Public Transportation

Public Transportation & Active Connection

The public transportation analysis in Salt Lake County focused around resident’s ability to access public transportation services as well as active transportation user experience within the valley.

Maps were made to illustrate the service areas available to residents including 10-minute walking times to all bus stops and rail stations. Additionally, 10- and 15-minute drive time service areas were calculated for commuter rail stops within the county.

Active Transportation analysis consisted of cyclist experience along key roadways within the valley and anticipated future demand of improved availability and experience.

UTA Rail Line Accessibility

Resources & Map Development

UTA Commuter Rail Stations: https://gis.utah.gov/data/transportation/transit/

UTA Light Rail Stations: https://gis.utah.gov/data/transportation/transit/

UTA Commuter Rail: https://gis.utah.gov/data/transportation/transit/

UTA Light Rail: https://gis.utah.gov/data/transportation/transit/

UTA Roads: https://gis.utah.gov/data/transportation/roads-system/

UTA GTFS DATA: https://transitfeeds.com/p/utah-transportation-authority/599

The Network Analysis Tool was used in ArcPro to create 10 minute walk time service areas from all rail stations (both light and commuter rail stations). 10 and 15 minute drive tie services area were also created from Commuter Rail stations.

UTA Bus Line Accessibility

Resources & Map Development

UTA Bus Routes: https://gis.utah.gov/data/transportation/transit/

UTA Bus Stops: https://gis.utah.gov/data/transportation/transit/

UTA GTFS DATA: https://transitfeeds.com/p/utah-transportation-authority/59

The Network Analysis Tool was used in ArcPro to create 10 minute walk-time service areas from bus stops within Salt Lake County.

Active Transportation Connection

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Why is Active Transportation Important?

Reduces vehicle miles traveled
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

What's the link between active transportation & public transportation?

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Enhanced Bike Facilities Were Found to Increase Transit Ridership

(including safe bike racks at public transportation stops). The Utah Collaborative Active Transportation Study highlights this crucial link.

Case studies cited in the report include:

30% of users of Vancouver’s new bike lockers did not previously use public transit until lockers were installed.
The Caltrain, the San-Francisco- San Jose commuter rail system (also noted in the report), saw a 4% ridership increase attributed to new cyclist users after the installation of bike racks.
The Urban Land Institute compared four new pedestrian communities and determined that homebuyers were willing to pay $20,000 more for homes in walkable areas compared to similar homes in surrounding areas.