UTA announced the expansion of the S-Li ne service in Sugar House. The project extends the line to Highland Drive to support economic development and serve the growing population.
UTA received Federal Transit Administration funding to upgrade TRAX light-rail service with 20 new low-floor light rail vehicles that enhance accessibility and improve efficiency.
UTA’s Central Depot District Garage, or Depot District, was opened in May 2023. It was uniquely designed as a one-stop shop to accommodate alternative fuel and clean-air transit vehicles. Depot District also houses a fleet of 47 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. In addition to administrative offices and UTA tech center, the depot features charging stations for 24 of its e-buses, diesel refueling, outdoor bus parking under modern canopies, and a bus wash.
After two decades of planning, UTA successfully launched its second rapid transit system — the Ogden Express (OGX) — in August 2023. This innovative system features 11 electric buses that connect the Ogden FrontRunner station with Weber State University. Thanks to a federal grant, OGX is fare free for the first three years.
UTA launched an all-electric fleet of 10 Ford E-transit vans to provide UTA’s On-Demand service in Tooele County. The service provides enhanced coverage, access, and flexibility for riders while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 2.7 metric tons in the initial months of operation.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $16.2 million to High Valley Transit in Summit County to purchase 10 electric buses and upgrade its charging infrastructure.
Managed by OED, REVI is a $3 million matching grant program designed to provide funds to rural electric cooperatives for upgrading and installing new charging infrastructure. OED is preparing to announce grant recipients in August 2024.
The Utah Legislature created the Utah Innovation Fund in 2023 to solve complex and high-impact problems by investing in promising local startups. The fund targets
June 2024 • The Utah Legislature funded development of the first battery-electric passenger train in the U.S. in partnership with ASPIRE, headquartered at Utah State
Rocky Mountain Power and UDOT celebrated the opening of eight hyper-fast public chargers near the entrance to Arches National Park in Moab. This project was developed in partnership with Electrify America. Funding was made possible using UDOT’s NEVI funds and Rocky Mountain Power’s EVIP funds.
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