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    • Utah Transit Authority

    Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0810

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    About Utah Transit Authority

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    3600 S 700 W
    Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0810
    http://www.rideuta.com/
    801.262.5626

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    UTA operates a fleet of more than 600 buses and paratransit vehicles, 400 vanpools, 146 light rail vehicles, 63 commuter rail cars and 18 locomotives in a 1,600 square mile service area that stretches over six counties from Payson to Brigham City. The Authority serves the largest segment of population in the State of Utah, approximately 1.8 million and operates in one of the largest geographical service areas of any transit agency in the U.S.

    Products and Press Releases

    UTA
    Stadler to supply 80 new light-rail vehicles for UTA’s TRAX service.
    Vehicles

    Stadler to supply 80 new light-rail vehicles for UTA’s TRAX service

    Stadler US Inc.
    Oct. 24, 2024
    The order is Stadler’s first large light-rail contract in North America and the first serial contract in Utah.
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    UTA to launch Customer Experience Action Plan.
    Management

    UTA to launch Customer Experience Action Plan

    Oct. 17, 2024
    The CX Action Plan is a document that communicates who UTA’s customers are, what they experience, and what matters to them on their journey from door to destination and showcases...
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    Management

    UTA names Patrick Preusser new COO

    June 7, 2024
    Preusser will be taking over for Cherryl Beveridge, who is retiring on June 28 after a 45-year career with UTA.
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    Rail

    UTA asking for public feedback on light rail through TechLink TRAX Study

    March 25, 2024
    Options available for public review include a realignment of the TRAX Red Line, a new TRAX Orange Line and modifications to the operations of the TRAX Blue and Green lines.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    UTA launches new fleet of electric vehicles for on-demand services

    Oct. 19, 2023
    UTA is replacing its gasoline powered vehicles with a fleet of 10 Ford E-transit vans.
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    UTA holds ceremony to mark completion of Ogden Express

    Aug. 10, 2023
    The 5.1-mile bus rapid transit project will go into service on Aug. 20 and will provide a 10- to 30- minute service along 13 stations located between Ogden Central Station and...
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    Infrastructure

    UDOT selects HDR to provide program management services for its FrontRunner Strategic Double Track project

    HDR
    June 13, 2023
    The project will add at least nine new segments of double track along the 83-mile FrontRunner commuter rail system and update signaling systems throughout the corridor.
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    Facilities

    UTA celebrates opening of Central Depot District Garage

    May 11, 2023
    The new state-of-the-art maintenance and fueling facility is designed to accommodate alternative fuel and clean air transit vehicles and replaces the 46- year- old Salt Lake Central...
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    Equipment & Supplies

    Stertil-Koni installs ALI certified vehicle lifts at several UTA maintenance locations

    Stertil-Koni
    April 5, 2023
    The lifts are designed to speed vehicle servicing, boost efficiency and enhance technician safety.

    Articles & News

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    Bus

    Two agencies look to connect with community through bus-themed games

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 5, 2023
    GoRaleigh is launching Busopoly, while Utah Transit Authority is starting a Bus Scavenger Hunt to engage with their communities throughout the month of July.
    Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
    FTA officials joined GCRTA at an event to mark the awarding of a $130 million grant that will allow the authority to purchase up to rail cars.
    Vehicles

    FTA awards more than $700 million to six agencies for rail car replacement

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 8, 2023
    The first-time grants were awarded through FTA’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which targets replacement of aging rail cars responsible for service delays and increased maintenance...
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    Rail

    FrontRunner celebrates 15 years of service with Rider Appreciation Event

    April 27, 2023
    FrontRunner service began between Salt Lake City and Ogden in April 2008; currently the service serves cities along the Wasatch Front, from Ogden to Salt Lake City to Provo.
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    Mobile Applications

    UTA, RTC of Washoe County launch mobile ticketing with Transit

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    March 8, 2023
    The Salt Lake City and Reno-based agencies believe the new features in the app will improve customer experience.
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    Derick M. Lee, Maintenance Analyst Supervisor, UTA
    40 Under 40

    2022 40 Under 40: Derick M. Lee

    Aug. 23, 2022
    Derick M. Lee, Maintenance Analyst Supervisor, Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
    CDTA
    CDTA will use its CIG funding to deliver the region's third BRT route. The Washington Western BRT will connect the downtown Albany Bus Terminal to Crossgates Mall.
    Infrastructure

    FTA awards three BRT projects with combined $164.1 million

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Sept. 27, 2021
    The funding is provided to the projects through the Capital Investment Grants Program and will help riders in Utah, New York state and Washington state better connect with services...
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    Management

    Gonot expected to return to Santa Clara VTA as GM

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 20, 2021
    Santa Clara VTA is anticipating board approval of a contract on May 21 that would see Carolyn Gonot return to the authority where she previously spent 23 years of her career
    SDOT
    A pre-COVID-19 pandemic image of the Seattle area's RapidRide bus service.
    Bus

    Four BRT projects allocated $187 million from FTA CIG Small Starts Program

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 6, 2021
    The BRT projects in California, Utah and Washington state are nearing completion of the statutory and regulatory requirements prior to receipt of a grant agreement.
    Alisha Garrett, Director of Culture and Talent Development, Utah Transit Authority
    40 Under 40

    2020 40 Under 40: Alisha Garrett

    Aug. 18, 2020
    Alisha Garrett, Director of Culture and Talent Development, Utah Transit Authority

    Videos & Resources

    Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016
    Rail

    Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016

    April 9, 2016
    Your weekly update features BART's Fleet of the Future, rabbittransit's driver recruitment campaign, Valley Metro Bus Rodeo, Sound Transit's Northgate Link Extension and a behind...
    Your UTA at Work: Bryan Romrell, Assistant Manager of Rail Planning
    Rail

    Your UTA at Work: Bryan Romrell, Assistant Manager of Rail Planning

    April 8, 2016
    Assistant Manager of Rail Planning, Performance and Project Delivery Bryan Romrell talks about how his team works closely with other UTA departments to seamlessly transport thousands...

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    Management

    UTA and Ogden City partner with McWhinney and J. Fisher Co. for Union Station Campus/UTA TOD

    March 6, 2023
    McWhinney was a key partner in the historic redevelopment of Union Station in downtown Denver and is a national investment and development firm with mixed-use and placemaking ...
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    Bus

    UTA bus operator surpasses four million accident-free miles driven

    Jan. 12, 2023
    Dale Brady joined the UTA in April 1976 and will also be recognized by the Utah State Legislature transportation committee.
    Management

    UTA Board approves new 2030 Strategic Plan

    Dec. 27, 2022
    The board developed this guiding framework with input from UTA leadership and perspective from years of engagement with stakeholders in the communities UTA serves.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    UTA and air quality: The difference data can make

    April 22, 2022
    UTA is working with researchers from Salt Lake County and the University of Utah to monitor the air quality via bus routes using electric buses.
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    Vehicles

    UTA’s Comet Cars being removed from service

    April 13, 2022
    UTA says it is currently working with elected leaders and partner agencies on plans for modernization and future service improvements on FrontRunner.
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    UTA’s Aiport station is back

    Oct. 26, 2021
    The new station is 4,700-square feet and extends the rail line by 1,500 feet.
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    Bus

    Meet OGX, UTA’s next BRT line

    Sept. 24, 2021
    OGX will connect Ogden FrontRunner Station through downtown Ogden to Weber State University.
    Management

    UTA names HNTB as its program management services consultant

    HNTB Corporation
    May 11, 2021
    HNTB will perform program management to support services included in UTA’s five-year capital plan.
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    Infrastructure

    UTA’s Ogden BRT Project is in motion

    April 1, 2021
    Once complete, Ogden BRT (formerly route 603) will provide riders a clean-air ride in an electric bus aided by a section dedicated bus lanes.