by Jacob Scholl | Mar 11, 2026 | Downtown, Salt Lake City, Sugar House, Transportation
This time last year, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall decried the Utah Legislature’s “punitive” approach toward the capital city, putting specific targets on local roads and public safety. This year was much different. Notably, a mix of bills that gave cities more...
by Jacob Scholl | Nov 26, 2025 | Fairpark, Glendale, Policy, Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, Transportation
West side residents routinely have to head east to access basic daily needs, like going to work, getting groceries or accessing healthcare — all while experiencing frequent delays at train crossings that can last from a few minutes to several hours. For those who live...
by Jacob Scholl | Apr 3, 2025 | Developments, Downtown, Granary District, Proposed, Salt Lake City, Transportation
Two of Salt Lake City’s most car-dense, one-way streets could see an overhaul in the hopes of making the streets more pedestrian- and business-friendly. In a presentation to the City Council on Tuesday, staff members from the council and Transportation Division...
by Jacob Scholl | Mar 24, 2025 | Policy, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Transportation
The 2025 Utah legislative session levied punitive laws against Salt Lake City at a level not previously seen, according to Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. On Friday, the mayor decried the state Legislature’s aggression toward the capital city, saying the state...
by Jacob Scholl | Mar 12, 2025 | Featured 2, Policy, Salt Lake City, Transportation
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