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UTA to hold Ski Bus media demonstration on Nov. 21
11/20/2024 11:48:00 AM
WHAT: UTA and ski resort partners will be available for media to provide information and demonstrations on using Ski Bus service this season. UTA will share complete service details to the Cottonwood...
UTA to host virtual public meeting on Nov. 20 and welcomes public comment on proposed changes for April 2025 and 2026
11/19/2024 10:36:00 AM
WHAT: The Utah Transit Authority is currently welcoming public comment through Dec. 13, 2024 on proposed April 2025 and April 2026 service changes and system enhancements. At a virtual public meeting...
UTA makes FrontRunner safer and more accessible to board with platform gap fillers at stations
10/29/2024 10:38:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 29, 2024) — The Utah Transit Authority has completed a summer-long effort to fill in platform boarding gaps at all FrontRunner stations. By removing the gap between the pla...
Utah-based Stadler to supply new UTA light rail cars as part of TRAX modernization project
10/23/2024 4:39:00 PM
SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 23, 2024) — The Utah Transit Authority Board of Trustees approved a contract today for up to 80 new light rail vehicles as part of the agency’s TRAX Modernization pro...
Progress tour of Clearfield Station project to highlight new public park, upcoming developments and transit connections in Clearfield City
10/10/2024 11:42:00 AM
WHAT: UTA Clearfield FrontRunner Station will enhance access to public transportation and build economic connections that will stimulate future growth in and around Clearfield. This walking tour will...
UTA to present 2025 budget proposal during public meeting on Oct. 10
10/9/2024 10:51:00 AM
WHAT: The Utah Transit Authority will share its proposed 2025 budget and hear public comment during its annual budget hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, with both in-person and virtual attendance options....
Joint Statement: Utah Transit Authority and Union Pacific sounding horns at grade crossings from Ogden to Provo
10/1/2024 3:47:00 PM
As an identified safety measure by the Federal Railroad Administration, freight and commuter rail train horns will be sounding multiple times a day through all grade crossings from Ogden to Provo. Th...
Utah transportation partners announce Utah Rail Safety Week activities to boost awareness
9/23/2024 10:55:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 23, 2024) — According to the Federal Railroad Administration, in 2023, more than 36 railway incidents resulted in nearly 12 fatalities and 11 injuries in Utah alone. In a ...
Congressman Owens, UTA to officially kickoff construction of Midvalley Express connecting Murray, Taylorsville, and West Valley City
8/26/2024 2:22:00 PM
WHAT: The Utah Transit Authority will officially kick off construction of the much-anticipated Midvalley Express (MVX) on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Murray Central Station. MVX will be the third all-elec...
Utah Transit Authority celebrates successful first year of Ogden Express
8/20/2024 2:00:00 PM
Nearly 1 million riders have enjoyed fast and easy access from Weber State University to McKay-Dee Hospital on UTA’s bus rapid transit line
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 20, 2024) — The Utah Tran...
UTA announces changes to benefit frequent riders, improve transit access
8/13/2024 11:14:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 13, 2024) — The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) today announced a series of changes designed to improve public transit accessibility, affordability, sustainability and conveni...
UTA releases mid-season updates for maintenance and improvement projects
8/7/2024 4:30:00 PM
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 7, 2024) — The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will perform new maintenance and repairs at several locations in Salt Lake City beginning Aug. 10. Riders could experience delay...
UTA statement on SLC-UT's selection as the 2034 Winter Olympic Games host:
7/25/2024 9:47:00 AM
The 2002 Winter Games showcased UTA's expertise as the primary transit partner, delivering a smooth experience for spectators. Now, we're excited and ready to return to the Olympic and world stage in...
Utah Transit Authority observes 34th ADA anniversary with celebration of accessibility and inclusion on public transit
7/23/2024 1:25:00 PM
WHAT: The Utah Transit Authority will commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with an annual awards presentation and informational open house. The event celebrates the...
UTA Offers Travel Options to Pioneer Day Events Like Days of 47 Parade and Winter Olympics Announcement
7/18/2024 1:23:00 PM
SALT LAKE CITY — July 17, 2024 — The Utah Transit Authority encourages travelers to plan ahead to use transit for Salt Lake City’s Days of ‘47 Parade, Olympics Celebratio...
Ride UVX for Free to Stadium of Fire: Save Time and Avoid Parking Struggles
7/3/2024 1:56:00 PM
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Transit Authority is asking Stadium of Fire attendees to save time, avoid parking hassles, and travel safely by taking UVX for free. This will ensure you arrive at the...
UTA Names Patrick Preusser New Chief Operating Officer
6/7/2024 12:44:00 PM
Salt Lake City – The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) named Patrick Preusser as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective June 3, 2024. Patrick succeeds Cherryl Beveridge, who is retiring on...
UTA Offers Enhanced Service for Air Show June 29-30
6/4/2024 1:17:00 PM
Special $5 Day Passes and Shuttle Services to Ease Transportation for Spectators
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — With thousands of spectators expected to attend the 2024 Hill AFB Warriors Over the...
UTA Announces Ticket-As-Fare Partnerships for Summer 2024 Events In Salt Lake City and Surrounding Areas
5/24/2024 2:38:00 PM
WHAT:
The Utah Transit Authority invites ticket holders to take transit to approved Ticket-As-Fare concerts, sporting events and other activities – at no additional cost to the rider.
HOW:
The...
UTA Helps Restore Historic Locomotive Donated to Utah Railroad Museum
5/16/2024 11:04:00 AM
Western Pacific 3002 is the first Western Pacific locomotive preserved in Utah
Salt Lake City (May 8, 2024) — Thanks to the efforts of volunteers from the Utah Transit Authority and multiple p...
We Move Utah Youth All Summer Long!
5/14/2024 12:49:00 PM
UTA Rider’s License on Sale Soon for $49!
When:
Riders License, UTA’s summer youth pass, goes on sale
May 15, 2024. Passes valid June 1-Aug. 31, 2024.
Where:
Valid on FrontRunner, TRAX...
UTA Announces Summer Maintenance Projects With Possible Travel Impacts
5/1/2024 12:04:00 PM
Riders, Drivers and Pedestrians in the Areas Should Learn How the Transit Improvements Could Affect Their Travel During Construction Season
SALT LAKE CITY (April 30, 2024) — The Utah Transit A...
UTA's Ski Bus Service Concludes Season With Ridership
4/12/2024 10:54:00 AM
Other UTA April 14 Change Day adjustments include the start of Sunday bus service to Lagoon
Salt Lake City (April 12, 2024) — As a regular part of April Change Day, the Utah Transit Authority ...
UTA to Host IOC on TRAX
4/10/2024 11:43:00 AM
UTA to Host IOC on TRAX; Discuss Transit Readiness for Potential Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games 2034
WHAT: Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Executive Director Jay Fox, along with SLC-UT 2034 offici...
UTA Studying New TRAX Orange Line Among Options for More Light Rail Service
3/21/2024 11:12:00 AM
Proposed Light Rail Improvements in the TechLink TRAX Study Include Enhancements to Existing Lines and a New Line From the Airport to the University of Utah Research Park
Salt Lake City (March 21, 2...
UTA Announces Ambitious 30-Year Transit Plan: UTA Moves 2050
3/15/2024 3:05:00 PM
Board of Trustees Approved Vision That Includes Increasing Frequency, Expansion of Lines, and Innovative Options To Meet Growing Demand
Salt Lake City (March 15, 2024) The Utah Transit Authority (UT...
UTA to Hold Virtual Public Meeting Regarding August Change Day
3/12/2024 3:28:00 PM
Proposed Change Day Plan Includes Extending Reduced Fare Eligibility to More Riders, Simplifying Fares to Benefit Frequent Riders, and Sunsetting Zero Fares on UVX in Utah County
What: Utah Transit ...
small ideas - BIG WINS
3/8/2024 11:10:00 AM
UTA introduced the Workforce Innovations (WINS) program to capture employee ideas. This program is at the heart of UTA’s commitment to empower every team member and foster an environment where ...
Media Ride-Along, Interview Opportunity with Utah Transit Authority's New TRAX Ambassadors
3/7/2024 1:37:00 PM
WHAT: UTA has new rider support personnel on the TRAX Blue Line. The blue-vested TRAX Ambassadors will provide rider information, support a safe environment, and connect passengers to community resou...
UTA Seeking Public Input on Proposed August 2024 Changes
2/28/2024 3:24:00 PM
Proposed Change Day Plan Includes Extending Reduced Fare Eligibility to More Riders, Simplifying Fares to Benefit Frequent Riders, and Sunsetting Zero Fares on UVX in Utah County
Salt Lake City (Feb...
Celebrate Valentine's Day On UTA's Date NIte Train
2/8/2024 10:26:00 AM
UTA is excited to announce its newest Fun in Transit event, Date Nite Train, taking place on select FrontRunner trips on Feb. 14. This unique Valentine’s evening experience invites couples and ...
UTA and Partners Host Transit Day at the Capitol
1/22/2024 10:54:00 AM
Building transit-oriented communities is a key part of Utah’s sustainable growth
What:
Statewide transit providers and metropolitan planning organizations will showcase transit’s role in...
UTA Encourages Safe Travel Options on New Year’s Eve
12/29/2023 4:19:00 PM
UTA will offer regular Sunday service on New Year’s Eve, providing a safe and convenient travel option to and from celebrations. Riders are encouraged to plan their trip ahead of activities as ...
All Aboard UTA's Jingle Train
12/8/2023 3:22:00 PM
Come meet Santa and take pictures with the family!
Who: Santa…and kids of all ages!
What: UTA Jingle Train, photos with Santa, and caroling
When: TRAX - Dec. 9, 2023, 4-6 p.m. / FrontRunner...
UTA Service Impact Recognized Utah Transportation Conference
11/20/2023 2:31:00 PM
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) came away from the 2023 Utah
Transportation Conference with several awards for the agency’s service
to the community.
The conference, held from Oct. 24 through...
UTA Set to Pull the Wraps Off Provo Pedestrian Bridge
11/13/2023 4:32:00 PM
Stairs on both sides include a bike runnel allowing bikes to be wheeled up/down staircases
Salt Lake City, Utah - The Utah Transit Authority (UTA), in partnership with Provo City, the Utah Departmen...
UTA Hosting Talks Aimed at Restoring Rail Service Connecting Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Boise
11/3/2023 9:56:00 AM
Utah, Idaho and Nevada officials will collaborate on Corridor ID grant applications
What: Intercity Passenger Rail Conference
When: November 3, 2023, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Utah Transit Authorit...
UTA Announces Enhanced Ski bus Service for Coming Season
10/23/2023 9:26:00 AM
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA), in partnership with Alta Ski Area, Brighton Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort, has announced plans for increased customer capacity on its Ski Bus routes...
UTA On Demand Service Makes Switch to All-Electric in Tooele
10/19/2023 10:48:00 AM
Electric Vans and Charging Stations Replacing Gas Powered Vehicles
WHAT: Tooele County UTA On Demand Electrification Launch
WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2023 / Noon-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Tooele Senior ...
UTA Set for Ribbon-Cutting at 300 North Pedestrian Bridge
10/18/2023 8:58:00 AM
New structure creates a safer commute for West High School students
Along with federal, Salt Lake City and West High School officials, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will officially open the new 3...
Utah Valley Express Celebrates Five Years of Connecting Communities
10/17/2023 11:36:00 AM
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is proud to announce the fifth anniversary celebration of its Utah Valley Express (UVX) line. To commemorate this anniversary, a special birthday celebration is plann...
UTA Set to Unveil Media Blitz for New Brand Campaign
10/4/2023 11:24:00 AM
The Utah Transit Authority is rolling out a new advertising campaign that reminds Utahns they can reduce stress by choosing mass transit.
Titled Road Therapy, three new television spots will air on ...
UTA Receives Best Workplace For Commuters Designation
9/22/2023 3:05:00 PM
Agency Meets National Standard of Excellence for Employee Commuter Benefits
The Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida has recognized the Utah Transit Author...
Transportation Partners Kick Off Rail Safety Week
9/18/2023 3:22:00 PM
What: Rail Safety Week begins statewide Monday, September 18, 2023. This year during Rail Safety Week’s Utah Operation Lifesaver, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), the Utah Transit A...
UTA and SLCSD Introduce Guardian Pass for Parents
8/30/2023 1:23:00 PM
The Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD), Salt Lake Education Foundation, Salt Lake City Corporation, and UTA are not only renewing the popular Transit Pass for students. They are now teaming up to...
Senator Mitt Romney Visits UTA
8/24/2023 4:52:00 PM
On Monday, August 21, Senator Mitt Romney visited the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to learn about how
UTA and other local associations utilize federal funding. The day began at the Salt Lake Central ...
OGX Grand Experience Celebrates UTAs New Bus Rapid Transit Line in Ogden
8/24/2023 4:18:00 PM
When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Farmers Market - 25th Street and Washington Boulevard - Ogden
What: Join UTA for the OGX Grand Xperience! In celebration of our newest bus
...
American Public Transportation Association Honors Michael Allegra and Anja Graves
8/18/2023 9:55:00 AM
On Tuesday, August 15, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) honored Michael Allegra, former president and CEO of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), by inducting him into the APTA Hall...
OGX Buses Begin Running This Sunday on August Change Day
8/16/2023 9:32:00 AM
After 20 years of planning and more than two years of construction, UTA’s Ogden Express (OGX) will begin offering full service this Sunday, August 20, on August Change Day.
UTA constantly rev...
UTA Announces Zero Fare for Clean Air August 17-18
8/15/2023 11:13:00 AM
In partnership with the Utah State Legislature, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR), and the Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL Utah), the U...
UTA Now Features Planes, Trains and Automobiles
8/14/2023 10:40:00 AM
In a certain sense, if drones are considered aircraft, UTA can now boast having planes, trains and automobiles, not to mention a fleet of several hundred buses, serving the Wasatch Front.
The airbo...
UTA Welcomes FTA for OGX Ribbon Cutting in Ogden
8/1/2023 1:52:00 PM
Event Details: OGX Ribbon Cutting
Date: August 2
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Solomon Center Plaza
Address: 2261 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, UT 84401
Following the ribbon cutting, UTA will conduct ...
UTA Receives $17 Million Federal Grant To Purchase Low-emission CNG Buses
7/5/2023 12:00:00 AM
The Utah Transit Authority will receive funding from the federal government to acquire low-emission compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace older diesel buses on routes serving disadvantaged co...
UTA Officer Helps Wandering Soul Find His Way Home
6/23/2023 12:00:00 AM
It is true: Not all who wander are lost. Still, it is likely J.R.R. Tolkien, the author credited with that quote, did not consider the unfortunate souls bedeviled by one of the most mysterious, confo...
Cougar Commuter Goes to College on FrontRunner
6/2/2023 12:43:00 AM
Rebekah Torgesen was facing a challenge: a 200-mile challenge stretching from Brigham City, Utah, to Provo, Utah, and back. This was a dilemma Rebekah had to solve in order to graduate from college. L...
UTA TRAX Employees Save Life
6/2/2023 12:00:00 AM
According to Hebrew scripture, whoever saves a single life is thought to have saved the world.
In a sense, that simple message crossed the mind of Chris Charlesworth at 6:52 a.m. on April 29, 2023.
...
$60 Million Awarded to UTA for New TRAX Vehicles
5/9/2023 1:52:00 PM
$60 million Awarded to UTA for TRAX Vehicle Replacement Project
Congressional infrastructure bill will update Utah’s light rail system
(Salt Lake City, Utah) The U.S. Department of Transportati...
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