Transportation Committee
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What Does the Transportation Committee Do?
This group has been tasked with identifying the pain points our employees experience in their chosen commute to the office and offering up some creative solutions as to how we can help. This committee will identify key hubs employees use, limitations, alternative modes of transportation, and potential solutions to cut commute times.
What is the Committee Working on Right Now?
GovOps Transportation Survey Results are IN!
The Transportation Committee is currently researching the following transportation options:
- Secure bicycle parking
- UTA ECO Passes - contract renewed for FY2025 - FY2026
- Motorcycle Parking
- TSOB Parking Solutions
- Transportation “Hot spot” Research
Want to Join this Committee?
Are you interested in joining this committee? Then email us at [email protected]
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UTA Midvalley Connector...2025
UPDATE (8/28/24): the buses used for the Midvalley Connector will be all fully electric!
The GovOps Transportation Committee wanted to make you aware of the new bus rapid transit line being constructed near the Taylorsville State Office Building, the Midvalley Connector. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is developing a Midvalley Express 7-mile bus route that connects local destinations and planned developments across Murray, Taylorsville, and West Valley City. Construction began this spring and is projected to conclude in Fall 2025 (barring any unforeseen delays).
The route runs seven miles, with a total of 15 stations, and expects to have 11 buses along the route. The current frequency is planned for 15 minutes.
Learn More
Read the PDF
GovOps Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes
State ECO Pass Program
If you are interested in acquiring an ECO Pass, please reach out to Marissa Klebenow in the DGO EDO at [email protected]
Utah Transit Authority (UTA) ECO Passes are available for:
(a) an employee who is employed on a full-time,
part-time, seasonal, and/or temporary basis;
part-time, seasonal, and/or temporary basis;
(b) an employee who is not currently
participating in a UTA van pool program;
participating in a UTA van pool program;
(c) an employee who works shifts when UTA is
providing transit services
providing transit services
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The ECO Pass includes unlimited travel on local buses, express buses, TRAX light rail, Streetcar light rail, bus rapid transit, and FrontRunner commuter rail. Authorized Services do not include travel on Park City Connect, Ski-bus, or Paratransit services.
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You can use the ECO Pass for personal travel (i.e. weekend trips), however you cannot allow friends or family members to use your pass.
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