In a recent government meeting, significant updates were discussed regarding transportation projects in the Point of the Mountain area. The proposed amendment to the transit plan includes a shift from bus rapid transit (BRT) to light rail transit (LRT), following recommendations from an environmental assessment conducted by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). This transition is set to be included in phase 2 of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), while the current BRT remains in phase 1.
The alignment of the light rail project has been adjusted slightly to accommodate the differences between the BRT and LRT systems. Additionally, a complementary phase 1 project, an innovative mobility zone at the Point of the Mountain, has received approval from the Regional Growth Committee (RGC).
A new FrontRunner station is also being proposed, which will be linked to strategic double tracking from Draper to Lehi. Funding for this initiative has been identified by the legislature, with the total estimated cost for the station and associated double tracking around $400 million. This funding is currently being integrated into the Mountain Land Association of Governments' long-range transportation plan.
Further developments were noted in Farmington, where plans for a new station stop are underway, aimed at connecting to a planned fixed guideway innovative mobility zone project. The City of Farmington has also submitted a request for a housing and transit reinvestment zone (HTRZ) to support development in the area, highlighting the intersection of land use and transportation planning.
Lastly, the completed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the I-15 corridor from Farmington to Salt Lake City recommends the addition of five general-purpose lanes and a high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane, updating the previous plan of four general-purpose and two HOT lanes. This project aims to enhance safety features for pedestrians and cyclists, reflecting a commitment to improved transportation infrastructure in the region.