UT: Urban Planning and Transportation
Group advocates for better transit options in rural Utah
A coalition of Utah stakeholders is launching the "Campaign for Public Transit in the 435," which will aim to bring better forms of transit to those w…
Tech scene grows in states like Utah, but not without challenges
A new report showed the share of tech jobs in what are known as "superstar" cities such as the Bay Area, Boston, Los Angeles and New York has dipped …
Can narrower roads save lives and help the environment?
A new study sheds light on the importance of street design, especially as it relates to traffic and pedestrian safety. In Utah, from 2019 to 2022…
Utah allocates funds to build more wildlife crossings
Budget legislation was signed into law in Utah this week that includes $20 million for building wildlife crossing infrastructure. Utah joins other …
Expert: People underestimate railroad collision risks
Utah saw 13 railroad-crossing collisions that included three fatalities in 2020, according to the most recent data available from the Federal …
Utah Kicks Off 2023 'Clear the Air' Challenge
The 14th annual Clear the Air Challenge in Utah begins July 1. The month-long challenge is designed to encourage Utahns to reduce their vehicle …
New EPA Rule Could Mean 2 out of 3 Cars is Electric by 2032
The Environmental Protection Agency announced last month new and more stringent vehicle emission standards, which some say could significantly help …
UT Mayor Talks Housing, Infrastructure Challenges at National Conference
Mike Weichers, mayor of Cottonwood Heights, is one of the Utah city leaders at The National League of Cities' Congressional City Conference being …
Utah Approves $20 Million for Wildlife Crossings
Some $20 million of Utah's whopping $29 billion state budget will be spent on building wildlife crossings and fences across the state in an effort to …
UT Pitches In to Help with Wildlife Migration
Two state agencies have teamed up to make safer wildlife migration a priority in Utah. The Utah Wildlife Migration Initiative relies heavily on GPS …
Groups to Build EV Charging Stations Across Rural Utah, Western States
Electric vehicles (EVs) are an economical and environmentally friendly way to get from Point A to Point B, but the lack of charging stations often …
Biden Climate Summit Could Bring Jobs, Infrastructure to Utah, U.S.
SALT LAKE CITY -- When President Joe Biden hosts a virtual summit on Earth Day, he's not only seeking to engage world powers on environmental issues…