Amazing news!!!!
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53317827-90/county-utah-frontrunner-provo.html.csp
"FrontRunner to arrive in Provo in December
Utah County is on track for a big year, transportation-wise: FrontRunner to Provo will start up and Interstate 15 reconstruction will wind down.
“In 2012, we hope to see I-15 completed. No, we will see I-15 completed,” County Commission Chairman Larry Ellertson vowed Tuesday during the State of the County presentation. “We will see FrontRunner South constructed, and it will arrive on Dec. 9.”
Gerry Carpenter, Utah Transit Authority spokesman, said the authority hasn’t formally announced a completion date yet for the Provo route. He said it is contingent on UTA renegotiating its agreement with the county.
When Utah County raised its sales taxes a quarter percent to finance FrontRunner South in 2006, UTA allowed the county to borrow some of the future revenue — $55 million to $60 million — to complete some road projects.
With sales tax revenue slipping, Carpenter said UTA is seeking an early repayment of the loan so it can complete the rail project.
Carpenter said the new agreement will be discussed at next week’s UTA board meeting, adding that the County Commission has been “supportive” of the agency’s plan."
From what I can tell, the December 9th is not an official date because they have to get it approved from the board. However, at next weeks meeting they are going to try to push that it gets completed by Dec 9th. From the article, it seems like this may actually happen.
I am SO happy for this. Hopefully after December 9th, I will never have to take another 2 1/2 hour TRAX/bus ride to Provo.
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