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Government Type
Special Service District
Entity
Utah Transit Authority
Entity Website
http://www.rideuta.com
Public Body
Board of Trustees

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Notice Title
Notice of Public Hearing - Utah Transit Authority
Notice Tags
Public Transit District
Notice Type(s)
Notice, Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
January 18, 2018 06:00 PM
Event End Date & Time
January 18, 2018 07:30 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
02/03/18 11:00 PM
Description/Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY RE: April 2018 Service Changes. Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is proposing several service changes to local bus service in Utah County. A Public Hearing will be held at the location listed below to discuss these proposed changes. The hearing is to gather feedback for major changes to routes 833, 834, 840 and 864. Public Hearing Location: Provo City Library 550 North University Avenue Provo, Utah Jan 18, 2018, 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. At the hearing, UTA will provide an opportunity for citizens, private transportation providers, public officials and interested agencies to comment on the proposed changes. To be included as part of the Public Hearing record, all comments must be postmarked or received by UTA no later than Feb 3, 2018. THE FORMAT FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: Open House to review and discuss proposal with UTA representatives; public comment accepted anytime during the Open House. 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 five (5) working days prior to the date of the scheduled event. Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to UTA's ADA Compliance Officer at 801-287- 3536 or dial 711 to make a relay call for deaf or hearing impaired persons. To request a language interpreter, please contact the UTA Public Hearing Officer at 801-287-2270. Written comments or email comments may be submitted to the following address: Erika Shubin, Utah Transit Authority, 669 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, or emailed directly to hearingofficer@rideuta.com. Phone calls and questions about the proposal may be directed to Ken Anson at 801-227-8957. All comments will become part of the public record if received by 5 p.m. on Feb 3, 2018. Proposals are as follows: - UTA is proposing several major service changes. The changes are designed to improve bus routes and increase operating efficiency. The proposed changes are as follows: - Route 833: Elimination of two weekday trips due schedule changes. All Saturday trips will be discontinued because of low ridership. - Route 834: Elimination of two weekday trips due schedule changes. Route will be extended to the intersection of Orem Center Street and State Street to allow for transfers to Route 850 near Orem City Offices. All Saturday trips will be discontinued due to low ridership. - Route 840: Route to be discontinued and replaced by adding additional Route 841 trips. Proposed change will provide customers with more seat availability between the Orem FrontRunner Station and Utah Valley University. - Route 864: Proposed new route to serve the west side of I-15 near the Lehi Station. Route will be interlined with Route 863 and will only offer weekday peak-hour service. - Other small timing, route alignment and schedule changes as needed. - If approved, changes would go into effect on April 8, 2018. Additional information items: - Relevant information about the proposed changes will be available at the Public Hearings, on the UTA website at rideuta.com, or may be reviewed at the UTA's Timpanogos Business Unit at 1110 South Geneva Road, Orem, UT until Feb 3, 2018. If commenting via mail, comments must be postmarked or received by UTA no later than 5 p.m. on Feb 3, 2018 to be part of the public comment record. Jerry Benson President/CEO Utah Transit Authority
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
To assure full participation at the meeting, accommodations for effective communication, such as sign language interpreters or printed materials in alternative formats, must be requested at least five (5) working days prior to the date of the scheduled event. Direct requests for accommodations to UTA ADA Compliance Officer at 801-287-3536 or dial 711 to make a relay call. To request a language interpreter, please call Rebecca Cruz at 801-287-2580.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Telephonic participation is not available.

Meeting Information

Meeting Location
550 North University Avenue
Provo City Library
Provo, 84601
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Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On
January 04, 2018 02:42 PM
Notice Last Edited On
January 04, 2018 02:42 PM
Deadline Date
February 3, 2018 11:00 PM

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File Name Category Date Added
Public Notice Timp BU Apr 2018 Final.pdf Public Information Handout 2018/01/04 02:40 PM

Board/Committee Contacts

Member Email Phone
Carlton Christensen, Chair, Trustee boardoftrustees@rideuta.com (801)287-2585
Jeff Acerson, Trustee, Chair boardoftrustees@rideuta.com (801)287-2585
Beth Holbrook, Trustee, Trustee boardoftrustees@rideuta.com (801)287-2585

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