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.
How many hours Americans spend on the road annually.*
How much Americans spend a year to own and drive a car.*
Utah counties not served by the Utah Transit Authority.
*According to AAA.
Imagine — if Utah had a better rail system — how residents might save money, time, and improve their overall quality of life.
“As a business owner, I need Utah to be competitive. To recruit talent from out of state, sustainable transit options are crucial.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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 ...
BILLINGS — Mike Christensen, Executive Director of the Utah Rail Passengers Association, gives brief remarks at the Greater Northwest Passenger Rail Summit on August 23, ...
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 ...