Layton City staff told the Transportation Coordinating Committee on June 20 that the city is advancing a pedestrian overpass across the FrontRunner/Union Pacific corridor at the Layton Frontrunner station to connect the Case Creek Trail and support transit-oriented redevelopment.

"This project is the Case Creek Trail pedestrian overpass at the Layton Frontrunner station," said Joellen Grama, Layton City landscape architect, who presented project goals and partners. The overpass would include a pedestrian bridge with stairs and elevators, lighting, and trail landing connections to nearby housing, assisted-living and clinic developments.

Grama said Layton hired Kimley-Horn for design and was at about 50% design when she presented. "As of today, we've been able to secure about $9,000,000 for the overpass," Grama said, and she listed partners including UTA, UDOT, WFRC, the county, city prop 1/ramp funds, and efforts to pursue state Outdoor Recreation and Recreational Trails Program grants.

The project is part of a larger active-transportation network — the Case Creek Trail runs northeast to southwest through Layton and links neighboring jurisdictions — and supports ongoing downtown revitalization around the station. Layton officials said cost growth during design has left a remaining funding gap; staff said they hope to secure the additional money and begin construction tentatively next year if the gap is closed.

Ending: Layton staff asked Transcon members to note the partnerships and funding status; they said they will return with updated design and funding details as they pursue remaining grants and construction procurement.