News and Communications

“Where is everybody going?” – this is perhaps the key question for understanding how well our transportation system serves the region today, and for planning for our future. UDOT, UTA, WFRC and the 3 other Utah MPO’s recently purchased access to a statewide trip movement data product — licensed from a company called StreetLight — that estimates travel between traffic

he New York Times recently reported that the cost of owning a car has never been higher. In June the average purchase price for a new car topped $48,000 for the first time, due to inflation and ongoing supply chain issues. The average monthly payment for a new car is now approximately $700, due to higher car prices and rising interest rates as the Federal Reserve battles inflation.

Happy National Bike Month! As the days get longer and temperatures rise, we hope you will be able to get out to safely enjoy the paths and open spaces along the Wasatch Front. As many of us are too keenly aware, there have been numerous pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities this year, as reported in these headlines. These tragedies

As the days get longer and warmer, now is a great time of year to think about biking more or giving it a try if it’s been awhile. Our map of the month on bike safety provides a resource communities can explore to develop goals for improving bike (and pedestrian) access and safety, especially around city and neighborhood centers that

The Transportation and Land Use Connection (TLC) program supports planning projects that positively impact our region and implement the Wasatch Choice Vision.

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.

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.

Recently North Salt Lake adopted a Town Center Branding and Wayfinding plan which gives the city a brand and aesthetic that identifies it as a distinctive destination that residents and visitors want to experience.