This project would add double-track segments to increase overall travel time.
Today, the UTA has been granted $300 million as an initial investment to fund their FrontRunner Forward Program, which would increase the reliability and efficiency of the train. The initial cost of the Trax light rail was $312 million. Large amounts of investment make Salt Lake City’s transit possible. This led to the creation of the Trax light rail, a modern version of the old electric street cars. Streetcars later regained popularity in the 1970s when people realized that pollution from gasoline-powered engines was just as bad - if not worse - than that from mule manure. After World War II, streetcars began to decrease in popularity as the county converted to buses. However, due to inefficiency and cleanliness issues, people turned to electric streetcars, with the first opening in Salt Lake City in October 1889. Public transportation in the Salt Lake area originally consisted of mule-powered street cars. Public transportation has the potential to become an economical and environmentally beneficial alternative to cars, but only if we invest in it. These issues deter people from riding the transit systems, pushing potential riders back towards the convenience of cars. Additionally, Frontrunner doesn’t run on Sundays.
This is largely due to common delays, which the UTA announces on its Twitter page. Along with UTA’s Trax light rail and bus routes, it services the whole Salt Lake Valley, allowing a clean alternative for commuters.ĭespite the many benefits, UTA services aren’t utilized to the fullest degree. The Frontrunner train runs from Ogden to Provo and provides bike storage and complimentary WiFi. This past April, the Utah Transit Authority’s Frontrunner train celebrated its 15th birthday.
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