Should UTA add the Bus Rapid Transit Route on University Ave. or Freedom?
Bus Rapid Transit is a fast bus system that acts like a train. It comes more regularly, has fewer stops, and drives on its own dedicated lanes. In Provo, Bus Rapid Transit buses are expected to come every five minutes, making it easy for people to get where they’re going. These buses will have their own lanes in the center of the street, much like the train system in Salt Lake. UTA has suggested that University Ave. is the best place for the new route. However, Freedom Blvd. is also an alternative. Should the council appropriate $550,000 for the Airport Fund? Commercial flights may soon be landing in Provo. This will bring new business and income to the city – plus, we won’t have to ride down to Salt Lake when we need to fly. The funding appropriation will help the airport prepare for the big changes. Other issues on the agenda include an ordinance regarding the time allotted for homes to connect to the sewer system, insurance-related changes to the municipal code, and the authorizatio
