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SLC West-East Connections Study

Salt Lake City (SLC) began a transportation study, funded by the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, to identify and prioritize solutions that improve west-east connectivity across the divide. The two-year planning effort will:

  • Analyze transportation needs across all modes—driving, walking, biking, and transit.
  • Engage directly with residents and stakeholders to define the problem and co-create solutions.
  • Recommend infrastructure improvements that reflect community priorities and lived experiences.

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Project Information

July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Salt Lake City’s Westside neighborhoods are physically separated from eastern parts of the city, including downtown, by Interstate 15 and several major railroad tracks including the Union Pacific Railroad and FrontRunner commuter rail.

 

These barriers present a daily challenge for people who need to cross to the east side. Westside residents are affected every day by parked trains, which cause delays, longer travel times, and safety concerns for all users.

 

West-East Connections Study

Salt Lake City (SLC) began a transportation study, funded by the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, to identify and prioritize solutions that improve west-east connectivity across the divide. The two-year planning effort will:

  • Analyze transportation needs across all modes—driving, walking, biking, and transit.
  • Engage directly with residents and stakeholders to define the problem and co-create solutions.
  • Recommend infrastructure improvements that reflect community priorities and lived experiences.

The study area is illustrated on the map below.

study area

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