How Much Are We Biking? This Month’s Map Celebrates National Bike Month
In thinking ahead to May – National Bike Month – our map of the month features a new look at bicycle-based travel along the Wasatch Front.
New transit-oriented Clearfield development hopes to get more people out of their cars
City leaders in Clearfield broke ground Monday on a major project they hope will serve as a new community center that encourages more people to get around without driving.
‘A long time coming’: Clearfield begins work on city-changing transportation community
Clearfield and the UTA are now ready to embark on a massive project that will drastically change the city in the next two decades as it prepares for its next century of existence.
Utah’s Golden Spoke Trail Network
WASHINGTON, DC (Rails to Trails Magazine) – Utah recently celebrated its completion of the Golden Spoke trail network, which comprises more than 100 miles of connected, paved trails linking Ogden, Salt Lake City and Provo. This photo essay showcases the natural wonders and unique infrastructure that make this urban trail network a rail-trail destination to behold. Featuring the Legacy Parkway
Golden Spoke ride unites bikers, communities of Wasatch Front
SALT LAKE CITY (My City Journals) – Nearly 150 years ago, railroad workers from the east coast and west coast met at Promontory Point, Utah, where they signified the connection between the two halves of America with a Golden Spike. Last Saturday, bikers from across the Wasatch Front rode from Ogden in the north and Provo in the south and
Second largest connected trail system in nation debuts in Utah
Image courtesy of Eric Mayer. SALT LAKE CITY (Fox 13) – Bicyclists from across the state rode miles to join in on the inaugural ride and dedication of the Golden Spoke Trail, and it was a great day for a bike ride. “Look at the weather, great friends, great people, you’re on a bike. How could it be any better?”
Utah is home to longest continuous trail network west of the Mississippi
SALT LAKE CITY (KSL.com) – Two groups of riders headed out early Saturday to forge 50-plus miles on the newly joined Golden Spoke Trail, which spans 106 miles through 34 cities from Ogden to Provo. The bikers started in Ogden and Provo and met in the middle, on the Jordan River Parkway bridge near 1206 W. 200 South, where they
Governor Herbert opens longest multi-use trail network West of the Mississippi (News Release)
SALT LAKE CITY – Golden Spoke network offers over 100-miles of trail connecting Ogden to Provo, Utah Today Governor Gary R. Herbert, along with several local and regional leaders, officially recognized the completion of the Golden Spoke network at a community celebration event. The Golden Spoke network offers over 100 miles of safe, connected, paved trails from Ogden to Provo,
‘Golden Spoke’ trail network connects Ogden and Provo, opens Saturday
OGDEN (Standard Examiner) – Nearly 150 years ago, the first transcontinental railroad across the United States was completed in Northern Utah. On May 10, 1869, the ceremonial Golden Spike was driven at Promontory Summit in Box Elder County, connecting the rail lines of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific. Built between 1863 and 1869, the transcontinental line connected the Pacific
Governor Herbert opens longest multi-use trail network West of the Mississippi (Media Alert)
SALT LAKE CITY – Communities gather to bike, run and walk the Golden Spoke trail as part of Saturday’s celebration WHAT: Governor Gary R. Herbert, along with several local and regional leaders, will officially recognize the completion of the Golden Spoke network at a community celebration event this Saturday. The Golden Spoke network offers over 100 miles of safe, connected,