deseretnews.com | Chamber in Davis to celebrate Legacy start: "Chamber in Davis to celebrate Legacy start
FARMINGTON — The Davis Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the official start of Legacy Parkway construction Thursday with the Utah Department of Transportation, the Governor's Office and other governmental leaders.
While fighting for the Legacy Parkway, the Davis Chamber created 'Utahns for Legacy Parkway,' which lobbied for building the critical highway. Many sported stickers that read, 'Build Legacy Now!' The group has provided even more stickers that simply say, 'Building Legacy Now!' Through its fund-raising efforts, the group will use funds to supply refreshments at the celebration.
The Davis Chamber of Commerce encourages county commuters to join UDOT at an open house to view the proposed parkway and ask questions. The group will be available from 4—8 on Thursday, at the Davis County Fairpark in Farmington, Exposition Building 2.
Davis Cable Channel 17 will be on hand to cover the event in its entirety from the governor's comments to the official commencement ceremony and stakeholders' comments. It also can be accessed on www.daviscable17.com at a later date. "
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Thursday, February 23, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 23
My continuing proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Proposed Route 23:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 East, Gordon Lane, 4500 South, Atwood Blvd, and Vine Street to the Murray Central TRAX Station
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute Service, Saturdays: 60-Minute Service
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces Route 15
Proposed Route 23:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 East, Gordon Lane, 4500 South, Atwood Blvd, and Vine Street to the Murray Central TRAX Station
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute Service, Saturdays: 60-Minute Service
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces Route 15
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 21
This continues my proposal to improve Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.
New Route 21.
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, 4500 South, State Street and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX Station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with Route 20 from the Intermodal Depot to 3900 South Monday-Friday.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Replaces northern portion of Route 10
New Route 21.
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, 4500 South, State Street and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX Station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with Route 20 from the Intermodal Depot to 3900 South Monday-Friday.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Replaces northern portion of Route 10
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 20
Proposed Route 20
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, and 3900 South to St. Marks Hospital. Will do same loop as current line 9.
Frequency: 30-Minute Monday-Friday. Will provide every 15-minute service from the Intermodal Depot to 500 East/3900 South in conjunction with Route 21.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Replaces Portions of Routes 9 and 10.
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, and 3900 South to St. Marks Hospital. Will do same loop as current line 9.
Frequency: 30-Minute Monday-Friday. Will provide every 15-minute service from the Intermodal Depot to 500 East/3900 South in conjunction with Route 21.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Replaces Portions of Routes 9 and 10.
Get used to the idea of a toll
deseretnews.com | Get used to the idea of a toll: "Get used to the idea of a toll
Deseret Morning News editorial
Ask people in Midwestern and Eastern states how they feel about toll roads, and chances are many of them would say they gladly would return to a free system out of convenience.
But then, of course, there is no such thing as a free system. Utahns pay for their highways. They just don't have to carry wads of loose change with them to do so. And that leads us to the subject, again, of toll roads.
SB80, a bill that soon may be on Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s desk, would allow Utah to enter into partnerships with private businesses to fund new, much-needed highways. In return, the private businesses could begin charging and collecting tolls for the use of those roads. Some people are saying the bill is specifically written with the thought in mind of building a toll road along the Mountain View Corridor in the western end of Salt Lake County, but state officials say they have yet to make such a decision."
Deseret Morning News editorial
Ask people in Midwestern and Eastern states how they feel about toll roads, and chances are many of them would say they gladly would return to a free system out of convenience.
But then, of course, there is no such thing as a free system. Utahns pay for their highways. They just don't have to carry wads of loose change with them to do so. And that leads us to the subject, again, of toll roads.
SB80, a bill that soon may be on Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s desk, would allow Utah to enter into partnerships with private businesses to fund new, much-needed highways. In return, the private businesses could begin charging and collecting tolls for the use of those roads. Some people are saying the bill is specifically written with the thought in mind of building a toll road along the Mountain View Corridor in the western end of Salt Lake County, but state officials say they have yet to make such a decision."
Plan for 2 TRAX stops is a problem for Gateway
deseretnews.com | Plan for 2 TRAX stops is a problem for Gateway
Comments from the Boyer Group that once again shows they are the typical anti-transit developer who is too caught up in the past to realize that transit can benefit them.
Comments from the Boyer Group that once again shows they are the typical anti-transit developer who is too caught up in the past to realize that transit can benefit them.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 18
Route 18:
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle, 6200 South, 2300 South, Bengal Blvd, Wastach Drive, 7200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-minutes, Sunday 60-Minutes.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses. Route would be part of the route enhancement program.
Replaces Route 32
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle, 6200 South, 2300 South, Bengal Blvd, Wastach Drive, 7200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-minutes, Sunday 60-Minutes.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses. Route would be part of the route enhancement program.
Replaces Route 32
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah: "Plan to eliminate rail line receives backing in House
By Heather May
The Salt Lake Tribune
A bill that would lay the groundwork for eliminating freight trains from Salt Lake City's 900 South passed a House committee Monday.
HB372 would let Salt Lake County shift $3.5 million of transit taxes from highways to a $50 million pot to realign Union Pacific railroad's Grant Tower - a curve near The Gateway. That fix, in turn, would lead UP to abandon its line on 900 South, where trains travel within 40 feet of some homes, rattling foundations and, say unhappy residents, ruining property values. "
By Heather May
The Salt Lake Tribune
A bill that would lay the groundwork for eliminating freight trains from Salt Lake City's 900 South passed a House committee Monday.
HB372 would let Salt Lake County shift $3.5 million of transit taxes from highways to a $50 million pot to realign Union Pacific railroad's Grant Tower - a curve near The Gateway. That fix, in turn, would lead UP to abandon its line on 900 South, where trains travel within 40 feet of some homes, rattling foundations and, say unhappy residents, ruining property values. "
deseretnews.com | Most favor toll roads — asap
deseretnews.com | Most favor toll roads — asap: "Most favor toll roads — asap
Copyright 2006 Deseret Morning News
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
Toll roads are the way to go, Utahns say, but only if it means new roads are built now and not later.
Photo
A new Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll by Dan Jones & Associates shows that 55 percent of Utahns would support construction of toll roads in the state if it meant a needed road could be built within the next three years versus the next 20 years."
Copyright 2006 Deseret Morning News
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
Toll roads are the way to go, Utahns say, but only if it means new roads are built now and not later.
Photo
A new Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll by Dan Jones & Associates shows that 55 percent of Utahns would support construction of toll roads in the state if it meant a needed road could be built within the next three years versus the next 20 years."
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah: "Toll roads plan clears Senate
West-side S.L. County route might be one
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah's next big road project may include toll booths under a bill that received Senate approval Tuesday. "
West-side S.L. County route might be one
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah's next big road project may include toll booths under a bill that received Senate approval Tuesday. "
Roads bill undergoes makeover
deseretnews.com | Roads bill undergoes makeover: "Roads bill undergoes makeover
Changes may mean less money for U.S. 6, more for other projects
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
A bill that would have meant a billion-dollar makeover for U.S. 6 was amended Tuesday, making it less likely that the deadly rural road will receive full funding for fixes this year.
The changes to HB369, however, may mean more money for other road projects in the state — including reconstruction of I-15 in Utah County."
Changes may mean less money for U.S. 6, more for other projects
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
A bill that would have meant a billion-dollar makeover for U.S. 6 was amended Tuesday, making it less likely that the deadly rural road will receive full funding for fixes this year.
The changes to HB369, however, may mean more money for other road projects in the state — including reconstruction of I-15 in Utah County."
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Monday, February 13, 2006
St. George transportation expo draws big crowd
deseretnews.com | St. George transportation expo draws big crowd: "St. George transportation expo draws big crowd
By Nancy Perkins
Deseret Morning News
ST. GEORGE — Hundreds of people showed up in St. George on Tuesday to review plans for more than a dozen transportation projects idling just over the horizon in Utah's fastest growing county.
'We wanted to not only help people understand what's happening, but to let them know what the timelines are for some of these projects,' said Myron Lee, the public involvement coordinator for the Utah Department of Transportation Region Four. 'Normally, if we get 30 or so people to an open house, we're happy. So we were extremely pleased with the turnout at this event.'"
By Nancy Perkins
Deseret Morning News
ST. GEORGE — Hundreds of people showed up in St. George on Tuesday to review plans for more than a dozen transportation projects idling just over the horizon in Utah's fastest growing county.
'We wanted to not only help people understand what's happening, but to let them know what the timelines are for some of these projects,' said Myron Lee, the public involvement coordinator for the Utah Department of Transportation Region Four. 'Normally, if we get 30 or so people to an open house, we're happy. So we were extremely pleased with the turnout at this event.'"
Saturday, February 11, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 15
Continuing my proposal to improve Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 15.
From Intermodal Station via 500 West, 200 South, 900 East/700 East, 8000 South, Wasatch, and 7720 South to the Midvale Central TRAX station.
Replaces portions of Routes 9, 24, and 25.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minutes. Provides alternating every 15-minute service in conjuction with route 14.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Route 15.
From Intermodal Station via 500 West, 200 South, 900 East/700 East, 8000 South, Wasatch, and 7720 South to the Midvale Central TRAX station.
Replaces portions of Routes 9, 24, and 25.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 30-minutes. Provides alternating every 15-minute service in conjuction with route 14.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Monorail rating, ridership go down
reviewjournal.com -- News - Monorail rating, ridership go down
Anti-transit types along with Monorailist have been pushing the notion that if you built monorails instead of light rail they would make money.
The monorailist believe that monorails are better than light rail because they are elevated and sleek.
The anti-transit types just want to stop light rail lines so they "use" the monorailsit to help their cause.
Anti-transit types along with Monorailist have been pushing the notion that if you built monorails instead of light rail they would make money.
The monorailist believe that monorails are better than light rail because they are elevated and sleek.
The anti-transit types just want to stop light rail lines so they "use" the monorailsit to help their cause.
Friday, February 10, 2006
My Proposed Restructured UTA System-Route 14
Route 14:
Route 14 would start at the Intermodal Depot and travel via 500 West, 200 South, 900 East/700 East and Sego Lily Drive/9800 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station. Then via Sego Lily/1000 South and Centennial Parkway to Southtowne Mall.
Replaces Route 9 and portions of Route 24.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sundays 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from Downtown to 700 East and 900 South in conjunction with New Route 15.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Route 14 would start at the Intermodal Depot and travel via 500 West, 200 South, 900 East/700 East and Sego Lily Drive/9800 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station. Then via Sego Lily/1000 South and Centennial Parkway to Southtowne Mall.
Replaces Route 9 and portions of Route 24.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sundays 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service from Downtown to 700 East and 900 South in conjunction with New Route 15.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
My Proposed Restructured UTA System-Route 10
Route 9 left open for future expansion.
Route 10:
Route 10 would start at the Intermodal Depot and then travel via 500 W, 200 S, 300 W, 400 S, State Street, South Temple, 1300 East, 200S, 1400 East, South Campus, 1300 East, 7800 South, State Street, and 7720 South to the Midvale Center TRAX station.
Will Replace Route 11 and a portion of route 27.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 15-minute, Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Route would become part of the Bus Route Enhancement Program.
Route 10:
Route 10 would start at the Intermodal Depot and then travel via 500 W, 200 S, 300 W, 400 S, State Street, South Temple, 1300 East, 200S, 1400 East, South Campus, 1300 East, 7800 South, State Street, and 7720 South to the Midvale Center TRAX station.
Will Replace Route 11 and a portion of route 27.
Frequency: Monday-Friday 15-minute, Saturday 30-minute, Sunday 60-minute.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Route would become part of the Bus Route Enhancement Program.
deseretnews.com | Big makeover for U.S. 6?
deseretnews.com | Big makeover for U.S. 6?
Wow, 1.3 Billion, how many TRAX extensions would this buy? It seems that the legislature is more than willing to support a rural highway but is not so willing to support urban transport for the mases.
Wow, 1.3 Billion, how many TRAX extensions would this buy? It seems that the legislature is more than willing to support a rural highway but is not so willing to support urban transport for the mases.
Saturday, February 04, 2006
My Proposed Restructured UTA System-Route 8
Route 8:
Would follow Route 7 from the Intermodal Terminal to Fort Union Blvd (7000 South) and 2000 East, then would travel Fort Union Blvd (7000/7200 South) to the Midvale/Fort Union TRAX station.
Service would run Monday-Saturday with 30-minute frequency. Route will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with Route 7 and service along Fort Union Blvd.
Buses: 35-foot buses until service requires bigger buses.
Advantages: Will provide more frequent service along busiest section of Highland Drive and will provide additional service to the busy section of Fort Union Blvd. Will also provide easier connections from Highland Drive to TRAX.
Would follow Route 7 from the Intermodal Terminal to Fort Union Blvd (7000 South) and 2000 East, then would travel Fort Union Blvd (7000/7200 South) to the Midvale/Fort Union TRAX station.
Service would run Monday-Saturday with 30-minute frequency. Route will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with Route 7 and service along Fort Union Blvd.
Buses: 35-foot buses until service requires bigger buses.
Advantages: Will provide more frequent service along busiest section of Highland Drive and will provide additional service to the busy section of Fort Union Blvd. Will also provide easier connections from Highland Drive to TRAX.
Friday, February 03, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes - Route 7
Here is my continuing series on my proposal to restructure Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Note: 6 is left open for future bus expansion
Route 7:
Route 8 is renumbered route 7.
Service Frequency: Monday Through Saturday: 30-minute service; Sunday 60-minute
Route will provide alternating every 15-minute service from 7000 South and 2000 East to the Intermodal Depot in conjunction with new route 9.
Buses: 40-foot buses-All Low Floor. Route could eventually need articulated buses with performance increases and upgrades mentioned below.
This route should be part of an enhanced route service similar to the program that Portland is doing with assigning only Low Floor Buses to a route, working on maximizing scheduling, closing some stops, improving speeds, and adjust bus stops in order to make loading and unloading faster. From here on I will mention that the route should be part of the route enhancement program.
Note: 6 is left open for future bus expansion
Route 7:
Route 8 is renumbered route 7.
Service Frequency: Monday Through Saturday: 30-minute service; Sunday 60-minute
Route will provide alternating every 15-minute service from 7000 South and 2000 East to the Intermodal Depot in conjunction with new route 9.
Buses: 40-foot buses-All Low Floor. Route could eventually need articulated buses with performance increases and upgrades mentioned below.
This route should be part of an enhanced route service similar to the program that Portland is doing with assigning only Low Floor Buses to a route, working on maximizing scheduling, closing some stops, improving speeds, and adjust bus stops in order to make loading and unloading faster. From here on I will mention that the route should be part of the route enhancement program.
deseretnews.com | Legacy Parkway hits new pothole — a delay in dissolving injunction
deseretnews.com | Legacy Parkway hits new pothole — a delay in dissolving injunction: "Legacy Parkway hits new pothole — a delay in dissolving injunction
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
The Legacy Parkway is stuck in court once again.
After a 75-minute court hearing Thursday, U.S. District Judge Bruce Jenkins denied a motion by the state to lift the injunction placed on Legacy in 2001 by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver.
Jenkins said Thursday that he had no power to dissolve the injunction, despite arguments from the state that authority to do so had been remanded back to his jurisdiction. His decision means a March 2 groundbreaking for Legacy could be postponed as the state will now need to approach the Court of Appeals to lift the injunction."
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
The Legacy Parkway is stuck in court once again.
After a 75-minute court hearing Thursday, U.S. District Judge Bruce Jenkins denied a motion by the state to lift the injunction placed on Legacy in 2001 by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver.
Jenkins said Thursday that he had no power to dissolve the injunction, despite arguments from the state that authority to do so had been remanded back to his jurisdiction. His decision means a March 2 groundbreaking for Legacy could be postponed as the state will now need to approach the Court of Appeals to lift the injunction."
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah: "Toll road plan in high gear
Panel backs bill to let UDOT find a private partner for a highway
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Companies are scouring the country for the chance to build a highway and purchase the right to charge motorists for driving on it.
Their first opportunity may lie on the west side of Salt Lake County.
A House committee Thursday signed off on SB80, a bill that would allow Utah's Department of Transportation to contract with a private business to create a toll road. "
Panel backs bill to let UDOT find a private partner for a highway
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Companies are scouring the country for the chance to build a highway and purchase the right to charge motorists for driving on it.
Their first opportunity may lie on the west side of Salt Lake County.
A House committee Thursday signed off on SB80, a bill that would allow Utah's Department of Transportation to contract with a private business to create a toll road. "
Thursday, February 02, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes - Route 5
Here is the next proposal with my proposed restructuring of bus routes of the Utah Transit Authority.
Route 5:
From the new Intermodal Depot via 500 West, 200 South, 300 West, 400 South/500 South, 1300 East, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, Wasatch Blvd, Foothill Drive, Wakara, Komas, Arapeen, Sunnyside, Foothill Drive, 2100 East, Parley's Canyon Blvd, 2000 East, 2700 South, Connor (2140 East), Atkin (2810 South), 2300 East, 3300 South, 2700 East, 4500 South, Highland Drive, Murray-Holliday Road, Holladay Blvd, 6200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate (Proposed).
Replaces portions of routes: 13 and 14
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-Minute, Sunday: 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with Route 4 from 300 West and 400 South to Foothill Drive and 2100 East.
Buses: 30-Foot Buses.
Route 5:
From the new Intermodal Depot via 500 West, 200 South, 300 West, 400 South/500 South, 1300 East, South Campus Drive, Business Loop, South Campus Drive, Wasatch Blvd, Foothill Drive, Wakara, Komas, Arapeen, Sunnyside, Foothill Drive, 2100 East, Parley's Canyon Blvd, 2000 East, 2700 South, Connor (2140 East), Atkin (2810 South), 2300 East, 3300 South, 2700 East, 4500 South, Highland Drive, Murray-Holliday Road, Holladay Blvd, 6200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate (Proposed).
Replaces portions of routes: 13 and 14
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-Minute, Sunday: 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with Route 4 from 300 West and 400 South to Foothill Drive and 2100 East.
Buses: 30-Foot Buses.
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