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Utah's New Transit Commission Launched | Salt Lake City News
Utah just unveiled a game-changing transit commission designed to unify public transportation planning across the Wasatch Front, replacing outdated local governance with a state-backed powerhouse. Backed by a new law and $100 million in dedicated state funding from sales tax growth, this move signals a major shift: UTA is no longer solely dependent on local taxes and federal grants. Modeled after the Utah Department of Transportation, the new commission—led by seasoned former mayors, real estate pros, and transit veterans—aims to future-proof Utah’s transit system for explosive growth…
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