Utah Transit Authority

Meet Willie Black, a lifelong transit user. Willie learned how to ride the bus at 9 years old and has continued to take transit ever since! Willie serves as a member of UTA's Committee on Accessible Transportation, which gives community members with disabilities the opportunity to advise UTA on accessibility issues throughout our system. Are you interested in making a difference? Visit rideuta.com/cat to learn more about the Committee on Accessible Transportation and to apply to become a member. #WeMoveYou #RideUTA

Today is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day! ?? It's the perfect time to recognize the incredible team that keeps us moving every day. From the operators who safely get us where we need to go to the maintenance crews who ensure everything runs smoothly and the dedicated staff working behind the scenes — their efforts make our transit system possible. ?????? Help us celebrate by dropping a comment, sharing your thanks, or tagging someone who makes your ride better. Let's show the UTA team just how much we appreciate them! #ThankATransitWorker #NationalTransitEmployeeAppreciationDay #RideUTA

UTA Vanpool Team Drives Innovation The UTA Vanpool team drives innovative solutions through employee-generated ideas. Here are recent results from our continuous improvement model: RidePro Maintenance Service Reminders Using Geotab mileage to automate service reminders for the maintenance team, the Vanpool team created automated service reminders for 484 vans and reduced the average repair waiting time from 3 days to 1 day. Creation of a Yard Map The Vanpool team created a yard map system that optimizes efficiency by improving the average van retrieval time from 60 minutes to 10 minutes and mapping a centralized location for 65 vans. The team also created a cross-training so that 5 employees could retrieve vans instead of just 1 employee. Improved Van Servicing Schedules Throughout 2024, the Vanpool team expanded miles between preventative maintenance services from 5,000 miles to 7,500 miles for UTA’s hybrid fleet. Additional hybrid purchases have led to a reduction in UTA’s carbon footprint. New Van Decal Vendor UTA doubled the output of new van decals by switching to a new vendor. Each innovation reflects employees’ passion about improving their daily work and creating and following best practices that proactively solve problems. To learn more about UTA’s Vanpool service and how it can benefit you and your company, visit rideuta.com/vanpool

Take a tour of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) ???? At UTA, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond providing eco-friendly transportation options. By improving our recycling practices, we can reduce waste and lessen our impact on the environment. High-tech facilities like the MRF help sort recyclables more accurately, meaning more material ultimately gets recycled and remade into new goods at their final destination. #rideuta

Congratulations to Alisha Garrett! ? Alisha has been named a Shingo Institute Rising Star Award recipient for her outstanding leadership in organizational excellence! As Chief Enterprise Strategy Officer at UTA, Alisha drives strategic transformation, aligning people, processes, and technology to foster a culture of continuous improvement. ? Previously recognized as one of Mass Transit's Top 40 Under 40, Alisha’s impact continues to shape the industry. She will be honored at the 37th Annual Shingo Conference on April 29 in Provo, Utah. ? Join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement!? ? #ShingoRisingStar #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #ShingoModel #OrganizationalExcellence https://lnkd.in/gWBmDJjk

Great work session yesterday in West Valley City for the Station Area Planning process for three of the Utah Transit Authority Green Line Stations. Much more to come, but this proven and effective process overseen by Wasatch Front Regional Council works so well to get the right land uses by key rail investments. Thanks to Steve Pastorik and the entire consulting team of WSP in the U.S., MHTN Architects, Leland Consulting Group and many more. Christian Snelgrove Callie New, AICP J. Ryan Wallace AIA, AICP Byron Head

Big news, SLC! UTA and Salt Lake City are partnering to bring more frequent service to your commute! ??? ? With Salt Lake City’s investment, Go Route frequency is available on routes 1, 2, 9, and 21, with buses running every 15 minutes or faster from 6 or 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday–Saturday. Other Go Routes outside of SLC include routes 33, 35, 200 and 217. ? Mayor Erin Mendenhall says it best: “It means less waiting, less stress, and more freedom to move through Salt Lake City. Plus, it's a huge win for our air quality!” ???? ? To make these high-frequency routes easy to spot, Go Route branding is coming to bus shelters — starting with the first two upgrades along Route 21 at Foothill Drive & Wakara Way. ??? ? ?? Learn more: rideuta.com/Go-Route ? #RideUTA Erin Mendenhall Salt Lake City Corporation

Public transit is more than just a way to get from point A to point B — it's a key driver of economic growth and community connection. UTA is helping to reduce road congestion, create over 70,000 jobs each year, and bring significant economic returns to Utah. Investing in public transit builds a stronger, more connected community where travel is smoother, businesses thrive, and people get where they need to go faster. Let's keep moving forward together! #RideUTA #UtahEconomicGrowth #PublicTransit #UTAEconomicImpact

Several APTA agency and business member leaders came to Washington, DC, March 4, to meet with Senators and Representatives to discuss how public transportation investment impacts the U.S. economy and creates and sustains millions of family-wage jobs. During meetings, APTA members emphasized how 77 percent of federal funding for public transportation flows to U.S. businesses. Sustained federal funding is essential to provide the business certainty to continue to grow private-sector investment and onshore more industry manufacturers. Participants also highlighted the critical role that public transit agencies play in getting people to work, medical appointments, and recreation. Meetings took place with 15 Members of Congress, including Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR), chair of the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee; Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), chair of the Senate THUD Appropriations Subcommittee; U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA); Senator David McCormick (R-PA); Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL); Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL); Rep. Blake D. Moore (R-UT); Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT); and the bipartisan committee staffs of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republicans/ House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Democrats. APTA participants included: APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas; Beth Holbrook, chair, APTA Legislative Committee, and member of the Utah Transit Authority Board of Trustees; Nat Ford, past APTA chair, and CEO, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)(FL); Raymond Melleady, chair, APTA Business Member Board of Governors, and president, Ster Seating North America; Caroline N., chair, APTA Business Member Legislative Subcommittee, and senior vice president of federal government affairs, WSP; Christopher Zappi, vice chair, APTA Business Member Legislative Subcommittee, and senior director of global strategy & marketing, Wabtec Corporation. https://lnkd.in/ed_d-2dM https://lnkd.in/ed_d-2dM

Calling all young Utah artists: Utah Transit Authority’s 2025 My BeUTAHful youth art competition is open for K-12 students, offering a chance to showcase their creativity on UTA bus shelters. Winning artists will receive a cash prize and have their artwork featured across the community. Who said buses can’t be beautiful? ????? bit.ly/3EUtrAN