July Map of the Month: “StreetLight Index” Trip Movements
“Where is everybody going?” – this is perhaps the key question for understanding how well our transportation system serves the region today, and for planning for our future. UDOT, UTA,…
Opinion: When you think housing crisis, do you also think transportation?
he New York Times recently reported that the cost of owning a car has never been higher. In June the average purchase price for a new car topped $48,000 for the first time, due to inflation and ongoing supply chain issues. The average monthly payment for a new car is now approximately $700, due to higher car prices and rising interest rates as the Federal Reserve battles inflation.
Public input requested on transportation projects totaling over $7B
The public is being invited to provide input on hundreds of transportation projects along the Wasatch Front. The projects, totaling more than $7 billion, are deemed a priority by the Wasatch Front Regional Council in conjunction with the Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Transit Authority to improve mobility, strengthen the economy and enhance quality of life.
Wasatch Front Regional Council Announces Open Houses and Interactive Map for Draft 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
Salt Lake City - The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), in conjunction with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), has identified hundreds of priority transportation projects totaling more than $7 billion to improve mobility, strengthen the economy, and enhance quality of life along the Wasatch Front. The public is now invited to provide input on the selected projects.
Would a gas tax holiday help? Romney says the problem’s not 18¢ per gallon, it’s the $2 price hike
Federal gas tax savings might buy you a Big Gulp but it won’t pay your rent, Utah trucking official says.
Charting a Path Forward to Keep Cyclists and Pedestrians Safe
Happy National Bike Month! As the days get longer and temperatures rise, we hope you will be able to get out to safely enjoy the paths and open spaces along…
How Safe Do We Feel While Cycling?
As the days get longer and warmer, now is a great time of year to think about biking more or giving it a try if it’s been awhile. Our map…
A slew of traffic-related deaths in Utah have advocates pushing for slower speeds
It’s shaping up to be a dangerous and deadly year for pedestrians and cyclists along the Wasatch Front. Since January, the Utah Highway Patrol has reported 28 fatalities. Seven happened…
In one hour, vehicles killed 3 pedestrians in Utah. Is it time to get serious about road safety?
Just weeks before, 4 cyclists were killed, spurring advocates to call for more action on bike-safe streets.
Media Advisory: Elected Officials Ride UTA to Promote Free Fare February
Salt Lake City - Officials from across the Wasatch Front ride transit during Free Fare February and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.