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National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:36 a.m.
The National Park Service is considering a new rule that it says would increase access for bicycle and e-bicycle options across its system.

A new way to reach Arches National Park is now available from Moab
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:33 p.m.
An experiment to improve transportation challenges at Arches National Park is now available, albeit for a limited time, while local leaders test the concept.

Ogden brewpub to open eatery at Ogden-Hinckley Airport, part of moves to bolster airport profile
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 12:33 p.m.
An Ogden brewpub is to open a new eatery at Ogden-Hinckley Airport, part of city officials' moves to prod increased use of the small airport and bolster its profile.

Salt Lake City has a new vision for 500 West in fast-growing city section
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 9:10 p.m.
Utah's capital city has a new vision for how it plans to add more greenery to the fast-growing Granary District.

Initial work to repair scenic Beaver Canyon highway begins; timeline to reopen unknown
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 8:01 p.m.
Emergency construction has started to repair a popular scenic route and key south-central transportation corridor east of Beaver.

Animators from Pixar's 'Cars' reveal Utah's inspiration for the movie
Brian Carlson | Posted Aug. 27 - 7:06 p.m.
For anyone who's seen the animated movie "Cars" by Disney Pixar, Utah's roads may have you taking a double take.

New e-bike proposal aims to ban some bike models from dirt trails in Salt Lake County
Bryanna Willis, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 4:33 p.m.
A new ordinance proposal by the Salt Lake County Council aims to make certain types of e-bikes ineligible to be ridden on dirt roads in the county.

Utah may increase awareness of its laws targeting left-lane loafing violations
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 8:02 a.m.
Utah Highway Patrol troopers said last week that they are open to increasing awareness laws that prevent left-lane loafers.

$238M upgrade of 5600 South, I-15 interchange in Roy nearly done, other projects continue
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 10:12 a.m.
The $238 million upgrade of 5600 South and the I-15 interchange in Roy, spurred by growth, is largely complete, though other major road projects in the area continue.

Sen. Curtis talks public transit expansion ahead of temple open house and Olympics
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 20 - 6:36 a.m.
As Utah prepares to host millions of visitors for the Salt Lake Temple open house and the 2034 Winter Olympics, its railways are undergoing a major change.

UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 6:40 p.m.
Utah's largest transit agency is seeking its first base fare increase in over a decade, saying that rising costs are driving up the need.

'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 12:02 p.m.
State leaders and transportation officials say they're ready to move on from a Lake Powell ferry that's become increasingly inoperable as the reservoir level drops.

These riders say Salt Lake City's 999 Ride is 'souring,' but what can be done about it?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 18 - 9:08 p.m.
Salt Lake City's informal 999 Ride has drastically grown over the past 15 years, leading to many mixed feelings and a new effort to calm tensions over it.

UTA to expand its on-demand service in Utah County amid new service changes
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 5:03 p.m.
Utah's largest transit agency is expanding its microtransit service to more parts of Utah County, while also extending its fare-less option for another service in Weber County.

FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 7 - 1:50 p.m.
The Federal Transit Administration advanced the FrontRunner 2X project to the final approvals phase to expand tracks the FrontRunner corridor, allowing for trains as often as every 15 minutes.

2 dead after crash on SR-32
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 3:49 p.m.
Two people died on Monday morning when two vehicles collided on state Route 32.

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash near Cedar City
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 10:43 a.m.
One person died and another was hospitalized after a crash on Monday near Cedar City on state Route 14.

TRAX Green Line derailed after collision with car in Salt Lake City
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 31 - 9:53 a.m.
A car turned in front of a TRAX Green Line train, colliding with the train and causing it to derail. A bus bridge was put in place between the Airport and North Temple stations.

2 hospitalized after plane crashes, flips upside down in Layton
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 31 - 6:34 a.m.
Two people were hospitalized after their plane crashed near the gates of Hill Air Force Base on Thursday night, according to the Layton Fire Department.

Utah girl reunites with emergency crew who saved her life
VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 29 - 8:04 p.m.
Four-year-old Estelle Santiago attended a late birthday celebration in Salt Lake City with a flight team of caregivers who helped save her life after she became sick in Uruguay.

Electric aircraft could provide speedy emergency response to Utah's most rural areas
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 29 - 5:04 p.m.
California-based electric aircraft company Jump Aero made a stop in Utah to showcase Pulse, the company's high-speed, all-electric aircraft.

Is the Rio Grande Plan dead? Salt Lake City leaders signal support after setback
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 29 - 8:06 a.m.
An ambitious plan to bury railroad lines that cross through the middle of Salt Lake City may not be among the pursued transportation solutions to solve the city's long east-west gap after a recent vote.

3 more I-215 ramps to close for at least a month in Salt Lake County
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted July 28 - 9:03 a.m.
Utah transportation officials are urging motorists to plan ahead before they close three key ramps for a little over a month beginning this week.

Utah's average gas prices soars again ahead of Pioneer Day weekend
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 8:37 p.m.
Utah's reprieve at the gas pumps hit a snag as tensions between the U.S. and Iran flare up again.


