UTA’s “Change Day” is upon us, where the agency annually tunes up its routes and schedules. This August’s changes are notable especially in Salt Lake City and the I-15 Tech Corridor near Lehi. Salt Lake City will see enhanced service on four (mainly) east-west...
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Building Salt Lake Mayoral survey: See where candidates stand on smart growth policy issues
Editors’ note: Candidates are listed in the order which they returned our survey. Two candidates, Richard Goldberger and Rainer Huck, didn’t respond to the survey. Most candidates running to become Salt Lake City’s next mayor aren’t likely to support policies that...
Construction in 9th and 9th big value add for 9-Line
Construction in east 9th and 9th this summer and fall will result in a big value add. A recent influx of transportation tax dollars is transforming a 25-year old dream once called the “Transvalley Corridor” into reality. Eventually, the trail will extend from the...
Council formally adopts plans to reinvest in State Street and 9-Line communities
After four years of planning, Salt Lake City officially has two new Community Reinvestment Areas that could reshape their respective neighborhoods. On Tuesday, October 2 the Salt Lake City Council unanimously adopted the State Street and 9 Line Community Reinvestment...
RDA board hopes to revitalize city’s south and west sides with new project areas
After four years of planning, Salt Lake City has two new Community Reinvestment Areas that could reshape their respective neighborhoods. On Tuesday, August 21 the Salt Lake City Council acting as the Board of Directors of Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City...
Commission votes in support of street closure for 9-Line Trail
For active transportation advocates, it can often feel like you are at war with streets that prioritize cars over everything else and the cars keep winning, but during Wednesday's Salt Lake City Planning Commission meeting active transportation won out. Commission...
City to host open house on street improvements for 9th and 9th area
After several years of studies, Salt Lake City transportation officials are ready to move forward with plans to redesign 900 South into a complete street and important east-to-west corridor. City officials will hold an open house on Thursday, February 8, to take...
City finds new life for dead space with 9-Line Park
Salt Lake City's Westside was the scene of celebration Saturday, August 12, as residents gathered to celebrate the 9-Line and officially recognize new improvements to the trail. The four-hour event billed as the Westside Forward Festival, served as the grand opening...
Community Leaders are working to reconnect the West side
For many Salt Lake residents, the city's infamously large city blocks and wide streets are impediments to making Salt Lake City into a more walkable, pedestrian-oriented city. For the city's westside residents this situation is exacerbated by train tracks and two...
Construction starts on last gap in Jordan River Parkway trail
Nearly a year since funding was secured, construction is officially underway on the North Temple Jordan River Trail connection, a trail bridge that will connect North Temple to 200 South. The trail bridge will close the remaining gap in Salt Lake City of the Jordan...
Artist sought for tactical urbanism project in Glendale
In Salt Lake City's Glendale neighborhood the intersection of three streets, 1300 South, California Avenue and 800 West has created a vacant triangle of city-owned land. The 0.15-acre parcel many not be large, but it sits adjacent to three westside arteries at an...
Local group wants to reintroduce city creeks
Salt Lake City has just over 17 percent of the countywide population, but the city has four of the seven largest creeks that flow through the county. For city resident, Brian Tonetti, the fact that these creeks are covered once they enter the city represents a lost...









