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Hi all,

SLC old Control Tower is demolished. So now, it's gone!

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Would it be insane to consider extending the gondola on to Park City should it prove popular (which I'm sure it will be if chosen)? It does get the length to 18 miles... You would also get a mid-station stop at Brighton.

Edit: Eh, I guess it is insane. La Paz gets up to 6 m/s which is 13 mph or so. That would be a long ride without a bathroom.

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SLC Delta tower is demolished. So now, it’s gone!

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So the numbers are in and a bill with a lot of transit money is now heading to the governor's desk:
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The bill sets aside $200 million for double-tracking parts of FrontRunner, $12 million for improvements to the S-line streetcar, $11 million for bus rapid transit in the Salt Lake valley, and $5 million for an environmental study at the Point of the Mountain, among other items.
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The $12 million for the S-Line is to begin the process of extending it into the business district of Sugar House. This is sorely needed to increase ridership, in my opinion. There is some great development happening along the line but without a proper endpoint it has been somewhat pointless.

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New Salt Lake City-based airline gets federal approval for takeoff - Aims to begin selling tickets in less than a month.



By Graham Dudley, KSL.com | Updated - Mar. 10, 2021 - https://www.ksl.com/article/50122964...al-for-takeoff

"We are going to build all the technology out; it's going to be like using the Uber app or the Amazon app, and we will have a whole menu of things on the airplanes and on the ground, and we will take care of you," he was quoted as saying, adding that the airline will also be "low cost."

Breeze is the fifth airline started by Neeleman — JetBlue, Azul, WestJet and the Utah-based Morris Air, later bought by Southwest.



SALT LAKE CITY — Breeze Airways, a new Utah-based airline from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, received final approval Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Transportation to commence operations.

Breeze got a tentative green light in late February, which was followed by a two-week waiting period before the department issued Breeze a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Interstate Air Transportation on Wednesday.

Originally scheduled for takeoff in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic stalled the airline's rollout after it was first announced in 2018. Now the airline is hiring and has amassed an initial fleet of Embraer E190s and E195s, leased from Nordic Aviation Capital and Azul Brazilian Airlines.

Breeze ultimately plans to utilize the Airbus A220, Business Insider reports.

Breeze's focus will be on underserved and midsize markets, KSL.com reported last year, and Neeleman said it aspires to be the "world's nicest airline" while maintaining affordability. He told Conde Nast Traveler in 2018 — when the airline's working name was "Moxy" — that he thinks of Breeze as "a high-tech company that just happens to fly airplanes."...




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The New Salt Lake City International Airport - Phase II Updates



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PHASE II - February 16th 2021

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S-Line, rapid transit and more: A deeper look into Utah's 'historic' transit infrastructure funding



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SALT LAKE CITY — A plan to extend S-Line streetcar and funding for a new "mid-valley" Salt Lake County rapid transit bus system were just some of the projects approved under a bill that included over $1 billion in state spending to accelerate transportation and other infrastructure projects across the state.

HB433 cleared the Utah Legislature on it's second-to-last day. It authorized $264 million in bonds for "specified transportation and transit projects." It also appropriated about $834.6 million in one-time spending from state revenue sources.

Sen. Kirk Cullimore, who served as the floor sponsor of the bill, explained before the legislation passed that it was meant to speed up "a lot of projects on the transportation commission list" and address other priority projects in Utah.

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The UTA project that garnered the most attention was one that would double-track Utah Transit Authority's FrontRunner lines. About $300 million in either bonds issued or one-time spending grants were offered toward that project; however, several other UTA projects would receive funds through the bill.

Here's a deeper look at what the money would go toward.

FrontRunner spending: Double-tracking, Vineyard Station and more

Most of the $264 million in bonds in the bill, about $232 million in total, are to go toward the Utah Transit Authority for a handful of projects but mainly improvements toward FrontRunner.

The bill's most notable spending went toward the double-tracking FrontRunner. The project would allow for more frequent trains and faster transportation between Ogden and Provo. An additional $100 million in one-time spending was also set aside for the project.

Carolyn Gonot, UTA's executive director, said during Wednesday's UTA board meeting that the agency would also seek a federal grant to help with the project.
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...It also means UTA could increase the frequency of trains on the rails, the number of people on FrontRunner and the speed between stops just by adding a second track alongside the current route. The project wouldn't double track the remaining three-fourths of the route but would offer "strategic" double-tracking to speed up the current system.

Ranu said that would make it a "more desirable system" and make it an easier option for people who don't want to commute on freeways to work along the Wasatch Front.

"It's really about providing choice for how people want to move in our region," he said.

Construction on FrontRunner double-tracking is currently anticipated to begin as early as 2023, he said.
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S-Line extension: Taking "a step" closer to Highland Drive

Another $12 million from the bond would go toward an S-Line expansion in Salt Lake City from its eastern terminus closer to Highland Drive, which means it will be closer to the Sugar House business and residential hub.

The S-Line, which launched in 2013, currently runs between Central Pointe Station (221 W. 2100 South in South Salt Lake) to Fairmont Station, which is located at 1040 E. 2200 South in Salt Lake City. UTA completed some double-tracking on the line in 2019 that allowed the street car service to run every 15 minutes.
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Midvalley Connector

Another $11 million in the bond would go toward UTA's "Midvalley Connector" rapid bus transit system project for areas in Salt Lake County. Gonot said that the project also received about $22 million from the state legislature last year.

"Those two combined will actually allow us to leverage another $50 to $60 million from the federal to really make this a high-quality (bus rapid transit) as well," she said.




Update - On The S-Line


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No details of course, because I'm just me. Just wanted to say that I accidentally went on a walk through this neighborhood along the S-Line, from about 700 East to 1100 East, and it was completely delightful. Like...I would love to live there. I still don't know how useful the S-Line is currently, but over time that corridor has developed into a great amenity. If you haven't been in that part of town for a few years, it's a great place to check out.
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Yes, I live at 2200ish south and Windsor(840 east), I walk the S-Line everyday into Fairmont park as well, both are such amazing amenities. The neighborhood has really transformed since I moved here 6 years ago!

Also of note, the Snelgrove building is now being demolished and they are making quick progress...

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https://citizenportal.slcgov.com/Cit...howInspection=

The Lotus Republic - Sugarhouse project has filed a Commercial Building Permit.

I never saw this go through Planning, so this caught me off guard. Does anyone else know any details?

Address: 717 E Simpson

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The Lotus Company website has an image but no details.
https://lotuscompany.com/property_ve...98992919921875



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Downtown Update - State Street Upgrades & Beautification

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Not in the CBD but directly south there is an effort called Life On State that is focused on improving the corridor from 600 S to 900 S. I was there last week and I think there have already been some huge positive changes in that area since 2010. The final plan hasn't been released yet but here's their preliminary plan (looong image):

Two rows of trees concept:



Three rows of trees concept:




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Update, New International Airport - Phase II


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Cool flyover video of the new airport and the current construction progress on Phase II.

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Update, Southern Metro - Vineyard does final preparations for groundbreaking of new FrontRunner station


By Genelle Pugmire, Daily Herald - https://www.heraldextra.com/news/loc...e66949f46.html

The next step for the future of Vineyard is happening in just two weeks as Utah Transit Authority prepares for the groundbreaking of a new FrontRunner station in the city.

The groundbreaking for the new Vineyard FrontRunner station will be at 2 p.m. on May 13. Representatives from the Utah Department of Transportation, Utah State Legislature and Utah Transit Authority will be among the guests.



"One of the exciting parts of the Vineyard station plans is the double-track that will be laid from the station and north 2 miles".



The site of the new Vineyard Station will be a gateway to the new Vineyard area downtown plan. Courtesy Vineyard City

Before then, a few finishing touches in preparation for the festivities are in the works, according to George Angerbauer, public relations specialist with UTA.

“We are thrilled to add this new Vineyard Station and FrontRunner service,” Angerbauer said.

UTA is happy when cities look into the future and plan now for growth and transportation expansion, according to Angerbauer.

When you look that far ahead you create a lot of opportunity, you create a lifestyle. Vineyard has done a great job planning, Angerbauer said.

“With this new station, FrontRunner has even greater capability to connect students, commuters, recreation seekers, remote family members and anyone wishing to travel across the beautiful Wasatch Front,” Angerbauer said...

...“UTA is adding $10 million for the necessary double-track section approximately 2 miles north of the station to improve regional mobility — this is the first section of double track installed since its (FrontRunner’s) opening, and we are working toward additional double track areas to decrease travel time and increase reliability,” Angerbauer said.


Maps of Vineyard as it is built out from the FrontRunner train station across from the Utah Valley University property, to the long esplanade to the beachfront properties at Utah Lake. Courtesy @geneva

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The ground for SLC's newest light rail station at ~650 S Main Street is being prepared as of yesterday:

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Updates - New SLC International Airport - Phase II


Phase I Award Winner - September 2nd


Exciting News from Gordon Huether Studio!

We are proud to announce that “The Canyon” installation at the Salt Lake City International Airport has been selected as one of the CODAawards 2021 Merit Award Winners in the Transportation Category!

CODAworx is an influential organization in the public art world. With more than 300 entries across 19 countries narrowed down by a prestigious panel of jurors, this is an honor for Gordon Huether Studio.

Click here to see all of the 2021 Winners and to learn more about “The Canyon” art installation: https://www.codaworx.com/codaawards-winners/



“The Canyon” Wins Prestigious CODA 2021 Merit Award in Transportation Category




Phase II Updates - September 14th

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I took these last night. The tunnel roof slab is starting on the south end.







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Tunnel waterproofing August 2021



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The Rio Grande Plan, updated: Putting trains underground in Depot and Granary Districts gets Salt Lake City’s attention

Luke Garrott Reports, Read Full Article @ https://www.buildingsaltlake.com/the...tys-attention/


500 W in Salt Lake City would be turned back into a transit corridor if the Rio Grande Plan is successful. Looking south at a new glass canopy,
with the Rio Grande Depot to the left, and the Depot District Redevelopment district to the right. Image courtesy Cameron Blakely.

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Downtown Update - New TRAX Station on 600 South & Main St.

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...Now, in a significant southward extension of the urban core, developers are building aggressively in that south-central downtown neighborhood, with at least five-plus major office and residential projects proposed or underway nearby.

And recognizing the financial potential of thousands of TRAX passengers flowing through the area daily, those developers appear willing to pay up to $1.36 million to make the station happen.

RDA Chief Operating Officer Danny Walz said the station also will be “a huge benefit to anyone who develops after the fact.”...Salt Lake Tribune - https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/12/...ke-city-moves/



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September 20th
TRAX Station Artwork


...With this exciting new TRAX station, a new captivating public artwork will be unveiled. Jiyoun Lee-Lodge’s (she/her/hers) The Crossing was recommended by the Salt Lake City Arts Council’s Art Design Board for commission and approved by Mayor Erin Mendenhall. This station’s construction is the product of a public-private partnership that includes local developers, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), and the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City and will serve a rapidly growing part of the city.

The Crossing consists of two eight-foot by twelve-foot steel sculptures intersecting at an angle. These two pieces are separated by a portal – a breach that invites station users to walk around and in-between each of the sculptures. The Korean-born, Salt Lake City, Utah based artist created a design that evokes the fluidity of water, which serves as a touching reference to the transient nature of the TRAX station, public transportation users, and the neighborhood in which its located.

According to the artist, “The Crossing illustrates water spreading out so people can pass through.” The open door in the artist’s design symbolizes the ever-changing nature of our City – a hub that is constantly changing and evolving. Further, Lee-Lodge writes, “The sculpture invites viewers to notice the emergent, water-like qualities of many aspects of Salt Lake City and Utah: it asks the viewer to consider the ways that people, as individuals and as communities, move like water in this place, with swells that carry new futures and possibilities.” Throughout the steel panels, Lee integrates colorful, egg-shaped floating orbs indicating new, exciting, and unknown possibilities. The Crossing is designed to complement and augment the experience of those engaged in this space, in addition to invigorating this rapidly changing mid-town neighborhood with public art.

The Crossing joins an invigorating collection of existing artworks located in UTA transit stations throughout Salt Lake City...
Full Article @ https://saltlakearts.org/2021/08/30/...-the-crossing/

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They unveiled the art for the new Trax station on 600 so & Main.
More info here: https://saltlakearts.org/2021/08/30/...-the-crossing/

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Phase II Updates - October 13th

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The SLC Airport held a Topping Out Ceremony today, placing the highest beam of the new Concourse A-East, currently under construction.



https://twitter.com/SLCgov/status/14...782459908?s=20


Phase II Updates - October 21st

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A UTA driver on the TRAX bus bridge told me yesterday that the new airport TRAX station opens tomorrow. Here's a photo:



Also, here's a photo of the tunnel from about 10 minutes ago:


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Phase II Updates - October 22nd

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TRAX station is officially open now. Not my image but shared on Twitter from a passenger today.

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Downtown Street Reconstruction and Beautification for 2021


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200 South is getting a huge reconstruction from 400 West to 900 East. The main improvements are a bike lane, improved bus stops, more pedestrian crossings, curb bulb-outs, and more landscaping.

It's not a fully protected bike lane, but it does bring the bike lane behind the bus stops, which I think is very cool.


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Salt Lake City is investing big in public works this year - here's where it's likely to impact urban development

The Salt Lake City Council last week passed its ordinance for next year’s capital spending, and for development watchers, a number of projects stand out in the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) budget.

Several bold pedestrian- and bike-friendly investments were winners. Meanwhile, a proposed $58 million bond for capital projects from the Mayor – teed up for Council consideration later this summer – plans to pour tens of millions into parks, trails, and streets.

For urbanists, the policy pattern coming from city hall looks hopeful. The implementation of key walkability and bikeability elements in various master plans is getting a boost in 2021-22, thanks in part to new transportation revenue streams gained over the last several years.

This year’s funded capital projects largely show the City Council and the Mayor reaching in the same direction. In a parallel move, the Mayor’s proposed $58 million in new spending aims to amplify that echo across the city.

Downtown
The city is poised to make big splashes for walkability and transit along significant blocks of 200 South and 200 East. The “Green Loops” concept, introduced in the 2016 Downtown master plan, will get designed along 200 East thanks to an extra $610,000 from the council’s CIP budget. The Parks and Public Lands department will be leading the future Green Loops implementation effort, a source in city hall told us.


Courtesy SLC Transportation Division.

Pioneer Park, meanwhile, is set to get another investment, funded in the new budget at $5.2 million.

The 200 South transit corridor makeover from 400 West to 900 East is close to fully funded. Currently one of the city’s most crucial east-west axes, the street is one of the city’s most densely developed. Yet it offers numerous development opportunities, if only counting surface parking lots. Included in the Funding Our Future web of street reconstructions, 200 South through Downtown is poised to become even better for busses, bikes, and pedestrians.


200 South’s latest renderings show dedicated bus lanes and enhanced pedestrian spaces being added to the corridor. Image courtesy SLC Transportation.



Sugar House
Parley’s Trail, a multi-modal path winding from Parley’s Canyon (where I-80 to Park City runs) to the Jordan River Trail, has two big interruptions in Sugar House.

The one to the east, at 1100 East/Highland Drive, under the jurisdiction of Salt Lake City, is about to be remedied.

The “Local Link” process, charged with “improving conditions for walking, biking, and transit in Sugar House,” received $500,000 in CIP funds to finish the trail as it leaves Hidden Hollow Park. The city wants it to cross Highland Drive just south of the Sprague Library, where a new pedestrian-activated HAWK signal is planned.

The Parley’s protected lane will run along the west side of Highland Drive, connecting with Sugarmont Ave and the S-Line Streetcar path.


Our marks scralled in blue, the missing links in the Parley’s Trail. South Salt Lake, left-center. Meanwhile, downtown Sugar House is about to get its portion of the trail completed between Hidden Hollow and Sugarmont Ave. Possible E-W routes in blue. Original images courtesy PRATT Coalition and SLC Transportation.

While Salt Lake City planners and policy makers will no longer be to blame for cutting off Parley’s Trail in downtown Sugar House, the other missing piece is just next door to the west. The city of South Salt Lake – and UTA – have succeeded in suffocating the trail from State Street to 300 West, even though the S-Line Streetcar provides the right-of-way.

Trails in the city’s foothills are set to receive $5.2 in the Mayor’s bond.

The West Side
Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s proposed sales + excise tax bond, cast at $58 million, will catalyze a long list of projects, from maintenance urgencies, wish lists, and master plans.

First floated to the City Council in June and to be paid over 21 years, it aims to spread the love to more than 20 public assets across the city.

Its biggest single slice of funding – at $10 million – is set for the city’s property on 1700 South just west of the Jordan River in Glendale. The Mayor’s eagerness to reactivate the site of the former Raging Waters has been evidenced in the city’s recent energetic outreach about the park’s future in surrounding neighborhoods. It’s located on the northeastern edge of Glendale Golf Course, also owned by the city.

The people’s preference, according to the city, is a park with major new water features – for which Mendenhall has earmarked $10 million in the bond borrowing.

The Mayor looks to get $13.2 million specifically for west side parks. $10 million is reserved for the former Raging Waters property, while an additional $3.2 million from the Mayor’s $58 million bond will make improvements in three west side neighborhood parks.

In Rose Park, 600/700 North will be the recipient of upwards of $8 million to make the segment between Redwood Road and 900 West more friendly to walkers and bikers, including school children at Backman Elementary and the many users of Riverside Park and the Jordan River Trail.




Some of the city’s most recent sketches for 600/700 North.

A new effort at traffic calming and “neighborhood byways“
The city’s Transportation Division is about to roll out a trial of its second-generation traffic calming program, called Livable Streets.

Visit Full Report @ https://www.buildingsaltlake.com/new...s-and-streets/

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Southern Metro Updates - New Bus Rapid Transit Station




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Looks like UVX may finally get a station on 900 East near the BYU Creamery:

UTA considering new UVX station
https://universe.byu.edu/2021/10/06/...w-uvx-station/

Public support seems higher than before, which isn't surprising since now most people have ridden the buses and can clearly see the obvious good. The only complaint that persists from the last time this was discussed is the elementary school across the street. Apparently bus stops are bad for kids, or something.
But now that won't be an issue any longer:

Provo School District to sell Wasatch Elementary to BYU in land swap deal
https://news.google.com/articles/CBM...S&ceid=US%3Aen

With the elementary school moved 2 blocks east, and with BYU presumably building more student housing on the site, I think the last real roadblock to construction is finally gone.

You will remember that when the UVX line was being planned in 2012-ish, the BYU Creamery station was projected to attract twice the ridership of the next highest-used station on the line. Opposition from the tree streets neighborhood scared the politicians into cutting that station, which greatly annoyed me at the time. Back then I was a student at the Y studying Civil Engineering and Urban Transportation Design, and I had written a couple papers on the BRT line, including an analysis of ridership per station.

Now, 10 years later, it looks like logic and reason are about to prevail after all. And with the new performing arts building going up on 9th East, it only makes more sense now, maybe even enough to consider putting bus-only lanes on 9th and making the new station a median station, but that's probably pushing things too far. ������


Extending FrontRunner Commuter Rail Further South




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UTA also recently finished up its study of transit in Southern Utah County. In contrast to the Tooele study, found a Frontrunner extension to be the most viable alternative.

The locally preferred alternative (LPA) will include an extension of Frontrunner from Provo to Payson with an express bus connection to Santaquin. A future extension of Frontrunner from Payson to Santaquin would follow in the future.

Compared with Tooele County, I think the fact that UTA has been laying the groundwork towards this line has made a difference. Recent work on the Tintic railroad means the corridor is ready.

Public comment on the LPA closes today, then possible modifications may be made before moving on to the environmental study portion.






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