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Senate endorses Western Transportation Corridor study after debate over wetlands and funding
Summary
The Senate approved House Bill 229 to commission a Western Transportation Corridor study, with senators debating preservation of right‑of‑way, wetlands mitigation and a $600,000 shared funding plan; proponents said UTA and railroads were engaged in planning.
The Utah State Senate approved House Bill 229 on Feb. 28, sending the intermodal Western Transportation Corridor study forward after extended floor debate about scope, environmental concerns and funding.
Proponents, led on the floor by Senator David Steele and allies, said the study aims to preserve a corridor and examine alternatives including rail relocation to ease congestion on I‑15. Steele said the effort has involved local governments and…
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