The Transportation Coordinating Committee voted to approve Board Modification No. 4 to the 2025–2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) after reviewing funding adjustments and scope changes for multiple Wasatch Front projects. The committee approved the resolution by voice vote; the motion was moved by Joe Smolka and seconded by Craig Smith and carried without recorded opposition.

The modification package includes funding adjustments and scope changes across six projects. Ben Weatherrich, WFRC staff, told the committee, “This is the fourth time we’ve modified the 2025–2030 Transportation Improvement Program since it was approved last August,” and then outlined each item for Transcom review. The board approved the package as presented.

Why it matters: the TIP is the region’s six‑year program of federally and locally funded transportation investments; changes approved by Transcom feed into the Wasatch Front Regional Council and allow the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration to process project obligations and advances.

Key changes included in Board Mod No. 4
- 5600 West core route (UTA): WFRC‑programmed funds of $2,000,000 were proposed to be redirected to expand a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility that will serve buses for the 5600 West corridor. Presenters said the CNG expansion enables the no‑transfer service envisioned for riders between New Bingham and the Salt Lake International Airport and improves fueling capacity for the fleet. The committee heard that Salt Lake County’s recently authorized local option transportation sales tax will also contribute roughly $12 million toward construction of the corridor.
- Soundwell Trail (Tooele County / Stansbury Park): scope reduced to construct the segment from Village Boulevard to Mill Pond Park because available funds do not cover full corridor construction. Funding shown: $534,000 federal, $133,000 local (total $667,000); the project will build roughly half the planned facility now and seek later funding for the remainder.
- Caves Creek Trail overpass (Layton): a pedestrian/bicycle overpass over Union Pacific and FrontRunner lines. The engineer’s estimate rose from about $6.0 million to $12.5 million. Layton requested an additional $510,000 from WFRC and committed another $1.0 million locally; project sponsors said they are seeking roughly $2.0 million more from other sources and expect to advertise the project in the coming winter if funds are secured.
- I‑84 structures (Weber County): an additional $3,500,000 was requested for replacement/reconstruction of two structures over the Weber River and Union Pacific Railroad; presenters showed photos of column damage and exposed rebar as justification for the augmentation. The project total is now estimated at more than $55 million.
- Riverfront Parkway (South Jordan): scope change from a two‑lane to a five‑lane arterial on 1150 South to 114 South. Initial program cost was ~ $1.8 million; the latest estimate exceeded $4.8 million. South Jordan requested an additional $1.4 million in urban STP funds and is contributing roughly $1.6 million locally to reach the new estimate.
- I‑80 pavement repairs (Tooele County): new pavement project to remove and replace 4 inches of pavement in locations east of Exit 49 and west of Exit 56 with an estimated cost of $4,000,000.

Questions and context
Committee members asked about timing and funding confidence for the Layton overpass and were told local sponsors expressed confidence in securing the remaining roughly $2.0 million they expect to identify. Transcom members asked whether redirecting the $2.0 million for 5600 West to the CNG facility would delay the corridor; staff said the change will accelerate transit service because the fueling capacity is needed now for new buses.

Votes and next steps
Joe Smolka moved and Craig Smith seconded the motion to approve the resolution modifying the TIP. The chair called the voice vote; members answered “Aye” and the motion carried. Staff will forward the modified TIP and accompanying signed resolution to the Wasatch Front Regional Council and coordinate necessary federal conformity and FHWA/FTA concurrence (where required) before obligations proceed.

The committee received the signed resolution and amended tables as part of the meeting packet; staff noted more board modifications are likely as project costs and priorities evolve.

Ending note
Committee members and staff emphasized the TIP’s role in moving billions of dollars of regional transportation investment and noted that future adjustments are expected as projects progress through design and right‑of‑way stages.