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Board of Trustees |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer |
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Cherryl Beveridge, Chief Operating Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer |
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Cherryl Beveridge, Chief Operating Officer |
TITLE:
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Complimentary Service: 2023 NBA All-Star Game Service Plan
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Service or Fare Approval
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the proposed UTA service plan in support of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
BACKGROUND:
The 2023 NBA All-Star Game and associated events will take place Friday February 17th through Sunday February 19th, 2023. This marks the 30th anniversary of the first NBA All-Star Game held in Salt Lake City in 1993 and will be the 72nd edition of the event. It is anticipated that the All-Star game will bring approximately 100,000 visitors to Salt Lake City over the course of February 14th through the 21st. In addition to the All-Star game, the NBA will host a series of basketball and hospitality events during this time. The primary location for these events will be Vivint Arena, the Salt Palace Convention Center, and Jon M. Huntsman Center. It is also anticipated that all Salt Lake City hotels will be booked with visiting guests for the All-Star Game. With 100,000 visitors coming to Salt Lake City, there is a significant need for increased transportation services throughout the city to ensure Utah residents and visiting guests can participate in events and games without reliance on cars.
UTA has partnered with Salt Lake City, the NBA, the Utah Jazz, the University of Utah, the Utah Department of Transportation, The Downtown Alliance, Visit Salt Lake, the Transportation Safety Administration, and several other entities to support the transportation needs of the community during the All-Star game. While the NBA has private transportation services to accommodate their credentialed guests, there is a strong community need to increase public transportation services for Utah residents, employees in the service and hospitality industry, and visiting guests so they may support and participate in the All-Star games and associated events.
DISCUSSION:
UTA staff will provide an overview of the following:
• The 2023 NBA All-Star Game and associated events
• UTA Partner Coordination
• UTA Internal Coordination
• UTA Proposed Service Plan and Alternative Service Plans
• UTA and Partner Communications Plans
ALTERNATIVES:
Reject the proposed service plan in part or in full.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Proposed Service Plan Additional Service Hours:
• Bus: 1,068
• TRAX: 1,108
• FrontRunner: 110
• Paratransit: 126
• Total Additional Hours: 2,324
• Estimated Cost $400,000-475,000
• Budget Source, Existing Budget Authority
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