Glendale

UTA bus expansion in SLC: Will it be enough to attract more riders?

UTA bus expansion in SLC: Will it be enough to attract more riders?

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...

Construction in 9th and 9th  big value add for 9-Line

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...

Commission votes in support of street closure for 9-Line Trail

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...