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Public Wants Transit Not Roads | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s public is demanding a transportation shift—away from highway widening and toward fast, frequent transit, safer bike lanes, and walkable paths—but the state’s new five-year plan still prioritizes cars, sparking frustration. While over 170 residents voiced their push for change before the Utah Transportation Commission approved the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan, the final document largely sticks to road expansions like I-15. Even as lawmakers pass laws reinforcing car-first policies, citizens argue decades of auto-centric planning have only worsened congestion. Meanwhile, the…
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