Advocacy Alert! Tell Policy Makers You Want More Transit Now and in the Future!

Governor Cox called upon all Utahns last month to participate in the Guiding Our Growth survey, and it is an excellent opportunity for you to let the state know that you care about and want more transit now and in the future!

To take the survey, go to guidingourgrowth.utah.gov/beheard. The best part? After taking the survey, you will be entered to win a $250 Amazon or Home Depot gift card or other prizes like national/state park passes, Lagoon tickets, and more!

Have you received your UTRU stickers yet?

For just $5 a month, you can become a dues-paying member and proudly display your love for transit with UTRU's new stickers!

By contributing, you help UTRU advocate for improved transit in Utah.

It's easy to get involved and to get your stickers as a thank you – simply click the link below to set up a recurring $5 monthly donation and receive two out of our four sticker designs. Choose from "My other bike is a train," "My other bike is a bus," "I prefer professional drivers," or "I only use professional drivers." Additionally, you'll receive three UTRU-branded stickers.

If you prefer, individual stickers can be purchased for $7.50 each.

Don't miss out! Visit our Donations Page today to support the cause and claim your stickers. They are already starting to pop up, so act now!

To set up monthly dues or purchase a sticker, visit our Donations Page.

Transit: Imagined - A blueprint for Transit in Utah.

Last month, we told you about UTRU's Community Advocacy Training for Transit (CATT) Initiative; this month, we want to inform you of another major project UTRU is working on - Transit: Imagined.

Transit: Imagined envisions a transformative transit system in Utah, where 2.1 million residents have easy access to buses, light rail, and commuter rail within a 10-minute walk. The goal is to provide reliable service from early morning to late night, 365 days a year.

By prioritizing transit over cars, the project aims to address congestion, economic inefficiencies, and pollution. The proposal includes safe walkways, convenient transit stops, ride-sharing options, a robust bus network, dedicated bus lanes, light rail for longer distances, commuter rail for intercity travel, regional rail for rural areas, and high-speed rail connections. 

Transit: Imagined aims to create a future that has reduced costly road expansion, increased economic productivity, shorter commute times, improved air quality, and more money in the pockets of Utah families. 

We are currently raising funds to fund initial research and development - we are currently seeking $50,000 to do so by applying for grants and by looking for support from individual donors (if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor, reach out to our Executive Director at curtis.haring@utru.org to learn more) to cover the upfront costs associated with the project.