Utah Transit Authority public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Local Advisory Council (Dissolved)
The Utah Transit Authority Local Advisory Council (now dissolved) is holding a regular meeting to consult with the Board of Trustees on the proposed 2022-2026 Capital Plan, the agency's tentative 2022 budget, and service planning updates including the Long Range Transit Plan and On Demand services. The council will also consider a resolution setting 2022 meeting dates and receive reports on grants, community engagement, and ridership. Public comment is invited in person or via online, email, or phone.
- Resolution AR 2021-11-01 approving the proposed 2022-2026 Capital Plan
- FrontRunner Forward update
- Consultation on tentative 2022 budget
- UTA Long Range Transit Plan (LRTP) overview
- UTA On Demand update for Southern Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City Westside
Utah Transit Authority
The Utah Transit Authority is conducting a public hearing and open house to receive input on its 2022 Tentative Budget. A 30-day comment period is also open from November 4, 2021, through December 4, 2021.
- Public Budget Open House to review and discuss the budget with UTA representatives
- Public hearing for verbal comments to the Board of Trustees
- 30-day public comment period ending December 4, 2021
Utah Transit Authority
The Utah Transit Authority is holding a virtual public hearing on October 20, 2021, to gather feedback on proposed transit service changes effective December 12. The changes would reduce service on low-ridership routes and shift resources due to a labor shortage. A 30-day public comment period runs from October 4 to November 6, 2021.
- Route 640: Saturday service reduced from 30 to 60 minutes
- Route 454: Discontinued
- Route 451: Routing modified to serve International Center and North Temple
- Route F522: Discontinued
- Public comment period Oct 4 – Nov 6, 2021; comments due by 5 p.m. Nov 6
Utah Transit Authority
The Utah Transit Authority's Committee on Accessible Transportation (CAT) will meet electronically via Zoom to discuss accessibility issues, including a presentation on the Paratransit Forward Grant application and feedback on TRAX train announcements. The committee will also hear public comment, approve minutes from April 2021, and receive updates from subcommittees and UTA staff.
- Paratransit Forward Grant application presentation
- TRAX announcements voice feedback discussion
- Approval of minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting
- Public comment via phone (801-287-3536) or email until Oct 15, 2021
- Report on UTA Disability Sensitivity Panel participation
Local Advisory Council (Dissolved)
The Utah Transit Authority Board of Trustees is holding a budget work session to discuss the Chief Service Development Officer and Chief Planning and Engagement Officer budgets. The agenda covers operating budgets, capital development, construction, real estate, and customer experience items. Public comment is not taken live but can be submitted online, by email, or by phone.
- Discussion of CSDO Operating Budget
- Discussion of Capital Development, Construction, and Assets
- Discussion of CPEO Operating Budget and Service Planning
- Discussion of Customer Experience and Community Engagement
- Next budget work sessions scheduled for Sept 17 and Sept 23, 2021
Local Advisory Council (Dissolved)
The Utah Transit Authority Local Advisory Council (now dissolved) is holding a regular meeting to discuss capital projects, a potential bond refunding, transit-oriented development, and a resolution setting Board of Trustees compensation. The agenda includes public comment opportunities and reports on ridership and federal stimulus funds. This body was later dissolved, and the meeting is part of its regular advisory duties.
- Draft 2022-2026 Five-Year Capital Plan update
- Potential 2015A Senior and Subordinate Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bond Opportunity in 2021
- Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) overview and project update
- Resolution AR2021-09-01 setting compensation for the Board of Trustees
- Approval of June 2, 2021 meeting minutes
Local Advisory Council (Dissolved)
The Utah Transit Authority's Local Advisory Council (now dissolved) is holding a regular meeting to consult on an amendment to the 2021 budget, receive updates on capital projects including the Point of the Mountain Transit Study, and consider a resolution approving the updated Station Area Plan for Ogden Central Station. The meeting also includes public comment, consent agenda items, and reports from agency and audit committees.
- Consultation on Amendment 1 to the Authority's 2021 Budget
- Resolution AR2021-06-01 approving updated Station Area Plan for Ogden Central Station
- 2021 Legislative Appropriations for UTA Capital Projects update
- Point of the Mountain Transit Study Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) update
- August 2021 Change Day service update
Utah Transit Authority
The Utah Transit Authority is holding a virtual public hearing on May 12, 2021, to gather feedback on proposed August service changes. The changes aim to improve flexibility and access, including replacing several fixed routes with on-demand service and new Flex routes, adjusting frequencies, and extending some routes. A 30-day public comment period runs from April 28 through May 28, 2021.
- Routes F504, F518, F534, F546, F547 replaced by UTA On Demand
- Routes 11, 232, 525 replaced by Flex routes with increased weekday and Saturday service
- Route F556 extended to 7800 South; Route F578 extended to 5600 West
- Route 871 frequency reduced during midday due to low ridership
- Public comment period April 28 – May 28, 2021; comments due by 5 p.m. May 28
Utah Transit Authority
The Utah Transit Authority's CAT Planning & Community Outreach Subcommittee held a meeting on April 6, 2021, to discuss accessibility initiatives. The agenda included updates on the committee's presence on the UTA website, recruitment for new members, and planning for ADA Celebration events. No specific financial decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the provided agenda text.
- Approval of minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting
- Update on CAT presence on the UTA website
- Discussion of CAT Committee recruitment
- Continuation of ADA Celebration planning
- Initial planning for new CAT member training
Utah Transit Authority
The Utah Transit Authority's CAT Services Subcommittee is meeting to discuss accessibility and rider experience items. The agenda includes reviewing ADA bus stop improvements, TRAX external announcement data, and feedback on 'Secure Here' stickers. The committee will also discuss Route 2, TRAX vehicle entrance and seating, and signage at the North Temple FrontRunner station.
- 2020 ADA Bus Stop Improvement Dashboard
- TRAX External Announcement Data (Nov, Dec 2020)
- Route 2 'Tour' discussion
- Feedback on 'Secure Here' stickers
- Seating, signage at N Temple FrontRunner