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Construction progress continues on the West Valley TRAX Line. To keep business and traffic impacts to a minimum, this five-mile project has been separated into seven construction “reaches,” or segments, for management and planning purposes. The map below shows each construction reach in a different color, starting with Reach 1 in light green on the south end of the project and ending with Reach 7 in dark green on the north end.

Currently, construction is taking place in all reaches.

A description of what is happening in each area is listed below. If you need further construction information, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854.

Reach 1

Reach Description: Reach 1 is the area along Constitution Boulevard (2700 South) from West Valley City Hall at 3600 South extending north to 3100 South. This area includes both large and small businesses, as well as many residents. Access to all businesses and residences will be maintained throughout construction. Current Construction: Preliminary construction continues as third party utility relocations take place on Constitution Boulevard in preparation for the beginning of TRAX construction in this area. Upcoming Construction: Construction is scheduled to begin on 2700 West from 3500 South to 3100 South the first week of December. This work will mainly include utility relocations and will proceed along the side of the roadway. Impacts to motorists should be minimal when this work begins. Market Street near West Valley City Hall has been closed to through traffic. In addition to current leveling efforts, crews are anticipated to begin work on storm drains. As we get closer to this date, we will contact businesses and residents in the area. Traffic Impacts: Current impacts to motorists should be minimal at this time; however, there will be minor lane restrictions as utility companies work along Constitution Boulevard. As construction proceeds, we will personally visit with residents and businesses in this area to keep them informed.

Reach 2

Reach Description: Reach 2 is the area along 3100 South from Constitution Boulevard to Decker Lake Drive. The E Center and a few other businesses are located in this reach, as well as residents on either side of 3100 South. Access will be maintained throughout construction in this reach and we will work with The E Center to coordinate our efforts so you can continue to visit the great events they have to offer. When TRAX is completed along 3100 South, it will operate on the south side of the roadway. Current Construction: Currently a sewer tie-in was completed at The E Center on the south side of 3100 South. Utility pole relocation and other utility work on the north side of 3100 South have also been completed in this area. Upcoming Construction: Construction is anticipated to intensify on the south side of 3100 South just east of Constitution Boulevard within the next couple of months. As we get closer to construction in this area, we will be in contact with the residents and schools to let them know more about how work will proceed. Work is also scheduled to begin near I-215 and 3100 South mid-November of this year. Some utility is planned near The E Center in December. Traffic Impacts: Current impacts to motorists should be minimal in this reach because the majority of work takes place along the sides of 3100 South.

Reach 3

Reach Description: Reach 3 is the area along Decker Lake Drive from 3100 South to Research Way (2770 South) and running east to Redwood Road. This area includes many commercial office buildings with thousands of employees who access this area on a daily basis. We will continually work with these businesses to ensure access is provided at all times. Current Construction: Crews have completed the sewer line on the west side of Decker Lake Drive. Construction has now switched to the east side of Decker Lake Drive to begin work on the storm drain. This work is anticipated to take place throughout the next several months. Crews have also started to expose utilities along Research Way located at 2770 South just west of Redwood Road. Access is being maintained and impacts along Research Way should be minimal at this time. Upcoming Construction: There will be a few temporary driveway closures along Decker Lake Drive throughout the upcoming week to replace storm drains. However, access will be maintained to all businesses through alternate driveway approaches. We will work directly with businesses to provide notice and access. Construction is anticipated to take place along Decker Lake Drive throughout the next several months. Traffic is anticipated to switch again from the west side of Decker Lake Drive to the east side sometime in January 2009. Traffic Impacts: · Currently, traffic has switched to the west side of Decker Lake Drive with one lane of traffic operational in each direction. Access to businesses is maintained. Please be mindful of workers in this area and obey posted speed limits.

Reach 4

Reach Description: Reach 4 runs through the Chesterfield residential area along 2770 South and proceeds along the Decker Lake Canal and the Crosstowne Trail. The majority of construction taking place on the West Valley Line is currently taking place in this area. We will work with residents to ensure a safe working environment that provides access to their properties throughout construction. Current Construction: Construction in this reach is on the east side of Redwood Road as crews continue to clear the way for TRAX on the north side of the Brighton and Decker Lake Canals and the Jordan River. Currently, crews have created a corridor for TRAX that extends into Reach 5 and connects to the industrial area along 1070 West. Crews have reinforced a box culvert that runs along the Crosstowne Trail and have backfilled the area with dirt. Crews continue to install the foundations that hold the overhead wiring system for TRAX throughout the Chesterfield area. A permanent fence is being installed just east of the Brighton Canal to the Khadeeja Islamic Center on Parkway Avenue. Work is also being done on a box culvert at the Brighton Canal. Upcoming Construction: Sound walls for the area located on either side of the Crosstowne Trail between Redwood Road and just west of the canal will be installed mid-November. Traffic Impacts: · The Crosstowne Trail along 2770 South just east of Redwood Road to the Brighton Canal is currently closed. Once TRAX construction is completed, the trail will once again be operational in this area.

Reach 5

Reach Description: Reach 5 will include construction along 1070 West in the Chesterfield industrial area. This reach will include one bridge structure over the Jordan River and another over 900 West. Current Construction: Crews have started preliminary construction in this reach along 1070 West. They are currently “potholing” or exposing utilities in this area to determine their exact locations under the street. The majority of utility work is taking place on 1070 West just north of Parkway Avenue. Access is being maintained and impacts to motorist should be minimal. Crews have created a corridor for TRAX that extends from Reach 4 to connect with 1070 West. Upcoming Construction: Heavier utility work will begin along 1070 West in the industrial section of Chesterfield later this month. There will be some lane restrictions implemented. As we get closer to this part of construction, we will meet with businesses in the area to talk about how to lessen any impacts. Traffic Impacts: Currently, any impacts to motorists should be minimal.

Reach 6

Reach Description: Reach 6 runs through the Union Pacific Railroad’s Roper Yard area. Although there are no businesses and residents in this reach, extensive coordination will take place with the Union Pacific Railroad to ensure that freight deliveries and other train travel will be maintained. Reach 6 will include an extensive bridging system that will enable TRAX to operate above ground, over other train traffic in this area. Current Construction: Crews have installed steel piles 120’ into the ground to form the main foundations for the aerial bridge that will carry TRAX over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. These steel piles are welded together and then pounded into the earth until they reach bedrock and form the basis of the bridge structure. Crews have started to prepare a base course for TRAX. Upcoming Construction: Coordination will continue with the Union Pacific Railroad to install utilities and bridge structures in this reach. Traffic Impacts: Not applicable. This is a Union Pacific Railroad work area.

Reach 7

Reach Description: Reach 7 is the area where the West Valley Line will connect with the current North/South TRAX Line. Construction in this reach will take place along Andy Avenue in South Salt Lake. Crews will closely coordinate activities with businesses to ensure access is maintained at all times. A construction survey has been conducted with businesses to determine the best time to construct in the Andy Avenue/600 West intersection. Current Construction: Crews have removed the old track along Andy Avenue and are installing utilities in this area. Night crews removed and replaced old storm drains at the intersection of Andy Avenue and 600 West. We will continue to update businesses regarding construction. Upcoming Construction: The storm drain installation at Andy Avenue will continue throughout the next several weeks as construction continues east towards 300 West. Traffic Impacts: Access will be maintained along Andy Avenue between 300 West and 400 West and through the Andy Avenue/400 West intersection. General Information Access during construction UTA is committed to maintaining 24-hour access to all of the businesses and residences along the construction corridor. We will coordinate with businesses in cases where temporary access might be required. Construction Hours Construction on the project is permitted to take place between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. In addition, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon the conditions and will be coordinated with city officials. Construction Tours If you are interested in learning more about the construction project, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854. For More Information Timely and helpful information is available to assist businesses and residents, as well as commuters and stakeholders. If you have further questions not answered by this report or any comments regarding the project, please contact our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854 or e-mail thope@rideuta.com. You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com. Please note that construction information provided is subject to change.

Embassy Suites offers Portland MAX riders a discount

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The Embassy Suites in Portland is offering guests a discount if they ride MAX, Portland's light rail system. Here in our area the Days Inn in Midvale has offered light rail riders specials rates since TRAX has opened.

Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square Max their guests rates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 07, 2008 – In times like these, every little penny pinched is a gift, but when cash savings come packaged with convenience and luxury, it's a deal that cannot be missed. Embassy Suites Portland - Washington Square, has announced that it is offering a little extra incentive to guests to get out and see the world while being kind to the earth - and their finances.

Guests at the Embassy Suites Portland - Washington Square (http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/PDXBVES- ... ) are being offered 10%* off the Best Available Rate when they use the TriMet MAX Light Rail System to reach the hotel and show their ticket upon check-in. Reserving rooms with this option is possible by booking online or by calling 1-800-EMBASSY and asking for rate plan L-MAX. A MAX Light Rail map is posted on the hotel's home page.

Many guests who travel to a new city think of a cab or a car rental as the only way to travel from the airport to their hotel, but in lush, green Portland, there are better - and more economical - options. By utilizing the TriMet MAX Light Rail Line, guests pay just two dollars to reach the hotel from the airport, resulting in substantial savings compares with various other methods of transport. Located just outside of the airport, the rail line offers easy transport to the hotel by dropping guests off at the Beaverton Transit Center. A complimentary shuttle service then takes guests directly to the hotel. The Hall Street Station is also opening in early 2009, which will add an even greater convenience by dropping guests just two blocks away from the hotel.

"Our hotel has recently undergone renovation, which means we're able to offer top-of-the-line accommodations with the 10% discount that we offer to guests who use the Light Rail," said director of sales Melissa DelBalzo. "During these tough economic times, we wanted to help our guests get the best deals possible while still feeling like they're getting pampered on the road. The savings of staying at an Embassy Suites (http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/index.do ) really add up when you consider the cost of a cooked-to-order breakfast, light snacks, and free drinks of your choice - all of which we provide as a standard amenity to our guests."

As the fourth largest hotel in Oregon (http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/PDXBVES- ... ), the Embassy Suites Portland - Washington Square is located only minutes away from downtown Portland on a unique property directly beside Portland's premiere tax-free shopping experience, Washington Square. A complimentary shuttle is offered to guests for the one-block distance between the hotel and Washington Square in case of rain or heavy shopping bags. With such a central location, attractions such as the Oregon Zoo, Portland Art Museum, Portland State University, and the Rose Garden - home of the Portland Trailblazers - are close by.

Business travelers to Portland (http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/PDXBVES/services.do; ) will be pleased to see that they are within a few miles of Portland's biggest corporations, such as IBM, Intel, Verizon, Mentor Graphics, and Tektronix.

About Embassy Suites Hotels
Founded in 1984, Embassy Suites Hotels defines the upscale, all-suite segment and today has 195 hotels, with an additional 60 in the pipeline. With spacious two-room suites, engaging team members and an inviting atrium environment, guests are allowed to put their feet up and feel right at home.

Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 74 countries and territories, including 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations, Homewood Suites by Hilton and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection.

Embassy Suites PR contact:
Melissa Giarrosso
Embassy Suites Brand Communications
755 Crossover Lane
Memphis
TN
38117
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(901) 374-6423

URL is:

http://www.prlog.org/10138229-embassy-suites-portland-washington-square-max-their-guests-rates.html

Ballot Measure Update

Image via WikipediaHere is a summary of major transit funding issues that were on the ballot across the nation.

Locally Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain voted to join UTA and will now have express bus service.

California is closer to building the first true high speed rail line in North America as the citizens of that state voted for the plan.

In addition Los Angeles County voters approved their tax initiative that required 67% approval rating. Clearly people in Los Angeles want transit despite what some people claim.

Also despite the early issues with Sound Transit, the voters approved a meassure in the Puget Sound region to greatly expand their light rail system which is scheduled to open its first segment next year.

Here is a full update:


Light Rail Now! website
Updated 2008/11/05

USA: Quick Summary — Results of 10 Rail Ballot Initiatives in 2008 Election

Light Rail Now Project Team • November 2008


The following is a quick summary of the results of the ten major rail passenger transportation ballot initiatives that we previously highlighted in our article » USA: Ten – Count 'Em – 10 Rail Ballot Initiatives Facing Voters on Nov. 4th «. We'll have more information on several of these ballot measures and their implications in subsequent articles.

Rail New Start Projects

• Honolulu — Rapid rail system referendum — Passed According to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin (Nov. 5th), "Oahu residents voted to approve the City Charter amendment supporting the 20-mile elevated steel-rail transit system from Kapolei to Ala Moana, the single-largest public works project in state history." The measure passed with 52.6 percent of voters approving, 47.4 percent opposing.

• Kansas City — Light rail project, funded by sales tax — Failed This measure lost, with only 44% of voters approving and 56% opposing.

• Sacramento — Streetcar project, funded by sales tax (advisory vote) — Passed According to the Yolo Elections Office (November 4th), City of West Sacramento's Advisory Measure U was approved by 64.4% of voters, opposed by 35.6%.

• Sonoma-Marin Counties, California — SMART regional passenger rail project, funded by sales tax — Passed KCBS Radio News (November 5th) reports that "63 percent of North Bay voters approved a quarter-cent sales tax that would help fund the proposed Sonoma-Marin SMART train, as provided by Measure Q."

• California (statewide) — Intercity highspeed rail project, via bond funding — Passed So far, LRN! hasn't been able to obtain complete results, but NBC Bay Area (Nov. 5th) reports the measure passed by 4 percentage points.

Rail Extension and/or Support Projects

• St. Louis — Ongoing funding and extensions to MetroLink light rail and transit system, new sales tax funding — Failed Proposition M lost, with 52% of voters opposing and 48% supporting the measure.

• Seattle — Extensions to Link light rail system, new sales tax funding — Passed According to the King County Elections, Department of Executive Services, Proposition No. 1 for Mass Transit Expansion was approved by 61.6% of voters, opposed by 38.4%.

• Los Angeles — Extensions to MetroRail rapid rail and light rail system and Metrolink regional passenger rail, via expanded sales tax funding — Passed According to Angelenic (November 5th), "Measure R was drawing 67.4% of the vote with 97% of precincts reporting."

• San Jose — Extension to BART rapid rail system, via expanded sales tax funding — Failed The measure, Measure B, apparently failed to reach the required 2/3 majority by just 0.4 of a percentage point. According to the Gilroy Dispatch (November 5th), "A tantalizing 66.27 percent of county residents voted to enact a one-eighth cent sales tax to lengthen the public railways line, just short of the necessary two-thirds required for passage."

• Albuquerque — Ongoing funding via regional revenue district — Passed According to KOB-TV News (November 5th), "Voters in seven counties approved a gross receipts tax increase to pay for transportation services, including the Rail Runner commuter train from Belen to Santa Fe." Light Rail Now! has not been able to obtain a complete vote tally, but according to the Santa Fe New Mexican (Nov. 4th-5th), votes on the measure in several counties were as follows: Santa Fe County – about 55 percent in favor, 45 percent against; Los Alamos County – about 53 percent in favor,
47 percent against; Rio Arriba County – about 64 percent in favor, 36 percent against; Taos County – about 65 percent in favor, 35 percent against.

A full tally of all transportation ballot measures across the country is available from the Center for Transportation Excellence website:
http://www.cfte.org

As we've previously noted, a listing of articles on Light Rail Now! that address some of the most critical issues involved in America's 2008 nation election – including issues that many public transport advocates believe any new administration in Washington should address – is incorporated in our webpage USA Election Issues 2008.

Front Runner South Construction Update

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Greetings,

Construction is progressing on UTA’s FrontRunner South Provo to Salt Lake Commuter Rail line. Below is the FrontRunner South quick construction

update for the week of November 2. For a more comprehensive construction update, click here.

Area 16 — Downtown Salt Lake City to 4500 South (Murray)

Construction Activity: A lot of progress has been made with fiber optic relation in Area 16 between Murray and Salt Lake City along the eventual FrontRunner trackway. Traffic Impacts: There are currently no traffic impacts in this area. Salt Lake Central Station: Station complete.

Area 15 — 4500 South (Murray) to 7800 South (Midvale)

Construction Activity: Fiber optic relocation also continues throughout Area 15. Traffic Impacts: None. Murray-5300 South Station: No station construction activities to report.

Area 14 — 7800 South (Midvale) to Bangerter Highway (Draper/Bluffdale)

Construction Activity: Construction is gearing up in Area 14. On Sunday, October 19th, a crane was set up at the track crossover near 144th South and the Union Pacific Railroad. A construction fence has also been installed behind Salt Lake Community College’s campus at 9800 South in anticipation for work on a flyover bridge to be built in this area. Crews will begin driving steel pile into the ground for the flyover that will be constructed near Salt Lake Community College. This work is scheduled to take place beginning next week. Traffic Impacts: There are no traffic impacts to report at this timel. South Jordan/Sandy Station: No station construction activities to report.

Area 13 — Bangerter Highway (Draper/Bluffdale) to Thanksgiving Point (Lehi)

Construction Activity: Crews continue to establish access in this area and prepare the site along the railroad corridor in Bluffdale and Lehi and throughout the Jordan Narrows. Work on the South Jordan Canal will begin next week in this area as well as embankment improvements. Traffic Impacts: Impacts to motorists should be minimal as work proceeds along the railroad right-of-way. Draper/Bluffdale Station: No station construction activities to report. Lehi Station: No station construction activities to report.

Area 12 — Thanksgiving Point (Lehi) to Main Street (American Fork)

Construction Activity: Extensive excavation work has taken place at the Lehi Park and Ride Lot near Thanksgiving Point as crews continue to clear and grub the area and begin drainage improvements. Construction is also taking place along the rail corridor in this area just south of 11000 North in Lehi. Crews are also beginning to construct a pedestrian tunnel underneath the Union Pacific trackway that leads to the eventual park and ride lot at Thanksgiving Point. Traffic Impacts: There are currently no impacts to motorists in this area. American Fork-Main St. Station: A temporary entrance has been established at this station so work can proceed.

Area 11 — Main Street (American Fork) to 800 South (Orem)

Construction Activity: Drainage improvements are currently taking place along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks from Orem to American Fork. Traffic Impacts: There are currently no impacts to motorists in this area. Orem Station: No station construction activities to report.

Area 10 — 800 South (Orem) to Center Street (Provo)

Construction Activity: A lot of progress is being made in Area 10 along the Union Pacific Railroad corridor between University Parkway in Orem and West Center Street in Provo. Crews continue to prepare a path for FrontRunner by grading and clearing the right-of-way and relocating water lines. Since an additional track is being constructed for FrontRunner to operate on, any existing box culvert or waterway must be extended under the newly built trackway. Existing signal poles located in the right-of-way have also been removed in this area. Crews have removed old railroad ties and rail all the way from 500 West in Provo to University Parkway in Orem. Old materials removed from this area are either reused or recycled. Traffic Impacts: Impacts to motorists are currently anticipated to be minimal as most work in this area is taking place along the rail corridor. Provo Station-University Ave. Station: No station construction activities to report.

Hobble Creek Wetlands Project — Springville, Utah

Description: Although FrontRunner’s terminus is located in Provo, crews have nearly finished construction on a floodplain south of Provo in Springville, Utah, to offset wetlands impacts related to building commuter rail in Utah County. In cooperation with the June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program and other agencies, this project will be constructed adjacent to a new Hobble Creek channel which is a tributary to Utah Lake and will replace major wetlands functions and vegetation and provide a protected nursery habitat for newly hatched June sucker fish. For more information on this wetlands project, please visit UTA’s Web site at www.riduta.com. Click on the Programs tab and then Projects. Additional information can also be found at www.junesuckerrecovery.org. Construction Activity: Construction on this 21-acre site located between I -15 and Utah Lake in Springville, Utah, is nearly completed. Crews have accomplished extensive excavation of the site to prepare a stream for the eventual release of the endangered June Sucker fish. The stream located to the north of this site is anticipated to be cutover the last week of October 2008. . Traffic Impacts: None. Ribbon Cutting Event: On November 12, 2008, the June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program will host a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the completion of the Hobble Creek Wetlands Project.

Hobble Creek Wetlands Project – Landscaping is taking place throughout the Hobble Creek Project

General Construction Information

Access during Construction

UTA is committed to maintaining access to all of the businesses and residences along the construction corridor.

Construction Hours

Construction on the project is permitted to take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday each week.

Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon the conditions and will be coordinated with city officials

Thanks again for your interest in the FrontRunner South project. If you have construction related questions, please

call our 24-hour construction hotline number at 1-888-800-8854. If you have specific questions about the

FrontRunner South project, my contact information is listed below. To unsubscribe to this list, please click here.

Regards,

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Marc Bowman
UTA Community Involvement Specialist
www.rideuta.com
801.236.4784
801.867.4573 (mobile)

Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: November 5, 2008*

Please forward this information on to others that would be interested.

*This schedule is subject to change due to weather, materials issues, or unanticipated utility conflicts.

Progress Highlight: Daybreak

Construction continues on the Mid-Jordan LRT line, and crews have been hard at work in the Daybreak area. All underground work at the two Daybreak Park and Rides has been completed, and paving is anticipated to be completed this week.

Bangerter Bridge

Activity: Crews have removed the median barrier in the area of approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). The median has been replaced with water barrels and remains closed through December.

Sugar Factory Area

Activity: Construction of sound wall along right-of-way rail corridor between 2700 West and 3200 West will begin on October 6th and will continue through November.

Activity: Utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with possible lane restrictions.

Old Bingham Area

Activity: Crews will be installing new railway track and performing roadway reconstruction at 4800 West between Old Bingham Highway and Sunny Meadow Drive. Traffic Impacts: Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 4800 West will be closed at the trackway until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17^th. Please use Wasatch Meadows Drive as a detour. Signs will be posted.

Activity: Crews will be removing a median barrier beneath the Old Bingham Highway Bridge. Traffic Impacts: From October 20^th through November 8^nd, Old Bingham Highway will have one lane open with flagging operations at the Bangerter overcrossing.

Activity: Utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with possible lane restrictions.

Gardner Village Area

Activity: Crews are working on the new bridge construction at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: Westbound traffic will be shifted to the south side of the roadway at the railroad overcrossing with flagging operations at Gardner Village entrances through November 8. Westbound traffic will be shifted to the north side of the roadway beginning November 10^th through November 14^th.

Activity: Access to Gardner Village from the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closed until August 2009.

Activity: Construction on the Jordan River TRAX bridge. Traffic Impacts: A temporary detour began the week of October 13^th on the Jordan River Parkway Trail near approximately 7500 South. The trail will be intermittently detoured through August 2009. Please be aware that the detour does cross a live railway track, and as such, the detour will be closed daily from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. when freight is actively running on the track. Please plan accordingly.

Activity: Grading and utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures with possible lane restrictions.

Cottonwood Area

Activity: Construction on Cottonwood Street will begin on September 2nd and will continue through mid-November. Traffic Impacts: Lane restrictions and closures as follows:

· Northbound travel on Cottonwood Street will be closed between Winchester Street and 6500 South for the duration of construction. Southbound travel will remain open and traffic will be shifted to the east side of the roadway while crews reconstruct the west side. Once construction on the west side is complete, traffic will be switched to the west side of the roadway to allow crews to reconstruct the east side.

· Cottonwood Street will accommodate southbound traffic only between Winchester Street and 6500 South. Please use 700 West or State Street as detour routes. Detour signs will be posted.

Activity: Construction on 300 West will begin on September 2nd and continue through November 2008. Traffic Impacts: 300 West will be closed to all traffic from 6300 South to Winchester Street, and closed to through traffic at 6100 South. Local business access will be available on 300 West between 6100 South and 6300 South.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the project, please let me know.

Sarah Loughlin

Community Involvement Specialist

Utah Transit Authority

801-236-4783

sloughlin@rideuta.com

Perils for Pedestrian Video

Here is another perils for Pedestrian Video.

This video covers the complete streets legislation that has been blogged about over the last few months. The video also features the city of Davis, California which was the first to reach platinum level with the League of America Bicyclists.

Vote on Tuesday

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First of all, I want to encourage everyone to get out and vote on Tuesday if you have not voted already. While I try to stay out of politics when it comes to this blog, it is clear that the last 8 years have not been very kind to transit.

Here in Utah there are no initiatives directly related to transit on the ballot. However, the state to watch on Tuesday will be California.

First you have the big one, the California High Speed Rail initiative. This would create the funds to build a high speed rail system from San Francisco to Los Angeles and eventually to San Diego plus a branch to Sacramento. While the residents of California have shown support for rail in the past with their pocket books, this one is very expensive and not coming in the best of economic times. However, it also comes at a time when people are more aware that ever that we need alternatives to both the automobile and airlines and it is currently got a slim lead in the polls.

In Los Angeles County they will be voting to build several new transit projects including the subway to the sea along the busy Wilshire corridor. It would also see the construction of several other important rail and transit projects plus fund road improvements.

While many may not care what happens in other states, if these are improved in these tough times it will hopefully show Washington DC what the people really want.