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The TechLink TRAX Study team has released four alternatives for the future of TRAX – each with potential improvements designed to enhance east-west service in Salt Lake City and enhance regional connectivity. Check out the alternatives below and provide input by clicking the "Give Feedback" button next to each map. The surveys opened in February 2024 and will be available for input through the end of April 2024.

Alternative 1

(Baseline Concept- Future of Light Rail)

Orange Line

New TRAX Orange Line would be constructed
Direct TRAX access would be provided from the Salt Lake City International Airport to the University of Utah on the new Orange Line
New Orange Line would connect through Salt Lake Central Station and would provide service to Research Park

Red Line

Existing TRAX Red Line would be realigned to serve the Granary District via 400 West to the existing Ballpark Station

Green/Blue Line

Operational changes would be made to the TRAX system (no new infrastructure required)
Western termination point for the TRAX Green Line would change from the Salt Lake City International Airport to the Salt Lake Central Station
Western termination point for the TRAX Blue Line would change from the Salt Lake Central Station to the Salt Lake City International Airport

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Alternative 2

(Elevated Red Line on 400 West)

Orange Line

New TRAX Orange Line would be constructed
Direct TRAX access would be provided from the Salt Lake City International Airport to University of Utah on the new Orange Line
New Orange Line would connect through Salt Lake Central Station and would provide service to Research Park

Red Line

TRAX Red Line would be elevated (grade-separated) on 400 West between 400 South and 700 South
Existing TRAX Red Line would be realigned to serve the Granary District via 400 West to the Ballpark Station

Green/Blue Line

Operational changes would be made to the TRAX system (no new infrastructure required)
Western termination point for the TRAX Green Line would change from the Salt Lake City International Airport to Salt Lake Central Station
Western termination point for the TRAX Blue Line would change from Salt Lake Central Station to the Salt Lake City International Airport

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Alternative 3

(Orange Line Salt Lake Central Bypass)

Orange Line

New TRAX Orange Line would be constructed
New TRAX Orange Line would bypass the Salt Lake Central Station by making a direct connection along 400 West
Direct TRAX access would be provided from the Salt Lake City International Airport to the University of Utah on the new Orange Line
New Orange Line would provide extension into Research Park

Red Line

Existing TRAX Red Line would be realigned to serve the Granary District via 400 West to the Ballpark Station

Green/Blue Line

Operational changes would be made to the TRAX system (no new infrastructure required)
Western termination point for the TRAX Green Line would change from the Salt Lake City International Airport to Salt Lake Central Station
Western termination point for the TRAX Blue Line would change from Salt Lake Central Station to the Salt Lake City International Airport

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Alternative 4

(University of University Stadium Realignment)

Orange Line

New TRAX Orange Line would be constructed
The new Orange Line would travel along 500 South on the south of the University of Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium before reconnecting with South Campus Drive
Direct TRAX access would be provided from Salt Lake City International airport to University of Utah on the new Orange Line
New Orange Line would connect through Salt Lake Central Station and would provide service to Research Park

Red Line

Existing TRAX Red Line would be realigned to serve the Granary District via 400 West to the Ballpark Station

Green/Blue Line

Operational changes would be made to the TRAX system (no new infrastructure required)
Western termination point for the TRAX Green Line would change from the Salt Lake City International Airport to Salt Lake Central Station
Western termination point for the TRAX Blue Line would change from Salt Lake Central Station to the Salt Lake City International Airport

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Next Steps

Each alternative will be measured against a set of metrics to evaluate how well it meets the established purpose and need of the Study. This process is called Screening. This quantitative analysis, paired with public feedback, will determine which alternatives should be advanced for additional analysis and design. The screening criteria for the alternatives are listed in the table below.

Community input is an important factor in the TechLink TRAX Study. Combined with planning best practices and engineering data, feedback from the public will be considered as the study team develops and refines alternatives based on the recommendations shown.  