Why Transportation Matters
The Problem
Many people in Utah lack access to good transportation options. While the majority of Utah’s more than 3 million residents live along the Wasatch Front and enjoy access to FrontRunner, TRAX, and bus service, more than a fifth of Utah’s residents live beyond the Wasatch Front and lack adequate public transportation options.
290
How many hours Americans spend on the road annually.*
$8,849
How much Americans spend a year to own and drive a car.*
23
Utah counties not served by the Utah Transit Authority.
*According to AAA.
The Solution
Imagine — if Utah had a better rail system — how residents might save money, time, and improve their overall quality of life.
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“As a business owner, I need Utah to be competitive. To recruit talent from out of state, sustainable transit options are crucial.”
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“As a USU student, I would love to go home for a weekend to SLC and have time to get my homework done while riding the train.”
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“I love Moab, but traffic is terrible down there. All I need for a weekend getaway is my bike and my luggage — on a train.”
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“In our small town, we don’t have many options for medical care, but those options open up if I can get to a city by train.”
Learn About Transit in Utah
Latest News
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The Utah Rail Passengers Association has submitted an "expression of interest" to the Federal Railroad Administration. The document—which is officially posted on the federal docket—is a first step towards establishing new intercity passenger rail services as outlined in the Establishment of the ...
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BILLINGS — Mike Christensen, Executive Director of the Utah Rail Passengers Association, gives brief remarks at the Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Summit on August 23, ...
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This article was published by KSL.com on September 19, 2022.
SALT LAKE CITY — Looking for another way to travel into Idaho? There could soon be a train for that.
Salt Lake City and Boise leaders are currently working on a plan to restore a large portion of an old ...