NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD
UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY
RE: UTA Tentative Budget 2027. UTA is holding a public hearing to receive input on its 2027 Tentative Budget.
Public Hearing Date & Format:
There will be a public hearing held on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at UTA's downtown Salt Lake City office at 669 West 200 South.
Prior to the public hearing, from 5:30-6:00 p.m. UTA will hold an in-person public budget open house to allow the public to review and discuss the budget with UTA representatives. During this time, in addition to having specific questions answered, the public may submit written comments to UTA. At 6:00pm, as
part of a specially scheduled UTA Transit Commission meeting, UTA will hold a public hearing where individuals may provide verbal comment directly to UTA's Transit Commission.
Options for remote viewing and remote public comment will be available. To view the meeting remotely please see below or go to UTA's Public Meeting Portal at https://rideuta.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and click on the agenda for the public hearing. If you wish to participate remotely or leave a public comment register in advance for this webinar: https://rideuta.zoom.us/j/87889867662?pwd=Ma7OvMYsnNnFmjT7bAa3TGliJKtgOY.1 In the event of technical difficulties with remote participation, the meeting will proceed in person and in compliance with the Open and Public Meetings Act.
To assure full participation at the hearing, accommodations for effective communication such as sign language interpreters, printed materials in alternative formats, or a language interpreter for non-English speaking participants, must be requested at least two (2) working days prior to the date of the scheduled event. Requests for ADA or language accommodations should be directed to adacompliance@rideuta.com or 801-287-3536, or dial 711 to make a relay call for deaf or hearing-impaired persons.
Public Comments:
In addition to the hearing and open house, the tentative budget will be available for public review and comment from September 23, 2026, through October 26, 2026. During the comment period the public can submit comments via email, online, mail, or phone. Information on the 2027 Tentative Budget may be found at www.rideuta.com/budget or viewed in person at UTA Headquarters, 669 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT.
Comments must be received, postmarked, or electronically submitted to UTA through one of the following methods by 5pm on October 26, 2026, to be considered as part of the public comment record.
- Email: hearingofficer@rideuta.com
- Phone: 801-743-3888
- Mailing: Utah Transit Authority, C/O Jolisha Branch, 669 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Website: www.rideuta.com/budget
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Special Accommodation: Information related to this meeting is available in alternate format upon request by contacting calldredge@rideuta.com or (801) 287-3536. Request for accommodations should be made at least two business days in advance of the scheduled meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Register in advance for this webinar: https://rideuta.zoom.us/j/87889867662?pwd=Ma7OvMYsnNnFmjT7bAa3TGliJKtgOY.1