by Taylor Anderson | Apr 5, 2019 | Downtown, Salt Lake City, Sugar House, Transportation
Salt Lake could soon get a three-mile, near-direct route — and possibly longer — for people on bikes riding into and out of downtown on Main Street, thanks in part to money from the county for design work. After years of unsuccessful attempts to get the Utah...
by Isaac Riddle | Sep 7, 2018 | Ballpark, Developments, Editorial, Opinion, Proposed, Salt Lake City, Transportation
In a region plagued by poor air quality, Salt Lake City leaders should be doing all they can to encourage people to get out of their cars. But once again Mayor Jackie Biskupksi’s administration is taking regressive steps in making our city more walkable and...
by Isaac Riddle | Apr 17, 2018 | Editorial, Opinion, Salt Lake City, Smart Growth, Transportation
Building Salt Lake has regularly argued the need for more complete streets and their impact on walkability, vibrancy and traffic congestion. But with the Funding our Future campaign underway, reminding our officials of the need for more complete streets is...
by Isaac Riddle | Feb 7, 2018 | Central Ninth, Developments, East Liberty Park, Glendale, Proposed, Salt Lake City, Transportation
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...
by Isaac Riddle | Nov 10, 2015 | Downtown, Sustainability, Transportation
Cycling continues to prove popular in Salt Lake City. The Downtown Alliance and GREENbike recently announced today that Salt Lake City’s non-profit bike share program, set a national ridership record for the 2015 season. Ridership eclipsed 100,000 rides this weekend...