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UDOT’s packet shows the project will install a pedestrian underpass on the north side of the Logan River to connect an east‑west segment of the Logan River Trail. UDOT staff said bids came in higher than earlier estimates and the additional funds will cover construction contingencies and potential change orders.

Logan Mayor Danes addressed the commission during public comment and said the city had secured its local matching funds for the project. UDOT staff noted a letter from Logan City committing 50% of the additional support, and commissioners approved the funding addition at the meeting.

Commissioners framed the project as a safety and connectivity improvement for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing Main Street. “I see this as a safe, a great safety benefit for the community,” one commissioner said during the vote.

The commission approved the funding addition by voice vote; UDOT will proceed with the project’s construction contract and manage right‑of‑way and construction oversight.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Meeting of the Utah Transportation Commission May 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved additional UDOT funding for a pedestrian underpass under Logan Main Street (SR‑8991) connecting the east‑west Logan River trail; Logan City committed a 50% local match, and commissioners said the underpass will improve safety and trail connectivity.","taxTitle","Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah","taxId",74903,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6242076,"UDOT reports lower fatalities year‑to‑date, pushes wet‑night reflective striping across interstate system",393,1080000,1473000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3249435-97f34e77951dab942c4663111e9c5d6d&start=1080&end=1473","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3249435-97f34e77951dab942c4663111e9c5d6d/thumbnail_1080000.jpg","/articles/6242076/Utah/UDOT-reports-lower-fatalities-yeartodate-pushes-wetnight-reflective-striping-across-interstate-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242076-2a5486e2d31e0e961580fee7297a3e24/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114084&Signature=aLBeWk8qVcXtNlYbUMx4jR6ryL5sZARGPSQs1MgW3wj0KQ3GK07tBY6mj415xzKN5ihKXDL-qnUsPJf5hQKoZqSmBVS2Gt0uWgqo9le6ZbyAAY-c8ivlGFZPpnELQ1TcHRFDd8XUxrmZrpr33Kvz14C7BDw0YjA6gb61oAvv~NSi1EKPvSaPK28u~OnvdKsSIK8o~XAQYHWGylqrwG-zMXSumgZUupBMYocoWAH~u1zB1KixCQjivjf~IvmCTpcHtPZIEzlNor3afpJpaDGgmfSBZlm5N9RjjS8DwNv3I08vXAaKQi9s33L7PhP69oGmPjQibxGwkq4Aa4AJ1KoKOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","UDOT operations and safety staff on Friday briefed the Utah Transportation Commission on safety and striping work and the department’s 0‑fatalities dashboard.

Troy Peterson, UDOT operations director, walked commissioners through the department’s dashboard metrics. He reported a current fatality rate of 0.56 (year‑to‑date), with 64 total fatalities recorded so far in 2025. Of those fatalities, UDOT’s dashboard shows 24 are vulnerable users: 10 motorcyclists, 12 pedestrians and 2 bicyclists. Peterson also reported 489 “suspected serious traffic injuries,” a figure UDOT defines as incidents initially reported by responding officers as serious injuries and not later confirmed as fatalities.

On pavement markings, Region 2 Director Robert Stewart told the commission UDOT is deploying a striping product targeted at “wet‑night reflectivity,” the condition that makes lane lines hard to see when light reflects off a film of water. “Wet night reflectivity continues to be the big hot topic of striping,” Stewart said, describing a product deployed largely on concrete interstates that is wider, better at night and designed to be more detectable by modern vehicle lane‑assist sensors. He said the department is roughly three‑quarters of the way through deploying the new striping on interstates.

Commissioners voiced support for the striping work and noted safety benefits for older drivers and for wet‑weather conditions. Peterson closed his portion with a standard safety reminder: “Always wear a seat belt, drive sober, and be focused, calm, alert behind the wheel.”

No formal commission action was required for the briefings; commissioners requested continued reporting on performance and implementation as deployment continues.","UDOT presented its 0‑fatalities dashboard showing fewer fatalities year‑to‑date than the target line and described deployment of a new wet‑night reflective striping product across interstates; commissioners pressed for ongoing safety investments.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6242081,"Utah Transit Authority trustees outline fleet replacements, FrontRunner frequency upgrade and economic benefits",477,1526000,2003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3249435-97f34e77951dab942c4663111e9c5d6d&start=1526&end=2003","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3249435-97f34e77951dab942c4663111e9c5d6d/thumbnail_1526000.jpg","/articles/6242081/Utah/Utah-Transit-Authority-trustees-outline-fleet-replacements-FrontRunner-frequency-upgrade-and-economic-benefits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242081-df26ad7b3cb5f37af4bf5980ac383a68/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114084&Signature=GEokEjEFhUt5beAVfFy9p9bebErnGU0Fmmg-7j8oW93FuS7F8AyQJ3QlbNRhE-Xy7Mp3T-NblOr8UQS4ByEY3gPIpDk1aUL4vb0KiKZ0EOGW8QKvvXSkdKU-oPyZKSO7VMnX2bjzZoNQN-AxJR0Sya3pole~5BKbk52GjQgK3pgZSnh0DtvMrcG8E1OuDcgPe6g6w3bZzHqQ-nBlOyPlPsJn8KB~y4K~dLfrfmsraFavP9129dnbvuKy77FpNAwXY02txNN4KeNXZ1avDegwQN2LicOLxAJNzZvImdWKxx6A6yF3OIReOeU2RbsC-WmbS-D4gQISNSUigAccTQyy2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) board and executive staff told the Utah Transportation Commission on Friday that the agency is pursuing fleet replacements, accessibility upgrades and capacity increases tied to several large capital projects, including FrontRunner frequency improvements and Mid Valley Express.

Carlton Christensen, chair of the UTA board, and Jay Fox, UTA executive director, described a four‑part investment strategy that emphasizes state of good repair, fleet and facilities replacement, accessibility and network improvements. Fox said UTA and UDOT maintain a close working relationship on fixed‑guideway projects and other state‑funded work.

On FrontRunner, UTA leaders reiterated a project called “2x” that will add tracks and enable 15‑minute peak‑period service (down from today’s 30‑minute peak headways). “One of the things that the FrontRunner project does so successfully is…help solve the capacity issues on I‑15,” Fox said, describing the corridor‑level role FrontRunner plays for the region.

Fox and trustees also discussed procurement of new light‑rail vehicles from Stadler, which UTA said will be manufactured locally. The vehicles are intended to provide fully level boarding on light‑rail platforms once delivered, improving accessibility for riders with mobility challenges.

Trustee Beth Holbrook summarized an economic analysis from Metro Analytics showing transit investment’s local economic effects: UTA presenters cited an estimated $9.6 billion in goods and services value linked to transit investments and reported that transit activity supported jobs and generated tax revenues.

Board members said UTA is coordinating with UDOT and regional planning agencies on Olympic‑era projects and other major investments. UTA representatives also described local service restorations and expansions following pandemic‑era reductions and emphasized operator recruitment as a constraint on rapid service growth: Fox said an expansion plan will require roughly 325 operators to deliver the proposed local‑service miles.

The commissioners thanked UTA for the briefing and reiterated the importance of coordination between UTA, UDOT and metropolitan planning organizations on corridor preservation, capital funding and operations.","Utah Transit Authority trustees reported to the Utah Transportation Commission on capital needs, FrontRunner frequency improvements (FrontRunner 2x), procurement of new light‑rail vehicles from Stadler, and economic impacts from recent transit investments; presenters highlighted coordination with UDOT and federal partners.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6242086,"Transportation commission approves state-funded study of Salt Lake City downtown mobility required by SB 195",374,3454000,3828000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3249435-97f34e77951dab942c4663111e9c5d6d&start=3454&end=3828","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3249435-97f34e77951dab942c4663111e9c5d6d/thumbnail_3454000.jpg","/articles/6242086/Utah/Transportation-commission-approves-state-funded-study-of-Salt-Lake-City-downtown-mobility-required-by-SB-195","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242086-dd192336dcaf57901ea8043a09da61cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114084&Signature=MZ28Nj3JOx4nc~DTP0S~ydxbnCEvDVzIBmNcrtNPI4taWqBecGJZk6K6AKMogL4hJ827tsoz-KVIxJ81s1RU57znFb5ueg-gSEbPACjWrmFAmorngocbumdW8su10Pqx8blaGIKMyf77PLmxysNNl~vlf8phZFJ76IjxejX5Gzjsh~WTk1gDLIgp6a5-7magJuKgbzZ4iwAyOfgIMo1rckr~dCNmHxZbs0nnPrQ-Iry9GQDwOs1QFqZXbdP1hJpinomOzRfLO1krbAYhfm6QAftcW2ncfuitPiQB79CdbpONnI1VFmU~JDVSPRtCz5Dk8VHeeNczhegYSTkmnvS3JA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Utah Transportation Commission on Friday approved additional state funding for an environmental and mobility analysis of greater downtown Salt Lake City, a study directed by the 2025 Legislature in Senate Bill 195.

The study, led by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), will analyze the area bounded roughly by I‑15 and Foothill Boulevard and from 600 North to 2100 South to assess impacts of a highway‑lane reduction strategy on state and local highways, multimodal mobility, pedestrian and bicycle circulation, business activity, air quality, public health and operations, UDOT staff told the commission.

Commissioners said the intent should be for the study to provide a basis for shared decision‑making between the state and Salt Lake City. “This is a vehicle for us to have conversation with all the community and to help facilitate that conversation,” UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras said during discussion.

Several commissioners framed the work as balancing competing interests — business access and freight mobility versus active‑transportation goals — and urged that the study not be used to divide state and city interests. “Let’s not have this be a tool to divide the state and the capital city, but rather to bring it together,” Commissioner Natalie Goughner said.

UDOT staff told commissioners the Legislature’s fiscal note and an initial deputy‑director authorization funded $250,000 to start work; commissioners approved an additional allocation at the meeting (the agenda listed a funding addition of $500,000). Staff said the precise deliverables and scope were still being negotiated with Salt Lake City and other stakeholders.

Commissioners asked for clarity on timing. UDOT Region 2 Director Robert Stewart said the legislation sets an interim reporting milestone: the department is required to present results to an interim legislative committee on Oct. 15. Braceras said the commission and the city should aim to deliver a collaborative solution to that interim body if possible.

The commission voted to approve the additional funding and asked staff to continue negotiations with Salt Lake City on scope and roles before the study’s next steps.

The commission and UDOT staff emphasized the analysis will focus as much as possible on state‑owned roads while engaging the city and business community on broader downtown mobility questions. The study will move into procurement, data collection and stakeholder outreach under the statute and the commission’s direction.","The Utah Transportation Commission approved additional funding for a state-led environmental and mobility analysis of greater downtown Salt Lake City required by Senate Bill 195; commissioners stressed the study must inform a collaborative outcome with the city and stakeholders and noted an interim reporting milestone in October.","actionData","errors"]

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