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Utah Transit Authority

3600 S 700 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0810
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.

Press Releases

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UTA celebrates opening of South Jordan Downtown Station.
The station adds a third TRAX station on the Red Line for the city of South Jordan and southwest Salt Lake County.
April 2, 2025
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Stadler to supply 80 new light-rail vehicles for UTA’s TRAX service.
The order is Stadler’s first large light-rail contract in North America and the first serial contract in Utah.
Oct. 24, 2024
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UTA to launch Customer Experience Action Plan.
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...
Oct. 17, 2024
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Patrick Preusser.
Preusser will be taking over for Cherryl Beveridge, who is retiring on June 28 after a 45-year career with UTA.
June 7, 2024
The pilot is used as recruiting tool for individuals who are interested in becoming bus operators but may lack mastery of the English language.
May 17, 2024
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UTA is asking for public feedback on light rail through the TechLink TRAX Study.
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.
March 25, 2024
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UTA is replacing its gasoline powered vehicles with a fleet of 10 Ford E-transit vans.
Oct. 19, 2023
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UTA held a ceremony to mark the completion of the Ogden Express.
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...
Aug. 10, 2023
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UDOT has selected HDR to provide program management services for its FrontRunner Strategic Double Track project.
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.
June 13, 2023
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UTA celebrated the opening of its Central Depot District Garage with a ribbon cutting on May 10.
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...
May 11, 2023

Videos

Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016
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...
April 9, 2016
Your UTA at Work: Bryan Romrell, Assistant Manager of Rail Planning
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...
April 8, 2016

News

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A Utah Transit Authority compressed natural gas bus.
The transition to a commission structure is designed to strengthen accountability, coordinate transportation investment, increase ridership and position UTA for long-term growth...
July 2, 2026
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A yellow Komatsu excavator works at a grade crossing improvement site at night as a Utah Transit Authority light rail train passes in a blur of motion in the background. A railroad crossing signal is visible at right.
The agency is working to complete projects from an S-Line extension to multiple grade crossing improvements.
May 21, 2026
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The Utah Transit Authority’s third bus rapid transit route, Midvalley Express, began passenger service on April 12.
The seven-mile BRT route connects local destinations and planned developments to increase mobility across Murray, Taylorsville and West Valley, Utah.
April 30, 2026
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The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has selected STV to support the expansion of UTA’s FrontRunner commuter rail system.
The project will modernize and expand the 89-mile commuter rail corridor between Ogden and Provo, Utah.
Feb. 11, 2026

Articles

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GoRaleigh is launching Busopoly, while Utah Transit Authority is starting a Bus Scavenger Hunt to engage with their communities throughout the month of July.
July 5, 2023
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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.
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...
May 8, 2023
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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.
April 27, 2023
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The Salt Lake City and Reno-based agencies believe the new features in the app will improve customer experience.
March 8, 2023
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Derick M. Lee, Maintenance Analyst Supervisor, UTA
Derick M. Lee, Maintenance Analyst Supervisor, Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
Aug. 23, 2022
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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.
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...
Sept. 27, 2021
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Carolyn Gonot
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
May 20, 2021
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A pre-COVID-19 pandemic image of the Seattle area's RapidRide bus service.
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.
April 6, 2021
Alisha Garrett, Director of Culture and Talent Development, Utah Transit Authority
Alisha Garrett, Director of Culture and Talent Development, Utah Transit Authority
Aug. 18, 2020

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April 22, 2022
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UTA says it is currently working with elected leaders and partner agencies on plans for modernization and future service improvements on FrontRunner.
April 13, 2022
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The new station is 4,700-square feet and extends the rail line by 1,500 feet.
Oct. 26, 2021
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OGX will connect Ogden FrontRunner Station through downtown Ogden to Weber State University.
Sept. 24, 2021
HNTB will perform program management to support services included in UTA’s five-year capital plan.
May 11, 2021
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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.
April 1, 2021
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A rendering of the Depot District Clean Fuels Technology Center, which will house bus operations, maintenance and administration offices.
The new facility replaces a 45-year-old building that was approaching the end of its useful life and will accommodate UTA’s future bus fleet expansion.
March 4, 2021
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By signing the compact, UTA pledges its commitment to five key anti-racist principles and actions.
Feb. 26, 2021