April 2012

Salt Lake City

Streetcars - History

ABOUT STREETCARS

Streetcar projects in planning, design, or

dreams

Streetcars have become a major tool in the

redevelopment of many cities

Why consider streetcars?

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Can streetcars and buses (and cars) work together efficiently and effectively?

•2 miles long, connection between TRAX Light Rail and Sugar House Business District and neighborhood

•Capital cost of $55 M, located in an existing right-of-way

•3,000 daily riders in 2012 (1500 new to system) and all with direct connection to over 130 miles of existing and planned rail transit

2007 2009

Financial Feasibility

Study

20102008 2011

Community Visioning

Timeline

•Each City and UTA have been responsible for the financial resources for all work that has been completed to date

•Salt Lake City and South Salt Lake City have passed resolutions to each fund $2.5 million of the Sugar House Streetcar

•Each City and UTA have devoted staff resources who have worked collaboratively throughout the life of the project

• Imminent Transit-Oriented Development creates good ridership and enhances the “trip not taken”

• Over 10,000 vehicle miles/day avoided• Over 450 gallons/day gasoline saved• Over 800 tons of GHG avoided annually

Regional Context of a Preferred Extension

Question and Answer with:

Robin Hutcheson – Salt Lake City Transportation Director

Bill Knowles – Business Outreach and Project Ombudsman

Sharen Hauri – South Salt Lake Urban Design Director