Foes of Mountain View toll road form group

Dave Owen, a consultant for the trucking association, said Monday that he believes a mobilized group of mayors and business leaders can influence the Legislature, which will decide how to fund the remaining one-third of the cost to build Mountain View — if it is built as a toll road.

"Cities, if they get together and talk with one voice, they're pretty loud, especially in the House of Representatives," Owen said. "We want to put those voices together and get ready for the session to put on some pressure."

One voice that won't be there, however, is West Valley Mayor Dennis Nordfelt. He said Monday that he isn't a fan of the highway being built as a toll road, but he wants to leave the option of tolls available, just in case.

"I'd rather have a toll road than no road at all," he said.

The Trucking Association has a Web site for Mountain View at: goutahgo.org. UDOT's Mountain View Web site is: www.udot.utah.gov/mountainview.

If you go ...

What: Mountain View Corridor panel discussion and open house

When: Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon panel discussion; 1-4 p.m. open house

Where: Salt Lake Community College, Miller Campus, 9750 S. 300 West, Sandy.

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