The riders on the bus are safe, safe, safe
For many college students and residents who live in Provo without a car and use buses as their major means of transportation, remembering the bus schedule and making it to the bus stop on time are top...
View ArticleBYU students spend an estimated $1000 a semester for transportation
Many students believe the trouble of parking on campus is their only struggle. But to many others, it is the mere cost of transporting themselves to school that is becoming the most troublesome. When...
View ArticleFrontRunner line to Provo may open in December
Liz Stevenson does not have a car and has to be creative in the ways to get around. Depending on how far she wants to go, she can walk, ride a bicycle, get a friend to drive her, or take a bus....
View ArticleProvo Mayor leads public bike ride
Provo Mayor John Curtis will be joining the public for a bike ride at 8 a.m. tomorrow to celebrate National Bike Month. The ride will begin at the Historic County Courthouse at 51 S. University Ave and...
View ArticleProvo hoping to eliminate train horns
The loud sound of train horns in Provo could soon stop. The City of Lehi is spearheading an application that will make quiet zones that will reach Provo. Utah already has five quiet zones in place in...
View ArticleKennecott Copper pledges free UTA TRAX passes on bad air days
Smog now has some benefits thanks to Kennecott Copper Mine. As part of its pledge to reduce emissions, Kennecott is offering free UTA passes on days with red air quality. Red air quality, according to...
View ArticleFrontRunner schedule change to allow more time between stops
The Utah Transit Authority is changing the new FrontRunner schedule earlier than expected because of long wait times and missed connections. “The schedule has allowed more time for the trips between...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UTA, Isis to extend free ride promotion
Public transit continues to remain simple and affordable across Utah as Isis and Utah Transit Authority continue to offer free rides through the mobile app. This promotion was originally designed to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
BYU custodian killed in FrontRunner accident
PROVO — A man died after being struck by a FrontRunner train Friday morning at the intersection of 700 West and 600 South. About 7:30 a.m., Douglas Crow, a BYU custodian, was riding his bicycle when...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UTA provides transportation to and from General Conference
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has released a service notice to accommodate travelers to and from General Conference for both the Saturday and Sunday sessions. The release states the schedule and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Concealed carry at BYU
KSL announced Monday that the Salt Lake City Police Department stopped what could have been a mass shooting. A man had very specific plans to attack innocent bystanders at the City Creek Mall, Sugar...
View ArticleNew transit system set to come to Provo
The Utah Transit Authority is set to construct a new and faster form of public transit in Provo and Orem in 2015 to help accommodate the growing populations surrounding both BYU and UVU. The new bus...
View ArticleTransportation Day at BYU helps students get around
Getting around town can become costly, especially on a student budget, but Transportation Day on Oct. 7 can help students save money. The event will be held in Brigham Square from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New streetcar in Sugar House expected to revitalize the area
A new streetcar called “S Line” with slower speeds and easy access will join Utah’s system of public transportation to connect pedestrians and local businesses in Sugar House. The streetcar is in...
View ArticleUTA Unveils New Texting System and Streetcar Line
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has announced a new texting service called RideTime, which relays transportation information directly to mobile devices. “RideTime utilizes real-time data to help you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Provo’s Bus Rapid Transit hotly debated by neighbors and city
Christian Nielson is the third generation of his family to live in the Wasatch neighborhood across from BYU’s campus. For years, it has been a single-family neighborhood, but he fears that the legacy...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Preparing for the General Conference transportation rush
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) works around the clock 365 days a year to manage traffic at the Traffic Management Office in Salt Lake City. From the office, employees can view current...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bus Rapid Transit continues to gain support
The Provo City Council continued to voice support for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in its May 6 meeting. After spending nearly three hours discussing the proposed BRT route and listening to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Provo a top city for biking to work
Andrew Jensen says his commute to work in downtown Provo is more convenient because he hops on a bike instead of driving a car. “Provo is a great place to bike,” Jensen said. “It’s way faster than...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Utah Transit Authority’s distance-based fare test focuses on BYU
Utah Transit Authority began a 50 cents-per-mile fare test for BYU students, faculty and staff so UTA could analyze fares and see if distance-based bus fares could be cost-efficient. Normal one-way...
View Article
