Salt Lake City | Transit and Airport Developments

[delts145]

Agree, I'm glad they're using a lot of the warm earth tones and substantial woods and stone vs. too much white and minimalist type materials. A lot of the terminals of the past couple decades have an impressive design, but are often very cold feeling and kind of vapid.

[delts145]

UTA looking to improve and expand transit service

By Jason Lee, Deseret News

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8...t-service.html

Transit-oriented development will also be a major point of focus, Allegra explained, “to get more residential and commercial growth closer to UTA’s transit stations.”


A UTA streetcar prepares to leave the Fairmont stop, 2216 S. McClelland St., as part of the new S-Line in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. (Matt Gade, Deseret News)

SALT LAKE CITY — After a historic period of rail expansion, the state’s largest public transportation agency will begin working on enhancing its customers’ riding experience. The Utah Transit Authority’s top executive said the agency is now targeting ways to make riding trains and buses more accessible to more residents along the Wasatch Front as well as providing a more enjoyable experience.

General Manager Michael Allegra said the major focus of the agency in 2014 will be operations and operational excellence, which includes service reliability, courteousness of employees who interact with the public and “all the attributes that make our system better and better.”

“(We want to establish) responsiveness to the customer, continued focus on safety and listening to riders and non riders — and trying to persuade them to become riders,” he said. “These are cultural changes and efforts to be more efficient and effective.”

Allegra noted that technology would be a major tool in the advancement of transit, including mobile apps that make it easier for riders to find travel information, as well as technology that makes paying fares much simpler, along with passenger information systems, social media and distance-based fares.

He said UTA will also make a concerted effort to incorporate more use of alternative fuel vehicles, including an all-electric bus that will be used on the University of Utah campus; compressed natural gas vehicles; as well as using solar and wind power to help reduce overall energy costs for the agency.

Transit-oriented development will also be a major point of focus, Allegra explained, “to get more residential and commercial growth closer to UTA’s transit stations.”

According to the Wasatch Front Regional Council website, hubs for the Wasatch Choice for 2040 Vision would be located "where regional destinations have grown, where economic activity has clustered, or in strategic locations that are headed in that direction. The vision suggests that these centers should expand to provide broadening choices for residents to live, work, shop and play."

The belief is that hubs should work in conjunction with the long-term growth plan, helping to provide opportunities for residents who want to live close to work, walk or bike to shop and have both convenient transit and road access...

read more...http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8...t-service.html

[delts145]

Originally Posted by CountyLemonade

Just thought now'd be a good time to reflect on just how far we've come.

Video Link

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[delts145]

Originally Posted by skyguy414

Delta president Ed Bastian spoke to the SLC airport board a few weeks ago. Some highlights of his presentation to the board were:

- SLC is the fastest growing local market among all Delta hub cities.

- SLC is and will continue to be the primary gateway to the Mountain West.

- Delta plans to increase seat capacity 8% over the next five years in SLC.

- Number of flights will increase 1-2%

- To increase capacity, larger aircraft will be used and smaller regional aircraft flights will be reduced.

- New destinations will be added (TBA)

- Delta is fully comitted to the development of the new terminal.

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I haven't posted on the topic in a while,
but here are some additional renderings. Keep in mind it is still not
finalized but for the most part, this is what it will be for phase 1. Phase
2 will add the additional concourse to the north connected with tunnels
and automated people mover train. There is also space reserved for a
large airport hotel built adjacent to the terminal in phase 2.

As for other SLC news, the new Alaska routes have been mentioned.
Alaska has moved to terminal 1 and operates out of concourse A.
Previously they had used a Delta gate and check-in was in terminal 2.
Alaska could indeed add more routes but they are limited on gate space.
SLC-Hawaii nonstop on Alaska is not likely right now because they don't
have the aircraft with the needed range and performance to make it
nonstop from SLC. There is enough demand, but it will have to be
one-stop via other cities. Mexico could happen, we'll see.

Other new routes include Delta non-stop to Raleigh/Durham, NC
which started today. SkyWest (Delta Connection) was awarded essential
air service grants from the federal government to start new flights from
SLC to Moab and Vernal beginning in March. There will be two flights a
day to each city (1 on Sat/Sun). This service will replace existing service
from Vernal to Denver and Moab to Denver on Great Lakes Airlines.
The flights to Vernal and Moab will be operated with 30 seat Embraer
Brasilia aircraft.

The Delta/Alaska competition is heating up and it will be interesting to
see what Delta does to protect its turf.


Renderings bumped ahead, see below...


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[delts145]

Northern Metro

Clearfield moves forward with $120M project near FrontRunner station


http://www.standard.net

Originally Posted by UTAZLoVer

Dana Rimington, Standard-Examiner correspondent

http://www.standard.net/stories/2014...runner-station

CLEARFIELD -- Moving forward with the Clearfield Station project, a $120 million mixed-use development just east of the FrontRunner station, all hinged on Davis School District agreeing to get into the mix as a partner.

At the recent school board meeting in Farmington, a motion to enter into a resolution between Davis School District and Clearfield Community Development and Renewal Agency passed with a 6 to 1 vote. Just two weeks prior to the vote, it wasn't looking like the board would agree to the partnership, citing concerns over the district's limited budget.

Clearfield City and Davis County had already approved interlocal agreements with the renewal agency in previous months, with the school district being the last piece of the equation before the project could move forward.

The board's concerns at a board workshop earlier in January were met with a plea from former Clearfield Mayor Don Wood.

"We have been working on this project for 10 years, and this is our third developer while the land sits in its current deteriorating state," said Wood. "It's imperative we have sufficient funding for this project. For 10 years you have forfeited every dime of tax dollars that property could have developed."

Jason Burningham, consultant with the development agency, expressed concern if the board didn't agree to the interlocal agreement, saying the project would not be able to move forward without the contributed funds from the district.

The 126-acre project is slated to go in at 1150 S. State St. in Clearfield, which includes 70 acres of currently vacant land next to the Clearfield FrontRunner station and another 56 acres just east of the Freeport Center. The plan is to convert the unused property into fully taxable property that tax entities can benefit from, which includes the school district.

Since Utah Transit Agency owns part of the land, UTA's vested interest in the project involves promoting ridership on FrontRunner, through means of additional jobs in the area and multifamily housing units close to the station. Originally UTA wanted 3,000 apartment units built, which Clearfield immediately vetoed. Eventually, the two entities were able to come to a compromise with 550 units.

The project expects nearly 1,600 jobs to be created, many of them in the technology sector, and 900 of them expected to be new to Davis County, according to Burningham.

As part of the plans, a certain portion of the acreage needs to be developed as community development. Burningham said the project is looking at the possibility of a charter school, though the space could be used as a library, ball field, or other school facility.

Before giving his consent to the agreement, board member David Lovato said, "This is a solid project and good for north Davis County, and in the long run, will benefit Davis School District."

The project, with approximately 500,000 square feet of flex business space, 500,000 square feet of traditional office space, 10,500 square feet of retail commercial space, a charter school, and 550 multi-family units, is set to get underway in spring of 2014, according to officials.


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[delts145]

Salt Lake City Proper, Sugar House Community

Tall buildings near Sugar House Streetcar line?

Originally Posted by Stenar

High Density Development » Proposed zoning would allow building heights from 45 to 105 feet.

By Christopher Smart |

The Salt Lake Tribune

Proposed zoning changes near the Sugar House Streetcar line would clear the way for high-density housing and retail and set the stage for building heights of 45 to 105 feet.

The zone changes under consideration are FB-SC (Form Based-Streetcar Core) zoning along 700 East at 2100 South that would allow 105-foot buildings, and FB-SE (Form Based-Streetcar Edge) zoning that would allow 45-foot heights along segments of Stringham, Simpson, Sugarmont and Wilmington avenues between 600 East and 1000 East.

A map of the proposed zone changes can be found at http://bit.ly/NLMBcq.

http://www.shstreetcar.com

Greenway and Trail >

In addition to construction of the streetcar line itself, the partners behind the project completed a public involvement process in March 2012 that found the community overwhelmingly supports the creation of a greenway---to include plazas, the Parley's Trail, and extensive landscaping---along the streetcar corridor from 500 East to McClelland Street.

The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a budget amendment to fund the creation of the greenway, and the streetcar team is moving forward with plans for the linear "park."

- See more at: http://www.shstreetcar.com/greenway.....9ZCdrGYb.dpuf

Originally Posted by enemy87

Photo Update:

Parley's Trail along the Streetcar line. It looked like they were almost finished with landscaping...

Pics By Enemy87

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[delts145]

South Salt Lake planning development near streetcar line

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8...tcar-line.html


A UTA streetcar prepares to leave the Fairmont stop of the S-Line in Salt Lake City. (Matt Gade, Deseret News Archives)

SOUTH SALT LAKE — The city is working with neighbors, property owners and developers to discuss new development near the S-line streetcar stops.

The first area being discussed is the “East Streetcar” area from State Street to 500 East. A new master plan will be presented to the South Salt Lake City Council, followed by new zoning.

The other area where new homes, office space and retail are planned is in downtown South Salt Lake, from State Street to 200 West and from 2100 South to I-80. The plan will allow taller buildings and larger shopping, while the East Streetcar area is focused on what is compatible with adjacent homes and neighbors’ needs.

“We have been holding block meetings in this neighborhood and hearing what people want,” said Sharen Hauri, the city's urban design director. She said a grocery store, restaurants and extending the trail alongside the S-line are all popular ideas.

Questions on the East Streetcar Master Plan can be directed to Hauri at 801-464-6771 or shauri@southsaltlakecity.com.



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[delts145]

Downtown


Salt Lake City unveils electric car charging stations

New car charging stations were highlighted today by officials touting clean air and new infrastructure. Mayor Ralph Becker joined Cody Stewart from the Utah Office of Energy Development and Ted Wilson from the Utah Clean Air Partnership to announce new Salt Lake City infrastructure that supports electric vehicles and air quality goals in the region. The charging stations are at 255 E. 500 South. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8...-stations.html


A pair of Nissan Leaf models are being charged at the new car charging stations at 255 E. 500 South Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in Salt Lake City. (Hugh Carey, Deseret News)


The new car charging stations are demonstrated at 255 E. 500 South Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in Salt Lake City. (Hugh Carey, Deseret News)

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[delts145]

Central Metro


Fairbourne Station Update, TOD


West Valley City is already Utah’s second largest city and lies at the geographic center of a rapidly growing population that currently exceeds 1.2 million. The entire area is undergoing a renaissance of new development, a major portion of which integrates Fairbourne Station. Here, residents and visitors will live, work, shop, visit and linger in an all-new, unique, diverse and exciting urban atmosphere. At Fairbourne Station, employment, shopping and entertainment combine to create a landmark that showcases progress. Fairbourne Station is a welcoming destination to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Originally Posted by jedikermit

I was delivering things to schools in WVC today, and stopped by Fairbourne Station for a few minutes; the south-most part of that project has the exteriors completed; not sure what's happening on the inside.

They've also extended demolition west along 3500 South to about 3000 West; looks like they took out "The Mower Specialist" and an auto shop of some kind. They may have taken it even further west than that, but that's where I noticed it. The signage there just said something like "even more Fairbourne Station coming soon!"


Fairbourne Station by JediKermit, on Flickr

Fairbourne Station by JediKermit, on Flickr

Also took a pic of the park between Fairbourne Station and the WVC Library; it connects the TRAX Station, the condos and the library. I'd still like to see a new city hall, library, other civic junk developed there. I saw some signs about an upcoming festival or carnival or something, but it wasn't clear if it was going to be at this park or elsewhere.

Fairbourne Station by JediKermit, on Flickr

Pics By JediKermit

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[delts145]

Southern Metro - Intermodal Transportation Hub


@Geneva Development 60 percent sold, Imax under construction

Genelle Pugmire, Daily Herald

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/loca...605a35966.html


"VINEYARD -- It was once lakeside property on which a bustling 1941 war-time steel mill became the home to hundreds of workers.

Within 50 years U.S. Steel's Geneva Works would dissolve into a hazardous wasteland. Now, after years of mitigation, the brown field is clean and being developed to house more than 26,000 people, turning the small town of Vineyard into a formidable city."

The @geneva community will not only be home to those residents, it will have an intermodal transportation hub, a major town center, 2-million square feet of retail space, 3.5-million square feet of office space, 5-million square feet of industrial space and lakefront properties. Entertainment venues will be led out by Utah Valley University and the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies.

The @geneva project was announced 10 months ago. Since that time owner Anderson Development has sold more than 60 percent of the project to various contractors. Currently six major projects are under construction. Eventually, the Vineyard connector road will connect with Pioneer Crossing in American Fork.

"This is the largest brown field site in the western United States," said Stewart Park, project manager for Geneva...


Spencer Heaps, Daily Herald

Crews work on the Edgewater at Geneva development in Orem on Friday, June 6, 2014. The complex will feature 424 residences with the first two phases reaching completion by the end of 2014. SPENSER HEAPS, Daily Herald

Read More...http://www.heraldextra.com/news/loca...605a35966.html


http://www.uvureview.com


http://utahvalley360.com

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[jubguy3]

They are making a big mistake by not mixing everything. Maybe they are oblivious to new urbanism... ������The Utah Valley Way! ������

[delts145]

Salt Lake City Metro


UTA Named No. American Transit System Of The Year

http://www.rideuta.com

By Jasen Lee, Deseret News

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8...h-America.html

"The Utah Transit Authority has been recognized as the 2014 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award winner by the American Public Transportation Association, the international industry organization representing the U.S. and Canada"


Rick Bowmer, Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY — For the fourth time, the Utah Transit Authority has been named one of the best public transportation systems in North America.

UTA is being recognized as the 2014 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award winner by the American Public Transportation Association, the international industry organization representing the United States and Canada. The award honors public transportation systems that have demonstrated “achievement in efficiency and effectiveness.”

There are three such awards based on the size of the transit system. UTA won for large systems providing 20 million or more annual passenger trips. The agency has previously been honored in 1986, 1996 and 2002.

“This is a great honor for UTA and confirmation from our peers across the country of what our loyal customers already know, that we have the best multi-modal transit system in the United States,” said UTA General Manager Michael Allegra. “Just as we are always studying other transit systems, likewise our peer transit agencies have been contacting us asking for our help, so that they can learn from our experience during a time of record growth.”...

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[N830MH]

When the construction begin at SLC Airport? Haven't they renovated it yet?

[delts145]

Yes, the renovation has begun. It's a multi-billion dollar project that will span several phases.

[delts145]

Downtown Updates ~ On The New North Temple Trax Line



North Sixth project makes North Temple increasingly urban

Isaac Riddle | July 3, 2014 | Developments, Salt Lake City, Smart Growth, Under Construction

Read More: http://www.theslcblog.org/?p=182

The intersection at North Temple and 600 West used to be a neglected corridor you passed through to go to Red Iguana or to donate plasma. The North Sixth development, at 55 North and 600 West, continues the trend of denser housing built along the North Temple corridor. North Sixth follow the Bridges at Citifront and 644 City Station apartments that have brought much needed density to the area through mixed-used developments.

The North Sixth development is 5 floors with ground floor retail, 4 floors of residential and underground parking. As is the trend right now on most new large residential projects in Salt Lake, North Sixth will be mixed-income. Of the proposed 115 units, 29 will be market-rate with 86 units designated as “affordable.”

Like the nearby 644 City Station apartments, North Sixth utilizes a very urban design by building right off the sidewalk increasing street engagement. The mixed-used aspect of the project will provide more commercial offerings for the new residents added to the area and ensures a more walkable community.

The opening of the North Temple Trax light rail and Frontrunner commuter rail stations last year, has made North Temple and 600 West an ideal place for transportation oriented development. North Sixth is less than a block away from UTA’s Green Line which runs from West Valley City to Salt Lake International Airport and the Frontrunner which runs from Ogden to Provo... Read More: http://www.theslcblog.org/?p=182


View of North Sixth from the intersection of North Temple and 600 West. Photo by Isaac Riddle


View of North Sixth from the intersection of North Temple and 600 West. Photo by Isaac Riddle


View of North Sixth from 600 West. Photo by Isaac Riddle


View of North Sixth from 600 West. Photo by Isaac Riddle


Across the street neighbor, the new 644 City Station as seen from North Temple. Photo by Isaac Riddle

Photo by Isaac Riddle

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[delts145]

Downtown Update ~ On The New No. Temple Light Rail Line Contd...

Originally Posted by Future Mayor

Bridges at Citifront Update

Pics By Future Mayor


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[Nouvellecosse]

Originally Posted by delts145

UTA looking to improve and expand transit service

Wow, that is so cool looking! The colour and styling give it a real "the abominable snow-tram" vibe.

[Hatman]

^^^^^
That front bumper and headlights always remind me of this:

[delts145]

New study shows benefits of light rail

Isaac Riddle | July 8, 2014 | Salt Lake City, Smart Growth, Sustainability | 2 Comments

READ MORE: http://www.theslcblog.org/?p=249

According to a new study from planners at the University of Utah, light rail along the 400 and 500 South corridor in Salt Lake City has resulted in less daily car trips, reducing congestion and car emissions.

The study, a collaborative effort between the University of Utah, UTA and UDOT, looked at data before and after completion on the University TRAX line that opened in 2001. The line also examined data from 2003 and 2004, the period before and after construction of the expansion to the University Medical Center.

“This is the first study to document important effects of light rail transit on traffic volumes,” said Reid Ewin, professor of city and metropolitan planning at the University of Utah and lead author on the study, in a University press release.

The study found that after the University TRAX line opened, traffic declined while commercial and residential development along the corridor increased. According to the study, if the University TRAX line did not exist there would be an estimated 9,300 more cars each day along the 400 and 500 South. The study also shows that current traffic levels along the corridor are at the lowest levels in nearly 3o years...READ MORE: http://www.theslcblog.org/?p=249



The Red Line along 400 South with the Salt Lake City and County building and Main Library in the background. Photo by Isaac Riddle


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[delts145]

_________________________________________Downtown Adj. ~ Concourse Groundbreaking

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$1.8B project to take Salt Lake City International Airport to new heights

By Miranda Collette, Deseret News

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/8...w-heights.html

SALT LAKE CITY — Construction is set to begin Friday on a new project that will take the 20 million people who fly through Utah each year to new heights.

A $1.8 billion, three-story terminal and linear concourse will be under construction for the next eight to 10 years to replace the current Salt Lake City International Airport with a new
airport that highlights Utah's beauty and cuts down on energy costs.

Plans call for a new parking facility, a new terminal and half of the concourse to be completed by 2019. The project is set to end by summer 2022, after the existing terminals and parking
garage are demolished.

Mike Williams, director of the Salt Lake City International Airport terminal redevelopment program, said the construction zone will be southwest of the existing facility to help minimize the
impact to passengers.

"Our goal is just to make it seamless so you can just get to the airport like you do today," ...

..Utahns also offered their opinions on what the new airport should include after a public comment process.

"Many people are very interested in seeing the natural beauty of Utah being brought into the facility," Riley said, "and the other thing, no surprise, is people are very interested in making
sure technology and Wi-Fi is a big part of the new design."

Glass walls will extend from the floor to the ceiling, offering visitors breathtaking views of the Wasatch Front while they wait at their gates, Williams said.

"There was a lot of feedback that we should incorporate as much light as possible, so we have a lot of glass and a lot of views of the outdoors," he said. "Utah’s a beautiful place, and you want
to be able to see it."

Airport officials said the new facility will create a sense of place while incorporating additional sustainable practices, products and technology...

Originally Posted by skyguy414

Delta president Ed Bastian spoke to the SLC airport board a few weeks ago. Some highlights of his presentation to the board were:

- SLC is the fastest growing local market among all Delta hub cities.

- SLC is and will continue to be the primary gateway to the Mountain West.

- Delta plans to increase seat capacity 8% over the next five years in SLC.

- Number of flights will increase 1-2%

- To increase capacity, larger aircraft will be used and smaller regional aircraft flights will be reduced.

- New destinations will be added (TBA)

- Delta is fully comitted to the development of the new terminal.

Originally Posted by skyguy414

Originally Posted by farmerboy

Love these renderings and the idea of giving the new airport a sense of place.

Love the textures and the focus on views of the mountains!

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