1/14/2025

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 14, 2025) — The Utah Transit Authority saw a 15.5% overall ridership gain over 2023, accounting for more than 40 million boardings across bus, rail, light rail, streetcar, v...

12/17/2024

WHAT: Deputy Administrator Veronica Vanterpool from the Federal Transit Administration will present a ceremonial check for $62.8 million to the Utah Transit Authority to fund the Midvalley Express (M...

11/21/2024

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 20, 2024) — Jeff Acerson was confirmed today by the Utah State Senate as a member of the Utah Transit Authority board of trustees for a second four-year term, expiring on N...

10/29/2024

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 29, 2024) — The Utah Transit Authority has completed a summer-long effort to fill in platform boarding gaps at all FrontRunner stations. By removing the gap between the pla...

10/23/2024

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 23, 2024) — The Utah Transit Authority Board of Trustees approved a contract today for up to 80 new light rail vehicles as part of the agency’s TRAX Modernization pro...

10/1/2024

As an identified safety measure by the Federal Railroad Administration, freight and commuter rail train horns will be sounding multiple times a day through all grade crossings from Ogden to Provo. Th...

9/23/2024

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 23, 2024) — According to the Federal Railroad Administration, in 2023, more than 36 railway incidents resulted in nearly 12 fatalities and 11 injuries in Utah alone. In a ...

8/26/2024

WHAT: The Utah Transit Authority will officially kick off construction of the much-anticipated Midvalley Express (MVX) on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Murray Central Station. MVX will be the third all-elec...

8/20/2024

Nearly 1 million riders have enjoyed fast and easy access from Weber State University to McKay-Dee Hospital on UTA’s bus rapid transit line SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 20, 2024) — The Utah Tran...

8/13/2024

SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 13, 2024) — The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) today announced a series of changes designed to improve public transit accessibility, affordability, sustainability and conveni...

7/25/2024

The 2002 Winter Games showcased UTA's expertise as the primary transit partner, delivering a smooth experience for spectators. Now, we're excited and ready to return to the Olympic and world stage in...

7/23/2024

WHAT: The Utah Transit Authority will commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with an annual awards presentation and informational open house. The event celebrates the...

6/7/2024

Salt Lake City – The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) named Patrick Preusser as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective June 3, 2024. Patrick succeeds Cherryl Beveridge, who is retiring on...

5/16/2024

Western Pacific 3002 is the first Western Pacific locomotive preserved in Utah Salt Lake City (May 8, 2024) — Thanks to the efforts of volunteers from the Utah Transit Authority and multiple p...

4/12/2024

Other UTA April 14 Change Day adjustments include the start of Sunday bus service to Lagoon Salt Lake City (April 12, 2024) — As a regular part of April Change Day, the Utah Transit Authority ...

3/21/2024

Proposed Light Rail Improvements in the TechLink TRAX Study Include Enhancements to Existing Lines and a New Line From the Airport to the University of Utah Research Park Salt Lake City (March 21, 2...

3/15/2024

Board of Trustees Approved Vision That Includes Increasing Frequency, Expansion of Lines, and Innovative Options To Meet Growing Demand Salt Lake City (March 15, 2024) The Utah Transit Authority (UT...

3/8/2024

UTA introduced the Workforce Innovations (WINS) program to capture employee ideas. This program is at the heart of UTA’s commitment to empower every team member and foster an environment where ...

11/20/2023

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) came away from the 2023 Utah Transportation Conference with several awards for the agency’s service to the community. The conference, held from Oct. 24 through...

11/13/2023

Stairs on both sides include a bike runnel allowing bikes to be wheeled up/down staircases Salt Lake City, Utah - The Utah Transit Authority (UTA), in partnership with Provo City, the Utah Departmen...

10/19/2023

Electric Vans and Charging Stations Replacing Gas Powered Vehicles WHAT: Tooele County UTA On Demand Electrification Launch WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2023 / Noon-12:30 p.m. WHERE: Tooele Senior ...

10/18/2023

New structure creates a safer commute for West High School students Along with federal, Salt Lake City and West High School officials, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will officially open the new 3...

10/17/2023

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is proud to announce the fifth anniversary celebration of its Utah Valley Express (UVX) line. To commemorate this anniversary, a special birthday celebration is plann...

9/22/2023

Agency Meets National Standard of Excellence for Employee Commuter Benefits The Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida has recognized the Utah Transit Author...

8/30/2023

The Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD), Salt Lake Education Foundation, Salt Lake City Corporation, and UTA are not only renewing the popular Transit Pass for students. They are now teaming up to...

8/24/2023

On Monday, August 21, Senator Mitt Romney visited the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to learn about how UTA and other local associations utilize federal funding. The day began at the Salt Lake Central ...

8/18/2023

On Tuesday, August 15, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) honored Michael Allegra, former president and CEO of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), by inducting him into the APTA Hall...

8/16/2023

After 20 years of planning and more than two years of construction, UTA’s Ogden Express (OGX) will begin offering full service this Sunday, August 20, on August Change Day. UTA constantly rev...

8/14/2023

In a certain sense, if drones are considered aircraft, UTA can now boast having planes, trains and automobiles, not to mention a fleet of several hundred buses, serving the Wasatch Front. The airbo...

7/5/2023

The Utah Transit Authority will receive funding from the federal government to acquire low-emission compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to replace older diesel buses on routes serving disadvantaged co...

6/23/2023

It is true: Not all who wander are lost. Still, it is likely J.R.R. Tolkien, the author credited with that quote, did not consider the unfortunate souls bedeviled by one of the most mysterious, confo...

6/2/2023

Rebekah Torgesen was facing a challenge: a 200-mile challenge stretching from Brigham City, Utah, to Provo, Utah, and back. This was a dilemma Rebekah had to solve in order to graduate from college. L...

6/2/2023

According to Hebrew scripture, whoever saves a single life is thought to have saved the world. In a sense, that simple message crossed the mind of Chris Charlesworth at 6:52 a.m. on April 29, 2023. ...

5/9/2023

$60 million Awarded to UTA for TRAX Vehicle Replacement Project Congressional infrastructure bill will update Utah’s light rail system (Salt Lake City, Utah) The U.S. Department of Transportati...

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