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.

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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

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

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

Articles & News

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

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.
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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.
Vehicles

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

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

The Salt Lake City and Reno-based agencies believe the new features in the app will improve customer experience.
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2022 40 Under 40: Derick M. Lee

Aug. 23, 2022
Derick M. Lee, Maintenance Analyst Supervisor, Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
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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.
Infrastructure

FTA awards three BRT projects with combined $164.1 million

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

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

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.
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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
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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...
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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 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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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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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

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.
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A rendering of the Depot District Clean Fuels Technology Center, which will house bus operations, maintenance and administration offices.
Facilities

UTA completes first phase of bus operations, maintenance and administration facility

March 4, 2021
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.
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UTA supports the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Feb. 26, 2021
By signing the compact, UTA pledges its commitment to five key anti-racist principles and actions.