Sen. Ibsen seeks funding for Zion State Route 9 regional shuttle pilot
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Summary
Senator Ibsen requested a grant to subsidize a shuttle service that would transport oversized vehicles and visitors through Zion National Park’s restricted tunnel to the visitor center.
Senator Ibsen asked the Economic and Community Development Appropriations Subcommittee on Feb. 7 for a one-time appropriation to subsidize a shuttle bus service through Zion National Park’s tunnel on State Route 9. The National Park Service has restricted motor homes and oversized buses through the tunnel; the shuttle would carry visitors from the east side of the park to the visitor center and back to start the operation.
The request was presented briefly. "This request is for a shuttle bus service," Senator Ibsen said. He concluded the presentation after answering no committee questions.
Committee members had no questions after Ibsen’s presentation and the item moved on without formal debate or amendment. No dollar amount was specified in the presentation materials shown in the meeting transcript.
The request will remain on the committee’s RFA list for any further prioritization or formal appropriation vote.