Utah Transit Authority Explained

Utah Transit Authority
Founded:March 3, 1970
Headquarters:669 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, Utah[1]
Locale:Wasatch Front, Utah, U.S.
Service Area:Box Elder, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber counties
Routes:89 active bus routes as of August 2021[2]
3 light rail lines (TRAX)
1 commuter rail line (FrontRunner)
2 bus rapid transit lines (UVX & OGX)
1 streetcar (S-Line)
Stations:50 (light rail)
15 (commuter rail)
18 (bus rapid transit)
7 (streetcar [stops])
Fleet:More than 700 buses
400 vanpools
114 light rail vehicles
53 commuter rail cars
18 locomotives[3]
Ridership:
Annual Ridership:
Ceo:Jay Fox

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is a special service district responsible for providing public transportation throughout the Wasatch Front of Utah, in the United States, which includes the metropolitan areas of Ogden, Park City, Provo, Salt Lake City and Tooele. It operates fixed route buses, flex route buses, express buses, ski buses, three light rail lines in Salt Lake County (TRAX), a streetcar line in Salt Lake City (the S-Line), and a commuter rail train (FrontRunner) from Ogden through Salt Lake City to Provo. UTA is headquartered in Salt Lake City with operations and garages in locations throughout the Wasatch Front, including Ogden, Midvale and Orem. Light rail vehicles are stored and maintained at yards at locations in South Salt Lake and Midvale. UTA's commuter rail equipment is stored and serviced at a facility in Salt Lake City. In, the system had a ridership of, or about per weekday as of .

History

The Utah Transit Authority traces its roots to 1953 when several bus companies united to form the organization. Ironically, among the constitutive companies of the UTA was National City Lines, famous for its alleged cannibalization of American streetcar lines on behalf of General Motors. NSL had bought out and promptly decommissioned the electric trolleys operated by the Utah Light and Traction Company in Salt Lake City neighborhoods like the Avenues in the 1940s.

Throughout the 1950s buses became more and more unpopular, with low gas prices and subsidized construction of highways like Interstate 15. By 1960, bus ridership was only about one third the level of war-time Salt Lake, and the average age of riders was 14.

In 1969, the Utah State Legislature passed the Utah Public Transit District Act, which allowed individual communities to address transportation needs by forming local transit districts. UTA was subsequently founded on March 3, 1970, when the cities of Sandy, Salt Lake City, and Murray voted to form a transit district.[4] [5] Service was extended to Weber and Davis counties in 1973 and to Utah County in 1985.[6] Today, the UTA's service area is over 1400sqmi and covers seven counties: Box Elder, Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, and Weber.

UTA saw rapid expansion through the mid-1970s and 1980s. It strove to streamline the bus system, connecting the east and west sides of the Salt Lake Valley with east–west routes along 2100 South, 3300 South/3500 South, and 4500 South/4700 South, in 1975. Four bus routes to Granger, Hunter (which today comprise West Valley City), Kearns, Magna, and Tooele were also created the same year. Sunday service on 25 routes began in 1975, only to be removed in 1988. (Sunday service resumed in 2001.)[7] In 1976, the UTA began offering ski bus service to Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude ski resorts in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. Today, the UTA offers seasonal buses to those four resorts as well as Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain in Weber County and Sundance Resort in Utah County.

Since the turn of the century, the entire service area of UTA has seen bus route redesigns, beginning with Utah County in 2000. Weber and Davis Counties saw an overhaul of their bus routing in 2002. The largest and most comprehensive change in routing occurred in August 2007 in Salt Lake County, with the goal of increasing ridership by twelve percent. Prior to 2007, night service had different numbering and routing than regular daytime service. After the redesign, nighttime routes were to retain the same routing and numbering as their daytime counterparts. Routes were consolidated as well, with 69 routes reduced to 60. Fifteen-minute service during weekday daytime hours was extended from two to 11 routes, and all other routes in the system had 30-minute service during weekday peak hours at the very least. "Fast buses," which connected suburbs to the city and charged the same fare as local buses (as opposed to express buses, which required a higher fare), were also introduced and expanded.[8] [9] The redesign proposal was met with criticism, with low-income advocacy groups claiming that the redesign focused too heavily on commuters rather than the disadvantaged.[10] The route redesign achieved its intended goal—from 2007 to 2011, bus ridership in the entire system increased from 77,500 to 88,700, an increase of 18 percent.[11] [12]

Beginning in 2010, a decline in funding that UTA was receiving from sales tax revenues resulted in service reductions. Fast bus trips were substantially reduced, with many fast bus routes being cut altogether. Saturday and night service saw cuts as well.[13] The opening of two new TRAX extensions exacerbated bus route service cuts, especially in the western side of the valley; routes that previously traveled from the western suburbs to downtown would end at Green Line stations, with riders expected to complete the rest of their journeys via the Green Line. For the first time in 2010, there was no service on Memorial and Labor days.[14] Service on those holidays was later restored, and as of 2020 UTA provides bus and rail service on most holidays with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.[15] As UTA's rail expansion projects draw to a close and revenues increase, the agency has indicated that it will slowly begin restoring service in the near future.[16]

Amidst the service cuts and rail expansions, UTA struck a deal with Park City and Summit County to begin operating an express bus between Salt Lake City and Park City in October 2011. This express service was called PC-SLC Connect until High Valley Transit took over the route with its 107 service.[17]

Bus service

UTA currently offers over 120 bus routes within its operational area.[18] Most of these routes provide regular transportation throughout the day, while many are primarily commuter routes. Some are special services, such as ski routes that only operate seasonally. Current ski routes include route 953 (Alta/Snowbird/Midvale), route 972 (Brighton/Solitude/Midvale), route 994 (Alta/Snowbird/Sandy), Route 880 (Sundance/Provo), route 674 (Powder Mountain/Ogden), route 675 (Snowbasin/Ogden) and route 677 (Snowbasin/Layton). Occasionally, will also offer service for special events or extend service on certain days of the year such as New Year's Eve.[19] UTA regularly modifies or changes its bus routes, but whenever reasonably possible (other than temporary detours) limits the adjustments to Change Days. The majority of bus routes stay within the Ogden to Provo corridor, with limited service south to Santaquin, in Utah County, and north to Brigham City, in Box Elder County. Service to Santaquin is limited to one route, the 805, which is an Express bus to Utah Valley University. In Brigham City, Rt. 630 connects Downtown Brigham City with the Ogden Transit Center. Rt. F638, (F stands for Flex route) runs around Brigham City approximately every hour from 8am-4pm every weekday, no weekend service.

Bus rapid transit

See main article: Utah Transit Authority bus rapid transit.

The Utah Valley Express line operates between Provo Central station and Orem Central station via Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University, utilizing a dedicated busway across most of the route located in the center median of University Parkway, University Avenue, and East 700 North. The line opened in August 2018 and uses 60-foot articulated buses with doors on both sides of the bus to load passengers from busway stations located in the center median.

The Ogden Express line is a line between Ogden Central station and McKay-Dee Hospital, utilizing a dedicated busway that cuts through the campus of Weber State University and in the center median of Harrison Boulevard. On August 29, 2022, a short section of the line, entirely on the Weber State University busway opened. The rest of the line opened on August 20, 2023. The line uses 40-foot battery-electric buses.[20]

UTA previously operated the 3500 South MAX line between Magna and the Millcreek TRAX station via West Valley City. The line was suspended in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and is now permanently discontinued.[21]

Free trolley service

UTA has three bus routes that run trolley-replica buses, the 601, 628, and 667, which serve Ogden, Midtown (Clearfield/Layton) and Farmington (Lagoon amusement park), respectively. Service is free on these routes. All three routes run 30-minute service on weekdays, and 60-minute service on Saturdays. None of the three routes run on Sunday.

Flex routes

UTA has 17 bus routes that are allowed to deviate up to NaNmiles from their set route to pick up or drop off passengers. These "flexible" routes are called Flex routes and are indicated by the letter "F" at the beginning of the route number (e.g. F618). Flex routes combine the convenience of curb-to-curb service with regular fixed routes making them a viable option for many paratransit riders. Certain rules and restrictions apply to Flex routes:[22] [23] [24]

Paratransit

Throughout its area of operation, UTA provides paratransit service in addition to its FLEX routes for qualifying disabled passengers that are unable to, either temporarily or permanently, utilized the other transportation services provided by UTA (including bus service, TRAX, the S-Line, and FrontRunner). Although the cost to UTA for this service is substantial to UTA, the fare remains the same for passengers.[26]

Paratransit fare is $4 for one-way curb-to-curb transportation. Riders must be pre-qualified to use the service.[27]

Transit centers

UTA operates three transit centers which are open and staffed by customer service personnel during business hours (or extended business hours) Monday through Friday (except holidays). The first two are Salt Lake Central station and Ogden Central station, which are both served by FrontRunner and inter-county and local bus service (as well as TRAX, in the case of Salt Lake Central). All other transportation hubs operated by UTA (including Central Pointe, Murray Central, West Valley Central, Orem Central and Provo) stations are not staffed by customer service personnel.

In addition to the transit centers, UTA offers customer service by telephone for extended business hours Monday through Saturday. In addition to English, assistance can usually be provided in the following languages: Chinese, French, Spanish, Tongan, and Vietnamese.[28]

Active fleet

Buses

Fleet numbers!Garage!Year!Make & model!Engine!Transmission!Picture!Notes
07001–0703407001-07002, 07004-07006Depot District2007Gillig BRT 40'Cummins ISM 10.8L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Allison B500R6Remaining buses fleet numbers listed here.Only training in Timp/Ogden
07028–07031Timpanogos
07013-07021(Some retired)Ogden
09001–0904209001-09029All retiredMeadowbrook2009Gillig BRT 40'Cummins ISM 10.8L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Allison B500R6Most retired, last in service 09030–09036, 09042Used for training in Timp.

09005, 09007, 09027-09029 transferred to High Valley Transit's fleet

09030-09042Timpanogos
09051–09055(Some retired)Meadowbrook2009Gillig BRT Suburban 40'Cummins ISM 10.8L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Allison B500R6Coach seat style bus with no back door09053-09055 retired.

Only used on route 451-Tooele Fast Bus

10001Ogden2009Gillig BRT 40'Cummins ISL9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2010)Allison B500R6Gillig DEF Pilot bus And Originally Had Cummins ISL Engines
10002-1003710011-10022(Some retired)Ogden2010Gillig BRT 40'Cummins ISL9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2010)Allison B500R6Mostly retired. Only used as training and bus bridges at Meadowbrook.10037 transferred to High Valley Transit's fleet
10005-10007, 10010Depot District
10023-10037(Some retired)Meadowbrook
11001–1103011013-11015Depot District2011Gillig BRT 35'Cummins ISL9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2010)Voith D864.5Snow chain equipped.Special mountain wrap and large rear doors for ski service.
11004-11008Meadowbrook
11009-11010, 11016–11030Ogden
11001-11003, 11011–11012Timpanogos
12001–12031Meadowbrook2012Gillig BRT 40'Cummins ISL9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2010)Allison B500R612003 Totaled in accident 2021.
12041–12049Ogden2012Gillig BRT Hybrid 40'Cummins ISL9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2010)Allison EP 40 Hybrid System
12050–12075Ogden2013Gillig BRT Hybrid 40'Cummins ISL9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2010)Allison EP 40 Hybrid System
12076–12100Ogden2013Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 40'Cummins ISB6.7 6.7L Turbodiesel(EPA 2013)Allison EP 40 Hybrid System
13001–13010Depot District2013Gillig BRT CNG 40'Cummins ISL-G 8.9L Turbocharged CNG Engine (EPA 2010)Voith D864.5CNG buses
13031–13044Depot District2013Gillig BRT Plus 40'Cummins ISL-G 8.9L Turbocharged CNG Engine (EPA 2010)Allison B500R6Second order in 2013, utilizing a full roof.
13051–13052Timpanogos2013Gillig BRT 35'Cummins ISL9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2010)Voith D864.5Snow chain equipped.Special mountain wrap and large rear doors for ski service.
14001–14020Ogden2014Gillig BRT 40'Cummins ISL9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2013)Allison B500R614020 totaled in accident 2022.
15001–15023Depot District2015Gillig BRT Plus 40'Cummins ISL-G 8.9L Turbocharged CNG Engine (EPA 2013)Allison B500R6CNG buses
16001–16005Ogden2016Gillig BRT 35'Cummins ISL9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2013)Voith D864.5Used on routes 674, 675, and 677Special mountain wrap and large rear doors for ski service.
16006–16035Depot District2017Gillig BRT CNG 35'Cummins ISL-G NZ 8.9L Turbocharged CNG Engine (EPA 2013)Voith D864.6CNG buses
17001-1703717001-17014Ogden2017Gillig BRT 40'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison B500R6
17015-17037Meadowbrook
17038–17057Meadowbrook2018Gillig BRT 40'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison B500R6
17058-17070Timpanogos2017Gillig BRT Hybrid 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison EP40 Hybrid SystemSnow chain equipped.Special mountain wrap and large rear doors for ski service.
17071–17077Ogden2017Gillig BRT 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Voith D864.6Snow chain equipped; used on 674, 675, and 677; ski serviceSpecial mountain wrap and large rear doors for ski service.
17078–17100Ogden2017Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison EP40 Hybrid System
17101–17125Timpanogos2017New Flyer XDE60Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison EP50 Hybrid SystemUsed on route 830X (UVX)BRT style bus with doors on the left side.
17201–17235Depot District2024Gillig BRT CNG 35'Cummins L9N 8.9L Turbocharged CNG Engine (EPA 2021)Voith D867.8 NXTCNG buses
17301-17345Depot District2017Gillig BRT CNG 29'Cummins ISL-G NZ 8.9L Turbocharged CNG Engine (EPA 2017)Voith D864.6CNG buses
17401-17450Meadowbrook2024Gillig BRT 29'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Voith D867.8 NXT
18001-1802418016-18020Ogden2018Gillig BRT 40'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison B500R6
Temporarily lent to DepotTimpanogos
18001-18015Meadowbrook
18021-18024Depot District
18101–18102Ogden2018Gillig Trolley 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Voith D864.6Used on routes 601, 628, and 667
18103–18104Ogden2018Gillig Trolley 29'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Voith D864.6Used on routes 601, 628, and 667
18105-18150Meadowbrook2018Gillig Low Floor 40'Cummins ISB6.7 6.7L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison B400R
18151–18153Depot District2018New Flyer XE40ElectricN/AElectric buses.
19001–19010Meadowbrook2019Gillig BRT 40'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison B500R6
19011-19150Meadowbrook2019Gillig Low Floor 40'Cummins B6.7 6.7L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison B400R
19151–19153Depot District2019New Flyer XE40ElectricN/AElectric buses.
20001–20010Meadowbrook2020Gillig Low Floor 40'Cummins B6.7 6.7L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison B400RFirst buses to receive the new streamlined UTA livery.
20011-20050Meadowbrook2020Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Allison EP40 Hybrid System
20051–20059Meadowbrook2020Gillig Low Floor 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2017)Voith D864.6Snow chain equippedSpecial mountain wrap and large rear doors for ski service.
21001-2102321001-21014Timpanogos2021Gillig Low Floor 40'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Allison B500R6Snow chain equipped21015-21023 are used for Ski Service on routes 953, 972, and 994.
21015-21023Meadowbrook
21024-21070Meadowbrook2021Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Allison EP40 Hybrid System
21071-2109721090-21097Timpanogos2021MCI D45 CRT LECummins X12 11.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Allison B500R6
21071-21089Ogden
22001-22020Timpanogos2022Gillig Low Floor 40'Cummins B6.7 6.7L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Allison B400RSnow chain equipped
22101-22111Ogden2022Gillig Low Floor Plus 40' Battery ElectricElectricN/AUsed on Route 603X (OGX) and Route 602 (Wildcat Shuttle)
23101-2312023101-23114Depot District2023Gillig Low Floor Plus 40' Battery ElectricElectricN/ASnow chain equipped
23115-23120Ogden
23001-23032Meadowbrook2023Gillig Low Floor 40'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Voith D867.8 NXTFirst buses to receive L9 with 350hp23001-23002 are used for Ski Service on routes 953, 972, and 994.
23033-23040Meadowbrook2023Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Allison eGen Flex H 40hybrid system
23041-23046Meadowbrook2023Gillig Low Floor Suburban 40'Cummins B6.7 6.7L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Allison B400RTo run route 451-Tooele Fast Bus.Coach style seating.
23047-23100Meadowbrook2023Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 29'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Allison eGen Flex H 40hybrid system
23101-23200Meadowbrook2023Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Allison eGen Flex H 40hybrid system
23201-23246Timpanogos2024Gillig BRT Hybrid 35'Cummins L9 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2021)Allison eGen Flex H 40hybrid systemSnow chain equipped.Special mountain wrap and large rear doors for ski service.
24001-24012Depot District2024Gillig Low Floor Plus 40' CNGCummins L9N 8.9L Turbocharged CNG Engine (EPA 2021)Allison B500R6To replace Depot's 07s

Light rail

Model Image Number in fleet ManufacturedNotes
23 1998 Primarily used for the Blue Line.
17 2001–2003 Primarily used for the Blue line.
77 2010–2012 Also used on the S Line.

Commuter rail

ModelImageManufacturedRoad numbersNumber in fleetNotes
MPXpress MP36PH-3C locomotivesalign=center 2007align=center 1–21align=center 18
  1. 12, was leased to the Northstar Line and subsequently acquired by Northstar in June 2010. #13 and #14 were sold to the MBTA in 2011.
EMD GP39 locomotivealign=center 1967align=center 901align=center 1Not used for passenger service. Acquired from Virginia Railway Express. Originally a GP40 that was rebuilt into a GP39. Sold to New Hope and Ivyland Railroad in 2023
Bi-level Bombardier cab carsalign=center 2006align=center 101–122align=center 22Used to run trains southbound without having to turn the entire train around.
Bi-level Bombardier coachesalign=center 2007align=center 201–216align=center 16Coach Cars. Some equipped with bike racks.

TRAX light rail

See main article: TRAX (light rail). Population growth and accompanying congestion led to the study of the feasibility of light rail in the Salt Lake Valley in the early 1990s. A 1993 initiative to use tax revenues to purchase an underutilized rail corridor for potential light rail use was rejected by Salt Lake County voters. The County Commission opposed increasing taxes for light rail and even hired a lobbyist to this end. Nonetheless, the Utah Transit Authority moved forward and was able to make the purchase using other available funds.UTA also lobbied for funding and in August 1995 won $240 million from the federal government as part of the budget for I-15 reconstruction. The light rail system was called TRAX. This federal grant amounted to over two-thirds the cost of the Blue Line to Sandy, and further bills would fund a second line to the University of Utah. Salt Lake City's successful bid to host the 2002 Winter Olympics gave the light rail project some priority over transit projects in other cities competing for federal funds; Secretary of Transportation Federico Peña explained, "The Winter Olympics in Salt Lake are not just Salt Lake's Olympics. They are the nation's Olympics." Nonetheless, UTA's cost-effective light rail project merited the support of the Federal Transit Administration and would have been funded and constructed regardless of the Olympics.

TRAX became operational December 4, 1999, with an initial route of 17.3miles—the Blue Line, then simply dubbed the Sandy/Salt Lake Line—from Sandy to Downtown Salt Lake City. In celebration, UTA offered free rides on the new line all day, and local residents stood in long lines to be packed into the new light rail cars. The Blue Line was expanded in April 2008 to Salt Lake Central station, and as part of UTA's FrontLines 2015 project, a three-station expansion of the line further south to Draper was completed.

Due to federal funding, the initial 2.3miles of the Red Line (or the University Line, as it was initially named), from downtown Salt Lake to the University of Utah, was operational by December 15, 2001—after 16 months of construction and well ahead of the original schedule. Construction was expedited to be completed before the 2002 Winter Olympics, to enable spectators to take TRAX to the opening ceremonies at Rice-Eccles Stadium. In light of heightened security in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, however, light rail service was suspended during the opening and closing ceremonies. Buses were used instead, and though also vulnerable, transported attendees without incident. An extension of 1.5miles further east to the University of Utah Medical Center was completed September 29, 2003, and an expansion of 10.6miles to South Jordan in the southwestern corner of the metropolitan area opened on August 7, 2011, with service to the Daybreak Community. At this same time TRAX lines began to be referred to by a color-coded name (rather than destinations) and the Red Line trains no longer traveled downtown, instead bypassing the city center and heading south and then southwest.

The success of TRAX led to the creation of a third line—the Green Line—which runs from the Airport station at the Salt Lake International Airport through Downtown Salt Lake City to West Valley Central station in West Valley City. This line also originally opened on August 7, 2011, and services 18 stations. The Airport extension of the Green Line, which added six new stations and provided rail service from downtown Salt Lake City to the Salt Lake International Airport for the first time, opened for service on April 14, 2013.[29]

FrontRunner commuter rail

See main article: FrontRunner. In 2002, UTA announced a deal with Union Pacific to purchase a segment of track and right-of-way for a commuter rail line from Salt Lake City to Pleasant View, just northwest of Ogden. The new commuter train was named the FrontRunner in reference to the fact that it was intended to run up and down the Wasatch Front. Construction on the FrontRunner corridor began on August 10, 2005; seven stations opened running from Ogden to Salt Lake City on April 26, 2008. As part of the FrontLines 2015 project, the commuter rail corridor has been expanded south 44miles to Provo. Service began on the new southern extension on December 10, 2012.[30] [31] Future expansion may extend the corridor north to Brigham City in Box Elder County, and south to Payson and then Santaquin, with the possibility of even extending as far south as Nephi in Juab County.[32]

In late 2020, the UTA began a virtual Open House event where citizens of Tooele were able to comment on a potential expansion of FrontRunner or bus service from Salt Lake City to Tooele County.[33]

The S Line

See main article: S Line (UTA). The S Line (formerly known as Sugar House Streetcar) is a streetcar transit line that connects Sugar House (a neighborhood of Salt Lake City) with the neighboring city of South Salt Lake, as well as the UTA TRAX system. It is a joint project between UTA, Salt Lake City, and South Salt Lake. The S-Line runs along the old Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad (D&RGW) line (which lies between 2100 South and the I-80 freeway) from the Central Pointe TRAX Station in South Salt Lake east to McClelland Street (1040 East) in Salt Lake City. The S Line line differs slightly from the TRAX lines in that it travels a slower speed, stops more often, and has "stops" instead of "stations".[34] [35] It is also intended for shorter trips than TRAX, as the initial length of the entire line is only about 2miles.[36]

Phase 1 of the S-Line opened for service on December 8, 2013. Future plans (Phase 2) include extending the line to run further north through Sugar House, but funding for the extension has not yet been secured.

In addition to the S-Line, several other areas in and around Salt Lake City are being evaluated for similar streetcar lines, but no specific projects have been announced so far.

Rideshare

UTA also provides many commuting alternatives through UTA Rideshare. Many of the Rideshare options involve a combination other transportation alternatives (e.g., bicycle lockers at rail stations, bicycle racks on buses as well as the FrontRunner and TRAX trains). While many of these alternatives are provided by UTA, some are coordinated with other alternative transportation alternatives (e.g., Enterprise CarShare).[37]

One of the most visible is the UTA Vanpool program wherein commuters carpool together and share the cost (based on total monthly mileage), while UTA provides the van, fuel, vehicle maintenance, vehicle insurance, replacement van support, and up to 50miles per month for personal use of the van. The commuters must also provide designated drivers and a bookkeeper.[38]

Other services of Rideshare include the Ridematching Database for those seeking partners for more traditional carpooling, suggestions for other alternatives to regular commuting, and options for employers to encourage and/or subsidize many of the alternatives suggested by Rideshare.[39]

Change Day

UTA periodically adjusts its bus, TRAX, S-Line and FrontRunner schedules to meet changing ridership needs. Unless an urgent need arises, such as when a fairly major adjustment to resolve connections with the FrontRunner was made in February 2013,[40] UTA generally limits Change Days to the middle part of April, August, and December each year.[41] Changes can include new routes, elimination of routes, route changes, and schedule changes. Many of UTA's seasonal bus routes (such as ski bus service) also either begin or end on Change Days.

Area of operations

UTA operates in Box Elder, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber counties. Access extends from Brigham City in the north to Santaquin in the south. Service area includes of all cities in between, heading as far west as Grantsville in Tooele County. UTA also provides service to many of the major ski resorts along the Wasatch Front during the winter months.

Accessibility

All of UTA's TRAX and FrontRunner trains and stations, streetcars and streetcar stops, and buses are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act and are therefore accessible to those with disabilities.[42] Signage at the stations, on the passenger platforms, and on the trains and streetcars clearly indicate accessibility options. Ramps on the passenger platform and assistance from the train operator may be necessary for wheelchair boarding on the Blue Line on weekdays only; these ramps are not used on weekends or on the Red or Green Lines. In accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act and UTA ordinance, smoking is prohibited on UTA property.[43] [44]

Park-&-Ride

There are numerous free Park-&-Ride lots throughout UTA's operational area. Many are operated by UTA in conjunction with its TRAX and FrontRunner stations or other transit centers, but others are maintained by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). In addition, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has designated many of its meetinghouses' parking lots for use as well. Some Park & Ride lots offer 24-hour parking, while others offer extended or multi-day parking.[45]

UTA operates parking garages in conjunction with two of its stations, the Jordan Valley TRAX station in West Jordan and the Draper FrontRunner station in Draper. UTA also has a "kiss-and-ride" lot at the Draper FrontRunner station. The only parking provided at the Draper station is within the parking garage. There was also parking available on the nearby street before the city of Draper prohibited parking along FrontRunner Boulevard.

Funding

UTA funding sources

Fares

UTA's bus fares are fixed price, based on the service type, with express routes costing more. As of April 1, 2013, the basic bus and TRAX fare is US$2.50, and Paratransit is US$4 [47] A fare on one mode of transit will usually transfer to another (e.g., bus to TRAX, FrontRunner to TRAX or bus, etc.). Paper and electronic transfers are issued and valid for use on other buses, TRAX and the S-Line. Fares on FrontRunner are distance-based and can be transferred to TRAX or bus, but TRAX or bus fare cannot be transferred to FrontRunner without purchase of an upgrade.[48] Exemptions apply to kids below 6, who ride free with fare-paying rider, up to 3.

Numerous fare products and a variety of discounts and discount passes are available for eligible riders. These include all day and monthly passes purchased at local stores; passes for college students, minors, and seniors; Group Passes; and employer-sponsored passes. Ticket machines at all FrontRunner, MAX, TRAX and S-Line stations accept cash and major debit and credit cards. While ticket machines provide change for cash purchases, cash paying riders must have the exact fare amount upon boarding buses, as change is not available.

In 2009, UTA launched an automated fare collection system (ARC) to collect fares with contactless smart cards.[49] [50] [51] As the first full AFC system in the United States to accept contactless bank cards, the UTA system, implemented in conjunction with Vix Technology, received the 2009 Innovation Award from the American Public Transportation Association[52] and the 2009 Sesames Transportation Award.[53]

UTA is now offering a prepaid fare card called FAREPAY. FAREPAY cards can be used to quickly pay fares on any UTA operated transportation (except paratransit). The cards can be purchased online or a UTA customer service center, as well as select retailers.[54] The cards have a one-time US$3 activation fee, but can then be loaded (or reloaded) with as little as US$5 or as much as US$500. Reloading of cards may also be done online or at a UTA customer service center, as well as the same select retailers that sell the cards.[55] Riders who pay with FAREPAY receive 40 percent off bus fare, 20 percent off TRAX and S-Line fare and up to 20 percent off FrontRunner fare. This promotion has been extended until December 31, 2017.[56]

UTA currently has a Free Fare Zone in downtown Salt Lake City which allows transportation patrons that both enter and exit bus or TRAX service within the zone to ride at no charge. The zone was originally created in 1985[57] and covers an area of approximately 36 city blocks. The boundaries are roughly North Temple, 200 East, 500 South and 400 West. TRAX stations within the zone include Arena, City Center, Courthouse, Gallivan Plaza, Planetarium, and Temple Square. In addition, the Free Fare Zone also includes the area of the State Capitol (north to 500 North), the bus stops on 400 South between 200 East and 300 East, and three additional TRAX stations: Library, Old GreekTown, and Salt Lake Central.[58] In June 2012 UTA revealed plans to eliminate the Free Fare Zone, but by September 2012 it announced that it would continue the zone, but with some minor adjustments, including when and how fares are collected for service ending outside the zone.[59]

UTA has been criticized for having some of the highest fares in the transportation industry. In 2011 UTA raised fares as part of a change in the way it handled fuel surcharges. "A recent analysis by The Salt Lake Tribune shows that the UTA already had among the highest bus and train fares in the nation before the new fare hike. Its current total fare of US$2.25 was tied for fifth-highest among 193 transit systems nationally that responded to an American Public Transportation Association survey completed last August."[60]

UTA fares have not increased since 2013. In 2016, UTA published information showing that the US$2.50 cash fare is comparable to other mid-sized agencies. When the US$1.50 FAREPAY fare is taken into consideration, the fare is lower than many other similar public transit agencies.[61]

Leadership and operation

UTA is governed by a 3-member Board of Trustees that continually directs agency staff to improve public transit along the Wasatch Front.[62] Trustees are appointed by the city and county governments that fund UTA with a local option sales taxes. Board members work with their appointing local representatives to direct UTA so the agency can best meet the needs of individual communities.

Local elected officials may serve on the UTA Board, and one seat is reserved for a member of the Utah Transportation Commission, which is part of the Utah Department of Transportation. The President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Governor of the State of Utah each appoint one seat as well.

In July 2013, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that for the year 2012 UTA had earned the "Gold Standard", TSA's highest security rating. TSA also reported that UTA was among only fifteen other mass transit agencies to have earned this rating for the same period.[63]

Higher salaries of executives has been an issue. In 2015, UTA executives opted out of receiving an increase in their compensation and also refused to receive any of their usual annual bonuses for the 2015 and 2016 annual periods.[64] UTA also revised its compensation policy on May 19, 2015, to bring those who are earning less than those in similar job functions at other transit organizations in line with the industry standards.[65]

In 2016, the newly appointed CEO Jerry Benson announced that two of the executive positions were being removed and the departments under those previous executives responsibilities would be absorbed under the remaining members of the executive team.[66]

CEO Jerry Benson was terminated effective May 7, 2018, following the passing of Utah SB 136.[67]

UTA's current executive director is Jay Fox.[68]

Police department

See main article: Utah Transit Authority Police Department. UTA also operates a law enforcement arm, the Utah Transit Authority Police Department. The department conducts law enforcement services, criminal investigations and public safety throughout bus transit, commuter rail, and light rail systems.

FrontLines 2015

The purpose of the FrontLines 2015 project was to meet the increasing transportation needs of the Wasatch Front's growing population. It consisted of expansions to both TRAX and FrontRunner and was the largest expansion in UTA's history.[69] UTA relied heavily on sales tax revenues to fund this project. On December 10, 2012, the FrontRunner South extension opened for service and extended the previous line 45miles south from Salt Lake City to Provo. This new expansion allows commuters to travel from Provo to Salt Lake City in less than one hour.[70] FrontRunner South was an extension of the previous line, which ran north from Downtown Salt Lake City to Pleasant View in north Weber County. FrontLines 2015 added/expanded four extensions in the TRAX system including the Mid-Jordan extension, the West Valley City extension, the airport extension, and the Draper extension. While all the projects were set to be completed by the year 2015,[71] all of them were completed well ahead of schedule. The mid-Jordan TRAX and West Valley extensions both opened August 7, 2011, and the airport extension opened April 14, 2013, followed by the Draper extension on August 18, 2013. Just prior to the opening of the Draper extension in August 2013, UTA announced that the FrontLines 2015 project had been completed under budget and years ahead of schedule.[72]

Retired fleet

GMC 2000 Fleet!Fleet Numbers!Make & Model!Picture !Year!Notes
2001GMCAcquired by UTA in 1974
2002GMC|TDM-4507Acquired by UTA in 1974
2003GMC|TDM-4507Acquired by UTA in 1974
2004GMCAcquired by UTA in 1974
2005GMCAcquired by UTA in 1974
2006GMC|TDH-4509Acquired by UTA in 1974
2007GMC|TDH-4509Acquired by UTA in 1974
2008GMC|TDH-4509Acquired by UTA in 1974
2009GMC|TDH-4512Acquired by UTA in 1974
2010GMCAcquired by UTA in 1974
2011GMC|TDH-4512Acquired by UTA in 1974
2012GMC|TDH-4512Acquired by UTA in 1974
2013GMC-TDH-4512Acquired by UTA in 1974
2014GMC|TDH-45151954Ex Metro Transportation (1974)|

Ex Western Greyhound|-|2015|GMC|TDH-4515||1954|Ex Metro Transportation (1974)|

Ex Western Greyhound|-|2016|GMC|TDH-4515||1954|Ex Metro Transportation (1974)|

Ex Western Greyhound|-|2017|GMC|TDH-4515||1954|Ex Metro Transportation (1974)|

Ex Western Greyhound|-|2018|GMC|TDH-4515||1954|Ex Metro Transportation (1974)|

Ex Western Greyhound|-|2019|GMC|TDH-4515||1954|Ex Metro Transportation (1974)|

Ex Western Greyhound|-|2020|GMC|TDH-4515||1954|Ex Metro Transportation (1974)|

Ex Western Greyhound|-|2021|GMC|TDH-4515||1954|Ex Metro Transportation (1974)|

Ex Western Greyhound|-|2022|GMC|TDH-4515||1958|Ex Lake Shore Motor Coach Lines (1974)|

Ex Los Angeles MTA|

Ex Metropolitan Coach Lines|-|2023|GMC|TDH-4515||1958|Ex Lake Shore Motor Coach Lines (1974) |

Ex Los Angeles MTA

Ex Metropolitan Coach Lines
2024GMC|PDA-41011948Ex Ogden Bus Lines (1974) |

Ex Jordan Bus Co.|-|2025|GMC|PD-4102|||Ex Lake Shore Motor Coach Lines (1974)|-|2026|GMC|||Acquired by UTA in 1974|-|2027|GMC|PD-4104|||Acquired by UTA in 1974|-|2028|GMC|PD-4104|||Acquired by UTA in 1974|-|2029|GMC|PD-4104|||Acquired by UTA in 1974|-|2030|GMC|PD-4104|||Acquired by UTA in 1974|-|2031|GMC|||Acquired by UTA in 1974|-|2032|GMC|TDH-5103|||Acquired by UTA in 1974|-|2033|GMC|||Acquired by UTA in 1974|-|2034|GMC|||Acquired by UTA in 1974|-|2035|GMC|TDH-5103

Acquired by UTA in 1974
2036GMC|PD-4106||1964|Acquired by UTA in 1974|}
3000 Flxible, Mercedes Benz, & GM!Fleet Number!Make & Model!Picture!Year!Notes
3001-3015Flxible|35096-6-1||1975||-|3501-3505|M-B|0-309D
1977Mercedes Benz
3775GM|TDH-4509||1952|Ex Salt Lake City Lines (1970) |

Ex Northern Indiana Transit

3777GM|TDH-4509||1952|Ex Salt Lake City Lines (1970) |

Ex Northern Indiana Transit

3778GM|TDH-4509||1952|Ex Salt Lake City Lines (1970) |

Ex Northern Indiana Transit

3789-3798GM|TDH-4512||1958|Ex Salt Lake City Lines (1970)|}
4000, 5000 GM, AMG!Fleet Number!Make & Model!Picture!Year!Notes
4035-4049GM|TDH-4517||1961|Ex Salt Lake City Lines (1970)|-|4101|GM|TDH-45171960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4102|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4103|GM|TDH-4517

1961Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4104|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4105|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4106|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4107|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4108|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4109|GM|TDH-4517

1962Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4110|GM|TDH-4517

1962Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4111|GM|TDH-4517

1961Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4112|GM|TDH-4517

1961Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4113|GM|TDH-4517

1962Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4114|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4115|GM|TDH-4517

1961Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4116|GM|TDH-4517

1962Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4117|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4118|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4119|GM|TDH-4517

1962Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4120|GM|TDH-4517||1962|Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4121|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4122|GM|TDH-4517

1959Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex DCTS|-|4123|GM|TDH-4517||1960|Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex WV&M|-|4124|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4125|GM|TDH-4517

1960Ex WMATA (1980)|

Ex AB&W|-|4201-4243|AMG|10235B-8

1976
4301-4340AMG|10235B-81976Ski Bus
4500-4505GM|T6H-4521A1971
4506-4522GM|T6H-4523A1972
4530-4583AMG|9635-61974
4801-4920GM|T8H-5307A1976
5101-5140GM|TDH-5103||1950-51|Ex Salt Lake City Lines (1974)|}
8000 GM, Gillig, Orion 2!Fleet Number!Make & Model!Picture!Year!Notes
8101-8150GM|T6H-5307N1981GMD (Canada)
8301-8339GM|TC-40102N1983
8401-8463GM|TC-40102N
1984
8465-8496Gillig|3596TB-6V921984Phantom, Ski, 35 ft, DD 6V92TA
8701-8778Gillig|40102TB-6V92T1987Phantom, 40 ft, DD 6V92TA
8759-8764Gillig|40102TBL10||1987|Phantom, 40 ft, Cummins L10|-|8801-8815|Orion|02.5011988
8951-8996Orion|02.5011989
9000, 0100 MCI, Orion (1,2,5) ElDorado National, Gillig, New Flyer!Fleet Number!Make & Model!Picture!Year!Notes
9001-9066MCI|TC40102N1991
9101-9109Orion|01.5071991
9201-9276Orion|05.5011992
9281-9285Orion|05.5011992CNG
9301-9347Orion|05.5011993
9491-9499ElDorado National|RE-291994
9501-9561Gillig|40102TBM11||1995|Phantom, 40 ft, Cummins M11|-|9601-9615|Gillig|40102TBS50||1995|Phantom, 40 ft, DDS 50|-|9631-9637|ElDorado National|RE-291996
9651-9665Gillig|3596TBS501996Phantom, 35 ft, DDS 50
9681-9699Orion|02.5011996Ex BC Transit
Fleet number!Garage!Year!Make/model!Engine!Transmission!Picture!Replacement!Notes
9701-9720Meadowbrook1997Gillig Phantom 35'Detroit Diesel 50 Series 8.5L TurbodieselAllison B400R511001-11030
9731-9741Meadowbrook1997Gillig Phantom 40'Cummins M11 10.8L TurbodieselAllison B400R512001-12031/10001-10037
9801-9812Meadowbrook1998New Flyer D60LFDetroit Diesel 50 Series 8.5L TurbodieselAllison B500R6NoneRetired early due to unreliability.
9901-9928?Unknown1999Gillig Advantage (Low Floor) 35'Allison B400R5None
9931-9954?Meadowbrook1999Gillig Advantage (Low Floor) 40'Cummins ISC 8.3L TurbodieselAllison B400R517001-17057
9955-9997?Central20002000 models.
0101-0151Meadowbrook2001Gillig Advantage (Low Floor) 40'Detroit Diesel 40 Series 7.6L TurbodieselAllison B400R517001-17057Retired early due to unreliability
0161-0171Meadowbrook2001Gillig Advantage (Low Floor) 35'Detroit Diesel 40 Series 7.6L TurbodieselAllison B400R5NoneRetired early due to unreliability
0201-0214Ogden2003MCI D4500CLDetroit Diesel 60 series 12.7L TurbodieselAllison B500R621071-21097
0251-0253Meadowbrook2002New Flyer DE40LFCummins ISL 8.9L TurbodieselAllison EP40 Hybrid DriveNoneUsed as an experiment, retired early due to unreliability.
04001-0401404001-04005Ogden2004MCI D4500CLDetroit Diesel 60 series 12.7L TurbodieselAllison B500R621071-21097
04006-04014Timpanogos
05051-05069Meadowbrook2005MCI D4500CLDetroit Diesel 60 series 12.7L TurbodieselAllison B500R6None05063-05069 were used exclusively on routes 901/902, and had a special Park City wrap.
06001-06031Ogden2006Gillig BRT CNG 40'Cummins Westport C Gas PlusAllison B500R22101-22111
07001-07034Central2007Gillig BRT 40'Cummins ISM 10.8L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Allison B500R24001-24012Some still in service as spares.
07041-07045Meadowbrook2007Gillig BRT Suburban 40'Cummins ISM 10.8L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Allison B500RNoneCoach style bus with no rear door.
07051-07059Meadowbrook2007Gillig BRT 35'Cummins ISM 10.8L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Voith D864.520051-20059Ski buses equipped with jakes.
08101-08110Meadowbrook2008Vanhool A300LCummins ISL 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Voith D864.5NoneUsed exclusively on route 35M-MAX until the discontinuation.
09001-0904209001-09024Meadowbrook2009Gillig BRT 40'Cummins ISM 10.8L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Allison B500R21015-21023
09025-09042Timpanogos22001-22020
09051-09055Meadowbrook2009Gillig BRT Suburban 40'Cummins ISM 10.8L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Allison B500RNoneCoach style bus with no rear door.
09091-09095Meadowbrook2009MCI D4500CLDetroit Diesel 60 series 12.7L TurbodieselAllison B500R623041-23046Used exclusively on routes 451, 901, and 902.
09101-09104Meadowbrook2009Vanhool A300LCummins ISL 8.9L Turbodiesel(EPA 2007)Voith D864.5NoneUsed exclusively on route 35M-MAX until the discontinuation.
10001Meadowbrook2009Gillig BRT 40'Cummins ISL9(Originally Had Cummins ISL EnginesAllison B500R23001-23032First Gillig bus to receive DEF equipment; 2009 model
10002-100372010
10051-10070Timpanogos2010Gillig BRT Hybrid 40'Cummins ISB 6.7L Turbodiesel (EPA 2010)Allison EP40 Hybrid system21001-21014

See also

Notes

Utah Transit Authority

References

  • Web site: 2016 Fact Facts . UTA . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 20, 2016 .

External links

    • UTA at UtahRails.net — An index page for UTA's TRAX light rail, the FrontRunner commuter rail train, and UTA's buses, with extensive chronology histories.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Customer Service Locations . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 29, 2016.
  2. Web site: Bus Service Fact Sheet . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 19, 2016.
  3. Web site: Fast Facts 2016 . www.rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 20, 2016.
  4. News: Utah Transit Authority has long, winding road of history . https://web.archive.org/web/20160301194941/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700068895/Utah-Transit-Authority-has-long-winding-road-of-history.html?pg=all . dead . March 1, 2016 . Arave . Lynn . September 26, 2010 . . April 23, 2015.
  5. Web site: Company Overview of Utah Transit Authority . Bloomberg Business . April 23, 2015.
  6. Web site: Motor Coach Age, Part 4 . Wilkins . Van . Oct 1988 . Motor Coach Age . 0739-117X . June 24, 2012.
  7. News: UTA to Add 16 Bus Routes for Sundays . Keahey . John . January 25, 2001 . . June 24, 2012 . Salt Lake City . B2.
  8. News: UTA ready for biggest change in bus routes . Henetz . Patty . August 25, 2007 . . June 24, 2012 . MediaNews Group.
  9. Web site: [ftp://ftrftp.slcgov.com/attachments/030607A1.pdf Salt Lake Bus Route Redesign ]. Utah Transit Authority . 2007 . March 6, 2013.
  10. News: UTA redesign a tough sell to ridership . Henetz . Patty . April 10, 2007 . . June 24, 2012 . . Salt Lake City.
  11. Web site: Public Transportation Ridership Report First Quarter 2007 . July 6, 2007 . apta.com . . 28 . March 16, 2013.
  12. Web site: Transit Ridership Report First Quarter 2011 . May 13, 2011 . apta.com . . 28 . March 16, 2013.
  13. Web site: Riding UTA . February 9, 2010 . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . https://web.archive.org/web/20100209040828/http://rideuta.com/ridingUTA/routeChanges/default.aspx . February 9, 2010 . June 24, 2012.
  14. News: No UTA trains, buses Monday . Davidson . Lee . May 25, 2012 . . June 24, 2012 . . Salt Lake City.
  15. Web site: Utah Transit Authority . i4.rideuta.com . 2016-07-01.
  16. News: UTA begins look at restoring recession-cut services . Davidson . Lee . May 23, 2012 . . June 24, 2012 . . Salt Lake City.
  17. Web site: 2022-12-08 . New commuter bus route from SLC to Park City rolls out this weekend . 2024-01-07 . KPCW Listen Like a Local . en.
  18. Web site: Route Finder . Route Finder . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . June 24, 2012.
  19. Web site: Holiday Service Schedule . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 12, 2016.
  20. News: O'Donoghue. Joi. Ogden to host state's first, all-electric 'rapid' bus service. Deseret News. April 11, 2021. April 15, 2021.
  21. Web site: 2022-08-01 . August Change Day . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220801183946/https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/Change-Day#aug202235M . 2022-08-01 . 2022-08-02 . Utah Transit Authority.
  22. News: Utah Transit Authority uses flex route program to fill service gaps . August 25, 2010 . . November 26, 2012.
  23. News: New flex-bus routes allow riders more options . McKitrick . Kathy . May 5, 2010 . . November 26, 2012 . . Salt Lake City.
  24. Web site: UTA FLEX . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . November 26, 2012.
  25. Web site: Flex Routes 2016 . Flex Routes 2016 . www.rideuta.com . RideUTA . December 12, 2016.
  26. Web site: Paratransit . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . November 26, 2012.
  27. Web site: Current Fares . Utah Transit Authority . December 12, 2016.
  28. Web site: Customer Service . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 5, 2012.
  29. News: Press gets sneak peek at new TRAX lines . Daley . John . August 2, 2011 . . August 3, 2011 . . Salt Lake City.
  30. Web site: FrontLines 2015: FrontRunner South . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121021031504/http://www.utabus.com/files/flfrontrunnersouthfactsheet.pdf . October 21, 2012 . March 6, 2013 . mdy-all.
  31. News: FrontRunner line to Provo to open on Dec. 10 . Miller . Jessica . April 5, 2012 . . June 24, 2012 . . Salt Lake City.
  32. News: Utah County FrontRunner expansion on track . Stryker . Ace . January 14, 2009 . . September 24, 2010 . . Provo, Utah.
  33. Web site: 2020-12-03. UTA proposes FrontRunner in Tooele, seeks feedback. 2020-12-17. ABC4 Utah. en-US.
  34. News: Sugar House streetcar testing begins next week . Davidson . Lee . August 28, 2013 . . September 17, 2013 . . Salt Lake City.
  35. Web site: Sugar House Streetcar FAQs . 1 . June 22, 2013.
  36. Web site: New streetcar S-line set to open Dec. 8 in Sugar House . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053754/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865585869/New-streetcar-S-line-set-to-open-Dec-8-in-Sugar-House.html?pg=all . dead . September 21, 2013 . Vo-Duc . Viviane . September 5, 2013 . . Salt Lake City . September 17, 2013 . Deseret News.
  37. Web site: UTA Rideshare: A BETTER WAY to get there . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 23, 2012.
  38. Web site: Commuting Alternatives > Vanpool . utarideshare.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 23, 2012.
  39. Web site: Ridesharing Database . UTARideShare . December 13, 2016.
  40. Web site: UTA To Change FrontRunner and Select Bus Schedules Feb. 19 . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . February 12, 2013.
  41. News: Draper TRAX line done, but no rides until August . December 24, 2012 . . July 20, 2013 . . Salt Lake City . Also affecting the timing of opening the new line is that UTA tries to open new lines on one of the three days a year when it changes schedules, which usually are in April, August and December..
  42. Web site: Fixed Route Accessibility . www.rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . March 13, 2013.
  43. Web site: Rider Rules . Rider Rules . www.rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . March 12, 2013.
  44. Web site: UTA Ordinance Manual . rideuta.com . December 12, 2016.
  45. Web site: Park & Ride Lots . rideuta.com . December 12, 2016.
  46. Web site: Organization Funding . www.rideuta.com . UTA . December 19, 2016.
  47. Web site: Current Fares . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 13, 2016.
  48. Web site: Tips for Transfers . Tips for Transfers . October 21, 2016 . www.rideuta.com . December 13, 2016.
  49. News: UTA Tapping Into High Tech Fare Collection . https://web.archive.org/web/20120118015408/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705273709/UTA-tapping-into-high-tech-fare-collection.html . dead . January 18, 2012 . Hancock . Laura . December 29, 2008 . . November 30, 2011 . . Salt Lake City.
  50. Web site: UTA taps into high tech fare collection . Contactless News . November 29, 2011.
  51. Web site: Utah Transit Riders Use Smart Cards . Collins . Hilton . GovTech . July 27, 2010 . November 29, 2011.
  52. Web site: APTA Awards 2009 . October 6, 2009 . American Public Transportation Association (APTA) . March 6, 2013.
  53. Vix ERG Wins Sesame for eO . . November 29, 2011 . tab2ride.com.
  54. Web site: FAREPAY . farepay.rideuta.com . December 13, 2016.
  55. Web site: UTA announces FAREPAY reloadable fare payment card . August 28, 2013 . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . September 20, 2013.
  56. Web site: FAREPAY Discount Proposed to be Extended Through 2017 . October 26, 2016 . www.rideuta.com . December 13, 2016.
  57. News: Downtown free fare zone may end for buses, not for TRAX . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921200741/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865552555/Downtown-free-fare-zone-may-end-for-buses-not-for-TRAX.html?pg=allhtml . dead . September 21, 2013 . Lee . Jasen . March 20, 2012 . . January 4, 2013 . . Salt Lake City.
  58. Web site: Free Fare Zone . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . JPG . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130109154404/http://www.rideuta.com/uploads/FreeFareZone_April2012_large.jpg . January 9, 2013 . December 16, 2012 . mdy-all.
  59. Web site: UTA Announces Changes to Free Fare Zone for Bus . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 16, 2012.
  60. News: UTA approves 25% fare hike . March 23, 2011 . February 8, 2015 . . Salt Lake City.
  61. Web site: How Do UTA Fares Match Up . How Do UTA Fares Match Up . May 21, 2016 . www.rideuta.com . December 13, 2016.
  62. Web site: Meet the Board. 2022-02-03. www.rideuta.com.
  63. TSA Commends 16 Mass Transit and Rail Agencies for Highest Security Levels . July 10, 2013 . . July 19, 2013 . Transportation Security Administration . Transportation Security Administration .
  64. Web site: Final Compensation Report 2015.
  65. Web site: UTA Compensation Policy.
  66. Web site: State of UTA 2017 . www.rideuta.com.
  67. News: UTA board votes to terminate CEO Jerry Benson effective May 7 . 2018-04-19 . fox13now.com . 2018-07-30 . en-US.
  68. Web site: Utah Transit Authority names Jay Fox as its new executive director . 2021-11-23 . TransitTalent . 2022-04-22.
  69. Web site: A Performance Audit of the Utah Transit Authority . Jan 2012 . . March 6, 2013.
  70. Web site: FrontRunner South . rideuta.com . Utah Transit Authority . December 16, 2012.
  71. Web site: Frontlines 2015 . Utah Transit Authority . https://web.archive.org/web/20160114092430/http://www.rideuta.com/mc/?page=Projects-Frontlines2015 . 14 January 2016 . 19 February 2018 . The FrontLines 2015 program is a group of five UTA rail projects that will all be in operation by the year 2015 and will add 70 miles to UTA’s existing 64-mile rail network..
  72. News: Draper TRAX extension embarks this weekend . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921145341/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865584814/Draper-TRAX-extension-embarks-this-weekend.html?pg=all . dead . September 21, 2013 . Lee . Jansen . August 16, 2013 . . September 20, 2013 . . Salt Lake City . The Draper TRAX line will mark the completion of the FrontLines 2015 project, which adds more than 70 miles [110 km] of new rail lines to the UTA system and was completed two years ahead of schedule and $300 million under budget, according to the agency..