Riverton
Riverton, UT · Traffic & Transit
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Fast-Moving Brush Fire Along SR-201 in Magna Chokes Highway With Smoke
A fast-moving grass fire broke out south of State Route 201 near 7200 West in Magna on Thursday, sending thick smoke drifting across the highway and cutting visibility for commuters during the evening drive. Firefighters moved quickly to set up containment lines while multiple units focused on protecting structures near the fire scene, and the cause of the blaze had not been determined as crews worked the incident.
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UTA considers first fare increase in over a decade in list of proposed changes
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Transit Authority submitted a proposal that would increase the base fare of its services for the first time in over a decade. If approved, UTA would increase the fare from $2.50 to a flat $3. It would be the first base fare...
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FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's project to increase commuter rail service between Ogden and Provo is another step closer to receiving nearly $1.3 billion in federal funding. The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday approved the FrontRunner 2X project to enter the engineering phase of its Capital Investment Grants program. It's a pivotal second step within the program, essentially allowing Utah to begin spending money on construction that can be federally reimbursed as it awaits a final decision on whether it will receive the full $1.3 billion.
KUTV
UTA considers first fare increase in over a decade in list of proposed changes
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Transit Authority submitted a proposal that would increase the base fare of its services for the first time in over a decade. If approved, UTA would increase the fare from $2.50 to a flat $3. It would be the first base fare...
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FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s project to increase commuter rail service between Ogden and Provo is another step closer to receiving nearly $1.3 billion in federal funding. The Federal Transit Administration on Friday approved the FrontRunner 2X project to enter the engineering phase of its Capital Investment Grants program. It’s a pivotal second step within the program that is needed before any project can receive funding for construction.
lehifreepress.com
Holbrook Farms neighborhood expresses concern over possible transit plans
Members of Lehi’s Holbrook Farms neighborhood (located north of Primary Children’s Medical Center and between the Jordan River and Redwood Road) is feeling the pinch as the city looks at various long-term mass transit traffic flow plans. “The mass transit plans are important to our city,” said council...
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TRAX Green Line Delays Hit Salt Lake City After Train-Auto Crash
An early-morning train-versus-auto accident disrupted TRAX service Friday, slowing Green Line trips toward Salt Lake City International Airport. Riders on the affected stretch were warned to expect delays long enough to turn a simple airport transfer into a much less simple commute. In an alert posted Friday morning, the Utah...
Progressive Rail Roading
BNSF opens new intermodal terminal in Utah (8/1/2025)
BNSF Railway Co. yesterday officially opened its new intermodal facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Class I held a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was attended by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, state and local leaders and officials from several partners, including the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and Patriot Rail LLC.
Standard-Examiner
Chugging into town: Rare Utah Railway locomotive joins Utah State Railroad Museum collection on loan
OGDEN — A rare locomotive is joining the collection at the Utah State Railroad Museum at Ogden Union Station for the next couple years. Earlier this week, Utah Railway No. 5004 — an MK50-3 — arrived at Ogden Union Station on a loan from the Promontory Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society which just recently bought the 31-year-old locomotive.
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TRAX Green Line derails near airport after crash with car forcing heavy delays
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Green Line TRAX line was heavily delayed Friday morning after a crash with a car at 2200 West and North Temple. A spokesperson with Utah Transit Authority said the crash happened around 7 a.m. when a car turned in front of the train and was struck.