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Mixed-Use Development at the Jordan Valley TRAX Station

Filed in Featured, Trains of Thought Tagged with , , , , , , , , , , , , , May 8th, 2013 @ 6:39 pm
Mixed-Use Development at the Jordan Valley TRAX Station

TRAX riders on the Red Line will soon start to see the signs of some exciting development near the Jordan Valley station.

Construction on Bangerter Station, a mixed multi-use development also known as a transit-oriented development or TOD, will begin later this year on the land adjacent to the Jordan Valley TRAX Station. The development will consist of residential units, retail, restaurants and other commercial uses. Bangerter Station will be conveniently located in close proximity to the Jordan Landing shopping center, the Jordan Valley Hospital and Salt Lake City Community College’s Jordan Campus.

UTA’s two existing covered parking structures at the Jordan Valley Station were designed and constructed with the Bangerter Station development in mind.  Residential apartments and retail space will wrap around the parking structures.  Residents will have dedicated parking on the first level of both structures. TRAX riders and visitors will continue to have access to the upper three levels of both structures. The parking lots offer covered extended-use parking and security surveillance.

An artist's rendering of Bangerter Station, seen from the south-east, shows how the development will provide residential units alongside shopping and dining.

The parking structures, where people can park for $1 per day or $15 per month, provide many benefits to TRAX riders and the residents of West Jordan City. An open, single-level parking structure would have required 10.5 acres of asphalt. The multi-level parking facilities, on the other hand, cover less than two acres. The structures provide much-needed parking for Bangerter Station, which will bring residential opportunities and new jobs. Bangerter Station residents will have access to direct TRAX service to the University of Utah and downtown Salt Lake City.

The Jordan Valley parking structures were built in 2011 for approximately $15.6 million as part of the Mid-Jordan TRAX project. The structures have  nearly 1,200  parking stalls, with around 800 stalls reserved for UTA users and about 300 earmarked for the Bangerter Station development.  All of UTA’s transit park and ride lots are built to handle the needs of future growth.  Lot size is determined by an estimation model from the Wasatch Front Regional Council, the metropolitan planning organization for Weber, Davis, Salt Lake and Tooele counties, and is thoroughly vetted by the Federal Transit Administration.

Plans for Bangerter Station include more than 83,000 square feet of office space, 35,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, and up to 1,396 residential units. The first phase of residential construction on 252 units will begin this year.

The development addresses a growing desire for walkable communities, West Jordan City Community Development Director Tom Burdett said. He called Bangerter Station “an example of smart growth,” citing its proximity to public transportation, the Salt Lake Community College Jordan Campus, Jordan Valley Hospital and the Fairchild Semiconductor, a major source of employment within the city.

“It connects jobs and civic uses with health care, transportation and education at the same time,” Burdett said.

UTA is also excited for the upcoming Bangerter Station development as its mixed-use offerings and strong residential presence promotes increased transit ridership, which is an ever-present goal at the agency. TODs such as the Bangerter Station development are also often popular with cities and come about through direction from local officials, who wish to promote better, more efficient land use around transit stations.

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.

June 16 is Fort Douglas Day

Filed in Featured, Mom Aboard Tagged with , , , , June 13th, 2012 @ 1:00 am
Ft Douglas Day

Ft. Douglas Day

On Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. visitors are invited to make the short trip up to the eastern edge of the University of Utah to celebrate Ft. Douglas Day. (The area is accessed by Red Line TRAX Ft. Douglas Station.) This year marks the 150 anniversary celebration.

On Ft. Douglas Day, enthusiasts, historians and volunteers will come together at the fort’s parade grounds to celebrate.  There will be a Civil War encampment, displays of World War I and World War II equipment and vintage cannons will be fired throughout the day.

Ft. Douglas History

Ft. Douglas was founded in 1862, by Abraham Lincoln during the U.S. Civil War. The encampment was set up to keep a watchful eye on the Mormons settling the valley below. Until it was decommissioned in 1991, the fort served as a recruiting camp, training facility and even a prison camp for German and Italian soldiers.

Regular Museum Visits

If you can’t make it to the anniversary, consider visiting the museum at another time this summer. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday noon to 5 p.m. and is free to the public. The museum houses hundreds of military pieces dating back to the Civil War, but perhaps its most famous item is the boots warn by Saddam Huessein when he was captured.

You can also enjoy something of an online tour or learn just a touch about the ghosts at Ft. Douglas in this short video clip:

Travel Tips

  • Children under the age of six ride for free.
  • Try out the group pass—$14 for up to four riders to ride round-trip during regular service hours. The group pass is good on TRAX, bus and FrontRunner.
  • 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 skate board
    • 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.

Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Service

Filed in Urban Ticket Tagged with , , , , , November 23rd, 2011 @ 11:15 am
Holiday service for thanksgiving

In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no TRAX and FrontRunner service on Thursday, Nov. 24. Bus service will be limited to ski routes servicing Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.

Black Friday (Nov. 25), TRAX and FrontRunner will run regular weekday service, with extra service for the University of Utah versus Colorado football game. Bus will be running on a Sunday schedule.

Five additional TRAX trains will depart Fashion Place West Station (6400 South) to Rice-Eccles Stadium at 11:45 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. to handle increased ridership for the event. Post game, TRAX trains will provide direct service to both Daybreak Parkway and Sandy Civic Center Stations. Trains will be identified with “Daybreak” or “Sandy” in the header.

For riders traveling to the University on a Blue or Green line train, consider completing your transfer to a Red Line train prior to Courthouse Station to avoid overcrowding.

FrontRunner will be operating on it’s regular service schedule prior to the game. Passengers traveling to the University may board any TRAX train leaving Salt Lake Central Station and transfer to a Red Line train at Courthouse Station or take a direct shuttle bus.

Shuttle buses from Salt Lake Central will be timed to meet the FrontRunner arrivals at 11:07 a.m., 12:07 p.m. and 1:07 p.m. and will travel direct to the stadium. The buses will be available after the game to transport passengers back to Salt Lake Central.

To ease your transport to the game, consider buying a round-trip fare to reduce wait time on the return trip. Riders traveling together may purchase a group pass, which allows up to four people to ride round trip for $13.50 and is good on all of UTA’s services.

Busy Weekend, Extra Service

Filed in Trains of Thought Tagged with , , , , , September 28th, 2011 @ 1:00 am
Busy Weekend, Extra Service

Large crowds are expected in the downtown area this weekend (Oct. 1-2) for the semi-annual conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the University of Utah football game. Riders are advised to plan ahead to ensure that they arrive at their destination(s) on time.

Saturday, Oct. 1
Extra TRAX trains will run before each session of LDS semi-annual general conference. The extra Blue Line trains will leave Sandy Civic Center for downtown at 8:18 a.m., 8:38 a.m., 8:58 a.m., 9:18 a.m., 12:38 p.m., 12:58 p.m. 4:40 p.m. and 4:58 p.m. Immediately following each session extra Blue Line trains will be in service to Sandy.

UTA will run five additional direct trains from Fashion Place West Station to Rice-Eccles Stadium for the football games. Additional trains will depart every 10 minutes from 3:18 p.m. to 4:58 p.m. These trains will have “University” displayed in the header. Post game, TRAX trains will provide direct service to Daybreak Parkway Station (Red Line) and Sandy Civic Station (special trains). Trains will be identified with “Daybreak” or “Sandy” in the header.

All other trains will travel on their regular schedule. Trains depart every 20 minutes. Red Line trains run directly to the University. Passengers interested in traveling downtown will need to transfer to a Blue or Green line train anywhere between Fashion Place West and Courthouse stations. For passengers traveling to the University, Blue Line trains will require a transfer between Fashion Place West and Courthouse stations, while Green Line trains will require a transfer between Central Pointe and Courthouse stations. We recommend transferring prior to Courthouse Station to avoid overcrowding at that platform.

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

FrontRunner will provide regular Saturday service, with departures every 60 minutes. Trains leave Ogden at 16 minutes after the hour. Upon arrival passengers may choose to use TRAX, which will depart Salt Lake Central Station every 10 minutes. For passengers traveling north after each session, FrontRunner departs the station every 60 minutes at 57 minutes after the hour. The last northbound train departs Salt Lake Central Station at 11:16 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.

Extra buses will operate a direct shuttle between Salt Lake Central and Rice-Eccles Stadium before and after the football game. The buses will display “University” in the header. The buses will depart between 3:07 p.m. and 5:07 FrontRunner arrivals.

Sunday, Oct. 2
Early morning TRAX trains will run every 20 minutes from Daybreak (Red Line) beginning at 7:36 a.m., from Sandy Civic Center (Blue Line) beginning at 7:40 a.m. and from West Valley Central (Green Line) beginning at 7:40 a.m.  Travelers using the Red Line will need to transfer prior to Court House to travel to Temple Square.

Extra Blue line trains will leave Sandy Civic Center for downtown at 8:18 a.m., 8:38 a.m., 12:38 p.m., and 12:58 p.m. There will be at least two extra trains departing Downtown to Sandy Civic Center following each session.

There is no FrontRunner service on Sunday.

Travel Tips:
Try out the group pass—$13.50 for up to four riders to ride round-trip during regular service hours. The group pass is 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.

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.

Direct Buses to the University of Utah

Filed in Trains of Thought Tagged with , , , , , August 10th, 2011 @ 12:07 pm
Direct Buses to the University of Utah

The addition of two new rail lines has brought many changes to UTA’s system. Though thousands of bus riders are used to the regular change days held each year, this is the first big change for the agency’s rail riders. Few local riders are used to making a transfer on rail and it’s been a difficult adjustment for some.

Operationally, UTA is limited in the number of trains running in a specific area. To determine the new configuration, UTA developed it’s direct trips based on ridership, in order to efficiently carry passenger loads and create the smallest number of transfers.

One group affected by the changes, were those used to taking a direct train from Salt Lake Central to the University. Today, those riders can depart Salt Lake Central by train every five to 10 minutes, however their trip will require a transfer to the Red Line at Courthouse. For those departing on the Blue Line the transfer time is three minutes, while the transfer time for those who depart on the Green Line is every 13 minutes.

A more efficient option (even prior to the change) for those traveling from Salt Lake Central to the University is to travel by bus. There are four bus routes that travel directly to the University.

The 2 to the U departs Salt Lake Central Station every 15 minutes (:12, :27, :42, :57). The bus makes a stop at President’s Circle, North Campus Drive and University Medical Center. The trip takes about 20 minutes.

Route 3 departs Salt Lake Central Station every 30 minutes (:12, :42). The bus makes stops at President’s Circle, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Marriott Library and Reasearch Park. The trip takes about 25 min.

Route 220 departs Salt Lake Central Station every 15 minutes during peak (:00, :15, :30, :45) and every 30 minutes midday (:00, :30). The bus makes stops at President’s Circle and Rice Eccles Stadium. The trip takes about 15 minutes.

Route 228 departs Salt Lake Central Station every 30 minutes during peak (:10, :40) and hourly midday (:10). The bus makes stops at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Marriott Library, Huntsman Center, LDS Institute, Madsen Health Center and Research Park. The trip takes about 20 minutes.

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