UTA's Strategic Priorities
Utah’s transportation future is our shared responsibility — and we succeed when we move forward together as unified partners. No single agency, project, community, or mode can meet the needs of our fast-growing state alone.
We have a shared responsibility in shaping where transit must go next. Working with communities, leaders, and regional partners, UTA is focused on 3 strategic priorities:
- Expanding sustainably
- Maintaining deliberately
- Advocating regionally
UTA currently serves 77 municipalities across 6 counties and a 1,400-square-mile area and has a responsibility to care for and invest in the system our communities rely on every day — from buses, trains, and paratransit vehicles to the infrastructure that connects them. That commitment is brought to life by our more than 3,000 employees, who share our mission: We Move You.
Whether your community is planning for growth, preparing for service, or exploring how transit can support local priorities, UTA is here as a partner and resource.
UTA Is Game Ready
UTA is not waiting until 2034 to get ready. We are preparing now—through our people, our service, our projects, and our partnerships—so Utah is ready when the world returns.
The State of Transit
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- FrontRunner2X: FrontRunner2X will add 11 sections of double tracking to increase capacity, frequency, and reliability, making it easier for more people to connect to the larger transit system. Senator John Curtis joined me and Carlos Braceras, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Transportation, to discuss advancements in transit, including increased frequency and fare enhancements such as tap-and-go payment.
Watch the conversation
By the Numbers
- Zero findings in UTA’s most recent Triennial Review with the Federal Transit Administration
- Ranked #4 in transit service miles per capita among the nation’s largest urban areas, behind San Francisco, New York, and Washington, D.C., according to the Urban Institute. This reflects Utah’s significant investment in transit service. At the same time, Salt Lake City ranks #10 in transit trips per capita, highlighting an opportunity to connect more housing and jobs to the transit system and make greater use of the service already available.
Transit Community Connections
Your input and leadership matter to the region we are building together, so please feel free to reach out directly to my office or to the below for information that can help your community plan thoughtfully.
Email Jay Fox, Executive Director, at ExecDirector@rideuta.com.
Email Nicole Martin, Director of Executive Operations, at Nicole.Martin@rideuta.com.
Paul Ray, Government Relations Director, serves as UTA’s point of contact for local or state government matters. He can be reached at 801-725-2719.
Click here to submit a comment or concern to the UTA Transit Commission about a Transit Commission agenda item or Commission matter.
For general comments about UTA services and daily operations, please contact UTA Customer Service at 801-RIDE-UTA (801-743-3882) or online here.
Transit Unscripted
Transit Unscripted is the official podcast of the Utah Transit Authority, hosted by UTA Executive Director Jay Fox. Join Jay for unscripted conversations with friends and colleagues as they explore the critical role of transit.
Listen on Spotify.