[Makid]

I think with the money that UDOT gets, they should actively be pushing to build the RGP at the same time as the I-15 reconstruction.

For years, there was a plan in UDOT to add an HOV entrance/exit on North Temple for those traveling south from Davis County or wanting to go north. This way there is a benefit for using the HOV lane when heading south.

The idea was mostly scrapped with the building of the North Temple trax line.

With the RGP in place, there would be no freight or commuter rail crossing 2nd South. There is enough space available in the existing ROW to allow for constructing off/on ramps. This would provide direct access to downtown. It would work as a temporary alternative when the 6th North bridge is reconstructed as part of the I-15 reconstruction as well.

From the UDOT perspective, what is an additional few billion. They could access both Highway and Transit funds to pay for the overall project.