It’s long menu features an array of authentic Chinese dishes, but the restaurants true draw is the made to order dim sum, served daily until 3 p.m.

Menu prices are reasonable with dim sum starting at about $2 and running up to just over $4. The entree menu is priced starting at about $7.

On this trip we tried a variety of dim sum, including the sesame balls, steamed BBQ pork buns, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves, pot stickers, fried tofu…Really you cannot go wrong.

We weren’t quite daring enough to try the shark fin soup. Have you?

When dining on dim sum with a group, be sure to request one of the large round tables with a lazy susan. It makes sharing so easy.

Though UTA has visited hundreds of classrooms along the Wasatch Front and there’s a good chance your child has received rail safety training, reviewing the rules and regulations is always a good idea.

There are lots of great educational tools available, including worksheets, games and videos.

Here’s a great animated video from L.A. Metro.

If you have any questions about Operation Lifesaver programming, contact Chad at csaley@rideuta.com

Each year UTA works with local officials and biking community members to host a number of fun activities and this year is no exception…We will be participating in the following bike related events this week.

Salt Lake County Activities

May 15 – Salt Lake City/County Bike to Work Day.
Activities kick off at 7:30 a.m. at the northeast corner of Liberty Park. Participants are invited to join Mayor Peter Corroon and Mayor Ralph Becker for a ride to the Salt Lake County Government Center (2100 S State Street) then on to the City & County Building (451 S State Street).

Ride your bike to Liberty Park or travel on Route 9.

May 18 – UTA Bike Bonanza.
UTA’s annual bike celebration, the Bike Bonanza, runs from 4 – 8 p.m. at Gallivan Plaza (239 South Main Street). The event is free to the public and attendees will be treated to free pizza and lots of fun activities. In addition, there will be a free raffle for some incredible bikes and biking gear. The event also serves as packet pick up for Cycle Salt Lake.

Ride your bike or take TRAX to this event.

May 19 – Cycle Salt Lake Century bike race.
The race begins at Utah State Fair Park (155 north 1000 West) promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Utah County Activities

May 15 – Provo City Bike to Work Day.
Participants will meet at the Historic County Courthouse West Lawn (University Avenue and Center Street) at 7:30 a.m.

May 17 – Orem City Bike to Work Day.
Participants will meet at Orem City Center Park North Pavillion (100 North 300 East) at 7:30 a.m.

Stop by any of these fun events to say hi and learn how you can integrate biking into your travel.

The event, which occurs in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, will have an impact on service.

Extra Trains

Bus Service Adjustments

Route 200 and 205 will be affected by the race. Please be aware of service adjustments and plan accordingly.

Route 200 to Murray Central TRAX: South on 400 South, west to West Temple, south to 800 South, east to Main Street, south to Herbert Ave., east to State Street, south via regular route.

Route 200 to Salt Lake Central Station: North on State Street to Herbert Ave. (1060 South), west to Main Street, north to 800 South, west to West Temple, north to 400 South, east to State Street, north via regular route.

Route 205 to Murray North TRAX Station: South on 500 East to 400 South, east to 700 East, south to 1300 South, west to 600 East, south to Sherman Ave. (1330 South), west to 500 East, south via regular route.

Route 205 to Salt Lake Central Station:  North on 500 East to Sherman Ave. (1330 South), east to 600 East, north to 1300 South, east to 700 East, north to 400 South, west to 500 East, north via regular route.

Fare

Those participating in the race and spectators should plan to pay regular posted fare.

If you’re traveling in a group, consider the group pass – $14 for up to four riders to ride round-trip during regular service hours. The group pass is good on bus, FrontRunner and TRAX.

The Sugar House streetcar is a two-mile modern streetcar line that will run from the 2100 South TRAX Station to the Sugar House commercial district near Highland Drive at approximately 2235 South.

The line will include seven stations located at Central Pointe TRAX, State Street, 300 East, 500 East, 700 East, 900 East, and McClelland Street (1045 East).

Ridership is projected at 3,000 average weekday boardings. Upon completion, it will connect to more than 130 miles of rail service across the Wasatch Front.

For more information on the project, please visit our Sugar House website or sign up for our weekly construction updates.

It’s a big weekend at the movies…The summer’s big blockbuster, The Avengers, opened in theaters.

Since this movie bring together six of the Marvel Comics superheros – Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, Hulk, Iron Man and Thor – it’s bound to be a hit. There are a number of large theater complexes accessible by transit.

Movie Theaters Accessible by Transit

Cinemark at Station Park (900 West Clark Lane, Farmington) – Accessible via FrontRunner Farmington Station.

Megaplex at the Junction (2351 Keisel, Ogden) – Accessible via FrontRunner.

Megaplex at Gateway (165 South Rio Grande, Salt Lake City) – Accessible via TRAX and most Salt Lake County bus routes (Salt Lake Central).

Century 16 Salt Lake (3300 South State Street, South Salt Lake City) – Accessible via Route 33 and 201.

Century 16 Sandy Union Heights (7670 South Union Park, Sandy) – Accessible via Route 213.

Jordan Commons (9400 South State Street, Sandy) – Accessible via Blue Line TRAX and Route 201.

Cinemark 24 at Jordan Landing (7301 South Jordan Landing, West Jordan) – Accessible via Route 240.

Cinemark at University Mall (1010 South 800 East) – Within walking distance of several bus routes.

Cinemark at Provo Town Center (1200 Towne Center Blvd., Provo)  - Accessible via Routes 830 and 832.

Disney Avengers Superhero Training

Visit your local Disney Store (City Creek or University Mall) for Junior Avengers Training. Training sessions run at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Free Comic Book Day – Saturday, May 5

It also happens to be Free Comic Book Day. Celebrated the first Saturday in May, participating book shops around the world give away select comic books absolutely free. There are a number of participating shops along the Wasatch Front accessible by transit.

Night Flight Comics (210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City) – Accessible via Red Line TRAX, within walking distance of several bus routes.

Black Cat Comics (2265 South Highland Dr., Salt Lake City) – Accessible via Route 21 and 220. You might remember Black Cat Comics from a feature article we shared last year.

Dr. Volt’s Comic Connection (2043 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City) – Accessible via Route 33.

Night Flight Comics (6222 South State Street, Murray) – Accessible via Route 201 and 209.

Hastur Games and Comics (6831 South State Street, Murray) – Accessible via Route 201.

Game Haven (1609 west 9000 South, West Jordan) – Accessible via Route 218.

Dragon Keep (189 East State Street, Lehi) – Accessible via Route 850.

Dragon Keep (160 North University, Provo) Accessible via Route 830 and 850.

Downtown Temporary Shuttle System

For the duration of the closure, TRAX trains will travel no further west than Arena station. However, FrontRunner trains and UTA buses that currently make connections at Salt Lake Central Station will continue to do so.  UTA will operate a bus shuttle to convey passengers to and from Salt Lake Central Station and the central business district.

The bus shuttle will operate on 15-minute frequency Monday through Saturday from 5:25 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. and 30-minute frequency on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Here are four Salt Lake area splash pads accessible by transit:

City Creek Center – 50 South Main Street – is accessible by the Blue and Green TRAX lines, along with several bus routes.

The Engage Fountain (splash pad) is located in the Richard’s Court in front of Nordstrom near the much larger Transcend Fountain (map). The small fountain is perfect for kids – it shoots several columns of water up about five feet, where it blossoms into a jellyfish and drops to the ground.

City Creek is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is closed Sunday. Free.

The Gateway – 18 North Rio Grande Street – is accessible by the Blue and Green TRAX lines, along with several bus routes.

The Snowflake Fountain (splash pad) is located at the north end of The Gateway, in the Olympic Legacy Plaza, just west of the Union Pacific Building (map). This fountain shoots several dozen columns of water high in the sky. A fixed program runs on the half hour.

The Gateway is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free.

Liberty Park – 600 East 900 South – is best accessed by bus routes 9 and 205,

The Seven Canyons Fountains are located in the middle of Liberty Park (map). This park is great for toddlers as it features trickling fountains and lazy running water.

The Seven Canyons is open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. though the area is closed for cleaning on Tuesdays until 3 p.m. Free.

Valley Fair Mall - 3601 South Constitution Blvd. – is best accessed by the Green Line.

The pop jet interactive fountain showcases 18 variable height spray nozzles, LED lights and loads of fun!

Valley Fair Mall is open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Free.

Extra Trains

UTA will be running extra event trains that will depart Central Point (2100 South) at 3:56 a.m., 4:16 a.m., 4:36 a.m. and 4:56 a.m. The trains will travel to Salt Lake Central, where they will pick up additional racers and depart for Medical Center at 4:27 a.m., 4:47 a.m., 5:07 a.m. and 5:27 a.m. Three additional event trains will depart Central Point for Medical Center at 4:06 a.m., 4:26 a.m. and 4:46 a.m.

Red Line

The Red Line will run regularly scheduled Saturday service from Daybreak. The first northbound train departs at 5:56 a.m. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. trains will run to Salt Lake Central as opposed to Medical Center. Individuals looking to travel east, will exit the train at Courthouse Station and walk to Library Station where they will be able to catch a train east to the University of Utah.

Blue and Green Lines

The Blue and Green lines will run regular Saturday service schedules. The first Blue Line train will depart Sandy Civic Station at 5:56 a.m. The first Green Line Train will depart West Valley Central Station at 5:21 a.m.

Bus Service

Over a dozen bus routes will be on detour or on hiatus during the race. Bus riders should be advised of the changes and plan accordingly.

The restaurant, located at 4115 South Redwood Road, is assessable via Routes 41 and 218.

The reasonably priced  menu offers a variety of tasty Italian dishes, from sweet potato gnocchi to chicken saltimbocca with prosciutto and sage butter. Siragusa’s also serves pizzas, soups and salads, and sandwiches, which come with delicious waffle fries. Traditional dishes, including veal parmesan and fettuccine alfredo, are available as well.

Siragusa’s is open for both lunch and dinner and also provides catering services.