Notice of Public Hearing of the UTA Transit Commission - 2027 Budget
Notice Tags
Budget, Public Transit
Notice Type(s)
Notice,
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
October 26, 2026 05:30 PM
Description/Agenda
Utah Transit Authority
Transit Commission
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, October 26, 2026, 5:30 PM Frontlines Headquarters
669 West 200 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Public Hearing - 2027 Tentative Budget
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
For remote viewing, public comment, and special accommodations instructions, please see the
meeting information following this agenda.
1. Call to Order and Opening Remarks
Chair Mike Caldwell
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Mike Caldwell
3. Safety First Minute
Jon Larsen
4. Discussion Items
a. Tentative 2027 Budget Overview
Viola Miller
5. Public Comment
Chair Mike Caldwell
6. Adjourn
Chair Mike Caldwell
Meeting Information:
- Special Accommodation: Information related to this meeting is available in alternate formats upon request by
contacting adacompliance@rideuta.com or (801) 287-3536. Requests for accommodations should be made at least
two business days in advance of the scheduled meeting.
- Meeting proceedings may be viewed remotely by following the meeting video link on the UTA Public Meeting
Portal - https://rideuta.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
- In the event of technical difficulties with the remote connection or live-stream, the meeting will proceed in
person and in compliance with the Open and Public Meetings Act.
- Public Comment may be given live during the meeting by attending in person at the meeting location OR by joining
the remote Zoom meeting.
o Based on the number of in-person and on-line comment requests, the Chair will determine the length of
individual comments, up to a maximum of three minutes.
o One person's time may not be combined with another person's time.
o Distribution of handouts or other materials to meeting participants or attendees is not allowed.
o To support a respectful meeting environment, actions or words that disrupt the meeting, intimidate other
participants, obstruct the view or hearing of others, or may cause safety concerns are not allowed.
o To join by Zoom:
Use this link: https://rideuta.zoom.us/j/87889867662?pwd=Ma7OvMYsnNnFmjT7bAa3TGliJKtgOY and
follow the instructions to register for the meeting.
Use the 'raise hand' function in Zoom at the beginning of the meeting to indicate you would like to make a
comment.
- Public Comment may also be given through alternate means. See Instructions in the public notice above.
- Meetings are audio and video recorded and live-streamed.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Special Accommodation: Information related to this meeting is available in alternate format upon request by contacting adacompliance@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
Members of the Transit Commission of the Utah Transit Authority and meeting presenters will participate in person, however commissioners may join electronically as needed.
- Meeti-ng proceedings may be viewed remotely by following the instructions and link on the Transit
Commission of the Utah Transit Authority Meetings page - https:www.rideuta.com/transitcommission