Advisory Council of the Utah Transit Authority February 19, 2020
1 Call to Order and Opening Remarks
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Oath of Office for Mayor Erin Mendenhall
4 Safety First Minute
5 6 Public Comment Period
7 Public Comment Guidelines
▪ Each comment will be limited to two minutes per citizen or five minutes per group representative ▪ No handouts allowed
8 Approval of November 20, 2019 Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
9 Recommended Action (by acclamation) Motion to approve
10 Board of Trustees Report
11 50 YEARS FORWARD 2019: Success Now and For the Future
UTA Board of Trustees Report Local Advisory Council February 19, 2020 Highlights from Our First Full Year
2019 was a dynamic year at UTA.
▪ Significant stakeholder outreach and engagement ▪ Hired a new executive director after a nationwide search ▪ New policies implemented to enhance accountability and transparency ▪ Service improvements ▪ Service choices initiative ▪ August change day ▪ Ski bus service expansion ▪ Transit studies across Wasatch Front ▪ 80 TIGER first/last mile projects completed Highlights from Our First Full Year
▪ Innovative technologies ▪ AV Shuttle ▪ UTA On-Demand by Via ▪ UTA Open Data Portal ▪ Safety, efficiency, and the environment ▪ TRAX rail replacement project ▪ Local dollars leveraged for $79.5 million in federal grants ▪ Clean, alternative fuel vehicles reduced NOx emissions by 72% ▪ Received 3 all-electric buses in 2019 ▪ Depot District Clean Fuels Technology Center Exciting Milestones in 2019
UTA has grown with the community, providing connected service throughout the Wasatch Front.
▪ Spike 150 celebration ▪ First year of UVX service ▪ Reached 1 million riders in five months ▪ Reached 14,000 weekday riders in September 2019 ▪ TRAX 20-year celebration ▪ Communities transformed as 45 miles of light rail built ▪ 283+ million trips on TRAX since opening day Preview of a Major Upcoming Milestone Agency Report
a. Microtransit Pilot Update b. Service Choices Update
17 Audit Committee Update
18 AR2020-02-01:
Resolution Appointing Advisory Council Officers for the Year 2020
19 Recommended Action (by acclamation) Motion to recommend AMENDED AR2020-02-01 (including names of nominated officers):
Resolution Appointing Advisory Council Officers for the Year 2020
20 Consultation and Recommendation a. Approval and Recommendation to Adopt the Woods Cross Station Area Plan – Resolution AR2020-02-02 b. Consultation on Amendment Number 1 to the 2020 Budget
21 Approval and Recommendation to Adopt the Woods Cross Station Area Plan – Resolution AR2020-02-02
22 State Statute
Local Advisory Council reviews, approves, and recommends final adoption by the board of trustees of any plan for a transit-oriented development where a large public transit district is involved. Station Area Planning
Station Area Plan • Regional-Local-UTA vision • Community outreach • Strategic Recommendations • Approved by Local Advisory Council & Board of Trustees 24
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O1 O1 R1 M Processes & Procedures Woods Cross Station Area Plan Study Area
Transit Amenities: Land uses: Holly Refinery • FrontRunner Station • Industrial • No plans to reduce • Bus Hub • Residential operations • Future BRT End of Line • Office Public Outreach
Stakeholders: • Local business owners • Civic leaders • Elected officials • Residents • City Staff • UTA
Methods: • Surveys • Table discussions • Community workshops • Advisory committee meetings • One-on-One discussions with landowners Minimal Change Scenario Moderate Change Scenario Greater Change Scenario Preferred Scenario Recommendations
Priority Projects Policy & Regulatory • Walking and Biking Bridge Study Recommendations • North Park and Ride Expansion • General Plan Recommendations: • Office Parcel Redevelopment • Remove housing restrictions to • West Park and Ride allow housing in S-1 Zone • South Park and Ride • Zoning Code Recommendations Redevelopment • Reduce parking requirements Funding Strategies for any office and multi-family • Tax Increment Financing development in the area • • Public Infrastructure Financing Allow Park and Ride to be a permitted or conditional use Consultation on Amendment Number 1 to the 2020 Budget
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* Additional Funding from MAG and UDOT ** Carryover and Additional Funding from UTA sales tax
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37 38 39 Next Steps
February 26 - Board considers resolution approving 2020 Budget Amendment #1
40 Discussion Items a. Wasatch Choice 2050 Vision
41 Other Business a. Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
42 Adjourn
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