Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Monday, March 06, 2006
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 29
Proposed Route Reorganization of the Utah Transit Authority.
Route 29:
From the Intermodal Terminal via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, Main/Columbus Street, Panther Way, State Street, South Temple, Main Street and 3900 South to the 3900 South TRAX station. Then via 3900 South, 300 West/Commerce Drive, and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine, Murray Blvd/700 West, Main Street, Wasatch, Monroe, South 255 West/South 240 West, and Sego Lily to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday Through Saturday 30-Minute
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces portions of routes 23, 442, and 25
Route 29:
From the Intermodal Terminal via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, Main/Columbus Street, Panther Way, State Street, South Temple, Main Street and 3900 South to the 3900 South TRAX station. Then via 3900 South, 300 West/Commerce Drive, and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine, Murray Blvd/700 West, Main Street, Wasatch, Monroe, South 255 West/South 240 West, and Sego Lily to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Frequency: Monday Through Saturday 30-Minute
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces portions of routes 23, 442, and 25
My Proposed UTA Restructuring-Route 27
Route 27:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, State Street and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine, State, and 7720 South to the Midvale Center TRAX station. Then via 7720 South, Main/700 East, Sandy Parkway, and 10000 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Route will replace portions of Routes 22 and 27.
Route Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-minute service. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjunction with route 26 from the Intermodal depot to 7720 South and State Street.
Buses Used: 60-Foot Articulated Buses
Route will be part of the Bus Route Enhancement Program
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Proposed Restructuring of UTA bus service-Route 26
This is my proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Route 26:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine Street, State Street, and 10000 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Route Frequency: 30-Minute Service 7 Days A Week. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with route 27 from Downtown to 7720 South.
Buses: 60-Foot Articulated Buses
This route will be included in the route inhancement program. While this route has been largely ingnored by UTA because its close proximity to TRAX, it serves a completely different market and has its own needs. UTA basically cut the 22 back to 6200 South arbitarily when TRAX started becuase that is where the other routes broke off from State in the pre-TRAX days. However, the corridor is much more dynamic and this is designed to revitaliaze the corridor to the south of 5400 South.
Route 26:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 West, North Temple, State Street, and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX station. Then via Vine Street, State Street, and 10000 South to the Sandy Civic Center TRAX station.
Route Frequency: 30-Minute Service 7 Days A Week. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with route 27 from Downtown to 7720 South.
Buses: 60-Foot Articulated Buses
This route will be included in the route inhancement program. While this route has been largely ingnored by UTA because its close proximity to TRAX, it serves a completely different market and has its own needs. UTA basically cut the 22 back to 6200 South arbitarily when TRAX started becuase that is where the other routes broke off from State in the pre-TRAX days. However, the corridor is much more dynamic and this is designed to revitaliaze the corridor to the south of 5400 South.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Another Blogger's View On Boyer and TRAX
The Crow's Nest
Here is a great read on the Boyer Group's whining about TRAX stations in front of their complex.
Heck if they would have included the intermodal station into their complex they would not have had a problem because TRAX would not have to extended to far, but then again it is clear that the Boyers don't like transit.
Here is a great read on the Boyer Group's whining about TRAX stations in front of their complex.
Heck if they would have included the intermodal station into their complex they would not have had a problem because TRAX would not have to extended to far, but then again it is clear that the Boyers don't like transit.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Chamber in Davis to celebrate Legacy start
deseretnews.com | Chamber in Davis to celebrate Legacy start: "Chamber in Davis to celebrate Legacy start
FARMINGTON — The Davis Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the official start of Legacy Parkway construction Thursday with the Utah Department of Transportation, the Governor's Office and other governmental leaders.
While fighting for the Legacy Parkway, the Davis Chamber created 'Utahns for Legacy Parkway,' which lobbied for building the critical highway. Many sported stickers that read, 'Build Legacy Now!' The group has provided even more stickers that simply say, 'Building Legacy Now!' Through its fund-raising efforts, the group will use funds to supply refreshments at the celebration.
The Davis Chamber of Commerce encourages county commuters to join UDOT at an open house to view the proposed parkway and ask questions. The group will be available from 4—8 on Thursday, at the Davis County Fairpark in Farmington, Exposition Building 2.
Davis Cable Channel 17 will be on hand to cover the event in its entirety from the governor's comments to the official commencement ceremony and stakeholders' comments. It also can be accessed on www.daviscable17.com at a later date. "
FARMINGTON — The Davis Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the official start of Legacy Parkway construction Thursday with the Utah Department of Transportation, the Governor's Office and other governmental leaders.
While fighting for the Legacy Parkway, the Davis Chamber created 'Utahns for Legacy Parkway,' which lobbied for building the critical highway. Many sported stickers that read, 'Build Legacy Now!' The group has provided even more stickers that simply say, 'Building Legacy Now!' Through its fund-raising efforts, the group will use funds to supply refreshments at the celebration.
The Davis Chamber of Commerce encourages county commuters to join UDOT at an open house to view the proposed parkway and ask questions. The group will be available from 4—8 on Thursday, at the Davis County Fairpark in Farmington, Exposition Building 2.
Davis Cable Channel 17 will be on hand to cover the event in its entirety from the governor's comments to the official commencement ceremony and stakeholders' comments. It also can be accessed on www.daviscable17.com at a later date. "
Thursday, February 23, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 23
My continuing proposal to revamp Utah Transit Authority bus service.
Proposed Route 23:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 East, Gordon Lane, 4500 South, Atwood Blvd, and Vine Street to the Murray Central TRAX Station
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute Service, Saturdays: 60-Minute Service
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces Route 15
Proposed Route 23:
From the Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 300 East, Gordon Lane, 4500 South, Atwood Blvd, and Vine Street to the Murray Central TRAX Station
Frequency: Monday-Friday: 30-Minute Service, Saturdays: 60-Minute Service
Buses: 30-Foot Buses
Replaces Route 15
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 21
This continues my proposal to improve Utah Transit Authority Bus Service.
New Route 21.
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, 4500 South, State Street and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX Station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with Route 20 from the Intermodal Depot to 3900 South Monday-Friday.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Replaces northern portion of Route 10
New Route 21.
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, 4500 South, State Street and Vine to the Murray Central TRAX Station.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday 30-Minute, Sunday 60-Minute. Will provide alternating 15-minute service in conjuction with Route 20 from the Intermodal Depot to 3900 South Monday-Friday.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses.
Replaces northern portion of Route 10
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 20
Proposed Route 20
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, and 3900 South to St. Marks Hospital. Will do same loop as current line 9.
Frequency: 30-Minute Monday-Friday. Will provide every 15-minute service from the Intermodal Depot to 500 East/3900 South in conjunction with Route 21.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Replaces Portions of Routes 9 and 10.
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 500 East, and 3900 South to St. Marks Hospital. Will do same loop as current line 9.
Frequency: 30-Minute Monday-Friday. Will provide every 15-minute service from the Intermodal Depot to 500 East/3900 South in conjunction with Route 21.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses
Replaces Portions of Routes 9 and 10.
Get used to the idea of a toll
deseretnews.com | Get used to the idea of a toll: "Get used to the idea of a toll
Deseret Morning News editorial
Ask people in Midwestern and Eastern states how they feel about toll roads, and chances are many of them would say they gladly would return to a free system out of convenience.
But then, of course, there is no such thing as a free system. Utahns pay for their highways. They just don't have to carry wads of loose change with them to do so. And that leads us to the subject, again, of toll roads.
SB80, a bill that soon may be on Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s desk, would allow Utah to enter into partnerships with private businesses to fund new, much-needed highways. In return, the private businesses could begin charging and collecting tolls for the use of those roads. Some people are saying the bill is specifically written with the thought in mind of building a toll road along the Mountain View Corridor in the western end of Salt Lake County, but state officials say they have yet to make such a decision."
Deseret Morning News editorial
Ask people in Midwestern and Eastern states how they feel about toll roads, and chances are many of them would say they gladly would return to a free system out of convenience.
But then, of course, there is no such thing as a free system. Utahns pay for their highways. They just don't have to carry wads of loose change with them to do so. And that leads us to the subject, again, of toll roads.
SB80, a bill that soon may be on Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s desk, would allow Utah to enter into partnerships with private businesses to fund new, much-needed highways. In return, the private businesses could begin charging and collecting tolls for the use of those roads. Some people are saying the bill is specifically written with the thought in mind of building a toll road along the Mountain View Corridor in the western end of Salt Lake County, but state officials say they have yet to make such a decision."
Plan for 2 TRAX stops is a problem for Gateway
deseretnews.com | Plan for 2 TRAX stops is a problem for Gateway
Comments from the Boyer Group that once again shows they are the typical anti-transit developer who is too caught up in the past to realize that transit can benefit them.
Comments from the Boyer Group that once again shows they are the typical anti-transit developer who is too caught up in the past to realize that transit can benefit them.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
My Proposed Restructuring of UTA Routes-Route 18
Route 18:
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle, 6200 South, 2300 South, Bengal Blvd, Wastach Drive, 7200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-minutes, Sunday 60-Minutes.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses. Route would be part of the route enhancement program.
Replaces Route 32
From Intermodal Depot via 600 West, 200 South, 700 East/Van Winkle, 6200 South, 2300 South, Bengal Blvd, Wastach Drive, 7200 South, and 3000 East to the Transit Center at Cottonwood Corporate.
Frequency: Monday-Saturday: 30-minutes, Sunday 60-Minutes.
Buses: 35-Foot Buses. Route would be part of the route enhancement program.
Replaces Route 32
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah: "Plan to eliminate rail line receives backing in House
By Heather May
The Salt Lake Tribune
A bill that would lay the groundwork for eliminating freight trains from Salt Lake City's 900 South passed a House committee Monday.
HB372 would let Salt Lake County shift $3.5 million of transit taxes from highways to a $50 million pot to realign Union Pacific railroad's Grant Tower - a curve near The Gateway. That fix, in turn, would lead UP to abandon its line on 900 South, where trains travel within 40 feet of some homes, rattling foundations and, say unhappy residents, ruining property values. "
By Heather May
The Salt Lake Tribune
A bill that would lay the groundwork for eliminating freight trains from Salt Lake City's 900 South passed a House committee Monday.
HB372 would let Salt Lake County shift $3.5 million of transit taxes from highways to a $50 million pot to realign Union Pacific railroad's Grant Tower - a curve near The Gateway. That fix, in turn, would lead UP to abandon its line on 900 South, where trains travel within 40 feet of some homes, rattling foundations and, say unhappy residents, ruining property values. "
deseretnews.com | Most favor toll roads — asap
deseretnews.com | Most favor toll roads — asap: "Most favor toll roads — asap
Copyright 2006 Deseret Morning News
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
Toll roads are the way to go, Utahns say, but only if it means new roads are built now and not later.
Photo
A new Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll by Dan Jones & Associates shows that 55 percent of Utahns would support construction of toll roads in the state if it meant a needed road could be built within the next three years versus the next 20 years."
Copyright 2006 Deseret Morning News
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
Toll roads are the way to go, Utahns say, but only if it means new roads are built now and not later.
Photo
A new Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll by Dan Jones & Associates shows that 55 percent of Utahns would support construction of toll roads in the state if it meant a needed road could be built within the next three years versus the next 20 years."
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah: "Toll roads plan clears Senate
West-side S.L. County route might be one
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah's next big road project may include toll booths under a bill that received Senate approval Tuesday. "
West-side S.L. County route might be one
By Matt Canham
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah's next big road project may include toll booths under a bill that received Senate approval Tuesday. "
Roads bill undergoes makeover
deseretnews.com | Roads bill undergoes makeover: "Roads bill undergoes makeover
Changes may mean less money for U.S. 6, more for other projects
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
A bill that would have meant a billion-dollar makeover for U.S. 6 was amended Tuesday, making it less likely that the deadly rural road will receive full funding for fixes this year.
The changes to HB369, however, may mean more money for other road projects in the state — including reconstruction of I-15 in Utah County."
Changes may mean less money for U.S. 6, more for other projects
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News
A bill that would have meant a billion-dollar makeover for U.S. 6 was amended Tuesday, making it less likely that the deadly rural road will receive full funding for fixes this year.
The changes to HB369, however, may mean more money for other road projects in the state — including reconstruction of I-15 in Utah County."
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Monday, February 13, 2006
St. George transportation expo draws big crowd
deseretnews.com | St. George transportation expo draws big crowd: "St. George transportation expo draws big crowd
By Nancy Perkins
Deseret Morning News
ST. GEORGE — Hundreds of people showed up in St. George on Tuesday to review plans for more than a dozen transportation projects idling just over the horizon in Utah's fastest growing county.
'We wanted to not only help people understand what's happening, but to let them know what the timelines are for some of these projects,' said Myron Lee, the public involvement coordinator for the Utah Department of Transportation Region Four. 'Normally, if we get 30 or so people to an open house, we're happy. So we were extremely pleased with the turnout at this event.'"
By Nancy Perkins
Deseret Morning News
ST. GEORGE — Hundreds of people showed up in St. George on Tuesday to review plans for more than a dozen transportation projects idling just over the horizon in Utah's fastest growing county.
'We wanted to not only help people understand what's happening, but to let them know what the timelines are for some of these projects,' said Myron Lee, the public involvement coordinator for the Utah Department of Transportation Region Four. 'Normally, if we get 30 or so people to an open house, we're happy. So we were extremely pleased with the turnout at this event.'"
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