Airport TRAX Line Construction Update

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Welcome!

Construction continues on UTA’s Airport TRAX Line. To keep business and traffic impacts to a minimum, this six-mile project has been separated into seven construction “reaches,” or segments, for management and planning purposes.

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



Reach 1

Reach Description: Reach 1 is the area that extends from Terminal One at the Salt Lake City International Airport on the side of the Airport Access Road to the surplus canal bridge just north of the Wingpointe Golf Course.



Current Construction:

Work continues on wet and dry utilities along 3700 West. Various traffic restrictions are in place for internal airport traffic; however, access is being maintained.
Crews are excavating the east side of 3700 West from the U.S. Post Office to 510 North. Work will continue in this area toward gate 13. During this time, lane restrictions will be in place; however, access will be maintained.
Crews have begun work on the 24’’ sewer installation. This work will take place within the internal airport lots.
Work continues on cast in place walls and excavation of the guideway between the X Bar Bridge and 3700 West.


Traffic Impacts:

Right lane restrictions along Bangerter Highway just north of the I-80 off-ramp entering the airport are in place Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturday.

A traffic plan has been distributed to the 3700 West businesses. This plan does not affect those traveling to the airport.
Bailey Blvd (Airport Internal) will be closed 7 p.m to 5 a.m. Aug. 6, 9, and 10.

Reach 2

Reach Description: Reach 2 extends from the surplus canal bridge just north of the Wingpointe Golf Course along the Airport Access Road fence line to 2400 West.



Current Construction:

Crews are working on duct bank runs from X Bar to 2400 West.
Wet and dry utility work continues in this area.



Reach 3

Reach Description: Reach 3 extends from 2400 West along North Temple to I-215. This is the reach where TRAX will move from the side of the road to the center of North Temple.



Current Construction:

Crews are working at the 2200 West and North Temple intersection. The first phase of this work is now complete and the Park ‘n Jet driveway is now open. Although various traffic restrictions will be in place during this work, access to businesses will be maintained.
Curb, gutter, sidewalk, and wet and dry utility work continues to make its way west in this reach.
Crews are installing signal conduit at 2200 and 2400 West.
Crews have removed a portion of the island between North Temple and Old North Temple and restoration is in progress. Lane restrictions are in place; however, access to Old North Temple is being maintained.
Cast in place wall work continues.



Reach 4

Reach Description: Reach 4 extends from I-215 to just east of Redwood Road on North Temple. TRAX will be center running and will include a station located at approximately 1950 West. Access to the many businesses and governmental organizations will be maintained.



Current Construction:

Wet and dry utility work is taking place on North Temple approaching Redwood Road.
Crews are working nights on the joint trench crossings. This work will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Noise is expected to be minimal as louder activities will take place during the day.
Crews are boring for a gas line under the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection. Various traffic restrictions will be in place, but access will be maintained.
Crews are removing and replacing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways on the south side of North Temple between Redwood Road and 1950 West.
Curb, gutter and sidewalk removal will take place between 1950 West and Redwood Road on the north side of North Temple in support trench utility relocation.
Storm drain work continues and is approaching 1950 West on North Temple.
Crews are relocating utilities on the south side of North Temple between Redwood Road and 1950 West. During this work there will be lane restrictions but access to all businesses will be maintained and signage will be provided.
Traffic signal work, including conduits, pedestals and junction boxes, is taking place.


Upcoming Construction:

Crews are working on a joint trench crossing at Orange Street. At this time, various lane restrictions will be in place; however, access to businesses will be maintained.
Traffic signal work is scheduled to begin this week at the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection.
Crews are scheduled to begin sewer sag repairs at Orange Street and North Temple on Sept. 7. At this time, various lane restrictions will be in place; however, access to businesses will be maintained and signage will be provided. In preparation for this work various activities are taking place near Orange Street. As we get closer to construction we will be meeting with businesses in this area.
The week following Labor Day weekend, crews will begin demolition and reconstruction work at the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection. Significant traffic restrictions and closures will then take place. As we get closer to construction we will be meeting with businesses in this area.
Crews will continue relocating hydrants and water services in the coming weeks. We will continue to meet with businesses and coordinate any planned interruptions to services.


Traffic Impacts: There are right/left lane restrictions between the I-215 overpass and Redwood Road. As work progresses, there will be additional lane restrictions for both east and west bound traffic, although access will be maintained at all times.



Reach 5

Reach Description: Reach 5 extends from just east of Redwood Road on North Temple to the Jordan River. TRAX will be center running and includes a station at 1500 West. Access to the many businesses and office complexes will be maintained.



Current Construction:

Work continues on the south side of the Jordan River Bridge as crews work on the bridge deck. Crews are forming and pouring transition slabs. The Jordan River Bridge is still on schedule to be completed before the Utah State Fair begins in September.
There is occasional potholing for dry utilities taking place throughout this reach ahead of construction.


Upcoming Construction:

In the coming weeks crews will begin wet and dry utility work.


Traffic Impacts:

Traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction.



Reach 6

Reach Description: Reach 6 extends from the Jordan River to I-15 along North Temple. TRAX will be center running and will include two stations located at approximately 1100 West and 800 West. Access to businesses and the State Fairpark will be maintained.



Current Construction:

Crews are removing and replacing City Creek West from the Jordan River Bridge to 1000 West. This work will be completed before the State Fair.


Traffic Impacts: Traffic control near the Jordan River Bridge, which is limited to one lane in each direction, has been extended to support City Creek West work. This traffic control will switch from one side of the bridge to the other as City Creek progresses.



Reach 7

Reach Description: Reach 7 is the area where the Airport TRAX Line will connect with the current north/south line at the Arena Station. This reach extends from I-15 to 400 West along North Temple and turns south on 400 West to South Temple. Access to offices and the Gateway will be maintained.



Current Construction:

The North Temple Viaduct re-construction project began April 18 and will continue for approximately 18 months.
Crews are drilling 16 shafts for the new viaduct. Eight of these shafts have been drilled, set, and poured and the ninth is under way. This work will take place for approximately three weeks and noise is expected to be minimal.
Wet and dry utility relocations are taking place to prepare for the City Creek East relocation.
Night work is scheduled for the following dates and times for City Creek East relocation:
o Monday, Aug. 9 from 4 a.m. until 4 p.m.

o Sunday, Aug. 15 from 4 a.m. until 6 p.m.

o Sunday, Aug. 29 beginning at 12 a.m. until Monday, August 23 at 3 a.m.

Night work is scheduled for the following date and time while pouring the Abutment Caps at the Viaduct
Friday Aug. 13 from 4 a.m. until 9 a.m.
Crews are potholing and boring on 400 West (MCI fiber)
Crews will be relocating MCI Utility at the intersection of 50 North and 400 West
Please see the viaduct construction guide below to find out how to get around during this portion of construction.

General Information



Access during Construction

UTA is committed to maintaining 24-hour access to all of the businesses and residences along the construction corridor. We will coordinate with businesses in cases where access may be temporarily limited.



Construction Hours

Construction is permitted to take place between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon conditions and will be coordinated with city officials.



Construction Tours

If you are interested in learning more about the construction project, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854.



For More Information

Timely and helpful information is available to assist business and residential communities, as well as commuters and stakeholders.



If you have questions or comments regarding the project, please contact our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854 or e-mail tcamp@rideuta.com. You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com.

Mid Jordan TRAX Construction Update

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UTA Mid-Jordan TRAX Line Weekly Construction Update: August 4, 2010



* Cottonwood Street will be closed between Winchester Street and 6500 South from Monday, August 16 through Thursday, September 2.

* Traffic on 7800 South in West Jordan will be subject to lane shifts continuing through mid-September.

* Night work near Winchester Street will continue through Saturday, September 11.

* Please use caution when approaching railroad crossings throughout the project area. Crews and equipment travel on the rails frequently.



The Mid-Jordan TRAX line is a 10.6 mile light rail line that will connect the communities of Murray, Midvale, West Jordan and South Jordan with the existing Sandy/Salt Lake TRAX line. It runs from the existing TRAX line at 6400 South to approximately 7400 South, then turns west along the Bingham Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad. At 5600 West, the line turns south again and ends at the southern end of the Daybreak development.

For construction purposes, the line has been segmented into five sections. The map below shows each section in a different color, beginning with Daybreak on the southwest end and ending with Cottonwood at the northeast end.

Daybreak Area

(This segment runs north through the Daybreak development to Old Bingham Highway at approximately 5600 West)



New vehicle testing is ongoing in Daybreak. Crews will be installing roof panels at the station canopies.

Old Bingham Area

(This segment runs parallel to the existing Union Pacific Railroad Bingham Branch line,

along the Old Bingham Highway from approximately 5600 West to the Bangerter Station, east of Bangerter Highway)

Crews continue installing drainage and modifying the concrete channel along Old Bingham Highway. Landscape work at the 4800 West park & ride is nearly complete. The traffic signal at 5200 West will be activated soon.

Sugar Factory Area

(This segment continues northeast along the UPRR Bingham Branch from approximately Bangerter
Highway to Gardner Village)

Grading work continues at the Redwood park & ride, prior to construction of curbing, gutters and asphalt paving. Concrete work continues at the Redwood station platform, and landscaping begins at the 2700 West park & ride. Crews continue to string overhead catenary system (OCS) wire.

Gardner Village Area

(This segment continues along the UPRR Bingham Branch northeast from Gardner Village to 700 West)

Work on the 7800 South bridge moves forward as construction crews paint the new bridge and conduct repairs on the old one. The Gardner Village park & ride is scheduled to be paved next week. OCS poles are being erected in this segment, and track work moves continues.



ACTIVITY: Bridge repairs at 7800 South

TRAFFIC IMPACT: 7800 South will have lane shifts in place through mid-September.

Cottonwood Area

(This segment extends north from 700 West along the existing light rail alignment to its terminus at the 6400 South-

Fashion Place Station)

Track work, including switches, derails and signals, is moving forward on both sides of Cottonwood Street as crews work towards connecting the Mid-Jordan line with the Sandy-Salt Lake line. Work is also progressing at the site of the future west platform at the Fashion Place station. Lovendahl Yard track work continues as switches, pre-curved rail and other special track is installed.



* NEW ACTIVITY: Reconstruction of Cottonwood Street in cooperation with Murray City.

TRAFFIC IMPACT: Cottonwood Street will be closed between Winchester Street and 6500 South from Monday, August 16 through Thursday, September 2.



ACTIVITY: Installation of OCS poles, wires, and power and signal equipment south of Winchester Street

IMPACT: Work will take place during overnight hours Saturday night, July 24 through Saturday night, September 11.

General Information

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



Access during Construction

UTA is committed to maintaining 24-hour access to all of the businesses and residences along the construction corridor. We will coordinate with businesses in cases where access may be temporarily limited.



Construction Hours

Construction is permitted to take place between 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday. Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon conditions and will be coordinated with city officials.



Construction Tours

If you are interested in learning more about the construction project, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 550-2211.



For More Information

Information is available to assist business and residential communities as well as commuters and stakeholders.

If you have questions or comments regarding the project, please contact our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 550-2211 or e-mail midjordan@rideuta.com. You can also visit the UTA Web site at www.rideuta.com/projects/midjordanlightrail.

Front Runner Construction Update

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Greetings,



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

Below is the FrontRunner South construction update for August 7 – 13. Please note that construction information is subject to change.



FrontRunner South construction began in 2008 and is approximately 50 percent complete. The FrontRunner South line will be complete and operational by 2015. Please visit UTA’s FrontRunner South Webpage to learn more about the project. To view more FrontRunner South construction photos, please visit www.flickr.com/rideuta.



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



Construction Activity:

Crews will be working on waterline casings on 1700 South on Monday and on 3900 South Monday through Friday. At the 3300 South bridge, crews will continue work on the south abutment slope. Between 3300 South and Central Avenue, crews will continue to embank the track way and excavate for a retaining wall that will run just south of 3900 South. On the south side of the Central Avenue bridge, crews will excavate, and form and pour a leveling pad for a wall footing. They will also place wall panels and backfill them at the Central Avenue bridge. Between Central Avenue and 4500 South, crews will embank the track way and place wick sand, and at the 4500 South bridge, crews will work on wing and back walls at one of the north abutments.



Traffic Impacts:

The center turn lane and eastbound and westbound left lanes will be closed on 1700 South for utility work on Monday.



The eastbound right lane on 3300 South will be closed Monday through Thursday.



There will be single lane traffic with flaggers on 300 West just north of 3900 South for utility work Monday through Friday.



There will be truck traffic with flaggers on Central Avenue Monday through Friday.



The westbound right lane on 4500 South will be closed Monday through Thursday.



Salt Lake Central Station:

Station complete.



Area 15 — 4500 South (Murray) to Wasatch Street/8000 South (Midvale)



Construction Activity:

Crews will extend a waterline casing on the 4500 South Frontage Road and will form and pour concrete for an abutment slope at the 5300 South bridge. Work on retaining walls that will run between 5900 South and I-215 will also begin this week.



Traffic Impacts:

The 4500 South Frontage Road is currently closed at the tracks for bridge work through the end of August.



The westbound right lane on 5300 South will be closed Monday through Thursday.



There will be truck traffic with flaggers on 5900 South Monday through Thursday.



Murray Station:

Crews will continue to excavate for canopy light pole foundations at the Station.



Area 14 — Wasatch Street/8000 South (Midvale) to 14600 South (Bluffdale)



General Information:

Considerable progress has been made on the flyover structure west of Salt Lake Community College’s Miller Campus at 9800 South. The 642-foot flyover bridge features a 40-foot-high bridge deck that will allow FrontRunner to travel from the east to the west side of Union Pacific Railroad’s track way. The flyover structure’s approaches consist of keystone block MSE walls filled entirely with lightweight fill to minimize settlement.



Construction Activity:

Between Wasatch Street and 9000 South, crews will finish installing reinforced concrete pipe, install a box, backfill trenches and grout boxes. On the north side of the 9000 South bridge, crews will excavate for a retaining wall, and at the 9120 South bridge, crews will finish installing shoring and excavate and drill nails at the bridge’s north abutment. Crossing upgrades will take place at the 10000 South crossing in conjunction with South Jordan’s road widening project. Crossing upgrades include signal and track work, the installation of concrete medians and signs, road striping, and asphalt replacement. Crews will also be repairing and proofing power conduit and installing duct bank at 10000 South.



At 10200 South, crews will be extending a gas line casing, and at the 10600 South bridge crews will be working on two of the bridge piers and one of the abutments. Between Jordan Gateway and 11400 South, crews will continue installing chain link fence, and at 11400 South, crews will place ties and construct and surface, line and dress track in preparation for a shifting of Union Pacific track. Between 11400 South and Bangerter Highway, crews will install duct bank, and at the Bangerter Highway bridge, crews will build forms and pour concrete for back and wing walls. South of Bangerter Highway, crews will install chain link and 5-strand barb wire fencing, clear and grub the corridor and embank the track way.



Traffic Impacts:

There will be a right shoulder closure on the I-15 southbound off-ramp to 9000 South one day this week so crews can load a crane near the 9000 South bridge site. This shoulder closure will likely take place on Tuesday.



There will be a lane shift of the westbound right lane on 9120 South Monday through Friday.



There will be truck traffic with flaggers on 9400 South Monday through Thursday.



The 10000 South crossing will be closed for crossing upgrade work Monday, August 9 through Wednesday, August 18. Through traffic should detour north to 9400 South and no pedestrian access will be available across the crossing.



The eastbound left lane on 10600 South will be closed Monday through Thursday during the day as well as two nights this week.



The eastbound right lane on Bangerter Highway will be closed Monday through Thursday



South Jordan Station:

Lightweight fill for the job is being stored at the station site. There are no construction activities to report.



Draper Future Station:

There are no construction activities to report.



Area 13 — 14600 South (Bluffdale) to Thanksgiving Point (Lehi)



Construction Activity:

Work on a water line casing near 15000 South, demolition of existing Union Pacific track in the Jordan Narrows and slope excavation and stabilization below the Thanksgiving Point golf course continues this week. Crews will also be working the deck and girders of the Jordan River bridge.



Traffic Impacts:

There are currently no impacts to motorists in this area.



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



General Information:

Crews are currently constructing two major bridges in Lehi at 2300 West and 2100 North. The 2300 West bridge will allow FrontRunner to travel over Lehi City’s future 2300 West road project and the 2100 North bridge will span UDOT’s future Mountain View Corridor, 2100 North roadway. The 2100 North bridge will feature abutments on each end of the bridge and five center piers. For the purposes of this publication, the piers are numbered 1 through 5 starting at the southern end of the bridge.



Construction Activity:

At the 2300 West bridge, crews will backfill at the south abutment, and at the 2100 North bridge, crews will work on the bridge parapet, deck and ballast walls. Between 2100 North and 1500 North, crews will continue to install permanent fencing and will also prep the sub grade, and from 1500 North to 900 North, crews will embank the track way. South of 900 North, crews will construct a retaining wall and between Main Street and Center Street, crews will work on signal systems. Between 200 South and Center Street, crews will install duct bank, and between 300 South and Center Street, crews will remove trees and stumps and excavate and construct a retaining wall.



Traffic Impacts:

There will be truck traffic with flaggers in the following Lehi locations this week:

· Club House Drive near Executive Parkway, Monday through Friday

· Garden Drive near the pedestrian tunnel, Monday through Friday

· 1500 North, Wednesday and Thursday

· 1220 North, Wednesday and Thursday

· 900 North, Monday through Thursday



Lehi Station:

A portion of the Lehi Station Park and Ride Lot is now open for public use.



At the pedestrian tunnel, crews will build forms and pour concrete for the ramp walls, form the tunnel walls and backfill the tunnel ramps. At the Park and Ride Lot, crews will continue curb and gutter work.



Area 11 — Main Street (American Fork) to University Parkway (Orem)



Construction Activity:

In American Fork, crews will be finishing crossing upgrades at the 100 East, 1100 South and 1500 South crossings. In Vineyard, crews will place ties and skeletonize track near the box culvert recently constructed at Anderson Geneva, and, in Orem between 400 South and 800 South, crews will de-stress track.



Traffic Impacts:

There will be truck traffic with flaggers and equipment in the area of the 1500 South crossing in American Fork all week so crews can finish crossing upgrades.



American Fork Station:

Crews will be installing monument sign lighting at the American Fork Park and Ride Lot.



Vineyard Future Station:

There are no construction activities to report.



Orem Station:

There are no construction activities to report.



Area 10 — University Parkway (Orem) to Center Street (Provo)



General Information:

Significant progress has been made in Area 10 along the Union Pacific Railroad corridor between University Parkway in Orem and Freedom Boulevard in Provo. Crews have prepared a path for FrontRunner by grading and clearing the right-of-way and relocating water lines. Drainage and irrigation installations are generally complete in this area, and main line earthwork has been finalized from University Parkway to 2000 South in Orem and from the Provo River bridge to 500 West in Provo. At-grade crossing improvements have also been completed in Provo at 2000 North, 2800 West, 1680 North, 820 North, Draper Lane, 900 West, 700 West, 500 West and Freedom Boulevard.



Construction Activity:

Crews will be working in Union Pacific’s Lakota Junction area near University Parkway in Orem and setting a signal house between the Provo River Bridge and Center Street. At 500 South 900 West, crews will install a storm drain, and between University Avenue and 900 South, crews will finish mass excavation in the corridor, install slopes and ditches, and prep the sub grade.



Traffic Impacts:

There are currently no impacts to motorists in this area.



Provo Station:

Crews will continue work on snow melt facilities and also set forms and pour concrete on the north side of the platform.


Thanks again for your interest in the FrontRunner South project. If you have construction-related questions,
please call our 24-hour construction hotline at 1-888-800-8854.

West Valley TRAX Construction Update

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Welcome!



Construction continues on the West Valley TRAX Line. To keep business and traffic impacts to a minimum, this five-mile project has been separated into seven construction “reaches,” or segments, for management and planning purposes.

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





Reach 1

Reach Description: Reach 1 is the area along Constitution Boulevard (2700 West) from West Valley City Hall at 3600 South, extending north to 3100 South. This area includes both large and small businesses, as well as many residents. Access to all businesses and residences will be maintained.



Current Construction:

· Crews are working on station canopies near West Valley City Hall.

· Crews are installing landscaping along Constitution Boulevard just south of 3500 South.



Traffic Impacts:

· Crews will install fencing, light poles and wiring over the next few weeks near the station located at West Valley City Hall.



Reach 2

Reach Description: Reach 2 is the area along 3100 South from Constitution Boulevard to Decker Lake Drive. The E Center/Maverick Center and a few other businesses are located in this reach, as well as residents on either side of 3100 South. Access will be maintained and we will coordinate our efforts with the E Center/Maverick Center so you can continue to attend their great events. When TRAX is completed along 3100 South, it will operate on the south side of the roadway.



Current Construction:

· Work continues at the station platform located at Decker Lake Drive and 3100 South.

· Crews are working on curbs and sidewalks near the TRAX Bridge over I-215 on the south side of 3100 South.



Reach 3

Reach Description: Reach 3 is the area along Decker Lake Drive from 3100 South to Research Way (2770 South) and east to Redwood Road. This area includes many commercial office buildings with thousands of employees. We will continue to work with businesses to ensure access is maintained.



Current Construction:

· Crews continue driveway work along the north side of Research Way between Redwood Road and Decker Lake Drive. Access to businesses will be maintained.

· Curb and gutter work is also taking place along the south side of Research Way.



Upcoming Construction:

· Crews have begun laying tracks across Redwood Road at Research Way (2770 South). This work is scheduled to take place for five weeks but will be phased to allow for two lanes in each direction on Redwood Road. Access to businesses will be maintained throughout this portion of construction.





Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are lane restrictions, but access is being maintained.



Reach 4

Reach Description: Reach 4 runs through the Chesterfield residential area along 2770 South and along the Decker Lake Canal and the Crosstowne Trail. We will work with residents to ensure a safe working environment that provides access to their properties.



Current Construction:

· Significant work has been accomplished in the Chesterfield area. Crews continue to work on the rail and other items.





Reach 5

Reach Description: Reach 5 includes construction along 1070 West in the Chesterfield industrial area. This reach includes one bridge structure over the Jordan River and another over 900 West.



Current Construction:

· 1070 West is closed just north of 2320 South and alternate access will be maintained. The roadway is scheduled to reopen in approximately one week.

· Work will continue to take place along the center of 1070 West throughout the summer months.

· Work also continues on the Jordan River Bridge and tunnel.



Traffic Impacts: There are various lane restrictions on 1070 West; however, access to businesses is being maintained.



Reach 6

Reach Description: Reach 6 runs through the Union Pacific Railroad’s Roper Yard area. Although there are no businesses and residents, extensive coordination will take place to ensure that freight deliveries and other train travel is maintained. Reach 6 includes an extensive bridging system that allows TRAX to operate over other train traffic.



Current Construction:

· Progress continues on the TRAX bridge structures over 900 West at approximately 2200 South and also at the Union Pacific Railroad Roper Yard area.

· Work is also taking place on the overhead electric system in this area.



Reach 7



Reach Description: Reach 7 is the area where the West Valley Line will connect with the current north/south TRAX Line. Construction is taking place along Andy Avenue in South Salt Lake. Crews will closely coordinate activities with businesses to ensure access is maintained.



Current Construction:

· Track work continues near Andy Avenue near 300 West in South Salt Lake City.

· Over the next few weeks, crews will distribute rails.

General Information



Access during Construction

UTA is committed to maintaining 24-hour access to all businesses and residences along the construction corridor. We will coordinate with businesses in cases where access may be temporarily limited.



Construction Hours

Construction on the project is permitted to take place between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon conditions and will be coordinated with city officials.



Construction Tours

If you are interested in learning more about the construction project, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854.



For More Information

Timely and helpful information is available to assist business and residential communities as well as commuters and stakeholders.



If you questions or comments, please contact our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854 or e-mail tcamp@rideuta.com. You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com.

The real motive of bike sharing?

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Damien over at Streetsblog Los Angeles has a tonge in cheek article about the claims of Colorado Governor candidate Maes that the Denver Bike Share and other pro bicycle initiatives are a secret plot for the UN takeover of the United States.

Red Star Over Denver

I always thought that giving people choices was called freedom of choice? Instead everyone must be forced to drive no matter what.

Considering some of the candidates that have won primaries this year it is not surprising that we are seeing such outlandish statements from candidates.

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Branding

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While I don't always agree with Jarrett over at the Human Transit Blog one of the things he will often bring up that I 100% agree with is the importance of branding. It seems that many transit systems especially here in the United States does a poor job of branding its transit service. Here in Utah, UTA does have TRAX and MAX but overall has not done a good job of branding its service.

Even UTA's much talked about BRT project is not branded very well. Sure it has special bus stop shelters and buses but there is little to set it apart from regular bus service. Even the controversial Van Hool buses have the basic paint scheme with just some wrapping added to make it stand out. Not only do the buses not stand out but UTA is not keeping them to the MAX line exclusively. One of the ten Van Hools has been assigned to the 220 on a regular basis.

Now if it was a break down replacement I could somewhat see (but then again how many other non-Van Hool buses UTA has?) but this bus has been assigned for some time. I have seen it on the route for more than 3 weeks so clearly they are not keeping them exclusively to the MAX line.

For most transit agencies you cannot tell one bus route from another beyond the route number. After Metro in Los Angeles started up Metro Rapid they started painting Rapid buses in Red, Local buses in Orange and the few express routes they have left in Blue. This allows the Rapid buses to have their own identity and clearly set them apart from every other bus in the system. Metro does seem to do a pretty good job of keeping the buses to where they belong but when shortages do occur you may see a Rapid bus on a local line and local bus on Rapid.

So how could UTA do a better job of branding its service?

Since the investment has been made in BRT, the buses assigned to those routes need to have their own identity. The buses should have their own paint scheme and except in emergencies stay on their own route.

UTA also has a large number of MCI commuter cruisers now in the fleet. While Front Runner will reduce the need for these buses in some places, there is also opportunities to expand these service to new areas (such as the Park City proposal). Once again the commuter cruisers could be painted in its own scheme and create its own brand such as "Regional Connector" or something like that.

While UTA has done a somewhat adequate job when it comes to its 15-minute service with its system maps and bus stop signs, more can be done. To make those routes stand out even more from a marketing perspective you have a special paint scheme and special bus stop signs.

There is many opportunities for transit services across the country to better brand themselves and create brands within their identity.

UTA Board of Trustees Special Meeting August 11th

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AGENDA OF A SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given of a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Utah Transit Authority at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, in the Golden Spike Rooms at the Frontline Headquarters Building located at 669 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, with the following agenda.

1. Welcome and Call to Order.

- Gregory H. Hughes

2. A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Utah Transit Authority Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of its Sales Tax Revenue Bonds in the Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $200,000,000; Fixing the Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount of Such Bonds, the Maximum Number of Years over which such Bonds may Mature, the Maximum Interest Rates which such Bonds May Bear, and the Maximum Discount from Par at which such Bonds may be Sold; Providing for the Publication of a Notice of Public Hearing and of Bonds to be Issued and the Running of a Contest Period and Calling a Public Hearing; Declaring an Intent to Reimburse; and Related Matters.

-- Christopher Bleak

3. Closed Session.

a. Strategy Session to Discuss the Purchase, Exchange or Lease of Real Property when Public Discussion would Prevent the Public Body from Completing the Transaction on the Best Possible Terms.

b. Strategy Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental HHHealth of an Individual.

c. Strategy Session to Discuss On-going and/or Potential Litigation.

d. Strategy Session to Discuss Collective Bargaining.

4. Action Taken Regarding Matters Discussed in Closed Session.

– Gregory H. Hughes

5. Other Business.

6. Adjournment.

Draft Agenda

UTA Board of Trustees Retreat

August 10 and 11, 2010

August 10, 2010

Market Street, 2985 East Cottonwood Parkway, SLC

6:30p.m. Dinner with Spouses

To include discussion of visits to business units (Greg Hughes)

August 11, 2010

Frontlines Headquarters, 2^nd Floor, 669 West 200 South, Salt Lake City

9:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m.

(Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Breaks will be included throughout the day)

v Introduction

v Mission Review

v Limitations

v Outcome Indicators and Measures

v Board/Staff Process

v 2011 Organizational Goals

v 2011 Budget Kickoff

v Wrap Up

v Adjourn

Split Up UTA?

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In my recent comments on contracting out, someone made a comment that the UTA should be split up into different agencies covering the different counties. While I have shown how that could be done in the past, we also must look at the good and the unintended consequences of this type of action.

First of all lets take a look at the good points.

By splitting up the system, the new agencies would be able to respond more quickly to changes in riding habits in their service area.

In addition, you would know that sales tax dollars generated in those counties are being used for those counties.

On the other hand there is the unintended consequences.

First of all how would the system be administered? Would UTA continue to control the money and then distribute it to the individual agencies? If UTA continues to run inter-county services and rail services how would you distribute the funds between the agencies? Will the state legislature and their self interest control the purse strings and send money to their own pet projects?

Second, the major advantage we have with having UTA is that we don't have a bunch of little agencies that protect their own turf and do a poor job and coordinating service with other agencies. The Cap'n Transit blog talked about the lack of coordination in the New York area and we could face the same problems here:

The Black Hole of Transit Coordination

While the problems here in Utah would in now way shape or form be the same as dealing with the super agencies in the New York City region, we would still face the same problems of agencies not coordinating service for what is best for the riders and not themselves.

Los Angeles is a perfect example of the problems of having too many agencies. Almost every city in the county has a transit service of its own, few will actually coordinate service, fares, or transfers with neighboring areas.

While having some community service is fine (such as what I talked about with Salt Lake working on its own in city service), in Los Angeles the service is extremely balkanized between regional carriers making trips across the region more difficult. For example you have light and heavy rail services operated by Metro, commuter rail service operated by Metrolink, if you are traveling to the San Gabriel valley you have service operated by both Metro and Foothill, etc.

All this creates a system that is confusing for riders unfamiliar with the system and lowers the chances that choice riders will ride the system.

Another problem would be facing is bureaucracy. Not only does bureaucracy lead to the turf wars mentioned above but you also may end up having more of it than before. How much staff would each agency have and would you be duplicating functions in the different agencies causing more money to go to overhead than before.

Seattle is another example of this situation. They have the regional agency Sound Transit that runs service in the Puget Sound region. However, each county also has its own bus service who also have their own planning agencies and do their own thing.

While splitting up the UTA may be a solution to some problems with the agency, would it end up opening a can of worms that could make service worse across the region?

Front Runner Construction Update

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Greetings,



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

Below is the FrontRunner South construction update for July 31 – August 6. Please note that construction information is subject to change.



FrontRunner South construction began in 2008 and is approximately 50 percent complete. The FrontRunner South line will be complete and operational by 2015.

Please visit UTA’s FrontRunner South Webpage to learn more about the project. To view more FrontRunner South construction photos, please visit www.flickr.com/rideuta.



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



Construction Activity:

Crews will be working on waterline casings on 1700 South and 3900 South all week, and forming and pouring concrete for the north and south slopes and north sidewalk at the 3300 South bridge. Between 3300 South and Central Avenue, crews will clear and grub the corridor, embank the track way and excavate for a wall that will run just south of 3900 South. On the north side of the Central Avenue bridge, crews will build forms for a retaining wall footing, and at the 4500 South bridge, crews will form and pour concrete for one of the abutments.



Traffic Impacts:

The center turn lane and eastbound and westbound left lanes will be closed on 1700 South for utility work Monday through Friday.



The eastbound right lane on 3300 South will be closed Monday through Thursday.



There will be a lane drop on 300 West just north of 3900 South for utility work Wednesday through Friday.



Please note that Central Avenue has reopened until crews resume work on the bridge walls.



The westbound right lane on 4500 South will be closed Monday through Thursday.



Salt Lake Central Station:

Station complete.



Area 15 — 4500 South (Murray) to Wasatch Street/8000 South (Midvale)



Construction Activity:

Crews will continue extending a gas casing on the 4500 South Frontage Road and will backfill and form the slope for one of the abutments of the 5300 South bridge.



Traffic Impacts:

The 4500 South Frontage Road is currently closed at the tracks for bridge work through the end of August.



The westbound right lane on 5300 South will be closed Monday through Thursday.



Murray Station:

Crews will excavate for canopy light pole foundations and set a junction box in the platform.



Area 14 — Wasatch Street/8000 South (Midvale) to 14600 South (Bluffdale)



General Information:

Considerable progress has been made on the flyover structure west of Salt Lake Community College’s Miller Campus at 9800 South. The 642-foot flyover bridge features a 40-foot-high bridge deck that will allow FrontRunner to travel from the east to the west side of Union Pacific Railroad’s track way. The flyover structure’s approaches consist of keystone block MSE walls filled entirely with lightweight fill to minimize settlement.



Construction Activity:

Utility work continues between Wasatch Street and 9000 South, and on the north side of the 9000 South bridge, crews will install shoring for a retaining wall and drive H-pile for the abutment. Crews will be excavating at the 9120 South bridge and at the wall that will run between 9120 South and 9400 South. At the 10600 South bridge, crews will be pouring concrete.



Construction continues on the retaining wall just south of 10600 South, and from Jordan Gateway to 11400 South, crews will continue chain link fence installation along the corridor. At 11400 South, crews will begin excavating the roadway, install drainage, and place ties and construct track in preparation for a shifting of Union Pacific track. Between 12300 South and Bangerter Highway, crews will place structural fill, and at the Bangerter Highway bridge, crews will pour concrete for two abutment beam seats and for a wall footing. They will also be placing retaining wall panels.



Traffic Impacts:

The westbound right lane on 9000 South will be closed Monday through Friday.



There will be a lane shift of the westbound right lane on 9120 South Monday through Friday.



There will be truck traffic with flaggers on 9400 South on Monday.



There will be a lane drop with flaggers on the car dealership frontage road just north of 10600 South on Monday.



The eastbound left lane on 10600 South will be closed Monday through Thursday.



There will be a lane closure in each direction on 10800 South near the tracks Monday and Tuesday and on the westbound lanes only Wednesday through Friday.



The eastbound right lane on Bangerter Highway will be closed Monday through Thursday



South Jordan Station:

Lightweight fill for the job is being stored at the station site. There are no construction activities to report.



Draper Future Station:

There are no construction activities to report.



Area 13 — 14600 South (Bluffdale) to Thanksgiving Point (Lehi)



Construction Activity:

Continuing this week in the area is work on a water line casing near 15000 South, demolition of the existing Union Pacific track in the Jordan Narrows and slope excavation below the Thanksgiving Point golf course.



Traffic Impacts:

There are currently no impacts to motorists in this area.



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



General Information:

Crews are currently constructing two major bridges in Lehi at 2300 West and 2100 North. The 2300 West bridge will allow FrontRunner to travel over Lehi City’s future 2300 West road project and the 2100 North bridge will span UDOT’s future Mountain View Corridor, 2100 North roadway. The 2100 North bridge will feature abutments on each end of the bridge and five center piers. For the purposes of this publication, the piers are numbered 1 through 5 starting at the southern end of the bridge.



Construction Activity:

Crews will be excavating and stabilizing for continuing construction on the retaining wall north of the 2300 West bridge, and, at the 2300 West bridge, pouring concrete for the back wall of the north abutment and building forms and pouring concrete for the wing wall of the south abutment. Between the 2300 West and 2100 North bridges crews will install chain link fencing on top of the retaining wall, and at the 2100 North bridge, crews will build forms and pour concrete for the parapet and ballast walls.



Between 2100 North and 1500 North, crews will continue to install permanent fencing and will also install pull boxes and conduit for signals. South of 900 North, crews will finish retaining wall excavation, form and pour concrete for the wall footing and begin wall construction. Between 300 South and Center Street, crews will work on mass embankment, and between 300 East and 7350 West, crews will build an access road and also lower cable for Union Pacific.



Traffic Impacts:

There will be truck traffic with flaggers in the following Lehi locations this week:

· Club House Drive near Executive Parkway, Monday through Friday

· Garden Drive near the pedestrian tunnel, Monday through Friday

· 1500 North, Friday

· 1220 North, Friday

· 900 North, Monday and Wednesday through Friday

· Center Street, Monday through Friday



Lehi Station:

A portion of the Lehi Station Park and Ride Lot is now open for public use.



At the pedestrian tunnel, crews continue work on the walls, and at the Park and Ride Lot, crews will continue curb and gutter work.



Area 11 — Main Street (American Fork) to University Parkway (Orem)



Construction Activity:

In American Fork, crews will be installing pull boxes and conduit for signals between 7350 West and 1500 South. They will also be finishing crossing upgrades at the 100 East and 1100 South crossings and beginning work on the 1500 South crossing. Crossing upgrades include signal and track work, the installation of concrete medians and signs, road striping, and asphalt replacement.



In Vineyard, crews will backfill at the box culvert just constructed near Anderson Geneva, and in Orem between 800 South and University Parkway, crews will continue to surface, line and dress track.



Traffic Impacts:

There will be alternating traffic impacts at the 100 East and 1100 South crossings in American Fork all week so crews can finish crossing upgrade work.



The 1500 South crossing in American Fork will be closed for crossing upgrade work Monday through Sunday.



American Fork Station:

There are no construction activities to report.



Vineyard Future Station:

There are no construction activities to report.



Orem Station:

There are no construction activities to report.



Area 10 — University Parkway (Orem) to Center Street (Provo)



General Information:

Significant progress has been made in Area 10 along the Union Pacific Railroad corridor between University Parkway in Orem and Freedom Boulevard in Provo. Crews have prepared a path for FrontRunner by grading and clearing the right-of-way and relocating water lines. Drainage and irrigation installations are generally complete in this area, and main line earthwork has been finalized from University Parkway to 2000 South in Orem and from the Provo River bridge to 500 West in Provo. At-grade crossing improvements have also been completed in Provo at 2000 North, 2800 West, 1680 North, 820 North, Draper Lane, 900 West, 700 West, 500 West and Freedom Boulevard.



Construction Activity:

Between University Parkway in Orem and 2000 North in Provo, crews will continue to de-stress rail and surface, line and dress the track and also grade for a retaining wall. Between 820 North and the Provo River Bridge, crews will set a signal house, and at 500 South 900 West, crews will expose a Qwest line. Between Freedom Boulevard and University Avenue, crews will place sub ballast and install a foundation and conduit for a signal house, and from University Avenue to 900 South, crews will excavate and prep the sub grade.



Traffic Impacts:

There will be truck traffic with flaggers on Freedom Boulevard on Tuesday and Wednesday.



Provo Station:

Crews will continue work on snow melt facilities and also set forms on the north side of the platform.

Thanks again for your interest in the FrontRunner South project. If you have construction-related questions, please call our 24-hour construction hotline at 1-888-800-8854.

Airport TRAX Line Construction Update

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Welcome!



Construction continues on UTA’s Airport TRAX Line. To keep business and traffic impacts to a minimum, this six-mile project has been separated into seven construction “reaches,” or segments, for management and planning purposes.

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



Reach 1

Reach Description: Reach 1 is the area that extends from Terminal One at the Salt Lake City International Airport on the side of the Airport Access Road to the surplus canal bridge just north of the Wingpointe Golf Course.



Current Construction:

Work continues on wet and dry utilities along 3700 West. Various traffic restrictions are in place for internal airport traffic; however, access is being maintained.
Crews are excavating the east side of 3700 West from the U.S. Post Office to 510 North. Work will continue in this area toward gate 13. During this time, lane restrictions will be in place; however, access will be maintained.
Crews have begun work on the 24’’ sewer installation. This work will take place within the internal airport lots.
Work continues on cast in place walls and excavation of the guideway between the X Bar Bridge and 3700 West.


Traffic Impacts:

Right lane restrictions along Bangerter Highway just north of the I-80 off-ramp entering the airport are in place Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturday.
A traffic plan has been distributed to the 3700 West businesses. This plan does not affect those traveling to the airport.
Bailey Blvd (Airport Internal) will be closed 7pm to 5am on Aug. 5, 6, 9, and 10.

Reach 2

Reach Description: Reach 2 extends from the surplus canal bridge just north of the Wingpointe Golf Course along the Airport Access Road fence line to 2400 West.



Current Construction:

Work on lock and load walls 1 and 3 will be completed early next week.
In approximately one week crews will begin work on duct bank runs from X Bar to 2400 West.
Wet and dry utility work continues in this area.



Reach 3

Reach Description: Reach 3 extends from 2400 West along North Temple to I-215. This is the reach where TRAX will move from the side of the road to the center of North Temple.



Current Construction:

Crews are currently working at the 2200 West and North Temple intersection. The first phase of this work is complete and the Park ‘n Jet driveway is open. Various traffic restrictions will be in place during this work; however, access to businesses will be maintained.
Curb, gutter, sidewalk, and wet and dry utility work continues to make its way west in this reach.
Crews are installing signal conduit at 2200 and 2400 West.
Crews have removed a portion of the island between North Temple and Old North Temple and restoration is in progress. Lane restrictions are in place; however, access to Old North Temple is being maintained.
Cast in place wall work continues.



Reach 4

Reach Description: Reach 4 extends from I-215 to east of Redwood Road on North Temple. TRAX will be center running and will include a station located at approximately 1950 West. Access to the many businesses and governmental organizations will be maintained.



Current Construction:

Wet and dry utility work is taking place on North Temple approaching Redwood Road.
Crews are working nights on the joint trench crossings. This work will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Noise is expected to be minimal during nighttime work as louder activities will take place during the day.
Crews will tie in gas line services early next week on the south side of North Temple near Redwood Road. During this work there will be a time where a maintenance truck will be in parking lots to do the tie in. Access will be maintained.
Crews are currently boring for a gas line under the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection. Various traffic restrictions will be in place; however, access will be maintained.
Crews are removing and replacing curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveways on the south side of North Temple between Redwood Road and 1950 West.
Curb, gutter and sidewalk removal will take place between 1950 West and Redwood Road on the north side of North Temple in support of trench utility relocation.
Storm drain work continues and is approaching 1950 West on North Temple.
Crews are relocating utilities on the south side of North Temple between Redwood Road and 1950 West. During this work there will be lane restrictions but access to all businesses will be maintained and signage will be provided.
Traffic signal work, including conduits, pedestals and junction boxes, is taking place.


Upcoming Construction:

Crews to begin Joint Trench Crossing at Orange Street next week. At this time, various lane restrictions will be in place; however, access will be maintained.
Traffic signal work is scheduled to begin this week at the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection.
Crews are scheduled to begin sewer sag repairs at Orange Street and North Temple on September 7. At this time, various lane restrictions will be in place; however, access to businesses will be maintained and signage will be provided. In preparation for this work various activities are taking place near Orange Street. As we get closer to construction we will be meeting with businesses in this area.
The week following Labor Day weekend crews will begin demolition and reconstruction work at the Redwood Road and North Temple intersection. During this time significant traffic restrictions and closures will take place. As we get closer to construction we will be meeting with businesses in this area.
Crews will continue relocating hydrants and water services in the upcoming weeks. We will continue to meet with the businesses and coordinate any planned interruptions to services.


Traffic Impacts: There are right/left lane restrictions between the I-215 overpass and Redwood Road throughout the day. As work progresses, there will be additional lane restrictions for both east and west bound traffic. Access will be maintained at all times.



Reach 5

Reach Description: Reach 5 extends from just east of Redwood Road on North Temple to the Jordan River. TRAX will be center running and includes a station at 1500 West. Access to the many businesses and office complexes will be maintained.



Current Construction:

Work continues on the south side of the Jordan River Bridge as crews work on the bridge deck. Crews are forming and pouring transition slabs. The Jordan River Bridge is on schedule to be completed before the Utah State Fair in September.
There is occasional potholing for dry utilities taking place ahead of construction.


Upcoming Construction:

In the coming weeks crews will begin wet and dry utility work.


Traffic Impacts:

Traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction.



Reach 6

Reach Description: Reach 6 extends from the Jordan River to I-15 along North Temple. TRAX will be center running and will include two stations located at approximately 1100 West and 800 West. Access to businesses and the State Fairpark will be maintained.



Current Construction:

Crews are removing and replacing City Creek West from the Jordan River Bridge to 1000 West. This work will be completed before the State Fair.


Traffic Impacts: Traffic control near the Jordan River Bridge, which is limited to one lane in each direction, has been extended to support City Creek West work. This traffic control will switch from one side of the bridge to the other as City Creek progresses



Reach 7

Reach Description: Reach 7 is the area where the Airport TRAX Line will connect with the current north/south line at the Arena Station. This reach extends from I-15 to 400 West along North Temple and turns south on 400 West to South Temple. Access to offices and the Gateway will be maintained.



Current Construction:

The North Temple Viaduct re-construction project began April 18 and will continue for approximately 18 months.
Crews are drilling 16 shafts for the new North Temple Viaduct. Eight of these shafts have been drilled, set, and poured and the ninth is under way. This work will take place for approximately three weeks and noise is expected to be minimal.
Wet and dry utility relocations are taking place to prepare for the City Creek East relocation.
Off-hours work is scheduled for the following dates and times for City Creek East relocation:
o Monday, August 9 from 4 a.m. until 4 p.m.

o Sunday, August 15 from 4 a.m. until 6 p.m.

o Sunday, August 22 beginning at 12 a.m. until Monday, August 23 at 3 a.m.

Night work is scheduled for the following date and time while pouring the Abutment Caps at the Viaduct
Friday August 13 from 4am until 9am
Crews are potholing and boring on 400 West
Crews will be relocating MCI Utility at the intersection of 50 North and 400 West
Please see the viaduct construction guide below to find out how to get around during this portion of construction.

General Information



Access during Construction

UTA is committed to maintaining 24-hour access to all of the businesses and residences along the construction corridor. We will coordinate with businesses in cases where access may be temporarily limited.



Construction Hours

Construction is permitted to take place between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon conditions and will be coordinated with city officials.



Construction Tours

If you are interested in learning more about the construction project, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854.



For More Information

Timely and helpful information is available to assist business and residential communities, as well as commuters and stakeholders.



If you have questions or comments regarding the project, please contact our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854 or e-mail tcamp@rideuta.com. You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com.

Business Spotlight

Home of “Killer Mexican Food”
Brings North Temple to Life
It goes without saying, if
you’re looking for great Mexican
food in Salt Lake City, you go to
the Red Iguana. After 40 years
of successful business, being
recognized as Utah’s most
awarded Mexican Restaurant with more than 38 national and local
awards, even City Weekly asks, “Can anyone remember a year
when Red Iguana didn’t win the Best of Utah award for Best
Mexican?”

What may not have been mentioned is that despite the
ongoing lunch-time lines of customers that circle the building at
736 West and continuing rave reviews, Red Iguana is feeling the
pinch of TRAX construction along North Temple. Owners of the famous eatery,
however, are taking the bull by the horn, voicing their optimism for a better
community and taking an active role in ensuring that none of the businesses
along North Temple are forgotten.

“We are a part of this community,” said owner Bill Coker, proudly
displaying the community-developed button that reads, “Shop North Temple, I
Do.” And he’s a man of his word. Coker and his wife Lucy Cardenas, daughter of the original owners,
have been instrumental in the distribution of these buttons. Coker also participates in a local
community advisory committee, which works to bring North Temple businesses together to discuss
construction and strategies to mitigate its impact on the local economy. “I have a business to run,” he
says, although he still invests his valuable time in helping plan a marketing campaign for businesses
affected by the reconstruction of the North Temple viaduct.

If you would like to join Bill Coker’s efforts to reshape the North Temple community, call him at
801-322-1489 or Bill Knowles at 801-580-2626.

Mid Jordan TRAX Construction Update

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UTA Mid-Jordan TRAX Line Weekly Construction Update: July 30, 2010



* 1300 West will be closed at the railroad crossing (approximately 7950 South) from Monday, July 26 through Friday, July 30. It will reopen Saturday, July 31.

* Night work near Winchester Street will take place from Saturday night, July 24 through Saturday, August 21.

* Please use caution when approaching railroad crossings throughout the project area. Crews and equipment travel on the rails frequently.



The Mid-Jordan TRAX line is a 10.6 mile light rail line that will connect the communities of Murray, Midvale, West Jordan and South Jordan with the existing Sandy/Salt Lake TRAX line. It runs from the existing TRAX line at 6400 South to approximately 7400 South, then turns west along the Bingham Branch of the Union Pacific Railroad.

At 5600 West, the line turns south again and ends at the southern end of the Daybreak development. For construction purposes, the line has been segmented into five sections. The map below shows each section in a different color, beginning with Daybreak on the southwest end and ending with Cottonwood at the northeast end.

Daybreak Area

(This segment runs north through the Daybreak development to Old Bingham Highway at approximately 5600 West)



New vehicle testing is ongoing in Daybreak. Painting the station canopies continues this week, as well as prep work prior to installation of roof panels. Crews will also be installing signs and striping at the Daybreak park & ride lots.

Old Bingham Area

(This segment runs parallel to the existing Union Pacific Railroad Bingham Branch line,

along the Old Bingham Highway from approximately 5600 West to the Bangerter Station, east of Bangerter Highway)

Crews continue installing drainage and modifying the concrete channel along Old Bingham Highway. Weed removal is in progress. Landscape work at the 4800 West park & ride continues with planting of trees and bushes. Minor track improvements are also taking place.

Sugar Factory Area

(This segment continues northeast along the UPRR Bingham Branch from approximately Bangerter
Highway to Gardner Village)

Electrical work and light pole foundation installation continues at the Redwood park & ride. The station canopy at Redwood is scheduled for installation this week. Crews continue to string overhead catenary system (OCS) wire and install balance weight assemblies.

Gardner Village Area

(This segment continues along the UPRR Bingham Branch northeast from Gardner Village to 700 West)

Crews are scheduled to begin forming and pouring concrete for the Gardner Village platform. Track work in this section is ongoing as crews lay new track across the Jordan River and 7800 South bridges. Work continues to prepare the Gardner Village Park & Ride lot for paving in early August. The 1300 West grade crossing work should be completed today, and the road will reopen Saturday morning, July 31.

Cottonwood Area

(This segment extends north from 700 West along the existing light rail alignment to its terminus at the 6400 South-

Fashion Place Station)

Track work, including switches, derails and signals, is moving forward on both sides of Cottonwood Street as crews work towards connecting the Mid-Jordan line with the Sandy-Salt Lake line. Work is also progressing at the site of the future west platform at the Fashion Place station. Lovendahl Yard track work continues as switches, pre-curved rail and other special track is installed.



* ACTIVITY: Installation of OCS poles, wires, and power and signal equipment south of Winchester Street

* IMPACT: Work will take place during overnight hours Saturday night, July 24 through Saturday night, August 21.

General Information

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



Access during Construction

UTA is committed to maintaining 24-hour access to all of the businesses and residences along the construction corridor. We will coordinate with businesses in cases where access may be temporarily limited.



Construction Hours

Construction is permitted to take place between 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday. Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon conditions and will be coordinated with city officials.



Construction Tours

If you are interested in learning more about the construction project, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 550-2211.



For More Information

Information is available to assist business and residential communities as well as commuters and stakeholders.

If you have questions or comments regarding the project, please contact our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 550-2211 or e-mail midjordan@rideuta.com. You can also visit the UTA Web site at www.rideuta.com/projects/midjordanlightrail.

West Valley TRAX Construction Update

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Welcome!



Construction continues on the West Valley TRAX Line. To keep business and traffic impacts to a minimum, this five-mile project has been separated into seven construction “reaches,” or segments, for management and planning purposes.

The map below shows each construction reach in a different color, starting with Reach 1 in light green on the south end of the project and ending with Reach 7 in light green on the east end of the project.

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





Reach 1

Reach Description: Reach 1 is the area along Constitution Boulevard (2700 West) from West Valley City Hall at 3600 South, extending north to 3100 South. This area includes both large and small businesses, as well as many residents. Access to all businesses and residences will be maintained.



Current Construction:

· Crews are working on station canopies near West Valley City Hall.

· Crews are installing landscaping along Constitution Boulevard just south of 3500 South.



Traffic Impacts:

· Crews will install fencing, light poles and wiring over the next few weeks near the station located at West Valley City Hall.

· The intersection at 3100 South and Constitution Boulevard will temporarily close beginning Saturday, July 31, at 10 p.m. until Monday, August 2, at 5 a.m. This temporary closure will enable crews to place the final layer of asphalt in the intersection. Motorists will be required to use the detours posted below.

Reach 2

Reach Description: Reach 2 is the area along 3100 South from Constitution Boulevard to Decker Lake Drive. The E-Center/Maverick Center and a few other businesses are located in this reach, as well as residents on either side of 3100 South. We will coordinate our efforts to maintain access to the E-Center/Maverick Center. When TRAX is completed along 3100 South, it will operate on the south side of the roadway.



Current Construction:

· Work continues at the station platform located at Decker Lake Drive and 3100 South.

· Crews are working on curbs and sidewalks near the TRAX Bridge over I-215 on the south side of 3100 South.



Reach 3

Reach Description: Reach 3 is the area along Decker Lake Drive from 3100 South to Research Way (2770 South) and running east to Redwood Road. This area includes many commercial office buildings with thousands of employees. We will continue to work with businesses to ensure access is maintained.



Current Construction:

· Crews continue driveway work along the north side of Research Way between Redwood Road and Decker Lake Drive. Access to businesses will be maintained.

· Curb and gutter work is also taking place along the south side of Research Way.



Upcoming Construction:

· Beginning on Sunday, Aug. 1, crews will lay tracks across Redwood Road at Research Way. This work is scheduled to take place for five weeks but will be phased to allow for two lanes in each direction on Redwood Road. Access to businesses will also be maintained.



Traffic Impacts: Currently, there are lane restrictions along Decker Lake Drive and Research Way, but access is being maintained.



Reach 4

Reach Description: Reach 4 runs through the Chesterfield residential area along 2770 South and along the Decker Lake Canal and the Crosstowne Trail. We will work with residents to ensure a safe working environment that provides access to their properties.



Current Construction:

· Significant work has been accomplished in the Chesterfield area. Crews continue to work on the rail and other items.





Reach 5

Reach Description: Reach 5 includes construction along 1070 West in the Chesterfield industrial area. This reach includes one bridge structure over the Jordan River and another over 900 West.



Current Construction:

· 1070 West is closed just north of 2320 South for the next four to five weeks. Alternate access will be maintained.

· Work will continue to take place along the center of 1070 West throughout the summer months.

· Work also continues on the Jordan River Bridge and tunnel.



Traffic Impacts: There are various lane restrictions on 1070 West; however, access to businesses is being maintained.



Reach 6

Reach Description: Reach 6 runs through the Union Pacific Railroad’s Roper Yard area. Although there are no businesses and residents, extensive coordination will take place to ensure that freight deliveries and other train travel is maintained. Reach 6 includes an extensive bridging system that allows TRAX to operate over other train traffic.



Current Construction:

· Progress continues on the TRAX bridge structures over 900 West at approximately 2200 South and at the Union Pacific Railroad Roper Yard area.

· Work is also taking place on the overhead electric system.



Reach 7

Reach Description: Reach 7 is the area where the West Valley Line will connect with the current north/south TRAX Line. Construction will take place along Andy Avenue in South Salt Lake. Crews will closely coordinate activities with businesses to ensure access is maintained.



Current Construction:

· Track work continues near Andy Avenue near 300 West in South Salt Lake City.

· Over the next few weeks, crews will distribute rails.




General Information



Access during Construction

UTA is committed to maintaining 24-hour access to all businesses and residences along the construction corridor. We will coordinate with businesses in cases where access may be temporarily limited.



Construction Hours

Construction on the project is permitted to take place between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Additionally, specific activities may require different working hours depending upon conditions and will be coordinated with city officials.



Construction Tours

If you are interested in learning more about the construction project, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854.



For More Information

Timely and helpful information is available to assist business and residential communities as well as commuters and stakeholders.



If you have questions or comments, please contact our toll-free 24-hour hotline at (888) 800-8854 or e-mail tcamp@rideuta.com. You can also visit UTA’s Web site at www.rideuta.com.