uncustomer friendly decisions.
While I have made my opinion know about most of these bus cuts, the article mentions about the renumbering of Route 43 to 17. Why is UTA doing this? What purpose does it service? After all its not like UTA has a bus number system unless you count that Utah County is the 800 series and Weber County is the 600 series. Just another one of UTA's uncustomer friendly decisions.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 119
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus service.
Route 119.
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed) via 5400 South, Copper City Drive, Westridge Blvd, 4700 South/4715 South/4700 South, 2200 West, Bruin Drive, Redwood Road, 4700 South, Atherton Drive, 4500 South, Main Street, and Fireclay to the Murray North TRAX station. Then via Fireclay, Main Street, 4500 South, 1300 East, Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay Blvd, 2300 East, 4500 South/4430 South, and Wasatch Blvd to the Wasatch Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 15-minutes; Sundays: 30-minute
Buses Used: 40-foot buses
Replaces Route 40
Route will be part of the bus service enhancement program.
Route 119.
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed) via 5400 South, Copper City Drive, Westridge Blvd, 4700 South/4715 South/4700 South, 2200 West, Bruin Drive, Redwood Road, 4700 South, Atherton Drive, 4500 South, Main Street, and Fireclay to the Murray North TRAX station. Then via Fireclay, Main Street, 4500 South, 1300 East, Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay Blvd, 2300 East, 4500 South/4430 South, and Wasatch Blvd to the Wasatch Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 15-minutes; Sundays: 30-minute
Buses Used: 40-foot buses
Replaces Route 40
Route will be part of the bus service enhancement program.
Monday, April 03, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 116
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.
Route 116:
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed-5400 South and 5600 West) via 5600 West, 4100 South, and 2700 South to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South, 2700 South, 4100 South, 2200 West, Bruin Way, Redwood Road, and 4100 South/3900 South to the Meadowbrook TRAX station. Then via 3900 South and Wasatch Blvd to the Wasatch Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-Minute Service. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from 5600 West and 4100 South to 3900 South and 2300 East in conjunction with Route 115.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses.
Replaces route 39 and a portion of route 40
Route 116:
From the Westside Transit Center (proposed-5400 South and 5600 West) via 5600 West, 4100 South, and 2700 South to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South, 2700 South, 4100 South, 2200 West, Bruin Way, Redwood Road, and 4100 South/3900 South to the Meadowbrook TRAX station. Then via 3900 South and Wasatch Blvd to the Wasatch Transit Center.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-Minute Service. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from 5600 West and 4100 South to 3900 South and 2300 East in conjunction with Route 115.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses.
Replaces route 39 and a portion of route 40
Sunday, April 02, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 115
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 115:
From the Magna Transit Center (proposed) via 2700 South, 8000 East, 4100 South, and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South, 2700 West, 4100 South, 2200 West, Bruin Blvd, Redwood Road, and 4100 South/3900 South the Meadowbrook TRAX station. Then via 3900 South, 2300 East/Holladay Road, and Murray-Holladay Road to 1300 East.
Frequency: 30-Minute Service 7 Days a Week. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with route 116 from 5600 West and 4100 South to 2300 East and 3900 South.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses.
Replaces portions of routes 39, 52, and 66.
Route 115:
From the Magna Transit Center (proposed) via 2700 South, 8000 East, 4100 South, and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South, 2700 West, 4100 South, 2200 West, Bruin Blvd, Redwood Road, and 4100 South/3900 South the Meadowbrook TRAX station. Then via 3900 South, 2300 East/Holladay Road, and Murray-Holladay Road to 1300 East.
Frequency: 30-Minute Service 7 Days a Week. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with route 116 from 5600 West and 4100 South to 2300 East and 3900 South.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses.
Replaces portions of routes 39, 52, and 66.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 112
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service
Route 112:
From the Magna Transit Center (proposed) via 2700 South, 8400 West, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South/3300 South, 900 West, 3875 South, 700 East, and 3300 South to the Millcreek TRAX station. Then via 3300 South and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center (proposed).
Replaces: Routes 31 and 37.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 15-minutes, Sunday 30-Minute
Buses: 60-Foot Articulated Buses
Route will part of the bus inhancement program.
Route 112:
From the Magna Transit Center (proposed) via 2700 South, 8400 West, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South/3300 South, 900 West, 3875 South, 700 East, and 3300 South to the Millcreek TRAX station. Then via 3300 South and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center (proposed).
Replaces: Routes 31 and 37.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 15-minutes, Sunday 30-Minute
Buses: 60-Foot Articulated Buses
Route will part of the bus inhancement program.
Deseret News Letter to the Editor
Here is a letter to the editor in today's Deseret News. Although they have it wrong, as the tax increase will build light rail lines, they are right in the fact that UTA is cutting its own throat by treating bus service as a second class citizen.
I have lived in the Sandy area long enough to have been a very active participant in voting for and encouraging nonvoters to vote for a tax increase to fund the Utah Transit Authority's drive to get bus service started in the Salt Lake Valley. I've watched it grow to serve neighborhoods in Sandy. I now regret having helped in any way, because I see bus service totally pulled out of the same neighborhoods where I stumped for votes.
Many who grew dependent on the service are now unable to get any service. Taxes continue, the service is gone. East to west travel is impossible for people with disabilities. Now UTA wants us to increase our taxes to fund a line north to Ogden.
I will encourage every former bus rider in Sandy and elsewhere to vote no until this promised service is restored. Val Evans
Sandy
Bring back Sandy bus service
Many who grew dependent on the service are now unable to get any service. Taxes continue, the service is gone. East to west travel is impossible for people with disabilities. Now UTA wants us to increase our taxes to fund a line north to Ogden.
I will encourage every former bus rider in Sandy and elsewhere to vote no until this promised service is restored. Val Evans
Sandy
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Vehicle fee rises $10
Vehicle fee rises $10
The Utah County Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted to adopt a $10 motor vehicle registration fee that will be used to preserve future road corridors.
The fee is expected to generate about $2.6 million annually for Utah County to use for advance acquisition of rights-of-way for corridors of regional significance.
Extra funds to be used on future road corridors in Utah County
PROVO — Utah County motorists will pay $10 more to register their vehicles beginning July 1.The Utah County Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted to adopt a $10 motor vehicle registration fee that will be used to preserve future road corridors.
The fee is expected to generate about $2.6 million annually for Utah County to use for advance acquisition of rights-of-way for corridors of regional significance.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 109
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 109:
From the Magna Transit Center (proposed) via 2700 South, 9150 West, 3100 South/Brud Drive/3100 South and 2700 West to the West Valley City Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3100 South, Redwood Road, 3500 South/3300 South, 900 West, and 2100 South to the Centerpointe TRAX Station. Then via 300 South, 2700 South, Connor, Atkin, 2300 East, Lakeview, 2900 South, 2700 East, Louise, Valley Street (3300 East), 3300 South and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center (proposed). Then via Wasatch Drive, I-215, Foothill Drive, Sunnyside, Arapeen, Komas, Wakara, Foothill Drive, Wasatch Drive, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, University and 100 South/North Campus Drive to the U of U Medical Center.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30 minutes, Sunday 60 minutes. Provides alternating service in conjunction with Route 4 from Wasatch Transit Center to South Campus Drive and University.
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses (upgraded to 30-foot buses when ridership warrants).
Replaces: portions of routes 13, 14 and 37 (but largely new service).
Route 109:
From the Magna Transit Center (proposed) via 2700 South, 9150 West, 3100 South/Brud Drive/3100 South and 2700 West to the West Valley City Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3100 South, Redwood Road, 3500 South/3300 South, 900 West, and 2100 South to the Centerpointe TRAX Station. Then via 300 South, 2700 South, Connor, Atkin, 2300 East, Lakeview, 2900 South, 2700 East, Louise, Valley Street (3300 East), 3300 South and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center (proposed). Then via Wasatch Drive, I-215, Foothill Drive, Sunnyside, Arapeen, Komas, Wakara, Foothill Drive, Wasatch Drive, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, University and 100 South/North Campus Drive to the U of U Medical Center.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30 minutes, Sunday 60 minutes. Provides alternating service in conjunction with Route 4 from Wasatch Transit Center to South Campus Drive and University.
Buses: Cutaway Van Buses (upgraded to 30-foot buses when ridership warrants).
Replaces: portions of routes 13, 14 and 37 (but largely new service).
Monday, March 27, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 107
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 107:
From the West Valley Transit Center via 2700 West, 3500 South, Decker Lake Drive/Decker Lake Lane, Parkway Blvd, Decker Lake Blvd, Printer's Row, Redwood Road, and 2100 South to the Centerpointe TRAX station. Then via 2100 South, Parley's Way, I-215, and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center (proposed).
Replaces portions of Routes 31, 34, 35 (old), and 42.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minutes.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses.
Route 107:
From the West Valley Transit Center via 2700 West, 3500 South, Decker Lake Drive/Decker Lake Lane, Parkway Blvd, Decker Lake Blvd, Printer's Row, Redwood Road, and 2100 South to the Centerpointe TRAX station. Then via 2100 South, Parley's Way, I-215, and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center (proposed).
Replaces portions of Routes 31, 34, 35 (old), and 42.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minutes.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses.
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 106
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.
Route 106:
From 3500 South and 5600 West via 5600 West, 2100 South (South Frontage Road), 3200 West, 2100 South/Pioneer Road, 1700 West, Redwood Road, and 2100 South to the Centerpointe TRAX station. Then via 2100 South, Parley's Way, I-215, and Wasatch Blvd to the Wasatch Blvd Transit Center.
Replaces route 30.
Frequency: 7 Days a week every 30-minutes. Will provide alternating every 15-minute service from Redwood Road and 2100 South to Wasatch Transit Center in conjunction with route 107.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses
Route 106:
From 3500 South and 5600 West via 5600 West, 2100 South (South Frontage Road), 3200 West, 2100 South/Pioneer Road, 1700 West, Redwood Road, and 2100 South to the Centerpointe TRAX station. Then via 2100 South, Parley's Way, I-215, and Wasatch Blvd to the Wasatch Blvd Transit Center.
Replaces route 30.
Frequency: 7 Days a week every 30-minutes. Will provide alternating every 15-minute service from Redwood Road and 2100 South to Wasatch Transit Center in conjunction with route 107.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses
Sunday, March 26, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 103
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus service.
I have given you my proposals for local bus routes that will service downtown Salt Lake City. The next set of bus routes are ones that will primarily run east-west that will not head into the Central Business District. You will notice many of the routes are similiar to what is running today with some changes.
Route 103:
From the Magna Transit Center (proposed) via 2700 South, 8000 West, 2820 South/Parkway Blvd, 5600 West, 1730 South, 5070 West, 2100 South, 4800 West, 1730 South/1820 South, 3230 West, 2100 West/Pioneer, 1700 South, 700 West and 1300 South to the Ballpark TRAX station. Then via 1300 South, West Temple, 1700 South, Wasatch Drive and Sunnyside to Hogle Zoo. Then via Sunnyside, Arapeen, Chipeta Way, Wakara Way, Foothill Drive, Wasatch Drive, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, University Drive, and 100 South/North Campus Drive to the U of U Hospital.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minutes, Sunday: 60-Minute.
Buses: Cutaway Van Chasis buses (upgraded to regular buses when ridership builds).
Replaces: Replaces portions of routes 30, 56, and 66.
I have given you my proposals for local bus routes that will service downtown Salt Lake City. The next set of bus routes are ones that will primarily run east-west that will not head into the Central Business District. You will notice many of the routes are similiar to what is running today with some changes.
Route 103:
From the Magna Transit Center (proposed) via 2700 South, 8000 West, 2820 South/Parkway Blvd, 5600 West, 1730 South, 5070 West, 2100 South, 4800 West, 1730 South/1820 South, 3230 West, 2100 West/Pioneer, 1700 South, 700 West and 1300 South to the Ballpark TRAX station. Then via 1300 South, West Temple, 1700 South, Wasatch Drive and Sunnyside to Hogle Zoo. Then via Sunnyside, Arapeen, Chipeta Way, Wakara Way, Foothill Drive, Wasatch Drive, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, University Drive, and 100 South/North Campus Drive to the U of U Hospital.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minutes, Sunday: 60-Minute.
Buses: Cutaway Van Chasis buses (upgraded to regular buses when ridership builds).
Replaces: Replaces portions of routes 30, 56, and 66.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Sandy to buy land for TRAX station
Sandy to buy land for TRAX station
SANDY — The city is planning to purchase about three acres for a possible commuter-rail station at 10000 South.
The proposed station could attract business to the area, city officials say. The station would be just west of I-15 in an area zoned for large-scale office buildings, said Nick Duerksen, Sandy's assistant director of community development.
SANDY — The city is planning to purchase about three acres for a possible commuter-rail station at 10000 South.
The proposed station could attract business to the area, city officials say. The station would be just west of I-15 in an area zoned for large-scale office buildings, said Nick Duerksen, Sandy's assistant director of community development.
Friday, March 24, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 50
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 50:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State Street, North Temple, Redwood Road/500 South (Davis County), North Davis Blvd, 400 North, 200 West/400 West, 2025 North, Frontage Road, and West State Street to Main.
Replaces portions of route 18
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturdays and Sundays 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 10-minute service along North Temple.
Buses: 30-Foot Buses.
Route 50:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State Street, North Temple, Redwood Road/500 South (Davis County), North Davis Blvd, 400 North, 200 West/400 West, 2025 North, Frontage Road, and West State Street to Main.
Replaces portions of route 18
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturdays and Sundays 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 10-minute service along North Temple.
Buses: 30-Foot Buses.
Residents split over TRAX tax hike
Residents split over TRAX tax hike
While I am a big supporter of TRAX and have been since day one, presently UTA cannot even provide good bus service. How bad will the bus system suffer in order to put in additional TRAX lines and does UTA even care?
While I am a big supporter of TRAX and have been since day one, presently UTA cannot even provide good bus service. How bad will the bus system suffer in order to put in additional TRAX lines and does UTA even care?
Thursday, March 23, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 43
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Routes
Route 43:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 400 South, Emery, California, Redwood Road, 1700 South, Pioneer, 3200 West/1820 South, Bangerter Highway, Lake Park Blvd, 4800 West, 4715 South, 4620 West, 5400 South, Cougar Lane/4800 West, Skye Drive/9800 South, Centennial Parkway, through Southtowne Mall, 10600 South, State Street and Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday: 60-Minute
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces portions of new route 48, also route 42 and 90.
Route 43:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 400 South, Emery, California, Redwood Road, 1700 South, Pioneer, 3200 West/1820 South, Bangerter Highway, Lake Park Blvd, 4800 West, 4715 South, 4620 West, 5400 South, Cougar Lane/4800 West, Skye Drive/9800 South, Centennial Parkway, through Southtowne Mall, 10600 South, State Street and Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday: 60-Minute
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces portions of new route 48, also route 42 and 90.
Monday, March 20, 2006
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 40
My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 40:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 400 South, Redwood Road, 900 South, Pioneer, 3200 West, 2100 South Frontage Road, 2700 South, Old Bingham Highway to Hawley Park Road.
Replaces: Portions of Routes 30, 34, and 41
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minutes, Sundays 60-Minutes
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Route 40:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 400 South, Redwood Road, 900 South, Pioneer, 3200 West, 2100 South Frontage Road, 2700 South, Old Bingham Highway to Hawley Park Road.
Replaces: Portions of Routes 30, 34, and 41
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minutes, Sundays 60-Minutes
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Monday, March 13, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 37
My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.
Route 37:
From the Intermodal Terminal via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State, North Temple, Redwood Road, 15000 South, 3200 West, 14400 South, 3600 West and 13400 South to Bangater Highway.
Freqency: Monday-Friday 30-Minute, Saturday-Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide cooridinated 10-minute service from Downtown to North Temple and Redwood in conjuction with routes 3, 36, and 50. Will provide coordinated 15-minute service from North Temple and Redwood to 10400 South in conjunction with Route 36.
Buses: 40-Foot buses but will eventually need 60-foot buses.
Route 37:
From the Intermodal Terminal via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State, North Temple, Redwood Road, 15000 South, 3200 West, 14400 South, 3600 West and 13400 South to Bangater Highway.
Freqency: Monday-Friday 30-Minute, Saturday-Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide cooridinated 10-minute service from Downtown to North Temple and Redwood in conjuction with routes 3, 36, and 50. Will provide coordinated 15-minute service from North Temple and Redwood to 10400 South in conjunction with Route 36.
Buses: 40-Foot buses but will eventually need 60-foot buses.
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 36
My proposal to revampl Utah Transit Authority Bus Service
Route 36:
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State Street, North Temple, Redwood Road, 10600 South, through Southtowne Mall, and 10000 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Special Note: Yes this is the same as what UTA proposed in their bus cuts by my proposal continues service to Riverton which the UTA is going to cut.
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute Saturday and Sundays: 60-Minute
Route will provide coordinated every 10-minute service from Downtown to North Temple and Redwood in conjunction with routes 3, 37, and 50.
Will provide coordinated every 15-minute service along Redwood Road in conjuction with route 37.
Will provide coordinated every 5-10 minute service from Sandy Civic Center TRAX station to Southtowne Mall in conjuction with multiple lines.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses. Eventually 60-Foot Articulated buses will be needed along this corridor.
Route 36:
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State Street, North Temple, Redwood Road, 10600 South, through Southtowne Mall, and 10000 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Special Note: Yes this is the same as what UTA proposed in their bus cuts by my proposal continues service to Riverton which the UTA is going to cut.
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute Saturday and Sundays: 60-Minute
Route will provide coordinated every 10-minute service from Downtown to North Temple and Redwood in conjunction with routes 3, 37, and 50.
Will provide coordinated every 15-minute service along Redwood Road in conjuction with route 37.
Will provide coordinated every 5-10 minute service from Sandy Civic Center TRAX station to Southtowne Mall in conjuction with multiple lines.
Buses: 40-Foot Buses. Eventually 60-Foot Articulated buses will be needed along this corridor.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Thursday, March 09, 2006
A day riding the bus.
The fuel pump went out in my car so today I had to spend the entire day riding the bus and as anyone who lives in Salt Lake knows, we had some interesting weather today.
Riding the bus would be no big deal except for the fact that one of the errands I had today involved picking up paper work at a place that is a far walk from the nearest bus stop.
The day started out with catching the 11 bus at Spring Lane and 1300 East which was due at 4500 South at 8:57AM. The bus arrived close to on time and we where on our way. While a few snow flakes fell from 3900 South on, at 1700 South it look as though we had entered another world as we hit the main thrust of the storm. Not only was it snowing hard but with the he wind, visibility was bad and the roads become covered almost instantly.
I was impressed with most of the auto drivers as they did slow down and where actually being considerate. The only exception was one idiot near the U of U who turned left right in front of the bus. However, he got an unpleasant surprise as he raced up the hill only to get stuck with a bunch of other cars.
Showing how some routes have too much running time, despite the slow going and all the snow we still arrived on time at the ZCMI Center.
My next bus was the 34 which turn out to be one of the CNG buses. This was the first time I have ever ridden one of these buses and smelled CNG when the bus was moving.
After my long walk I boarded a 43 bus. When the bus approached I thought it wasn't the 43 because it said GARAGE but then I saw a paper sign in the window saying 43. This is the first time I have encountered a non-working headsign while riding UTA.
My next three buses I rode where all on line 31. The first one was one of the articulated buses on a route that should have them. Of course these buses where ordered for the express routes so have the nicer seats in them which is a pleasant treat.
The next route I took was the 10 which I caught northbound at 3300 south at 1:53PM. The driver was the one of only two bad drivers I had today (the next driver was the other). He was extremely unfriendly and is a poor asset in trying to get people to ride the bus.
After visiting my mother in her nursing home I rode the 30 over to Sugerhouse and caught the 8 in order to pick up my vehicle. The 8 had a good load of mostly Judge High School students but for the most part they where pretty respectful.
Here are my overall comments:
1. UTA needs to be getting more bus stop shelters built. With our extreme weather in Summer and Winter, UTA' s customers need protection from the elements. Isn't it interesting that the only shelter I was able to use today was in front of UTA headquarters!
2. Running times need to be looked at on some routes.
3. No bus should go out with a broken headsign. There was buses sitting at the UTA Meadowbrook facility so why did a bus go out with a malfunctioning headsign?
4. While it is not under UTA's control, UTA needs to work with cities and the county on sidewalks. I walked probably 4 miles today and only a small portion had sidewalks (mainly 500 East and Sugerhouse). People are not going to ride the bus if they can't conveniently get to the bus.
Overall, the day went well. However, UTA still has a lot of work to do before it is going to attract more customers to their bus system.
Riding the bus would be no big deal except for the fact that one of the errands I had today involved picking up paper work at a place that is a far walk from the nearest bus stop.
The day started out with catching the 11 bus at Spring Lane and 1300 East which was due at 4500 South at 8:57AM. The bus arrived close to on time and we where on our way. While a few snow flakes fell from 3900 South on, at 1700 South it look as though we had entered another world as we hit the main thrust of the storm. Not only was it snowing hard but with the he wind, visibility was bad and the roads become covered almost instantly.
I was impressed with most of the auto drivers as they did slow down and where actually being considerate. The only exception was one idiot near the U of U who turned left right in front of the bus. However, he got an unpleasant surprise as he raced up the hill only to get stuck with a bunch of other cars.
Showing how some routes have too much running time, despite the slow going and all the snow we still arrived on time at the ZCMI Center.
My next bus was the 34 which turn out to be one of the CNG buses. This was the first time I have ever ridden one of these buses and smelled CNG when the bus was moving.
After my long walk I boarded a 43 bus. When the bus approached I thought it wasn't the 43 because it said GARAGE but then I saw a paper sign in the window saying 43. This is the first time I have encountered a non-working headsign while riding UTA.
My next three buses I rode where all on line 31. The first one was one of the articulated buses on a route that should have them. Of course these buses where ordered for the express routes so have the nicer seats in them which is a pleasant treat.
The next route I took was the 10 which I caught northbound at 3300 south at 1:53PM. The driver was the one of only two bad drivers I had today (the next driver was the other). He was extremely unfriendly and is a poor asset in trying to get people to ride the bus.
After visiting my mother in her nursing home I rode the 30 over to Sugerhouse and caught the 8 in order to pick up my vehicle. The 8 had a good load of mostly Judge High School students but for the most part they where pretty respectful.
Here are my overall comments:
1. UTA needs to be getting more bus stop shelters built. With our extreme weather in Summer and Winter, UTA' s customers need protection from the elements. Isn't it interesting that the only shelter I was able to use today was in front of UTA headquarters!
2. Running times need to be looked at on some routes.
3. No bus should go out with a broken headsign. There was buses sitting at the UTA Meadowbrook facility so why did a bus go out with a malfunctioning headsign?
4. While it is not under UTA's control, UTA needs to work with cities and the county on sidewalks. I walked probably 4 miles today and only a small portion had sidewalks (mainly 500 East and Sugerhouse). People are not going to ride the bus if they can't conveniently get to the bus.
Overall, the day went well. However, UTA still has a lot of work to do before it is going to attract more customers to their bus system.
UTA unveils 'FrontRunner'
UTA unveils 'FrontRunner'
While the name does not bother me that much after all it will traveling along the Wasatch Front so Front Runner does make some sense (but not a whole lot), all you have to do is look at the group put together to come up with a name. Why in the world would you put a group of Engineers and Marketing people together to come up with a name? Also, how much where they overpaid to come up with a name?
Transit agencies are famous for overpaying for this kind of stuff. In 1980 when the Southern California Rapid Transit District was looking for a new logo they paid someone something like $600,000 to come up with a logo and it look like he took the Philadelphia transit system logo put to pieces on it and said you where supposed to see the arrows inside.
It would have created more interest in the community to hold a contest to come up with a name for the new system. Not only would have it cost less but it would probably be better than the name that was chosen.
"I taking TRAX" rolls of the tounge, "I taking Frontrunner!" just doesn't work the same.
Then there was the comment about people thinking TRAX and UTA where not related. Lets see, same ugly paint scheme that was the product of another goverment project, and the UTA logos. Maybe its the fact that a ton of people ride TRAX but the buses suffer from not enough passengers (on many routes), or is it the fact that TRAX cost so much less to operate per passenger mile (of course that also can be attributed to number of riders on the buses).
The truth is the only problem is the current poor state of the bus system operated by UTA. Changes need to happen to make the system more usefull and friendly to use. Then there would be no confusion about the system.
While the name does not bother me that much after all it will traveling along the Wasatch Front so Front Runner does make some sense (but not a whole lot), all you have to do is look at the group put together to come up with a name. Why in the world would you put a group of Engineers and Marketing people together to come up with a name? Also, how much where they overpaid to come up with a name?
Transit agencies are famous for overpaying for this kind of stuff. In 1980 when the Southern California Rapid Transit District was looking for a new logo they paid someone something like $600,000 to come up with a logo and it look like he took the Philadelphia transit system logo put to pieces on it and said you where supposed to see the arrows inside.
It would have created more interest in the community to hold a contest to come up with a name for the new system. Not only would have it cost less but it would probably be better than the name that was chosen.
"I taking TRAX" rolls of the tounge, "I taking Frontrunner!" just doesn't work the same.
Then there was the comment about people thinking TRAX and UTA where not related. Lets see, same ugly paint scheme that was the product of another goverment project, and the UTA logos. Maybe its the fact that a ton of people ride TRAX but the buses suffer from not enough passengers (on many routes), or is it the fact that TRAX cost so much less to operate per passenger mile (of course that also can be attributed to number of riders on the buses).
The truth is the only problem is the current poor state of the bus system operated by UTA. Changes need to happen to make the system more usefull and friendly to use. Then there would be no confusion about the system.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 33
Proposed Restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.
Route 33:
Route 33 will run in a loop covering West Salt Lake City. From the Intermodal Depot via 600
West, 200 South, State Street, 900 South, West Temple, and 1300 South to the Ballpark TRAX station. Then via 1300 South, Montgomery, Glendale, Illinois, Emery, Mead, Navajo, Indiana, Aparapahoe, Cheyenne, 500 South, Redwood Road, 400 South, Cheyenne, 200 South and 600 West to the Intermodal Depot.
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute, Saturday: 60-Minute
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces routes 16 and 17
Route 33:
Route 33 will run in a loop covering West Salt Lake City. From the Intermodal Depot via 600
West, 200 South, State Street, 900 South, West Temple, and 1300 South to the Ballpark TRAX station. Then via 1300 South, Montgomery, Glendale, Illinois, Emery, Mead, Navajo, Indiana, Aparapahoe, Cheyenne, 500 South, Redwood Road, 400 South, Cheyenne, 200 South and 600 West to the Intermodal Depot.
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute, Saturday: 60-Minute
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces routes 16 and 17
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 31
Proposed Changes to Utah Transit Authority Bus Lines.
Route 31:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 400 South, 300 West and 2100 South to the 2100 South TRAX station. Then via 300 West, 3300 South, 1200 West/1300 West, Atherton, 4700 South, 1175 West, Murray-Taylorsville Road, Canal Street/1300 West (Temple Drive), 12600 South a loop of 1830 West, 12800 South, and Redwood Road, then via 12600 South, 1300 East, 14400 South, 3600 West and 13400 South to Bangater Highway.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-Minute, Saturday 60-Minute
Buses: Cutaway Van Chasis Buses
Route would replace a portion of former Route 12 otherwise largely new service.
Route 31:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 400 South, 300 West and 2100 South to the 2100 South TRAX station. Then via 300 West, 3300 South, 1200 West/1300 West, Atherton, 4700 South, 1175 West, Murray-Taylorsville Road, Canal Street/1300 West (Temple Drive), 12600 South a loop of 1830 West, 12800 South, and Redwood Road, then via 12600 South, 1300 East, 14400 South, 3600 West and 13400 South to Bangater Highway.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-Minute, Saturday 60-Minute
Buses: Cutaway Van Chasis Buses
Route would replace a portion of former Route 12 otherwise largely new service.
Monday, March 06, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 29
Proposed Route Reorganization of the Utah Transit Authority.
Route 29:
From the Intermodal Terminal via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, Main/Columbus Street, Panther Way, State Street, South Temple, Main Street and 3900 South to the 3900 South TRAX station. Then via 3900 South, 300 West/Commerce Drive, and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine, Murray Blvd/700 West, Main Street, Wasatch, Monroe, South 255 West/South 240 West, and Sego Lily to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday Through Saturday 30-Minute
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces portions of routes 23, 442, and 25
Route 29:
From the Intermodal Terminal via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, Main/Columbus Street, Panther Way, State Street, South Temple, Main Street and 3900 South to the 3900 South TRAX station. Then via 3900 South, 300 West/Commerce Drive, and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine, Murray Blvd/700 West, Main Street, Wasatch, Monroe, South 255 West/South 240 West, and Sego Lily to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday Through Saturday 30-Minute
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces portions of routes 23, 442, and 25
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 27
Route 27:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, State Street and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine, State, and 7720 South to the Midvale Center TRAX station. Then via 7720 South, Main/700 East, Sandy Parkway, and 10000 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Route will replace portions of Routes 22 and 27.
Route Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute service. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with route 26 from the Intermodal depot to 7720 South and State Street.
Buses Used: 60-Foot Articulated Buses
Route will be part of the Bus Route Enhancement Program
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Proposed Restructuring of UTA bus service-Route 26
This is my proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 26:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine Street, State Street, and 10000 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Route Frequency: 30-Minute Service 7 Days A Week. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with route 27 from Downtown to 7720 South.
Buses: 60-Foot Articulated Buses
This route will be included in the route inhancement program. While this route has been largely ingnored by UTA because its close proximity to TRAX, it serves a completely different market and has its own needs. UTA basically cut the 22 back to 6200 South arbitarily when TRAX started becuase that is where the other routes broke off from State in the pre-TRAX days. However, the corridor is much more dynamic and this is designed to revitaliaze the corridor to the south of 5400 South.
Route 26:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine Street, State Street, and 10000 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Route Frequency: 30-Minute Service 7 Days A Week. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with route 27 from Downtown to 7720 South.
Buses: 60-Foot Articulated Buses
This route will be included in the route inhancement program. While this route has been largely ingnored by UTA because its close proximity to TRAX, it serves a completely different market and has its own needs. UTA basically cut the 22 back to 6200 South arbitarily when TRAX started becuase that is where the other routes broke off from State in the pre-TRAX days. However, the corridor is much more dynamic and this is designed to revitaliaze the corridor to the south of 5400 South.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Another Blogger's View On Boyer and TRAX
The Crow's Nest
Here is a great read on the Boyer Group's whining about TRAX stations in front of their complex.
Heck if they would have included the intermodal station into their complex they would not have had a problem because TRAX would not have to extended to far, but then again it is clear that the Boyers don't like transit.
Here is a great read on the Boyer Group's whining about TRAX stations in front of their complex.
Heck if they would have included the intermodal station into their complex they would not have had a problem because TRAX would not have to extended to far, but then again it is clear that the Boyers don't like transit.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Chamber in Davis to celebrate Legacy start
deseretnews.com | Chamber in Davis to celebrate Legacy start: "Chamber in Davis to celebrate Legacy start
FARMINGTON — The Davis Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the official start of Legacy Parkway construction Thursday with the Utah Department of Transportation, the Governor's Office and other governmental leaders.
While fighting for the Legacy Parkway, the Davis Chamber created 'Utahns for Legacy Parkway,' which lobbied for building the critical highway. Many sported stickers that read, 'Build Legacy Now!' The group has provided even more stickers that simply say, 'Building Legacy Now!' Through its fund-raising efforts, the group will use funds to supply refreshments at the celebration.
The Davis Chamber of Commerce encourages county commuters to join UDOT at an open house to view the proposed parkway and ask questions. The group will be available from 4—8 on Thursday, at the Davis County Fairpark in Farmington, Exposition Building 2.
Davis Cable Channel 17 will be on hand to cover the event in its entirety from the governor's comments to the official commencement ceremony and stakeholders' comments. It also can be accessed on www.daviscable17.com at a later date. "
FARMINGTON — The Davis Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the official start of Legacy Parkway construction Thursday with the Utah Department of Transportation, the Governor's Office and other governmental leaders.
While fighting for the Legacy Parkway, the Davis Chamber created 'Utahns for Legacy Parkway,' which lobbied for building the critical highway. Many sported stickers that read, 'Build Legacy Now!' The group has provided even more stickers that simply say, 'Building Legacy Now!' Through its fund-raising efforts, the group will use funds to supply refreshments at the celebration.
The Davis Chamber of Commerce encourages county commuters to join UDOT at an open house to view the proposed parkway and ask questions. The group will be available from 4—8 on Thursday, at the Davis County Fairpark in Farmington, Exposition Building 2.
Davis Cable Channel 17 will be on hand to cover the event in its entirety from the governor's comments to the official commencement ceremony and stakeholders' comments. It also can be accessed on www.daviscable17.com at a later date. "
Thursday, February 23, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 23
My continuing proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Proposed Route 23:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 East, Gordon Lane, 4500 South, Atwood Blvd, and Vine Street to the Murray Central TRAX Station
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute Service, Saturdays: 60-Minute Service
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces Route 15
Proposed Route 23:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 East, Gordon Lane, 4500 South, Atwood Blvd, and Vine Street to the Murray Central TRAX Station
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute Service, Saturdays: 60-Minute Service
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces Route 15
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 21
This continues my proposal to improve Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.
New Route 21.
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, 4500 South, State Street and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX Station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with Route 20 from the Intermodal Depot to 3900 South Monday-Friday.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Replaces northern portion of Route 10
New Route 21.
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, 4500 South, State Street and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX Station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with Route 20 from the Intermodal Depot to 3900 South Monday-Friday.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Replaces northern portion of Route 10
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 20
Proposed Route 20
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, and 3900 South to St. Marks Hospital. Will do same loop as current line 9.
Frequency: 30-Minute Monday-Friday. Will provide every 15-minute service from the Intermodal Depot to 500 East/3900 South in conjunction with Route 21.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Replaces Portions of Routes 9 and 10.
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, and 3900 South to St. Marks Hospital. Will do same loop as current line 9.
Frequency: 30-Minute Monday-Friday. Will provide every 15-minute service from the Intermodal Depot to 500 East/3900 South in conjunction with Route 21.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Replaces Portions of Routes 9 and 10.
Get used to the idea of a toll
deseretnews.com | Get used to the idea of a toll: "Get used to the idea of a toll
Deseret Morning News editorial
Ask people in Midwestern and Eastern states how they feel about toll roads, and chances are many of them would say they gladly would return to a free system out of convenience.
But then, of course, there is no such thing as a free system. Utahns pay for their highways. They just don't have to carry wads of loose change with them to do so. And that leads us to the subject, again, of toll roads.
SB80, a bill that soon may be on Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s desk, would allow Utah to enter into partnerships with private businesses to fund new, much-needed highways. In return, the private businesses could begin charging and collecting tolls for the use of those roads. Some people are saying the bill is specifically written with the thought in mind of building a toll road along the Mountain View Corridor in the western end of Salt Lake County, but state officials say they have yet to make such a decision."
Deseret Morning News editorial
Ask people in Midwestern and Eastern states how they feel about toll roads, and chances are many of them would say they gladly would return to a free system out of convenience.
But then, of course, there is no such thing as a free system. Utahns pay for their highways. They just don't have to carry wads of loose change with them to do so. And that leads us to the subject, again, of toll roads.
SB80, a bill that soon may be on Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s desk, would allow Utah to enter into partnerships with private businesses to fund new, much-needed highways. In return, the private businesses could begin charging and collecting tolls for the use of those roads. Some people are saying the bill is specifically written with the thought in mind of building a toll road along the Mountain View Corridor in the western end of Salt Lake County, but state officials say they have yet to make such a decision."
Plan for 2 TRAX stops is a problem for Gateway
deseretnews.com | Plan for 2 TRAX stops is a problem for Gateway
Comments from the Boyer Group that once again shows they are the typical anti-transit developer who is too caught up in the past to realize that transit can benefit them.
Comments from the Boyer Group that once again shows they are the typical anti-transit developer who is too caught up in the past to realize that transit can benefit them.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 18
Route 18:
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle, 6200 South, 2300 South, Bengal Blvd, Wastach Drive, 7200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-minutes, Sunday 60-Minutes.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses. Route would be part of the route enhancement program.
Replaces Route 32
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle, 6200 South, 2300 South, Bengal Blvd, Wastach Drive, 7200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-minutes, Sunday 60-Minutes.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses. Route would be part of the route enhancement program.
Replaces Route 32
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah: "Plan to eliminate rail line receives backing in House
By Heather May
The Salt Lake Tribune
A bill that would lay the groundwork for eliminating freight trains from Salt Lake City's 900 South passed a House committee Monday.
HB372 would let Salt Lake County shift $3.5 million of transit taxes from highways to a $50 million pot to realign Union Pacific railroad's Grant Tower - a curve near The Gateway. That fix, in turn, would lead UP to abandon its line on 900 South, where trains travel within 40 feet of some homes, rattling foundations and, say unhappy residents, ruining property values. "
By Heather May
The Salt Lake Tribune
A bill that would lay the groundwork for eliminating freight trains from Salt Lake City's 900 South passed a House committee Monday.
HB372 would let Salt Lake County shift $3.5 million of transit taxes from highways to a $50 million pot to realign Union Pacific railroad's Grant Tower - a curve near The Gateway. That fix, in turn, would lead UP to abandon its line on 900 South, where trains travel within 40 feet of some homes, rattling foundations and, say unhappy residents, ruining property values. "
deseretnews.com | Most favor toll roads — asap
deseretnews.com | Most favor toll roads — asap: "Most favor toll roads — asap
Copyright 2006 Deseret Morning News
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
Toll roads are the way to go, Utahns say, but only if it means new roads are built now and not later.
Photo
A new Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll by Dan Jones & Associates shows that 55 percent of Utahns would support construction of toll roads in the state if it meant a needed road could be built within the next three years versus the next 20 years."
Copyright 2006 Deseret Morning News
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
Toll roads are the way to go, Utahns say, but only if it means new roads are built now and not later.
Photo
A new Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll by Dan Jones & Associates shows that 55 percent of Utahns would support construction of toll roads in the state if it meant a needed road could be built within the next three years versus the next 20 years."
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah: "Toll roads plan clears Senate
West-side S.L. County route might be one
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah's next big road project may include toll booths under a bill that received Senate approval Tuesday. "
West-side S.L. County route might be one
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah's next big road project may include toll booths under a bill that received Senate approval Tuesday. "
Roads bill undergoes makeover
deseretnews.com | Roads bill undergoes makeover: "Roads bill undergoes makeover
Changes may mean less money for U.S. 6, more for other projects
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
A bill that would have meant a billion-dollar makeover for U.S. 6 was amended Tuesday, making it less likely that the deadly rural road will receive full funding for fixes this year.
The changes to HB369, however, may mean more money for other road projects in the state — including reconstruction of I-15 in Utah County."
Changes may mean less money for U.S. 6, more for other projects
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
A bill that would have meant a billion-dollar makeover for U.S. 6 was amended Tuesday, making it less likely that the deadly rural road will receive full funding for fixes this year.
The changes to HB369, however, may mean more money for other road projects in the state — including reconstruction of I-15 in Utah County."
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Monday, February 13, 2006
St. George transportation expo draws big crowd
deseretnews.com | St. George transportation expo draws big crowd: "St. George transportation expo draws big crowd
By Nancy Perkins
Deseret Morning News
ST. GEORGE — Hundreds of people showed up in St. George on Tuesday to review plans for more than a dozen transportation projects idling just over the horizon in Utah's fastest growing county.
'We wanted to not only help people understand what's happening, but to let them know what the timelines are for some of these projects,' said Myron Lee, the public involvement coordinator for the Utah Department of Transportation Region Four. 'Normally, if we get 30 or so people to an open house, we're happy. So we were extremely pleased with the turnout at this event.'"
By Nancy Perkins
Deseret Morning News
ST. GEORGE — Hundreds of people showed up in St. George on Tuesday to review plans for more than a dozen transportation projects idling just over the horizon in Utah's fastest growing county.
'We wanted to not only help people understand what's happening, but to let them know what the timelines are for some of these projects,' said Myron Lee, the public involvement coordinator for the Utah Department of Transportation Region Four. 'Normally, if we get 30 or so people to an open house, we're happy. So we were extremely pleased with the turnout at this event.'"
Saturday, February 11, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 15
Continuing my proposal to improve Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 15.
From Intermodal Station via 500 West, 200 South, 900 East/700 East, 8000 South, Wasatch, and 7720 South to the Midvale Central TRAX station.
Replaces portions of Routes 9, 24, and 25.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minutes. Provides alternating every 15-minute service in conjuction with route 14.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Route 15.
From Intermodal Station via 500 West, 200 South, 900 East/700 East, 8000 South, Wasatch, and 7720 South to the Midvale Central TRAX station.
Replaces portions of Routes 9, 24, and 25.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minutes. Provides alternating every 15-minute service in conjuction with route 14.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Monorail rating, ridership go down
reviewjournal.com -- News - Monorail rating, ridership go down
Anti-transit types along with Monorailist have been pushing the notion that if you built monorails instead of light rail they would make money.
The monorailist believe that monorails are better than light rail because they are elevated and sleek.
The anti-transit types just want to stop light rail lines so they "use" the monorailsit to help their cause.
Anti-transit types along with Monorailist have been pushing the notion that if you built monorails instead of light rail they would make money.
The monorailist believe that monorails are better than light rail because they are elevated and sleek.
The anti-transit types just want to stop light rail lines so they "use" the monorailsit to help their cause.
Friday, February 10, 2006
My Proposed Restructured UTA System-Route 14
Route 14:
Route 14 would start at the Intermodal Depot and travel via 500 West, 200 South, 900 East/700 East and Sego Lily Drive/9800 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station. Then via Sego Lily/1000 South and Centennial Parkway to Southtowne Mall.
Replaces Route 9 and portions of Route 24.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sundays 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from Downtown to 700 East and 900 South in conjunction with New Route 15.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Route 14 would start at the Intermodal Depot and travel via 500 West, 200 South, 900 East/700 East and Sego Lily Drive/9800 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station. Then via Sego Lily/1000 South and Centennial Parkway to Southtowne Mall.
Replaces Route 9 and portions of Route 24.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sundays 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from Downtown to 700 East and 900 South in conjunction with New Route 15.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
My Proposed Restructured UTA System-Route 10
Route 9 left open for future expansion.
Route 10:
Route 10 would start at the Intermodal Depot and then travel via 500 W, 200 S, 300 W, 400 S, State Street, South Temple, 1300 East, 200S, 1400 East, South Campus, 1300 East, 7800 South, State Street, and 7720 South to the Midvale Center TRAX station.
Will Replace Route 11 and a portion of route 27.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 15-minute, Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Route would become part of the Bus Route Enhancement Program.
Route 10:
Route 10 would start at the Intermodal Depot and then travel via 500 W, 200 S, 300 W, 400 S, State Street, South Temple, 1300 East, 200S, 1400 East, South Campus, 1300 East, 7800 South, State Street, and 7720 South to the Midvale Center TRAX station.
Will Replace Route 11 and a portion of route 27.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 15-minute, Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Route would become part of the Bus Route Enhancement Program.
deseretnews.com | Big makeover for U.S. 6?
deseretnews.com | Big makeover for U.S. 6?
Wow, 1.3 Billion, how many TRAX extensions would this buy? It seems that the legislature is more than willing to support a rural highway but is not so willing to support urban transport for the mases.
Wow, 1.3 Billion, how many TRAX extensions would this buy? It seems that the legislature is more than willing to support a rural highway but is not so willing to support urban transport for the mases.
Saturday, February 04, 2006
My Proposed Restructured UTA System-Route 8
Route 8:
Would follow Route 7 from the Intermodal Terminal to Fort Union Blvd (7000 South) and 2000 East, then would travel Fort Union Blvd (7000/7200 South) to the Midvale/Fort Union TRAX station.
Service would run Monday-Saturday with 30-minute frequency. Route will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with Route 7 and service along Fort Union Blvd.
Buses: 35-foot buses until service requires bigger buses.
Advantages: Will provide more frequent service along busiest section of Highland Drive and will provide additional service to the busy section of Fort Union Blvd. Will also provide easier connections from Highland Drive to TRAX.
Would follow Route 7 from the Intermodal Terminal to Fort Union Blvd (7000 South) and 2000 East, then would travel Fort Union Blvd (7000/7200 South) to the Midvale/Fort Union TRAX station.
Service would run Monday-Saturday with 30-minute frequency. Route will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with Route 7 and service along Fort Union Blvd.
Buses: 35-foot buses until service requires bigger buses.
Advantages: Will provide more frequent service along busiest section of Highland Drive and will provide additional service to the busy section of Fort Union Blvd. Will also provide easier connections from Highland Drive to TRAX.
Friday, February 03, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes - Route 7
Here is my continuing series on my proposal to restructure Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Note: 6 is left open for future bus expansion
Route 7:
Route 8 is renumbered route 7.
Service Frequency: Monday Through Saturday: 30-minute service; Sunday 60-minute
Route will provide alternating every 15-minute service from 7000 South and 2000 East to the Intermodal Depot in conjunction with new route 9.
Buses: 40-foot buses-All Low Floor. Route could eventually need articulated buses with performance increases and upgrades mentioned below.
This route should be part of an enhanced route service similar to the program that Portland is doing with assigning only Low Floor Buses to a route, working on maximizing scheduling, closing some stops, improving speeds, and adjust bus stops in order to make loading and unloading faster. From here on I will mention that the route should be part of the route enhancement program.
Note: 6 is left open for future bus expansion
Route 7:
Route 8 is renumbered route 7.
Service Frequency: Monday Through Saturday: 30-minute service; Sunday 60-minute
Route will provide alternating every 15-minute service from 7000 South and 2000 East to the Intermodal Depot in conjunction with new route 9.
Buses: 40-foot buses-All Low Floor. Route could eventually need articulated buses with performance increases and upgrades mentioned below.
This route should be part of an enhanced route service similar to the program that Portland is doing with assigning only Low Floor Buses to a route, working on maximizing scheduling, closing some stops, improving speeds, and adjust bus stops in order to make loading and unloading faster. From here on I will mention that the route should be part of the route enhancement program.
deseretnews.com | Legacy Parkway hits new pothole — a delay in dissolving injunction
deseretnews.com | Legacy Parkway hits new pothole — a delay in dissolving injunction: "Legacy Parkway hits new pothole — a delay in dissolving injunction
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
The Legacy Parkway is stuck in court once again.
After a 75-minute court hearing Thursday, U.S. District Judge Bruce Jenkins denied a motion by the state to lift the injunction placed on Legacy in 2001 by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver.
Jenkins said Thursday that he had no power to dissolve the injunction, despite arguments from the state that authority to do so had been remanded back to his jurisdiction. His decision means a March 2 groundbreaking for Legacy could be postponed as the state will now need to approach the Court of Appeals to lift the injunction."
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
The Legacy Parkway is stuck in court once again.
After a 75-minute court hearing Thursday, U.S. District Judge Bruce Jenkins denied a motion by the state to lift the injunction placed on Legacy in 2001 by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver.
Jenkins said Thursday that he had no power to dissolve the injunction, despite arguments from the state that authority to do so had been remanded back to his jurisdiction. His decision means a March 2 groundbreaking for Legacy could be postponed as the state will now need to approach the Court of Appeals to lift the injunction."
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah: "Toll road plan in high gear
Panel backs bill to let UDOT find a private partner for a highway
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Companies are scouring the country for the chance to build a highway and purchase the right to charge motorists for driving on it.
Their first opportunity may lie on the west side of Salt Lake County.
A House committee Thursday signed off on SB80, a bill that would allow Utah's Department of Transportation to contract with a private business to create a toll road. "
Panel backs bill to let UDOT find a private partner for a highway
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Companies are scouring the country for the chance to build a highway and purchase the right to charge motorists for driving on it.
Their first opportunity may lie on the west side of Salt Lake County.
A House committee Thursday signed off on SB80, a bill that would allow Utah's Department of Transportation to contract with a private business to create a toll road. "
Thursday, February 02, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes - Route 5
Here is the next proposal with my proposed restructuring of bus routes of the Utah Transit Authority.
Route 5:
From the new Intermodal Depot via 500 West, 200 South, 300 West, 400 South/500 South, 1300 East, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, Wasatch Blvd, Foothill Drive, Wakara, Komas, Arapeen, Sunnyside, Foothill Drive, 2100 East, Parley's Canyon Blvd, 2000 East, 2700 South, Connor (2140 East), Atkin (2810 South), 2300 East, 3300 South, 2700 East, 4500 South, Highland Drive, Murray-Holliday Road, Holladay Blvd, 6200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate (Proposed).
Replaces portions of routes: 13 and 14
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-Minute, Sunday: 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with Route 4 from 300 West and 400 South to Foothill Drive and 2100 East.
Buses: 30-Foot Buses.
Route 5:
From the new Intermodal Depot via 500 West, 200 South, 300 West, 400 South/500 South, 1300 East, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, Wasatch Blvd, Foothill Drive, Wakara, Komas, Arapeen, Sunnyside, Foothill Drive, 2100 East, Parley's Canyon Blvd, 2000 East, 2700 South, Connor (2140 East), Atkin (2810 South), 2300 East, 3300 South, 2700 East, 4500 South, Highland Drive, Murray-Holliday Road, Holladay Blvd, 6200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate (Proposed).
Replaces portions of routes: 13 and 14
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-Minute, Sunday: 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with Route 4 from 300 West and 400 South to Foothill Drive and 2100 East.
Buses: 30-Foot Buses.
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