Overview

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) in cooperation with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is preparing an Environmental Study Report for a rail extension from the central business district of Salt Lake City, Utah to Centerville City in Davis County, Utah through the cities of North Salt Lake, Woods Cross and Bountiful. Two rail technologies are being considered: light rail and street car. The proposed improvements also include a bus extension from Centerville City to Farmington City, Utah. The general study area falls between the Wasatch Mountains on the east and the Legacy Parkway and I-215 alignments on the west.

South Davis County has been the subject of several transportation studies. The proposed project originated from three previous planning studies: the Legacy Parkway Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), the WFRC South Davis Transit Needs Analysis, and the Wasatch Front Urban Area Long Range Transportation Plan Update: 2004 – 2030. Most recently (2008), it was analyzed during the South Davis Transit Study Alternatives Analysis (AA). To see a copy of the AA report, click here. The AA examined several transit alternatives between Salt Lake City and Farmington, including diesel multiple unit, light rail (LRT), street car, bus, and bus rapid transit (BRT). A range of alignments for these alternatives were considered. The AA report defined the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) as “a low cost rail system between the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub and Parrish Lane, with continuing bus service to the Farmington Commuter Rail Station.” To see a copy of the LPA map, click here.

The LPA is now being taken forward for further environmental analysis. The environmental analysis phase will build on the results of the AA and includes public involvement as a key element. We look forward to working with you and hearing your comments on the project.