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Utah Openlands pitches Transit-to-Trails shuttle; asks Cottonwood Heights for park-and-ride and up to $10,000 contribution

Cottonwood Heights City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Utah Openlands requested support and a park-and-ride location for a reservation-based shuttle pilot to Bonanza Flat/Bloods Lake, estimating a $75,000 program cost with the nonprofit covering up to 50% and seeking partner-city contributions (Cottonwood Heights asked to consider up to $10,000). Council praised the idea but raised budget and jurisdictional questions.

Utah Openlands presented the Transit-to-Trails pilot program and asked Cottonwood Heights to consider hosting a park-and-ride location and a contribution toward a reservation-based shuttle to Bonanza Flat and Bloods Lake. Wendy Fisher, executive director, and Josh Stasinos, community engagement director, described a Park City-originated pilot that uses reservation shuttles (two vans with bike capacity) during peak season to reduce roadside parking and improve safety.

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