Riding in UTA’s Free Fare Zone is a great way to take advantage of all that downtown Salt Lake City has to offer – without paying a single penny. You can board TRAX free of charge at nine stations, making it a great option for families, date nights or anyone wanting to explore Salt Lake on a budget.

Things to note: TRAX runs from approximately 5 a.m. to midnight Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Times vary by line, so please refer to our schedule for more information. The Free Fare Zone also applies to fixed-route buses within the defined area. When boarding a bus, simply tell the bus driver you intend to stay in the zone to ride without charge.

Salt Lake Central Station

Salt Lake Central Station is the farthest west station in the Free Fare Zone. It is a great place to transfer from FrontRunner to TRAX, and also offers limited free 24-hour parking for those who need a place to park their cars before riding TRAX downtown.

Old GreekTown

The Gateway Mall is just a half-block walk from the Old GreekTown station.  In addition to restaurants, movies and shopping, you can see sidewalk artists work their magic at the Chalk Art Festival on June 14 – 15 and cool off in the Olympic Snowflake Fountain, which reopens after spring cleaning May 10.

Planetarium Station

Looking for an escape from the summer sun? Catch a light show or an IMAX movie at the Clark Planetarium, just steps away from Planetarium Station. A short walk south will take you to the locally-owned eateries along 400 West and West Broadway, including  The Rose Establishment, Pallet, Ekamai Thai, Bruges Waffles and Frites, and Tony Caputos.

Arena Station

No need to pay for parking if you plan to attend Taylor Swift, see the Days of ’47 Rodeo, or cheer on the Utah Blaze Arena football team this summer. Arena Station is located right next to the stadium, and TRAX runs late to accommodate riders when games or events at Energy Solutions Arena extend beyond normal operating hours.

Temple Square Station

Stop to smell the roses (and more than 700 other varieties of plants) at Historic Temple Square. If you work up an appetite, you can sample some of the famous rolls and pastries at Brigham Young’s former residence, The Lion House. Riding TRAX to Temple Square Station is also a great way to check out the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, located just south of the station.

City Center Station

Want to shop ‘till you drop at one of the dozens of stores at City Creek Center? City Center Station provides you with easy access to this 700,000-square-foot shopping and dining destination. You can also explore the shops along Historic Main Street, stop to quench your thirst at the Beer Hive or grab a meal at Utah’s oldest continually operating restaurant, Lamb’s Grill.

Gallivan Center Station

Pack a lunch, hop on TRAX and enjoy the free Lunch Bunch concert series hosted at the Gallivan Center, just steps away from the Gallivan Plaza Station. Eat too much? Head back for one of the free weekday workouts hosted at the Gallivan Center Monday – Thursday at 5 p.m.

Library Station

Riding TRAX to Library Station makes it easy to browse through the half-million books available to the public at the Salt Lake City Public Library. You can also catch the limited-time exhibition Mummies of the World at The Leonardo, open until May 27, or visit one of the science and technology museum’s permanent exhibits.

When you’re riding the Airport TRAX Line, don’t forget to take a look at the artwork at each station. Every stop features a unique piece of art designed to enhance the public transit experience and reflect the area’s rich cultural and natural history.

You won’t need a ticket to ride the line on Saturday, April 13 if you participate in the Food is Your Fare program. Simply bring a can of food to donate to the Utah Food Bank and ride the Airport Line free of charge. Don’t forget to enjoy the free music, food and activities that will be featured at each station as part of the Community Celebration. You can also pick up one of 200 complementary passes to ride the Airport Line during the Friday, April 19 Gallery Stroll at Mestizo Coffeehouse, 631 W. North Temple.

North Temple Bridge Station

Crystal Light, by Catherine Widgery of Cambridge, Mass.

More than 114 pieces of etched glass were used in Crystal Light, the art installation that encompasses the elevator, escalator, and platform windscreens at the North Temple Bridge station. The artwork was designed to embody the energy generated by the dramatic weather patterns along the Wasatch Front. Keep an eye out for the steel discs embedded in the cement to help reflect the light as pedestrians walk across the platforms.

Jackson Euclid Station

Comunidades en Solidaridad: A Collective Transformative Vision, by Ruby Chacón of Salt Lake City

The murals at Jackson Euclid station are a true community effort, involving local artist Ruby Chacón, the Mestizo Arts and Activism Collective, the Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts, Mestizo Coffeehouse, as well as more than 500 community members, writers, and artist apprentices. The concept for the murals was created by analyzing surveys that had been handed out throughout the community. Local poets, including an 11-year-old boy, then added the written works. The result is a colorful collection of images that reflect the vibrant neighborhoods along the Airport TRAX Line.

Fair Park Station

Fairpark Convergence, by Nancy Gutkin O’Neil of New Orleans, La.

The Utah State Fair Park’s  history comes to life in Nancy Gutkin O’Neil’s windscreen panels. To create the designs, O’Neil conducted interviews, studied archival records, and researched the Fair Park neighborhood. The panels include a collage of details, including  historical photographs, textile patterns taken from homes in the area, and hand-written notes from the 1856 Book of Records of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society.

Power Station

The Power Station, by Darl Thomas of Salt Lake City

Local sculptor Darl Thomas was inspired by the nearby Rocky Mountain Power station when creating the benches at the Power Station stop. Designed to resemble wind turbines, the benches are made of stainless steel, bronze and aluminum. The wind screens have also been etched with images of  wires and insulators to reflect the appearance and history of the power station.

1950 West Station

Spatial Perception, by Shawn Porter of Salt Lake City

Artist Shawn Porter polishes his sculpture before the Airport TRAX Line opening.

Shawn Porter was inspired by the area’s rich natural resources when creating his sculptures for the 1950 West Station stop. The stainless steel, bronze, and copper designs mirror the wetlands and wildlife that exist throughout the Salt Lake Valley. Because this station is located close to the Utah State Library for the Blind and Disabled, Porter made the installation accessible to the seeing impaired. The sculptures include Braille to help describe the artwork and the animals they feature.

Salt Lake City International Airport Station

The Canyon, by Gordon Huether of Napa, Calif.

If the vertical yellow bars that line the Salt Lake City International Airport station look familiar, don’t be surprised. Huether took his inspiration for the 96-foot structure from the Wasatch Mountains. The sculpture varies in height from three to nine feet, and changes perspective as the viewer travels alongside it.

The artwork along the Airport Line is part of the Art in Transit project, and was created through a collaborative effort between the Salt Lake City Arts Council and UTA. Public input was included when selecting the six artists who are featured along the line. Artwork descriptions were adapted from information provided by Public Arts Program Manager Roni Thomas of the Salt Lake City Arts Council.

Large crowds are expected to be utilizing the system Saturday, Nov. 17, as football fans travel to attend the University of Utah vs. Arizona football game. The game starts at 8 p.m. To meet demand, UTA will provide extra pre and post game 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 5:58 to 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 football game is expected to break following the close of regularly scheduled service. Riders are encouraged to make their way to the platform directly following the end of the game. The last train to depart Stadium will leave 45 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 departing the station after the close of regular service. The last northbound trip to Ogden will depart Salt Lake Central Station 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.

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.