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, Hearing

Event Start Date & Time

October 20, 2021 06:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

October 20, 2021 07:00 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

10/20/21 01:00 AM

Description/Agenda

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY RE: December Service Changes. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is proposing several changes to transit service beginning on December 12. The proposed changes would reduce service on low ridership routes and shift resources given the labor shortage. A 30-day public comment period will occur October 4 through November 6; one virtual public hearing, along with several other community engagement opportunities, will be held to gather feedback. Public Comments: Relevant information about the proposed service changes will be available at the Public Hearing and on the UTA Website at rideuta.com/ChangeDay. The proposed changes will be available for public review and comment from October 4, 2021 - November 6, 2021. Comments must be received, postmarked or electronically submitted to UTA through one of the following methods by 5 p.m. on November 6, 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/ChangeDay Public Hearing Date & Format: There will be a virtual public hearing held on Wednesday, October 20 at 6pm-7pm. 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 October 20, please register to join via Zoom any time prior to the hearing's conclusion: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ljl7IR8LRuiMzQLVWNZiXw 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 Open Houses UTA Customer Service locations will host information about proposed service changes onsite during the public comment period from October 4 through November 6. 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: 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/ChangeDay. 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. Proposed Major Service Changes: - Route 640: Reduce Saturday service from 30 minute to 60 minute - Route 454: Discontinue - Route 451: Modify routing to serve International Center and North Temple - Route F522: Discontinue

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

Participate electronically: If you would like to provide a public comment during the public hearing on October 20, please register to join via Zoom any time prior to the hearing's conclusion: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ljl7IR8LRuiMzQLVWNZiXw 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/

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

October 01, 2021 03:45 PM

Notice Last Edited On

October 04, 2021 08:59 AM

Deadline Date

October 20, 2021 01:00 AM

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