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UTA is running more trains for the Utah-Colorado State game Saturday, while Allstate is hosting a tailgate party, and giving one lucky fan a chance to make a field goal at halftime to win $1,000.
Visit Allstate Tailgate Tour for your chance to win $1,000 by kicking a field goal at halftime
Come early to the University of Utah football game this Saturday and spend some time at the Allstate Tailgate Tour. The Allstate Tailgate Tour, a unique and interactive fan experience visiting college football stadiums across the country, is heading to the University of Utah this weekend as the Utes take on Colorado St. on Saturday, Oct. 23.
At the tour, fans will be able to sign up for a chance to take the field at halftime of the game and kick a field goal for $1,000. The Allstate Tailgate Tour features a variety of family-friendly activities, including the College Football Legacy Museum, and fans can also take pictures of themselves with the legendary Allstate Field Goal Net or create special signs in support of the Utes.
Location: Utah Village outside the southeast corner of Rice-Eccles Stadium
Time: 1-4:00 p.m. October 23, 2010
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UTA to Run Extra Trains For U of U/Colorado State Game Saturday
The Utah Transit Authority is encouraging the public to avoid traffic and parking congestion by taking public transportation to the University of Utah versus Colorado State football game on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m.
To accommodate large crowds heading to the football game, UTA will provide extra TRAX, FrontRunner and bus service.
TRAX
UTA will run seven additional direct TRAX trains from Sandy to Rice-Eccles Stadium for increased capacity.
Extra trains will depart Sandy Civic Center Station at 1:15, 1:35, 1:55, 2:15, 2:35, 2:55 and 3:15 p.m. These trains are in addition to the regular Saturday TRAX schedule, which runs every 20 minutes. All other Sandy trains will require a transfer at Gallivan Plaza Station to a University train.
In addition, UTA will run five direct trains from Rice-Eccles Stadium to Sandy after the game. Direct trains will be identified with "Sandy" in the header. All other University trains will require a transfer to continue south to Sandy.
All TRAX trains will have extra cars both before and after the game to accommodate more riders.
FrontRunner
FrontRunner will also run an extra train departing Ogden Station at 1:46 p.m. In addition, FrontRunner will have an extra train from Salt Lake Central Station northbound departing one hour after the conclusion of the game. These trains are in addition to the regular Saturday FrontRunner service, which runs once per hour.
Bus
UTA will run a direct bus shuttle between Stadium Station and Gallivan Plaza to accommodate additional riders, before and after the game. The buses will display "TRAX Shuttle" in the header. The bus shuttle will begin operation at approximately 2:30 p.m. and will also run for one hour following the conclusion of the game.
For detailed schedule information, visit www.rideuta.com or call 1-888-RIDE-UTA (743-3882).
Travel Tip: Try out the group pass—$12 for up to four riders to ride roundtrip during regular service hours. Good on TRAX, bus and FrontRunner.
