UTA

KUER News Pod: Monday April 15, 2013

Brian Grimmett — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:06:51 +0000

Work resumes at the Bingham Canyon copper mine, UTA opens its airport TRAX line, and the Utah legislature has only a few days left to overturn Governor Herbert’s veto of HB 76.

KUER News Pod: Thursday April 11, 2013

Brian Grimmett — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:14:17 +0000

UTA debuts its new TRAX line to the airport, Chevron begins cleanup in Willard Bay, and a U of U researcher is getting an up close and never before seen view snowflakes.

KUER News Pod: Tuesday April 2, 2013

Brian Grimmett — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:17:04 +0000

The Utah Pride Center won’t be getting a scout troop, Utah’s courts open up the door to electronics, and UTA puts into effect fare increases.

Officials Test Response to Crisis on Airport TRAX Line

Whittney Evans — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:05:10 +0000

Utah Transit Authority is set for the grand opening of the Salt Lake Regional Airport TRAX line next month, but before riders can climb aboard law enforcement and emergency management personnel are performing some exercises to prepare for a crisis situation.

KUER News Pod: Wednesday March 20, 2013

Brian Grimmett — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:22:05 +0000

The Salt Lake City Council can’t decide on a final destination for the Sugarhouse Streetcar, Salt Lake City and County reach an agreement for a new performing arts center, and thousands of gallons of diesel fuel spill into Willard Bay Park.

UTA, UDOT, and Salt Lake City Kick Off the Year of the Bike

Brian Grimmett — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:02:13 +0000

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker and a number of other regional and state leaders joined together to announce several new projects and events that will make riding a bike throughout the county easier and safer. Becker says they’ve received more positive feedback from their bike initiatives over the past few years than anything else and that this year it will only get better.

UTA Says No Free Days Without Service Cuts

Whittney Evans — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:16:56 +0000

This week a group of Utah physicians demanded a moratorium on mass transit fares for the remainder of the winter season, joining thousands of Utah residents who continually point to Utah Transit Authority as the key to the regions poor air quality. But UTA says the only way to realize increased ridership is to expand service, which can’t be done in the face of lost revenue.

UTA Making Route Changes in Preparation for New Airport TRAX line

Brian Grimmett — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:43:20 +0000

The Utah Transit Authority is holding public meetings this week on several proposed route changes and reductions.

In connection with the start of service on the new Airport TRAX line in April UTA is proposing several route changes including eliminating routes in Salt Lake, Tooele, and Davis County. UTA spokesman Gerry Carpenter says he thinks for the most part these changes will be well received.

KUER News Pod: Tuesday December 11, 2012

Brian Grimmett — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:48:34 +0000

The Utah Transit Authority makes some major schedule changes, the Utah Division of Water Quality finalizes its work on the Red Butte Creek oil spill, and a new study shows how Utah could benefit from the Missouri river.

UTA Moves Ahead With Service Changes after New FrontRunner Line Opens

Whittney Evans — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:34:23 +0000

The Utah Transit Authority’s Provo to Salt Lake FrontRunner line is open for business as of today. Now UTA officials will turn their attention toward finishing the TRAX line out to the airport. That means some immediate changes in existing TRAX service will affect riders.

UTA Spokesman Gerry Carpenter says trains moving north to Salt Lake and South to Provo were fully loaded with passengers opening day. He says there were minor hiccups and delays typical of a new service.

Media Tour FrontRunner South Line

Whittney Evans — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:29:56 +0000

The long-anticipated Utah Transit Authority Provo to Salt Lake FrontRunner will open to the public next weekend, but members of the media were invited to climb aboard this morning for a test ride.

The smooth ride is accompanied by a surprisingly remarkable view of the low lands adjacent to the Jordan River. The trip takes about an hour each way.

UTA to Begin Testing Airport TRAX Line

Bob Nelson — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:24:48 +0000

Major construction on the Utah Transit Authority TRAX Line to the Salt Lake International Airport is wrapping up this week with testing scheduled to begin as early as next week. UTA officials announced today the light rail system will be officially open on April 14, 2013. Utah Transit Authority spokesman, Gerry Carpenter, says with commuter rail to Provo opening in December, all metro areas will soon be connected.

UTA Embraces Smartphone Payment Technology

Adelaide Chen — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:11:24 +0000

Would you consider using your smartphone to pay for coffee at Starbucks? How about your ride on public transit? Both consumers and stores have been hesitant to jump on board, but a joint venture between cell phone companies could boost the popularity of mobile payments in Salt Lake City. And one of the largest participating organizations is the Utah Transit Authority.

KUER News Pod: Thursday September 27, 2012

Brian Grimmett — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:06:37 +0000

Fourth congressional candidates Mia Love and Jim Matheson square off in the first of three debates, Salt Lake County Mayor Candidate Mark Crockett announces his own plan to make the county more efficient, and the Utah Transit Authority decides to keep the Free Fare Zones.