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Senate advances one‑time funding for Heber Valley Historic Railroad to fix track, bridges and add ADA access

Utah State Senate · March 5, 2019
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Senator Hinkins sought one‑time funding (about $940,000 on the floor) for the Heber Valley Historic Railroad for track maintenance (~$700,000), ADA access (~$240,000) and bridge repairs; sponsor said the item missed the regular appropriations deadline so was introduced as a bill. The Senate passed second reading 24‑0 and placed the bill on the third‑reading calendar.

Senator Hinkins presented SB224 to authorize one‑time funding for the Heber Valley Historic Railroad. Hinkins said the railroad has operated for 25+ years with no ongoing state operating appropriation and now needs track maintenance (~$700,000), ADA improvements to carry passengers in…

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