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University of Utah vs. Washington State Football

Filed in Featured, Urban Ticket Tagged with , , November 2nd, 2012 @ 11:02 am
University of Utah

Large crowds are expected to utilize the system Saturday, Nov. 3, for the University of Utah vs. Washington State football game. The game starts at 1 p.m. UTA will run extra service to meet the demand.

TRAX Service

Starting about two hours prior to kick-off, additional event trains will be added into regular service. The trains will depart Fashion Place Station (6400 So.) and travel to Stadium Station.

The additional service will result in trains departing from Fashion Place Station every 10 min from 10:58 a.m.12:38 p.m.

All Red Line trains will travel on their regular schedule and run directly to the University. Blue Line trains will run on their regular schedule and passengers will need to transfer to a Red Line or event train between Fashion Place West and Courthouse (500 South) stations. Green Line trains will also run on their regular schedule and will require a transfer between Central Pointe (2100 South) and Courthouse stations. We recommend transferring prior to Courthouse Station to avoid overcrowding on that platform.

Post game, TRAX trains will provide direct service to Daybreak Parkway and Sandy Civic Center stations. Trains will be identified with “Daybreak” or “Sandy” in the header.

FrontRunner

FrontRunner will operate on its regular schedule. FrontRunner passengers traveling to the game may board any TRAX train leaving Salt Lake Central Station and transfer at Courthouse Station or take a direct shuttle bus to the stadium.

Bus Service

Extra buses will operate between Salt Lake Central and Stadium Station before and after the game – the buses will follow route 2 to 1100 East and then deviate to 400 South University Street to serve Rice Eccles Stadium. The buses will depart from the north end of Salt Lake Central Station and will meet the 11:07 a.m. and 12:07 p.m. FrontRunner arrivals.

The extra buses will also run for one hour following the game.

Paying Your Fare

For customers looking to purchase wristbands are $4.70 round-trip. In addition, wristbands will be sold three hours prior to the game at Library, Trolley and the 900 East. TRAX stations and then again after the game at Stadium Station.

Passengers may also choose to purchase one-way or round-trip fares at any of the TRAX stations, or when they board the bus. Round-trip TRAX tickets will be accepted on Route 2 for two hours before and after the game.

Another option is the group pass – $14 for up to four riders round-trip during regular service hours. The group pass is good on TRAX, bus and FrontRunner.

Travel Tips

  • Purchase your fare in advance.
  • Before you cross railroad tracks or enter a TRAX or FrontRunner platform:
    • always watch for trains—look both ways
    • take off your head phones
    • put  your cell phone down—no texting or phone calls
    • hop off your bike or skateboard
    • hold smaller children’s hands
    • walk across the tracks or onto the platform when it is safe
    • never cross between train cars—always walk around to a designated safe crossing
  • Always stand away from the yellow tactile strip when trains approach the platform.
  • Never walk or play on tracks or the rail corridor; even for short cuts.  It could be deadly and is trespassing, punishable by a $100 or greater fine.
  • Never go around a lowered gate or try to outrun a train.  Just wait for the train to pass, the gates to lift and lights to stop before crossing the track.
  • Never throw things at the train or place things on the track; you could get hurt or even derail the train.

Utah vs. USC Football Game Transit Plan

Filed in Featured, Trains of Thought Tagged with , , , , , , October 1st, 2012 @ 1:39 pm
Utah vs. USC Football Game

Large crowds are expected to be utilizing the system Thursday, Oct. 4, during the evening commute as football fans travel to attend the University of Utah vs. USC football game. The game starts at 7 p.m. To meet demand, UTA will provide extra service.

TRAX Service

Starting about two hours prior to kick-off, additional event trains will be added into regular service. The trains will depart Fashion Place Station (6400 South) and travel directly to Stadium Station. The event trains will have “University” displayed in the header. Trains will depart for Stadium every 10 minutes from 5:23 to 6:38 p.m.

All Red Line trains will travel on their regular schedule and run directly to the University. Blue Line trains will run on their regular schedule and passengers will need to transfer to a Red Line or event train between Fashion Place West and Courthouse (500 South) stations. Green Line trains will also run on their regular schedule and will require a transfer between Central Pointe (2100 South) and Courthouse stations. We recommend transferring prior to Courthouse Station to avoid overcrowding on that platform.

Post game, TRAX trains will provide direct service to Daybreak Parkway and Sandy Civic Center stations. Trains will be identified with “Daybreak” or “Sandy” in the header. The last train to depart Stadium will leave 30 minutes after the end of the game.

Bus Service

Extra buses will operate between Salt Lake Central and Stadium Station before and after the game – the buses will follow route 2 to 1100 East and then deviate to 400 South University Street to serve Rice Eccles Stadium. The buses will depart from the north end of Salt Lake Central Station.

The extra buses will also run for one hour following the game.

FrontRunner

FrontRunner will operate on its regular schedule, with one additional train following the game if needed.

FrontRunner passengers traveling to the game may board any TRAX train leaving Salt Lake Central Station and transfer at Courthouse Station or take a direct shuttle bus to the stadium.

The last northbound trip to Ogden will depart Salt Lake Central Station 90 minutes after the end of the game.

Paying Your Fare

For customers looking to purchase their transit tickets in advance, transit wristbands are for sale online. The wristbands are $4.70 round-trip. In addition, wristbands will be sold three hours prior to the game at Library, Trolley and the 900 East. TRAX stations and then again after the game at Stadium Station.

Passengers may also choose to purchase one-way or round-trip fares at any of the TRAX stations, or when they board the bus. Round-trip TRAX tickets will be accepted on Route 2 for two hours before and after the game.

Another option is the group pass – $14 for up to four riders round-trip during regular service hours. The group pass is good on TRAX, bus and FrontRunner.

Travel Tips

  • Purchase your fare in advance.
  • Before you cross railroad tracks or enter a TRAX or FrontRunner platform:
    • always watch for trains—look both ways
    • take off your head phones
    • put  your cell phone down—no texting or phone calls
    • hop off your bike or skateboard
    • hold smaller children’s hands
    • walk across the tracks or onto the platform when it is safe
    • never cross between train cars—always walk around to a designated safe crossing
  • Always stand away from the yellow tactile strip when trains approach the platform.
  • Never walk or play on tracks or the rail corridor; even for short cuts.  It could be deadly and is trespassing, punishable by a $100 or greater fine.
  • Never go around a lowered gate or try to outrun a train.  Just wait for the train to pass, the gates to lift and lights to stop before crossing the track.
  • Never throw things at the train or place things on the track; you could get hurt or even derail the train.

BYU vs. Utah Transit Plan

Filed in Featured, Trains of Thought Tagged with , , , , , , , September 12th, 2012 @ 1:00 am
Utah vs BYU Football Game Service

Large crowds are expected to be utilizing the system Saturday, Sept. 15, during the evening commute as football fans travel to attend the University of Utah vs. BYU game. The game starts at 8 p.m.

To meet demand, we will be providing extra service beginning two hours before kick-off. Riders are advised to plan ahead to ensure they arrive at the game on time. In addition, the agency will be running late TRAX and FrontRunner trains.

Paying Your Fare

For customers who require cash fare, transit wristbands are for sale online. The wristbands are $4.70 round-trip. In addition, wristbands will be sold three hours prior to the game at Library, Trolley and the 900 East. TRAX stations and then again after the game at Stadium Station.

Passengers may also choose to purchase one-way or round-trip fares at any of the TRAX stations, or when they board the bus. Round-trip TRAX tickets will be accepted on Route 2 for two hours before and after the game.

Another option is the group pass – $14 for up to four riders round-trip during regular service hours. The group pass is good on TRAX, bus and FrontRunner.

TRAX

Starting two hours prior to kick-off, additional event trains will be added into regular service. The trains will depart Fashion Place Station (6400 South) and travel directly to Stadium Station. The event trains will have “University” displayed in the header.

Trains will arrive at Stadium Station every ten minutes between 5:38 and 7:38 p.m.

All Red Line trains will travel on their regular schedule and run directly to the University. Blue Line trains will run on their regular schedule and passengers will need to transfer to a Red Line or event train between Fashion Place West and Courthouse (500 South) stations. Green Line trains will also run on their regular schedule and will require a transfer between Central Pointe (2100 South) and Courthouse stations. We recommend transferring prior to Courthouse Station to avoid overcrowding on that platform.

Post game, TRAX trains will provide direct service to Daybreak Parkway  and Sandy Civic Center stations. Trains will be identified with “Daybreak” or “Sandy” in the header. The last train to depart Stadium will leave 30 minutes after the game.

Bus

Extra buses will operate between Salt Lake Central and Stadium Station before and after the game – the buses will be on Route 2 and will follow the regular route 1100 East and then deviate to 400 South University Street to serve Rice Eccles Stadium to help carry the large loads coming from FrontRunner. The buses will depart from the north end of Salt Lake Central Station.

The extra buses will also run for one hour following the game.

Fans may also select one of the other regular bus routes that travel to the University,  including routes 3, 220 or 228.

FrontRunner

FrontRunner will operate on its regular schedule. The last northbound trip to Ogden departs Salt Lake Central Station at 12:45 a.m. or 90 minutes after the end of the game.

FrontRunner passengers traveling to the game may board any TRAX train leaving Salt Lake Central Station and transfer at Courthouse Station or take a direct shuttle bus to the stadium.

Travel Tips

  • Purchase your fare in advance.
  • Before you cross railroad tracks or enter a TRAX or FrontRunner platform:
    • always watch for trains—look both ways
    • take off your head phones
    • put  your cell phone down—no texting or phone calls
    • hop off your bike or skateboard
    • hold smaller children’s hands
    • walk across the tracks or onto the platform when it is safe
    • never cross between train cars—always walk around to a designated safe crossing
  • Always stand away from the yellow tactile strip when trains approach the platform.
  • Never walk or play on tracks or the rail corridor; even for short cuts.  It could be deadly and is trespassing, punishable by a $100 or greater fine.
  • Never go around a lowered gate or try to outrun a train.  Just wait for the train to pass, the gates to lift and lights to stop before crossing the track.
  • Never throw things at the train or place things on the track; you could get hurt or even derail the train.

University of Utah Football

Filed in Featured, Trains of Thought Tagged with , , August 27th, 2012 @ 12:05 am
University of Utah

Large crowds are expected to be utilizing the system Thursday, Aug. 30, during the evening commute as football fans travel to attend the University of Utah versus Northern Colorado game. The game starts at 5:15 p.m.

To meet demand, we will be providing extra service beginning two hours before kick-off. Riders are advised to plan ahead to ensure they arrive at the game on time.

Paying Your Fare

For customers who require cash fare, transit wristbands are for sale online. The wristbands are $4.70 round-trip. In addition, wristbands will be sold three hours prior to the game at Library, Trolley and the 900 East. TRAX stations and then again after the game at Stadium Station.

Passengers may also choose to purchase one-way or round-trip fares at any of the TRAX stations, or when they board the bus. Round-trip TRAX tickets will be accepted on Route 2 for two hours before and after the game.

Another option is the group pass – $14 for up to four riders round-trip during regular service hours. The group pass is good on TRAX, bus and FrontRunner.

TRAX

Starting two hours prior to kick-off, additional event trains will be added into regular service. The trains will depart Fashion Place Station (6400 South) and travel directly to Stadium Station. The event trains will have “University” displayed in the header.

Trains will arrive at Stadium Station every seven minutes between 4:09 and 5:24 p.m.

All Red Line trains will travel on their regular schedule and run directly to the University. Blue Line trains will run on their regular schedule and passengers will need to transfer to a Red Line or event train between Fashion Place West and Courthouse (500 South) stations. Green Line trains will also run on their regular schedule and will require a transfer between Central Pointe (2100 South) and Courthouse stations. We recommend transferring prior to Courthouse Station to avoid overcrowding on that platform.

Post game, TRAX trains will provide direct service to Daybreak Parkway  and Sandy Civic Center stations. Trains will be identified with “Daybreak” or “Sandy” in the header.

Bus

Extra buses will operate between Salt Lake Central and Stadium Station before and after the game – the buses will be on Route 2 and will follow the regular route 1100 East and then deviate to 400 South University Street to serve Rice Eccles Stadium to help carry the large loads coming from FrontRunner. The buses will depart from the north end of Salt Lake Central Station.

The extra buses will also run for one hour following the game.

Fans may also select one of the other regular bus routes that travel to the University,  including routes 3, 220 or 228.

FrontRunner

FrontRunner will operate on its regular schedule. The last northbound trip to Ogden departs Salt Lake Central Station at 11:17 p.m.

FrontRunner passengers traveling to the game may board any TRAX train leaving Salt Lake Central Station and transfer at Courthouse Station or take a direct shuttle bus to the stadium.

Travel Tips

  • Purchase your fare in advance.
  • Before you cross railroad tracks or enter a TRAX or FrontRunner platform:
    • always watch for trains—look both ways
    • take off your head phones
    • put  your cell phone down—no texting or phone calls
    • hop off your bike or skateboard
    • hold smaller children’s hands
    • walk across the tracks or onto the platform when it is safe
    • never cross between train cars—always walk around to a designated safe crossing
  • Always stand away from the yellow tactile strip when trains approach the platform.
  • Never walk or play on tracks or the rail corridor; even for short cuts.  It could be deadly and is trespassing, punishable by a $100 or greater fine.
  • Never go around a lowered gate or try to outrun a train.  Just wait for the train to pass, the gates to lift and lights to stop before crossing the track.
  • Never throw things at the train or place things on the track; you could get hurt or even derail the train.

Have you tried the BYU Dine and Dash?

Filed in Trains of Thought Tagged with , , , October 3rd, 2011 @ 2:35 pm
BYU Dine and Dash

UTA has partnered with University Mall and Provo Towne Center to offer Dine and Dash – a shuttle between each mall and LaVell Edwards Stadium for Saturday games. The shuttle begins an hour and a half before kick off.

Round trip fare on the Dine and Dash shuttle is $4 per person, a restaurant voucher or $10 for a group of four and is collected by the bus driver at boarding.

The University Mall shuttle picks up in the mall’s east parking lot, just west of the transit center. Vouchers can be obtained by dining at any of the University Mall restaurants up to one week prior to game day.

The Provo Towne Center shuttle picks up in front of Winger’s. Vouchers for travel from Provo Towne Center may be obtained by dining at Winger’s up to one week prior to game day.

Upcoming Games:
Oct. 8    8:15 p.m.   San Jose State
Oct. 22 1:00 p.m.   Idaho State
Nov. 12    TBA          Idaho
Nov. 19    TBA          New Mexico

Extra Service Offered for University of Utah Football Game

Filed in Trains of Thought Tagged with , , , , , August 30th, 2011 @ 1:00 am
Extra Service for Univeristy of Utah Football Game

Large crowds are expected to attend the University of Utah versus Montana State football game this Thursday, Sept. 1. The game starts at 6 p.m.

To meet demand, we will be providing extra service beginning an hour and a half before kick-off. Riders are advised to plan ahead to ensure they arrive at the game on time.

TRAX
Starting an hour and a half prior to kick-off, six additional trains will be added into regular service. The additional trains will depart Fashion Place West Station (6400 South) at 4:18, 4:33, 4:48, 5:03, 5:18 and 5:33 p.m and travel directly to the University. These trains will have “University” displayed in the header.

All Red Line trains will travel on their regular schedule and run directly to the university. Blue Line trains will run on their regular schedule and will require a transfer anywhere between Fashion Place West and Courthouse (500 South) stations.  Green Line trains will run on their regular schedule and will also require a transfer between Central Pointe (2100 South) and Courthouse stations.  We recommend transferring prior to Courthouse Station to avoid overcrowding at that platform.

Post game, TRAX trains will provide direct service to Daybreak Parkway and Sandy Civic Center stations. Trains will be identified with “Daybreak” or “Sandy” in the header.

All TRAX trains will have extra cars both before and after the game to accommodate more riders.

FrontRunner
FrontRunner will operate on its regular schedule. The last northbound trip to Ogden departs Salt Lake Central Station at 11:17 p.m.

FrontRunner passengers traveling to the game may board any TRAX train leaving Salt Lake Central Station and transfer at Courthouse Station or take a direct shuttle bus to the stadium.

Bus
Four extra buses will operate a direct shuttle between Salt Lake Central and Stadium before and after the game. The buses will display “University Only” in the header.

The bus shuttle will begin service with the arrival of the 4:07 p.m. FrontRunner train and will continue shuttling for all trains arriving up to and including the 6:07 p.m. train (FrontRunner arrives in Salt Lake at 4:07, 4:37, 5:07 and 5:37 p.m.).  The shuttle buses will also run for one hour following the conclusion of the game.

Prior to the game, customers coming from downtown or Salt Lake Central Station may also take any bus on routes 3, 220, or 228 to go to the stadium.

Travel Tips:
Try out the group pass—$13.50 for up to four riders to ride roundtrip during regular service hours. Good on TRAX, bus and FrontRunner.

UTA offers University of Utah football event passes valid for travel to and from the games on UTA buses and TRAX.  The passes are only available at UTA Customer Service Outlets and at Courthouse, Library, Trolley and 900 East stations two hours prior to kick-off on game day. Future event passes may be purchased online prior to game day and will be delivered via mail.



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