The other issue they've run into is not everyone in the Avenues is opposed to the idea of frequent service in the neighborhood. So, we have to weigh those concerns," Callison said. "For example, if the bus stayed on 6th Avenue, we would still be dealing with the same, pretty steep topography on that street, so there wouldn't really be any benefit for passengers with disabilities or anyone who is trying to wait for a bus there. Agency officials argue that any drastic changes would reduce the speed at which Avenues riders can reach other parts of Salt Lake County or even southern Davis County. If any changes are made in the plan for the Avenues, it's likely to be similar. Most of the changes are small, such as the location of bus stops and adjustments to routes based on over 300 public comments it received earlier this year. The original plan was released in March, but Callison said that adjustments have since been made. The service map runs from Centerville to North Salt Lake in the county. Meanwhile, the UTA on Demand service is set to replace bus service in Tooele County, and the on-demand service will expand into southern parts of Davis County, too. The major changes are primarily the result of labor shortages across the UTA system. The entire plan for this August calls for ending 22 bus routes and merging some into the remaining routes, like ending Route 41 in West Valley City because Route 47 will absorb it. The agency regularly adjusts its routes, especially at the beginning and end of the ski season and the start of school in August.
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"We may ultimately decide that it's not possible to (accept) any of the proposals at this time."Ĭallison and Megan Waters, UTA's manager of community engagement, presented UTA's board of trustees with an update on the drastic August route changes during an agency board meeting.
We hope to have an official response back to the community soon," he said, adding that he's not sure what, if any modifications would be in the Avenues. The agency is still reviewing alternate service proposals made by residents in opposition to the plan before the entire plan is finalized. However, some backlash from residents in Salt Lake City's Avenues neighborhood won't stop plans for a new 15-minute service in the area, said Eric Callison, the agency's manager of service planning. The TRAX station also includes local artist Jiyoun Lee-Lodge’s artwork, titled “The Crossing.” This artwork joins a collection of existing public artworks located throughout Salt Lake City at UTA transit stations, said UTA.SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Transit Authority's proposed large-scale route changes are receiving some last-minute tweaks before they will be implemented in August. Local government agencies and developers were brought together by a shared goal to address the evolving transportation needs of our rapidly growing City, and the Wasatch Front at large,” said Carlton Christensen, Chair of the UTA Board of Trustees. “This project was truly one of collaboration. In the past, the RDA financed the 900 South TRAX Station. Also, the RDA Board of Directors, and SLC Council, approved substantial funds for the project. UTA said the RDA supported the station’s funding needs by bringing on four different developers. The station is a result of combined efforts.
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