From Deseret News archives:
UTA may cut $1.8M from Salt Lake bus service
Public invited to discuss 12 routes up for elimination
The proposed cuts are the result of a review of transit services that the agency conducts every four months.
Beginning today, the agency will hold four public hearings to gather comment on routes proposed for elimination or restructuring. UTA said it will gauge whether to implement changes based on public comment.
Hearings are scheduled for:
- 5-7 p.m. today, Draper City Hall, 12441 S. 900 East.
- 5-7 p.m. Thursday, West Jordan City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Road.
- 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, Riverton City Hall, 12765 W. 1400 East.
- 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, UTA board room, 3600 S. 700 West.
Twelve routes are being proposed for elimination. Another dozen are proposed to be restructured. Details are available at www.rideuta.com.
Explosive growth in southern Salt Lake County is a top reason for the new fast bus service, which is proposed to have fewer stops and less ride time than current bus routes, according to UTA.
"That's a population that has obviously decided to live there, but still, most have to come into the city to work or go to school," Huber said. "Most of those people who live in those areas like to get where they want to go . . . without stopping 50 times between when you get on and off."
UTA could implement the fast bus service by April.
E-mail: nwarburton@desnews.com
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