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The first two articles are from the Deseret News and the other two are from the Salt Lake Tribune. I recommend looking at the second Deseret News article (which list the top projects) before reading the Trib and see if you think their headline is accurate.

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Well it looks like everyone's biggest fear about the vote on the transporatation tax is coming true. I think it is pretty clear that when the voters went into the voting booth they where voting to expand the TRAX system and improve transportation in Salt Lake County.

However, I am sure many of them like me had the nagging little twitch in the back of their heads that said "can we trust our legislators to do what is best"? Many people have distrust of our state legislators because they have proven over and over again that they are controlled by special interest (especially big business), self serving, and only care about what is in it for them.

I love the comments from the big windbag Greg Curtis accusing the Salt Lake County council of playing politics. After all, he knows what the voters voted for but all he cares about is that soccor stadium so the voters be damned.

The voters wanted TRAX. TRAX is needed. Lets get the ball rolling and stop crap.

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Here we go again, a small group of "new" Draperites want to stop the light rail line from going down the best path. Instead they rather see it go down State which would slow it downa and create other issues.

I walk the Rockwell Trail sometimes and just knew that some of the people buying some of those overpriced homes would hate to see the big mean evil light rail train going any where near their precious homes.

Hopefully common sense will prevail and UTA will not become like the MTA in Los Angeles and give in to every little NIMBY and BANANA that comes along.

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-This article once again shows that there are two UTA's: there is TRAX which I do support but it is treated much better than the other UTA: the bus system. For example here is a quote from the article talking about TRAX stations and cars:

"We want to keep them very clean and simple so the passengers are able to notice the safety information . . . and not be bombarded by advertising," Jones said.

Compare that to the bus system where they continue to support putting wraps on the buses that make looking out the windows a pain and discourage ridership.

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We so much need the expansion of TRAX but when politicians say "trust us" I just want to run screaming....

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Why should the state legislature be dictating how a measure in Salt Lake County be spent? Oh thats right, they are once again showing that they have ultimate power in the state and will dictate to you how your money should be spent. After all who needs a communist dictatorship when you have the Utah State Legislature?

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 631 and 632

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus service.

Route 631 and 632:

Route 631 will replace existing 640 service from WSU to Layton Hills Mall. Route will return servicing 1050 West, Ritter Road, and Freeway Park Drive. Route will also use the primary routing via 1000 East in Clearfield. Route will also be extended to the Layton Frontrunner Station via Hillfield Road and State Street. Service will also be extended via Harrison to the Ogden Clinic.

Route 632 will follow the route of 631 and provide alternating service from the Ogden Clinic to 1900 West and Riverdale then via Riverdale, 5200 South, 2200 West, 5600 South, 2700 West, 6000 South, 1500 West, Clinton Road, 1000 West, 200 South, Main, 700 South, 9th Street and Antelope to 1700 West where it will follow the route of the 631 to th Layton Hills Frontrunner station. When the Clearfield Freeport Center is closed will operate via 1000 West and Antelope.

Frequency: Each Route will run Monday-Saturday every 30-minutes. Route 631 will run Sundays every 60-minutes. Routes will provide alternating every 15-minute service along shared portions of the route.

Buses: 30-foot buses.

Replaces Route 640 and the 632 repalces a portion of Route 604.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 618

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 618:

From the Pleasant View Frontrunner Station via 2700 North/2600 North, Washington Blvd/450 East, 3100 North, 1050 East, 2600 North, Fruitland Drive/Mountain Road/Harrison Blvd, with a loop of 30th, Polk, Darling, Taylor, Polk and 30th, then Harrison Blvd, 36th/Skyline, Edvalson/Dixon Drive, 3850 South/3950 South, Harrison, Highway 89, 1050 East, Chambers, Glassman Way, 5300 South, and Adams to the Ogden Regional Medical Center. Then via Adams, South Weber Drive, Ritter Drive, Freeway Park Drive, Riverdale Road, 1900 West, 6000 South, and 3500 West to 5600 South. (will also provide service to the Roy Frontrunner Station).

Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30 Minute, Sunday 60-minute

Buses: 30-foot buses.

Replaces: Route 625 and portions of routes 612 and 610.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 616

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 616:

From the Pleasant View Frontrunner Station via 2700 North, 600 North, Pleasant View Drive, Washington Blvd, 2600 North, Mountain Road, Canfield, Monroe, Dan Street, and ATC Lane to the Weber-Ogden ATC. Then via ATC Lane, Dan Street, Monroe, Sullivan, Quincy, Bel Mar, Jackson, Country Hills, and Harrison to McKay-Dee Hospital. Then via Harrison, Country Hills, Monroe, Glasmann Way, Washington and Adams to the Ogden Regional Medical Center. Then via Adams, 475 East, South Weber Drive, 1900 East, Deer Run Drive, and 2700 East to the South Weber Transit Center. Then via South Weber Drive, US 89, Sunset Drive, Antelope Drive, Fairfield Road, Gentile Road, and Main to the Layton Frontrunner Station.

Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute

Buses: 30-Foot Buses.

Replaces Route 645

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 614

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 614:

From the Pleasant View Frontrunner Station via 2700 North, 1000 West, Pleasant View Drive, Elberta Drive, 500 West, 3100 North, and Washington Blvd to the Weber Davis ATC. Then via Washington Blvd, 25th Street, and Wall to the Ogden Transit Center. Then via Wall, 25th Street, Washington Blvd and Adams to the Ogden Regional Medical Center. Then via Adams, 5300 South, Glasmann, Chambers, 1050 East, Washington Blvd/US Highway 89, and South Weber Drive to the South Weber Transit Center.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 15-minutes, Saturdays 30-minutes, Sundays 60-minutes.

Buses: 35-foot Buses.

Replaces Route 612.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 611

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 611:

Route 611 would replace existing route 610 with minor changes.

1. The route will run via 5600 South through Roy instead of 6000 South replacing Route 604 along that portion of 5600 South.

2. The route will then be extended from 5500 South and 5900 West in Hooper via 5900 West/5000 West, Clinton Road, 4500 West, West Point Road, 1000 West, Antelope, 3200 West, Gentile, and Main to the Layton Frontrunner Station.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute

Buses: 30-Foot Buses

Replaces route 610 and a portion of route 604.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 609

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service

Route 609:

From the Ogden Transit Center via Wall Avenue, 25th, Washington, 24th/Pennsylvania Avenue, 2550 South, Midland, Industrial Drive, 2550 South, Pennsylvania, Hinkley Drive/31 st, 1900 West, 4400 South, 2350 West, 4800 South, Midland Drive, 5500 South, 5500 West/4500 West, West Point Road, Bluff Road, 700 South, 3000 West, Bluff Road, Gentile Street, and Main to the Layton Frontrunner Station.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute

Buses: Cutaway Chasis Buses.

Replaces a portion of Route 604

My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 607

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 607:

From the Ogden Transit Center via Wall, 25th, Washington, 24th, 2550 South, Industrial Drive, Midland Drive, 3500 West/Two Mile Road/2000 West, 1700 South/Antelope Drive, and 1200 West/University Park Blvd to the WSU Davis Campus. Then via University Park Blvd/2000 East, Bernard Fisher Highway/3000 North, Fairfield Road, Antelope Drive, and Hill Field Road to the Layton Hills Mall. Then via Hill Field Road, Sugar Street, Gentile Street, and Main to the Layton Frontrunner Station.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-Minute, Saturday 60-Minute

Buses: Cutaway Chasis Buses

Replaces: Route 626, and a portion of route 604

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 605

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus serivce.

Route 605:

From the Ogden Transit Center via Wall, 12th, Harrison, 2nd and Washington to Ogden-Weber ATC. Then via Washington, 2nd, Depot Drive, 12th, 1200 West/Ruton White Blvd/1500 West, Eccles Street, 1850 West, and 2700 North to the Pleasant View Frontrunner Station.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute

Buses: 30-foot buses

Replaces Route 613

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 603

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 603:

From the Ogden Transit Center via Wall, 20th, Harrison, 21st, Fillmore, 29th, Taylor, 32nd, Polk, 36th/Skyline/Country Hills, Harrison, 4600 South, Skyline, Shawdow Valley Drive, Harrison, Combe Road, Wasatch, Eastwood, Combe, US 89, 6600 South/Cottonwood, 475 East/Adams, Washington, 5000 South, 300 West, 4700 South, Washington, 4475 South, Jefferson, 40th, and Wall to the Ogden Transit Center.

Frequency: Clockwise and Counterclockwise Loop, Monday-Friday 30-minutes both directions, Saturday 60-minutes both directions, Sundays 60-minutes clockwise.

Buses: Cutaway Van Chasis Buses.

Replaces a small portion of Route 612.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 601

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 601:

From the Ogden Transit Center via Wall, 25th, Harrison, 36th, Skyline Drive, Edvalson, Dixon, and Harrison to the Mckay Dee Hospital. then via Harrison, Country Hills Drive/40th, and Wall to the Ogden Transit Center.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 15-minutes, Saturday-Sunday 30-minutes. Route will run as a loop with service both clockwise and counter-clockwise with service in both directions at the above frequency.

Buses: 35-Foot Buses.

Replaces Route 603 and a portion of Route 610

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 586

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 586:

From the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station via Sego Lily, 700 East, and 12300 South to the Draper Central Transit Station. Then via 12300 South, 900 East, Fort Street, 13800 South, Bangerter Highway, and Highland Drive to the Point of the Mountain Transit Station. Then via Highland Drive, Traverse Ridge Road, Eagle Crest Drive, Suncrest Drive, West Field Road, 6000 West, West Field Road/200 North, Main Street, Canyon Crest Road/4800 West/900 East, 1100 East, 7900 North/1100 North, 100 East, Center Street, Main Street, 200 South, 1500 East/400 East, 200 South, 1200 East, and 1600 North/800 East to the Mount Timp. Transit Center. Then via 800 East, 800 South/3700 North, Canyon Road, 2230 North, North Temple, 930 East, Temple View Drive, 900 North, East Campus Drive/North Campus Drive, Bulldog Blvd, Canyon Road, University Avenue, and Eastbay Blvd to 1600 South.

Route will be discontinued north of Draper Central Transit Station once TRAX is extended.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturdays 60-minutes

Buses: Cutaway Van Chasis Buses.

Replaces a small portion of Route 850 and the University Avenue stops of 811.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 581

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 581:

From the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station via Sego Lily/10000 South, Centennial Parkway, through Southtowne Mall, 10600 South, South Jordan Gateway/Lone Peak Parkway, 12300 South, Pony Express Road/13490 South, 200 West/Pony Express Road, and 14600 South to the Point of the Mountain Transit Center. Then via 14600 South, Pony Express Road/Thanksgiving Way/State Street, State Street, Main Street, State Street, Center Street, 100 East, State Street, University Parkway and 800 East to the Mount Timp. Transit Center. Then via 800 East, University Parkway, State Street/500 West to the Provo Town Center Mall. Then via Eastbay Blvd, 1860 South, State Canyon Drive/300 South, 900 East, Heritage Drive, and East Campus Drive to the Wilkinson Center at BYU.

Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute,

Buses: 35-foot buses.

This Route will be part of the bus route enhancement program.

Replaces Route 850.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 556 and 561

My Proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 556:

Route 556 will replace route 70 with extension to the Salt Lake City Intermodal Terminal via 400 South, 400 West, 200 South, and 600 West.
Route 561 will replace Route 630

Frequency: Route 556-Monday-Friday 15-minute service, Saturday-Sunday 30-minute service.
Route 561-7 Days a Week 60-Minute service

Buses: Route 556 will use 40-foot buses and route 561 will use 30-foot buses.

Route 556 will part of the bus route inhancement program.

My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 552

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 552:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State Street, North Temple, Main Street/Victory Drive, Beck Street, Orachard Drive, 2600 South/Orchard Drive, 500 South, Medical Drive, 400 East, Chase Lane, Main Street/200 East/185 East/State Street, and 650 West to the Fairgrounds. Then via 650 West, State Street, Main Street/600 North/Main Street, Mountain Road, 200 North, 500 East, Main Street, 200 North, 100 East/Fairfield Road, Gordon Avenue, and Hill Field Road to the Layton Hills Mall. Then via Hill Field Road, 3000 North, and 2000 East to the WSU North Davis Campus.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute. Will provide cooridinated every 15-minute service from the Intermodal Depot to Orchard/3100 South with route 551.

Buses: 35-foot buses.

Replaces: A portion of Route 55 and replaces all of Route 627.

My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 551

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service. This set of lines are local inter-county routes.

Route 551:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 400 South, State Street, North Temple, Main Street/Victory Road, Beck Street, North Orchard Drive, 3100 South, Davis Blvd, 900 East, Maplewood, Pages Lane, 600 West/Childs Lane, Parrish Lane, 400 West, Jennings Lane, Frontage Road/200 West, State Street/100 North, Park Lane, Main Street, Sheppard Lane, Sunset Drive, Old Mill Lane, North Flint Street, and 200 North to the Kaysville Park N' Ride (Future Commuter Rail Station). Then via 200 North, North Flint Street, 2200 West/1000 East, Bernard Fisher Highway, and 2000 East/University Park to the WSU Davis Campus.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minutes, Saturday 60-minutes.

Buses: 30-foot Buses.

My Proposed UTA Restructuring Express Routes to Utah County

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route Renumberings:

Old New Numbers:
801 531
802 532
803 533
804 534
805 535
816 548
817 549

Route 811 would become route 541.

Route will add a stop at the Point of the Mountain Transit Center. Also will only stop at 12600 South, 11400 South, and 10600 along State Street. Once TRAX is extended to Draper the route will run via 12600 South to the Draper Central TRAX station in order to allow connections throughout the Salt Lake Valley without too many transfers.

My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 527 and 529

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 529 will replace Route 75 with existing schedule.

Route 527:

From the Magna Transit Center via 8400 West, 2100 South Expressway, Interstate 80, Highway 36, Highway 138, Stansbury Parkway, Country Club, Village Drive, Lidell Lane, W Erda Way, Highway 36 and 2400 North to the 2400 North Park N' Ride Lot. Then via 2400 North, Highway 36, 2000 North, 400 West/Rogers, 1000 West/200 South, Coleman, 900 South, Highway 36, 200 South, 7th East, 500 North, Highway 36, Highway 112, Durfee Street, Cooley Street, and Highway 138 to Booth Street.

Note: Route 527 would provide time transfers to Route 522 at the 2400 North Park N' Ride lot.

Frequency: Monday-Saturday 60-minute service.

Buses: Cutaway Van Chasis buses.

Replaces Route 54.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 525 and 528

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service

Route 525:

From 2400 North Park N' Ride Lot via 2400 North, Highway 36, Village Drive, Country Club, Stansbury Parkway, Highway 138, Highway 36, Interstate 80, 2100 South Expressway and 8400 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 8400 West, 2100 South Expressway, Bangerter Highway, Lake Park Blvd, Parkway, Bangerter Highway, 2100 South Expressway, and 2100 South to the Centerpointe TRAX station. Then via 2100 South, State, I-80, I-215, 3300 South and Wasatch to the Wasatch Transit Center. Then via Wasatch, 3900 South, I-215, Foothill Drive, Sunnyside, Arapeen, Chipeta, Wakara Way, Foothill, Wastch, South Campus Drive, University, and 100 South/North Campus drive to the University of Utah Hospital Transit Center.

Stops:

2400 North Park N' Ride, Stansbury Park, Sunset Road, Magna Transit Center, Lake Park Corporate Center, Centerpointe TRAX station, Wasatch Transit Station, Foothill/1300 South, all stops from Sunnyside/Arapeen to U of U Hospital.

Buses: 40-foot Suburban Buses.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute

Route 528 replaces route 54 and maintains existing schedule.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 522

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus service.

Route 522:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State, North Temple, I-80 and Bangerter Highway to the Salt Lake International Aiport. Then via Bangerter Highway, I-80, Wright Brother Drive, Amelia Earhart Drive, 5600 West, I-80, Utah Highway 36, Highway 138, Country Club, Village Drive, Highway 36, and 2400 North to the 2400 North Park N' Ride Lot. Then via 2400 North, Highway 36, 1000 North, Droubay Road, Vine Street, 7th Street, Skyline Drive, and Highway 36 to 600 North.

Stops:

All downtown fare free zone stops, 900 West, Redwood Road, 1950 West, 2200 West, Salt Lake International Airport, Wright Brother Drive/Wiley Post Way, Amelia Earhardt Drive/Wright Brother Drive, Amelia Earhardt Drive/Charles Lindbergh Drive, Amelia Earnhardt Drive/Jimmy Doolittle Road, Amelia Earhardt Drive/Admiral Byrd Road, 5600 West/Amelia Earhardt Drive, Pleasant Lane, Sunset Road, Canyon Road, All Stansbury Park Stops, Bates Canyon Road, East Church Road, Erda Way, 2400 North Park N' Ride Lot, 2000 North, All Toole City Stops.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute rush hour service, 60-minute off peak service, Saturday 60-minute Service.

Buses: 40-Foot Suburban Buses

Replaces Route 53

My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 521

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 521

From the Intermodal Terminal via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, 500 South/600 South, I-15, I-80 and Bangerter Highway to the Salt Lake International Airport. Then via Bangerter Highway, I-80, Utah Highway 36, Utah Highway 138, Stansbury Parkway, Country Club, Village Drive, and Utah Highway 36 to the 2400 North Park N' Ride Lot. Then via Utah Highway 36 to 900 South in Toole.

Stops:

All Fare Free Zone Stops, Salt Lake International Airport, Standsbury Park, 2400 North Park N' Ride, 1000 North, 700 North, 400 North, Vine Street, 400 South, and 900 South.

Frequency: Monday-Friday Peak Hour Service arriving Downtown every 20-minutes between 6AM and 8:30AM. Leaving Downtown every 20-minutes between 3:30PM and 6:00PM.

Buses: MCI Commuter Cruisers.

Replaces Route 51.

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Express Routes to Weber County

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

500 Series Routes to Weber and Box Elder Counties.

Route 72 renumber 505

-With the start of route 500 and Commuter Rail, Route 72 will become Peak Service only and route will be evaluated for possible cancelation if ridership drops enough.

Route 73 renumber 507

Route 585 renumbered 510

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 502

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 502:

From the Intermodal Terminal in Salt Lake City via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, State Street, North Temple, 300 West, 600 North, I-15, 500 South, Main Street, Willey Street, 500 North, I-15, 200 West, State, Main, Sheppard Lane, US Highway 89, Nicholls Road, Mountain Road, US Highway 89, Cherry Lane, Valley View Drive, US Highway 89, and South Weber Drive to the South Weber Park N' Ride Lot. Then via South Weber Drive, US Highway 89, Harrison Blvd, Dixon Drive, Unversity Circle, Harrison Blvd, 30th, and Wall to the Ogden Intermodal Depot.

Stops:

All Downtown Fare Free Zone Stops, 500 South/200 West, Main Street/500 South, Main Street/Center Street, Willey/Main, Main/State in Farmington, 700 West Sheppard Lane, Fruit Heights State Center, 200 North, Oak Hills Drive, Cherry Lane, 2490 Valley View Drive, State Route 193, South Weber P&R Lot, Harrison/5600 South, Harrison/Edgewood, Weber State University, Harrison/36th, Harrison/30th, 30th/Quincy, 30th/Jefferson, 30th/Washington, 30th/Wall, and Wall/25th.

Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sundays 60-Minute.

Buses: MCI Commuter Cruisers

Replaces: Route 55

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My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 500

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service

Route 500:

From 800 South/Turf Farm Road in Payson via 800 South, 100 East, 100 North, Main Street, I-15, Exit 257, Main Street, 1000 North/Chappel Drive, US Highway 6, I-15, Exit 259, with a loop of 400 South, 1750 West, 500 South, Frontage Road, 900 South, 1750 West, and 400 South, then I-15, University Avenue, Eastbay Blvd, 1600 South, 180 East, Eastbay Blvd, University Parkway, I-15, University Drive, a loop of 1200 South and College Drive, Unviersity Parkway, I-15, 1600 North and 1200 West to the Home Depot P&R. Then via 1200 West, 1600 North, I-15, and Main Street to the Lehi P&R Lot. Then via Main, I-15 and Highland to the Point of the Mountain Transit Center. Then via Highland, I-15, 5400 South and Cottonwood to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Cottonwood, 5400 South, I-15, 400 South, 400 West, 200 South, and 600 West to the Intermodal Depot. Then via 600 West, 200 South, 400 West, 400 South, I-15, 500 South, 500 West (Bountiful), I-15, Parrish Lane with a loop of Frontage Road and North Market Place, Parrish Lane, I-15, US 89, Park Lane, I-15, 200 North and 600 West to the Kaysville Park and Ride. Then via 600 West, 200 North, I-15, 5600 South and the Frontage Road to the Roy/Riverdale Park and Ride Lot. Then via the Frontage Road, Riverdale Road, I-15, 31th Street/30th Street, and Wall to the Ogden Intermodal Terminal. Then via Wall, 20th/21st Streets, I-15, 2700 North and 1850 West to the 2700 North Park N' Ride Lot. Then via 1850 West, 2700 North, I-15, 1100 South, and Main Street to 700 North in Brigham City.

Stops:

Turf Farm Road, 800 South/100 East, 400 South, 100 North/Main, 600 North, Spanish Fork Park N' Ride Lot, Springville Park N' Ride Lot, Eastbay/1600 South, UVSC, Home Depot Park and Ride, Lehi Park and Ride, Point of the Mountain Transit Center, Murray Central TRAX station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Depot, 500 South/500 West (Bountiful), Centerville Center, Park Lane/US 89, Kaysville Park and Ride, and Hill Field Road to the Layton Hills Mall. Then via Hill Field Road, I-15, Layton Hills Mall, Roy/Riverdale Park and Ride Lot, Ogden Intermodal Terminal, 21st Street Park N' Ride Lot, 2700 North Park N' Ride, Main/1100 South, Main/500 South, Main/Forest, Main/400 North and Main/700 North.

Frequency:

Ogden-Springville Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute
Brigham City-Payson 7 Days a Week 60-Minute.

Buses:

MCI Commuter Cruisers

Notes: This will provide a one seat ride across the Wasatch Front. It will also give riders faster service and will still connect with most major trunck bus routes in the various communities.

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My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Routes. Here are some misc. UTA bus routes and how they would be renumbered.

Old Route Number: New Route Number:
28 985

60 990
61 991
62 992
63 993

68 995

80 997

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UTA funding on its way

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UTA board wants TRAX plan on ballot

UTA funding on its way

Salt Lake Tribune Article on Utah Co. Transit Tax

Transit tax may land on ballot

My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 935

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 935:

From the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station via Sego Lily, East Dell Drive, 9400 South, then a loop of 9400 South, 3100 East, and Mount Jordan Road, then via 9400 South, Quail Hollow, Falcon Way, and Highland Drive to the Highland Drive Transit Center. Then via Highland Drive, Alta Canyon Road, Escalante, Robidoux Road, Willow Creek Drive, Bridger Blvd, Alta Canyon Road, Willow Hills Drive, Qual Hollow, Newcastle/8600 South/8680 South, and 300 East to the Historic Sandy TRAX station. Then via 300 East, 9400 South, 255 West, 10000 South, Centennial Drive, Southtowne Mall, 10600 South, State Street, and 10000 South/Sego Lily Drive to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX Station.

Frequency: Route will run both clockwise and counter-clockwise with buses running Monday-Friday 30-minutes and Saturdays 60-minutes.

Buses: Cutaway Van Buses.

Deseret News Article about Transit Tax in Utah Co.

Mayors backing transit tax hike

My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 926

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 926:

From the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station via Sego Lily/10000 South, Centennial Parkway, through Southtowne Mall, 10600 South, State Street/Factory Outlet Drive/Minuteman Drive, 13200 South, 150 East, Bangerter Highway and Pony Express Drive to IKEA. Then via Pony Express Drive, Bangerter Highway, 13800 South/Minuteman Drive, and Highland to the Point of the Mountain Transit Center. Then via Highland Drive, Bangerter Road?, 13800 South, 300 East, and 12600 South to the Draper Transit Center. Then via 12600 South/Draper Parkway, 1000 East/Carnation, 700 East, and Sego Lily to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.

Buses: 30-foot buses.

Frequency: Buses will run both clockwise and counter-clockwise on this loop and both will run Monday-Friday 30-minutes, Saturdays 60-minutes.

My Proposed UTA Restructuring Route 900

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

The 900 series routes will be shuttle routes such as a downtown shuttle or routes that will circulate through communities.

Route 900:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, 400 North, 200 West, North Temple, Main Street/Columbus Street, 500 North, East Capital Blvd/Panther Way, State Street (buses traveling other direction will use State, Panther, Main Street), South Temple, West Temple, 100 South, Main Street, 800 South, 200 East, 400 South, 300 West, 200 South, and 600 West back to the Intermodal Depot.

Buses: UTA should buy some Trolley Replica buses like the ones that where purchased in '81 and saw limited service in a toursit loop for many summers.

Another Note: Even though this route does go out of the borders of the fare free zone (but only a couple of blocks in any direction) this route should not collect fares.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 10-minutes, Saturdays-Sundays 15-minutes.

Replaces: Route 23.

Deseret News Article

UTA is sponsoring Rideshare Cycling Fest

Deseret News Article about Station Park in Farmington

Farmington residents voice support for 70-acre Station Park project

Deseret News Article about Station Park in Farmington

Developer to share 'Station Park' vision

My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 499

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 499:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 900 South, I-15, I-80, I-215, 3300 South, and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center. Then via Wasatch Drive, 3900 South, I-215, 6200 South and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate. Then via 3000 East, 6200 South, I-215, and Highland Drive to the Highland Drive Park and Ride Lot. Then via 9400 South, 1300 East, and Sego Lily to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.

Note: If Highland and Bangerter every do get completely hooked up this route would go directly via Highland to the Point of the Mountain Transit Center. It will also be merged with route 487 to become one route.

Stops: All downtown fare free zone stops, State/800 South, Wasatch Transit Center, Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate, Highland/7000 South, Highland/Bengal, Highland/Creek, Highland/Alta Canyon, and Highland Park and Ride.

Buses: 40-foot Suburban Buses.

Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-minute

Deseret News Editorial on Mineta's visit

Highway funding dilemma

Newspaper Articles from today's newspapers

Council to debate land-use proposal

Utah Co. in transit standoff

Newspaper Articles from today's newspapers

Cool about HOT lanes

County folks don't want to 'disconnect' from UTA

Mineta: Road congestion hurting U.S. freight

My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 450

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 450:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, University Drive, South Campus Drive, Wasatch Drive, Foothill Drive, I-80/I-215, 3300 South and Wastch Blvd to the Wastach Transit Center. Then via Wasatch, 3900 South, I-215, 6200 South and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate. Then via 3000 East, 6200 South, I-215, I-80, 5300 South, and Cottonwood to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Cottonwood, 5300 South, I-80, I-215, 4500 South, 2200 West, 3900 South, and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South, I-215, I-80 and Bangerter Highway to the SLC. Then via Bangerter Highway, I-80, I-215/I-15 and 500 South to the Woods Cross Commuter Rail Station. Then via 500 South, Medical Drive, 400 East, and West Center to Main Street.

Stops: All fare free zone stops, 500 East, University Drive/200 South, Business Loop, Wasatch/Foothill, Foothill/1300 East, Wasatch Transit Center, Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate, Murray Centeral TRAX station, SLCC, West Valley Transit Center, SLC, Woods Cross Commuter Rail, 200 West, Main Street, Orchard Drive, and the Davis County Hospital.

Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute

Buses Used: 40-foot Commuter Cruisers

Deseret News Articles

U.S. transit chief to visit

UTA offers makeover

Newspaper Articles from today's newspapers

Catching rides

Get set to car-pool

Costco will anchor renovated Valley Fair

Salt Lake seeks transit comment

Transit plan seeks to ease downtown getting around

HOV lanes key to Utah County's road jams?

My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 412

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 412:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 500 South/600 South, I-15, 2100 South Expressway, Bangerter Highway, Lake Parke Avenue, Parkway, Bangerter Highway, 3500 South, 8400 West, 3100 South, 9150 West, and 2700 South to the Magna Transit Center.

Stops: Will make all free fare zone stops, then all stops in Lake Park, 4000 West, 4800 West, 5600 West, 6000 West, 7200 West, 8000 West, 8400 South/3500 South, 3100 South/8400 South then all stops to Magna Transit Center.

Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minute service arriving downtown between 6:30AM and 8:30AM, Departing downtown between 4:30PM and 6:30PM.

Buses: 40-foot Suburban Buses

Replaces Route 337

Salt Lake Article on TRAX Bond

TRAX nearly has council aboard

My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 425

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service

Route 425.

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 500 South/600 South, I-15, Bangerter Highway, Lake Park Blvd, Parkway Blvd, Bangerter Highway, 4100 South, 4000 West, and 5400 South to the Westside Transit Center. Then via 5400 South, Copper City Drive, 6200 South, Cleamates Drive, 6600 South, Cougar Lane/4800 West, and 7800 South to U-111.

Frequency: 30-minute service arriving downtown between 6:30AM and 8:30AM and 30-minute service leaving downtown 4:30PM to 6:30PM Monday-Friday.

Buses: 40-foot Suburban Buses

Replaces: Route 334

Deseret News Articles about Mountain West Corridor

Funding is roadblock for corridor

Lindon fears freeway's impact

Road meetings set

My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 487

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 487:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 500 South/600 South, I-15, I-80 and Bangerter Highway to the Salt Lake International Airport. Then via Bangerter Highway, 1820 South/1730 South, 4490 West, 1980 South/1830 South, Bangerter Highway, Lake Park Blvd, Parkway Blvd, Bangerter Highway, 3100 South, 4000 West, 3500 South, Bangerter Highway, Jordan Landing Blvd, 7800 South, Bangerter Highway, 11400 South to the Daybreak Runabout, 11400 South, Bagerter Highway, and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center. Then via 13400 South, Bangerter Highway, I-15 and Highland Drive to the Point of the Mountain Transit Center. Then via I-15, 10600 South, State Street and 10000 South/Sego Lily to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station (the section from Point of the Mountain to Sandy will be cut when TRAX is extended to Point of the Mountain.

Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute

Buses: 40-foot Suburban Buses

Deseret News Article about Murray TOD Development

Smelter site cleanup

Deseret News Article on Ballot Issue for TRAX

61% back tax hike for TRAX

My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 478 and 479

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority bus routes.

Route 479 will replace existing Route 327 and run on existing schedule.

New Route 478:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 500/600 South, I-15, I-80, I-215, 3500 South, Market Street, 3650 South, and 2700 West to the West Valley Transit Center. Then via 2700 West, 3500 South, I-215, Redwood Road, 6200 South, 2700 West, Bangerter Highway and 13400 South to the Riverton/Herriman Transit Center.

Stops: All downtown free fare zone stops, West Valley Transit Center, Redwood/6200 South, 6200 South/2300 West, 2700 West/6200 South, 2700 West/7000 South, 2700 West/7800 South, from 7800 south to end of the line.

Frequency for 478: Monday-Friday 30-minute, Saturday 60-minute

Buses for both routes: 40-foot Suburban Buses.

Deseret News Article about truckers and toll roads

Truckers oppose toll roads

County Employee Blocking bus stop

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Yesterday I walked to Murray-Holladay Road and 1300 East to catch the southbound 13 bus to work. At that corner there is a Mountain America Credit Union that is doing some construction work on their drive through.

Yesterday, a county employee driving a Ford Escape with county pool number 18413 pulled up and parked right in front of the bus stop while he went over to inspect the work being done. All this guy had to do was pull past the driveway and he wouldn't be blocking anything. I don't know if he was too caugth up in his own self importance to realize he was blocking a bus stop, or was just too lazy to walk a few feet farther, but either way he blocked a bus stop and could have caused major issues if a senior citizen or someone physically challenged would have been trying to catch the bus.

I will sent a letter off to the county but expect little to happen to this guy. Why can't people be more considerate?

Deseret News Articles on two UTA incidents

Holladay man arrested in UTA bus incident

Man caught between 2 cars of TRAX train

Deseret News Article about Park City

Park City wants businesses to help foot Sundance, buses

Most of the article focuses on Sundance but there is talk about the Park City transit system.

My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 419 and 448

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 419 and 484

Route 419 will replace existing route 346, route 448 will replace existing route 347

Frequency: Will operate on a similiar schedule to Route 418.

Buses: 40-foot Suburban buses

My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 418

My proposed restructuring of Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.

Route 418:

From the Intermodal Terminal via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, 400 South, I-15, I-215, and Highland Drive, Alta Canyon Drive, Bridger Blvd, Willow Creek Road, Robidoux, Escalante, Alta Canyon and Higland Drive to the Highland Drive Transit Center. Will be extended to Draper via Highland Drive once Highland Drive is finished.

Stops: All Fare Free Zone stops in Downtown, 7200 South, Bengal Blvd, Creek Road, all stops along the section of former Route 44, Newcastle, Falcon Way, and 9400 South.

Replaces a small portion of Route 44 but otherwise new service.

Frequency: 30-minute service arriving downtown from 6:30AM to 8:30AM and departing downtown from 4:30Pm to 6:30Pm

Buses: 40-foot suburban buses.

KCPW Article on Downtown Transportation Plan

First-Ever Master Plan for Downtown Transportation

Deseret News Article on Hot Lanes Poll

Utahns cool to HOT lanes

Deseret News Article about Utah County

Utah County might run non-UTA buses

My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 404

My proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.

Route 404:

From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 South, North Temple, State Street, 500 South/600 South, I-15, I-80, I-215, 3300 South and Wasatch Drive to the Wasatch Transit Center. Then via Wasatch, 3900 South, I-215, 6200 South and 3000 East to the Transit Center at the Cottonwood Corporate. Then via 3000 East, 6200 South/Wasatch, and 1700 East/Draper Parkway to the Draper Central TRAX station.

Stops: Will make all downtown stops then Wasatch Transit Center, The Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate, Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride, 3500 East, 9400 South, Deer Hollow Drive, Oak Grove Drive, Highland Drive, 1700 East/Wasatch, and Draper Parkway/1300 East.

Frequency: 4 Morning Inbound, 4 Afternoon Outbound. Should arrive at 30-minute intervals from 7:00AM to 9:00AM. Depart downtown at 30-minute intervals from 4:30Pm to 6:30PM. Additional service to be added when ridership builds.

Buses: 40-foot Suburban buses.

Replaces: All new service.

News Articles Over the Weekend

Railroad move causes land owners grief

Trax and taxes: Would expanded light rail be worth the price?

'You won't need a car': UTA chief calls public transit key to future

Can Westerners be wooed from their cars?

Deseret News Article on Bus Pass Forger

Man arrested in forgery of UTA bus passes

Deseret News Articles On UTA's new General Counsel

UTA Picks New General Counsel

Standard-Examiner article on UTA contractor awards

UTA contractors win multiple awards for safety

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.

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

Deseret News Article on UTA's ISO Green Rating

UTA noted for 'green,' management standards

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

Article from the Tribune on the "new" TRAX cars

Rolly: 'New' trains on TRAX need some duct tape

Deseret News Article on Ballot Issues

TRAX, open space, stadium on ballot?

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

Salt Lake Tribune Editorial on TRAX

Speed up TRAX: Plan to build 4 new lines sooner makes sense

Deseret News Article on I-15 in Utah County

New 4th lane closing again along I-15 in Utah County

Deseret News Article on Hot Lanes Approval

Utah commission OKs stretch of I-15 toll lanes

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.

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.

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.

Deseret News Article on Hot Lanes

'HOT' lanes likely coming

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.

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.

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

Article on the first day of bus changes

Transit change a wild ride for many

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

Articles about UTA's bus route cuts

UTA makes a record 53 route changes

Salt Lake-area bus changes

TRAX adjusts times for sporting events

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.

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

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.

Murray Transit Oriented Development News

Murray to hear 5 Fireclay presentations

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.

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

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

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.

Deseret News Editorial on TRAX tax

Make TRAX with more tax?

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.

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.

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.

Deseret News Opinion Poll about TRAX tax

Utahns favorable to a tax for TRAX

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.

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.

Deseret News Article on Mountain View Corridor

Tolling may get project on west side rolling

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Bring back Sandy bus service

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

Vehicle fee rises $10

Vehicle fee rises $10

Extra funds to be used on future road corridors in Utah County

By Jared Page
Deseret Morning News

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.

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).

Dixie's growth triggers traffic logjam

Dixie's growth triggers traffic logjam

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Build More Roads...Utah County

Fixing I-15 begs new Utah Co. side roads

9400 South TRAX station gets a name

Rail stop dubbed 'Sandy Expo'

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

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.

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.

So will the name get changed???

New rail's name has unexpected gay links

Utah County Rail Service?

UTA hopes to rent Union Pacific rails

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.

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.

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

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.