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TO: |
Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Mary DeLoretto, Interim Executive Director |
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FROM: |
Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Megan Waters, Community Engagement Manager |
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Eric Callison, Service Planning Manager |
TITLE:
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December Change Day Public Engagement Report
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational item for discussion
BACKGROUND:
Major changes are proposed for December Change Day 2021 on December 12. . UTA is proposing the following service adjustments on bus routes. The proposed changes are based on low ridership and efficiency on these routes.
• Route 640: Reduce Saturday service from 30 minutes to 60 minutes
• Route 454: Discontinue
• Route 451: Modify routing to serve International Center and North Temple; Add stops and connect with TRAX at 1940 W. North Temple, essentially covering the service provided by Route 454 and connecting riders to Salt Lake City
• Route F522: Discontinue
A public input process took place from October 4 through November 6 to collect feedback on the proposed changes.
DISCUSSION:
Staff will present the proposed changes and service planning process for Change Day. The Community Engagement Department will provide a summary of public engagement activities that were implemented, including an online engagement period, virtual public hearing, and on-route engagement. Staff will also present and summarize the public input major themes received during the public comment period for December Change Day.
ATTACHMENTS:
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