road safety

So far, in 2023, there have been 351 crashes and 13 fatalities on the section of U.S. Highway 6 that travels through Carbon, Emery, Utah and Wasatch counties.

Recent pedestrian deaths in St. George and Logan highlight the rising number of similar incidents across Utah over the past few years.

How short? The Salt Lake City School District needs 7 bus drivers and the city is looking for almost 20 crossing guards.

After years of complaints, the goal is to make it so the lines on Utah’s highways are always visible, regardless of the weather or the time of day.

Safe streets advocates describe the city’s famously wide thoroughfares as a “blessing-curse sandwich.”

Utah’s recent storms are making for a healthy winter, but a costly headache from road damage.

UDOT is urging Utahns to drive safer. Advocates want the state to take more responsibility for the high number of traffic fatalities.

Utah's share would be millions of dollars over the next five years to fund infrastructure needs.

It is illegal to post campaign signs on government property like roads and overpasses. A Utah lawmaker wants to fine campaigns when signs show up.

The Utah Transit Authority is adjusting its service in Salt Lake City. Some people worry it’ll make their neighborhood less safe.

Local leaders said there’s no tolerance for impaired or distracted driving. They say a recent tragedy could have been avoided.

The latest Utah news for Friday evening, Mar. 18, 2022.