Utah Transit Authority

Utah On-Demand Transit Hits 1 Million Rides
The service connects outlying communities with fixed-route transit lines.

Utah Transit Officials Promote BRT
The state’s transit agency is building out new bus rapid transit lines, but has not reversed the sweeping cuts to local bus service made last year.

Buslash in Salt Lake City
New bus routes planned for Salt Lake City have provoked a vocal political opposition.

Opinion: Utah Transportation Bill a Step in the Right Direction
A Utah mayor writes in support of state legislation that tasks state agencies with coordinating major transit projects, citing it as a positive step toward accommodating Utah’s explosive growth.

'Free Fare February' a Huge Boost for Ridership in Utah
Early returns from Utah Transit Authority's fare-free transit experiment.

Transit Capital Investments Planned in Utah
Utah finds itself in a unique situation, with money to spend on expanding transit capacity at a time when many transit agencies are plotting layoffs and service reductions.

Service Redesign Proposed by Utah Transit Authority
The Utah Transit Authority is proposing a new approach to transit service design for the counties on the Wasatch Front, focusing changes on a "core route network" of frequent service.

Free Buses Are Filling Up in Utah
UTA's Bus Rapid Transit Line is yet to be completed but, by removing fares, the service has quintupled its ridership.

Provo Bus Will Be Free for Three Years
A federal grant meant to reduce congestion will make bus travel from Provo to Orem free until 2021.

Changes at the Transit Agency Formerly Known as the Utah Transit Authority
Among other substantive reforms, Senate Bill 136 changes the name and branding of the Utah Transit Authority.

A 'Fare-Free-Friday' Is a Rare Thing
The Utah Transit Authority ran a one-time Fare-Free-Friday in December, thanks to sponsorship by the Salt Lake City Council and the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office. Another sponsor will be needed to support any future iterations of Fare-Free-Friday.

Provo-Orem Bus Rapid Transit Project Wins Court Battle
A district judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging local authority to approve an under-construction bus rapid transit project in Utah.

Legislature Wants to Change How Utah Transit Authority Operates
A bill introduced in the Utah State Legislature would curtail the UTA's ability to partner in new transit oriented development projects.

Comparing Bus Fares to Minimum Wage
A bus fare doesn't exist in a vacuum. To understand the true cost of a transit ride, one report compared bus fares to the local minimum wage, revealing Atlanta, Dallas, and Salt Lake City to have the highest fares.
Utah's New Years Day Surprise: Nickel Gas and Diesel Tax Increase
The fuel tax increases in the Beehive State by 4.9 cents on Friday. But don't count on gas prices increasing. Not only are prices dropping due to plummeting crude oil prices, but service station owners may be reluctant to pass on the increase.
Mixed Election Results in Utah on Transportation Sales Tax Proposition
Prop. 1, a quarter-cent sales tax that would benefit public transit in Wasatch Range counties, passed in 10 counties but was defeated in seven, including the populous Salt Lake County where supporters have yet to concede due to the narrow loss.
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