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UDOT-led draft functional classification map seeks local input; comments requested by end of week
Summary
Wayne Bennion presented UDOT's draft statewide functional classification updates at the May 28 TransCom technical advisory meeting, highlighting proposed reclassifications in Davis and Weber counties, the criteria for inclusion and a short public comment window.
Wayne Bennion presented a UDOT-coordinated draft update to the statewide functional classification map at the May 28 TransCom technical advisory meeting, asking local governments to review proposed reclassifications and submit comments by the end of the week.
The draft updates follow the post‑census statewide review that adjusts urban area boundaries and then examines roadway functional classifications from a regional perspective. Bennion said the review is not focused on adding many new facilities but on checking whether existing classifications remain correct for regional mobility and access purposes.
Bennion identified several proposed changes in Davis and Weber counties: the west end of 200 North in Kaysville is proposed to become a minor arterial (between Angel Street and West Davis Highway); Antelope Drive between State Route 108 (2000 West) and the West Davis Corridor is proposed to be reclassified from a minor arterial to a principal arterial; and the 1500 West/3100 West corridor (1500 West in Davis, 3100 West in Weber) is proposed to be added as a minor collector. He also noted a change proposed for 5600 South/State Route 97 to be reclassified as a principal arterial between 1900 West and 3500 West.
Bennion said some updates already approved by local authorities appear thicker on the map but have not yet been incorporated into the public statewide map; examples he cited in Weber County include 4300 West (Roy and Hooper), 5100 West (Hooper), 3300 South (Hooper) and 750 West (Harrisville). He also pointed to a cluster of collector designations north of 2700 North and east of I‑15 in Pleasant View.
Bennion emphasized the practical importance of the classification: once a roadway is on the statewide functional classification system it becomes federal‑aid eligible. He explained that in urban areas “minor collectors, major collectors, minor arterials, principal arterials are all federal aid eligible,” but added that the roadway’s function must match the regional definition (for example, collectors are expected to emphasize access rather than long‑distance mobility).
He asked jurisdictions to provide input through their metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) — which can consolidate comments and forward them to UDOT — or directly by email. He said the update team is working to a short turnaround and requested comments by the end of the week. Bennion also reiterated a rule for proposed facilities: to appear on this map a proposed facility should be anticipated to be built in the next three to four years; projects farther into the future “generally do not belong” on this update.
Bennion closed by offering his contact for consolidated comments and thanking the committee for input.
The draft map and instructions to submit comments were distributed in the meeting chat; Bennion asked committee members to coordinate through MPO staff where possible.
