I have been appointed to sit on the UTA Local Advisory Council as one of nine members. This year, I was nominated to be an officer as the 2nd Vice-Chair. In 2026, I will be the UTA Advisory Council Chair. We meet once a quarter to discuss projects, funding and the future of transit in Utah. This has been a wonderful opportunity for me to have a voice for transit in the southwest side of the valley. In May, I attended the Transit Academy and had the opportunity to drive a train. I learned that it is a job that takes skill and a lot of training.
If you visit rideuta.com, you can provide feedback on UTA’s 2025 tentative budget (through November 6) and see the transit plan into 2050. In that plan, there is transit coming to Bluffdale. In the next 5 years, here is a plan for a bus route to connect us to other cities on Redwood Road and in the next 10 years, there is a plan for a Front Runner station in Bluffdale. The plan for the Front Runner station is in the area ordering the Point Project. The exact location has not been determined, but we are assuming it will not be too far from the Phillip Gates Memorial Park. Right now, an environmental study is being conducted and we are in the early planning stages. Parking, roads, privacy and traffic will all be a part of this plan. We hope the station will be open in time for the 2034 Winter Olympics.
As of now, if you would like to connect into the UTA public transit system, you can utilize the UTA On Demand service. Download the app called “UTA on Demand” and book your ride! This is a corner-to corner service, so you will be picked up and dropped off close to your destination. The cost is $2.50 per ride. I am grateful to work together with UTA in finding solutions for our residents to have access to public transportation. As always, please reach out to me with any questions.