Utah Transit Authority

UTA Executive Director Jay Fox met with Senator John Curtis, Utah’s Congressional Delegation, and the Federal Transit Administration to advocate for federal support for the FrontRunner Forward (FR2X) project. This generational investment will increase rail capacity, improve reliability, and deliver faster service along the Wasatch Front. We appreciate the continued support of Utah’s delegation as we work to keep our region moving. #RideUTA Jay Fox John Curtis Joshua Van Jura

Attention UVX riders! The much-anticipated BYU Central Campus station is now open, providing more comprehensive and convenient access to the BYU campus. Riders will now be able to reach the Wilkinson Student Center, BYU Music Building, and the new BYU Creamery with ease by riding the UVX line.

UTA extends our sincere appreciation to Congressman Mike Kennedy for introducing the House companion bill to Senator Mike Lee’s Streamlining Transit Projects Act. This legislation represents a meaningful step toward improving project delivery timelines and ensuring Utah’s transit infrastructure can keep pace with the state’s rapid growth. The bill strengthens local decision-making, preserves rigorous environmental standards, and allows agencies like UTA to move critical projects forward more efficiently by allowing transit agencies to manage their own environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act. As UTA Board Chair Carlton Christensen noted, “This legislation preserves the rigorous environmental standards, while giving agencies the flexibility to move forward more efficiently. We appreciate Congressman Kennedy’s leadership in introducing this important bill in the House of Representatives.” We are grateful for Congressman Kennedy’s support of public transit and for championing tools that help us better serve Utahns. We also extend our thanks to our federal partners and consultants in Washington, D.C. for their continued advocacy on UTA’s reauthorization priorities. Together, we’re working to deliver a stronger, more responsive transit future for Utah. https://lnkd.in/gNFEKTtY.

Thank you to U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) for introducing the Streamline Transit Projects Act. This bipartisan legislation, cosponsored by Senator John Curtis (R-UT), Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), is an important step toward improving the efficiency and responsiveness of transit development in fast-growing states like Utah. In the face of continued, rapid population growth, it has never been more urgent to reduce development timelines by allowing transit agencies like UTA to take responsibility for the environmental impact of transit projects. The Streamline Transit Projects Act will enable UTA to be more nimble in responding to growing transit needs and better serve Utahns who rely on UTA for daily transportation. Thank you to Sens. Lee, Curtis, Kelly, and Warnock for advancing a solution-oriented approach that strengthens mobility, supports economic growth, and enhances the ability of transit agencies to deliver critical projects for the communities we serve.

Without properly maintained track and signal equipment, a train cannot run safely, which is why the work of Maintenance of Way is vital to the UTA system. In an effort to better train and prepare railway workers, UTA has launched a Maintenance of Way Signal Apprenticeship Program. This program offers hands-on training on the basic and advanced functions of electronics, grade crossings, and interlockings that make up UTA's system. #RideUTA

Episode 6 is here!🎙️ In the latest episode of Transit Unscripted, UTA Executive Director Jay Fox sits down with Janelle Robertson (UTA) and Brian Allen (UDOT) live from the Utah Transportation Conference to talk collaboration, innovation, and what’s next for Utah’s transportation future. Catch the conversation at https://lnkd.in/gVSJenz3 🎧 #TransitUnscripted #RideUTA

At the Utah Transit Authority, our customers are part of a clean air movement. With over 40 million boardings across our system last year, people across the Wasatch Front are choosing to lower their emissions by taking a safe and efficient public transportation option. Plus, UTA has recently added 38 electric buses to the fleet and is working to implement a comprehensive Zero-Emissions Bus Transition Plan. Our work on clean air is just beginning. #rideuta Congratulations to the Utah Clean Air Partnership - UCAIR team. Let's keep up this momentum for the health of our communities. https://lnkd.in/gTkycagA