General Information

Government Type

Special Service District

Entity

Utah Transit Authority

Entity Website

http://www.rideuta.com

Public Body

Utah Transit Authority

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Public Hearing Notice

Notice Tags

Public Transit District, Transportation

Notice Type(s)

Notice

Event Start Date & Time

May 12, 2021 06:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

May 12, 2021 07:00 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

05/12/21 01:00 AM

Description/Agenda

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY RE: August Service Changes. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is proposing several changes to transit service beginning in August. The proposed changes aim to improve flexibility and access; connect riders to transit where and when they need it; and replace and upgrade routes with on-demand service or new Flex routes for increased mobility. A 30-day public comment period will occur April 28 through May 28; one virtual public hearing, along with several other community engagement opportunities, will be held to gather feedback. Public Hearing Date & Format: There will be a public hearing held on Wednesday, May 12 at 6pm-7pm. Due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, and in compliance with Governor Cox's executive order regarding open meetings laws, this will be an all-electronic Zoom meeting with no anchor location. The public hearing meeting will provide an overview of proposed service changes, take questions, and accept public comment from participants. Listen Only: If you wish to view and listen (only) to the formal meeting, you can do so live at UTA's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RideUTA/ Participate: If you would like to provide a public comment during the public hearing on May 12, please register to join via Zoom any time prior to the hearing's conclusion: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m1ZdUVAARHeMrwfmVQ99pQ Registered participants will be given an opportunity to speak in a specified order. To ensure all participants have an opportunity to speak, comments are limited to three minutes per person. All who wish to view the hearing following the event may do so through our YouTube channel or Facebook page. Public Comments: Relevant information about the proposed service changes will be available at the Public Hearing and on the UTA Website at rideuta.com/AugustChanges. The proposed fares changes will be available for public review and comment from April 28, 2021 - May 28, 2021. Comments must be received, postmarked or electronically submitted to UTA through one of the following methods by 5 p.m. on May 28, 2021 to be considered as part of the public comment record. - Email: hearingofficer@rideuta.com - Phone: 801-743-3882, option 5 - Mailing: Utah Transit Authority, C/O Megan Waters, 669 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 - Website: rideuta.com/AugustChanges Public Open Houses UTA Customer Service locations will host information about proposed service changes onsite in an informal open house format during the public comment period from April 28 through May 28. Members of the public who wish to learn more and leave a comment in-person can do so at the following locations, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM: Timpanogos 1110 S. Geneva Rd, Orem, UT 84058 (801) 227-8923 Downtown Salt Lake City 250 South 600 West, SLC, UT 84101 (801) 287-4664 Meadowbrook 3600 South 700 West, SLC, UT 84119 (801) 262-5626 Ogden Transit Center 2393 Wall Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401 (801) 626-1207 Additional information about community engagement opportunities can be found at rideuta.com/AugustChanges. Proposed Major Service Changes: Routes changed with a new service type: - Route F504-Replaced by UTA On Demand - Route F518-Replaced by UTA On Demand - Route F534-Replaced by UTA On Demand - Route F546-Replaced by UTA On Demand - Route F547-Replaced by UTA On Demand Routes changes with a new service type, new route alignments, and expanded service: - Route 11-Replaced by F11, increased weekday service to 30 min and added Saturday service - Route 232-Replaced by F232, increased weekday service to 30 min and added Saturday service - Route 525-Replaced by F202, F525 increased weekday service to 30 min and added Saturday service - Route F514 - Increased weekday service to 30 min. - Route F556-Extend to 7800 South, discontinue route on Copper City Dr, 6200 South (served by 54) - Route F578-Extend to 5600 West, discontinue Jordan Landing loop (served by 240, F570) Routes changed with a reduction in frequency - Route 871-Reduce frequency during midday due to low ridership

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

To assure full participation at the hearing and during the public comment period, accommodations for effective communication such as a sign language interpreter, 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 by contacting the UTA Hearing Officer at 801-244-3271. Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to UTA's ADA Compliance Officer at 801-262-5626 or dial 711 to make a relay call for deaf or hearing impaired persons.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

Not available

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

669 West 200 South
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101
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Contact Name

Hearing Officer

Contact Email

hearingofficer@rideuta.com

Contact Phone

(801)237-1952

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

April 23, 2021 12:19 PM

Notice Last Edited On

April 28, 2021 08:16 AM

Deadline Date

May 12, 2021 01:00 AM

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