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SALT LAKE CITY — Even though the new law changing the name of Utah Transit Authority to Transit District of Utah officially takes effect Tuesday, the agency's customers aren't going to notice anything different.
The UTA name will still appear on buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as signs and tickets. Even the transit agency's phones will still be answered by someone saying, "Thank you for calling Utah Transit Authority."
UTA communications director Andrea Packer said the name change won't happen overnight.
"On Tuesday, May 8, the public is not going to see anything different," Packer said. "We are obligated to comply with SB136, but the bill language does allow the name change to be implemented over time."
For now, she said, an inventory is underway of everything at UTA that bears the current name. A possible bid is also being prepared for a consultant to help with the change, that will be considered by UTA trustees at their next meeting, on May 23.
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