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Show a Li Canyon mnpertos Park & Ride to Access the deepest snow in the world by Creighton Hart Staff Writer Ski Area/UTA bus Park and Rides are part of a community transportation network along the wasatch front, especially in_ the Cotttonwood region and the southeast section of town. Currently several large collector parking lots are available to assist the skier or urban commuter in disembarking from the auto and utilizing public transporta- tion. This is just one compo- nent of an expanding transportation network. In 1989 the four cottonwood canyon ski areas, Brighton Solitude, Snowbird and Alta along with the (UDOT), Utah Department of Transportation and Utah > Transit Authority (UTA), and Salt Lake Government agreement identify County formed an to construct and potential park and ride sites. This agreement was based upon canyon’s respect for the ecosystem, water- shed management and pri- been taken. An a second major step is currently underway as phase II of the Park and ride program is being implemented during the next two to three years. This phase II plan is to develop 4 to 6 new park and ride collector lots in the Cottonwood Heights, Sandy and southeast to midvalley locations. The goal is to serve a minimum of 120-150 autos, and up to 400 autos. Once built these lots will act as Uta quent bus routes available to ski areas and urban sites. An exciting concept is to develop more walking and bicycle trails that will feed in to the UTA Skier lots, to diminish auto traffic and provide safe transportation alter- — natives. Trail sites under con- sideration include wasatch boulevard, The dimple dell area, and adjoining the to be laid out Old Mill Golf Course and Sports facility park. As - 3 buggy ride from downtown Salt lake City... season periods and then act this=ot— will. ‘be. will be expanded (UTA) with fre- The major lots currently + “PACK THE HALLS” _ the fearing the wrath of the tow truck. So be forewarned.All © employees and skiers alike are encouraged to utilize the parking lots and free transportation offered to pass holders and a nominal charge to non pass holders as a portion of your skiing expericnee. | Remember folks that in the not to distant past it was a two day horse drawn buggy ride fro downtown Salt lake City to the Alta mines, or what is today’s present ski resort with a stop at the La Quay, station house at the -base.Then in thel920’and 1930 it was often a ride on one of the small rail cars that served the mines or logging camps.So next time you complain about the convenience of riding a bus or are stuck behind a line of autos of — awaiting a powder morning , take a moment to reflect on munity how luxurious we really have and issues planning in this region..One such issue before it. So give the bus a try and the collective is expanded call UTA at BUS-INFO (287- city bus routes to serve the little cottonwood park and 4636) or one of the ski areas for mor assistance with your ride and the development of a lot at the 9400 South and transportation needs in and around the canyon. wa 1C i els | seconds “Not Your Typical Smoke-Filled Lounge” @ Put Any Backpack on Lay-a-way for $20” yoey By a 10}fsa ojeyng uemsuy ‘Big Screen TV ¢ Full Menu > 6” Pizza With 5¢ Toppings© Daily Specials Variety of Domestic and Micro Brews ¢ Great Ski and Monday Night Football snowboard Packs iat and vacated at midnight, and cars left in them are possibly Wasatch Blvd. @ Great Deals on Irregulars and SREP in Skier/Park and ride users need to be aware that the lots are scheduled to be closed transportation and other com- designing ment Service improvements designed to accomadate the - Southeast portion of the Salt valley, Little Mill Creek Canyon visitor, | lake _ Cottonwood, Dimple Dell eventually with a shuttle serDraper etc. By having a vice. These lots will be built voice that represents and is a utilizing matching funds member of the skiing comfrom the ski areas and from munity is a great plus in the governmental and transporta- available to the public are at ihe. month; of Bie la oe 1414 South 700 West, SLC UT 84104 © (91) 978-2207 we | usages. Mall: _ not to distant by step has at the blinking sign.Here the northern upper lot is recommended for non employee’s usage and the forest service lotat the quarry temple trailhead is recommended for employees usage. As well the swamp lot at 7900 Wasatch Blvd. is available for both employee and non employee day horse drawn folks that in the months. a first major Blvd., The Little Cottonwood lots, at the base of the canyon past it was a two Remember Since this first formal agree- _ vehicles usage in the canyon. Wasatch tion plan these park and ride tion agencies total 7200 part of the master transporta- and urban in winter to reduce the Cottonwood, A positive note for the skiing canyon user communilots plus trails will add to the ~ ty is the appointment of Bob Black, Public Safety director | quality of life along the of Snowbird as a member of Wasatch Front.. the Salt Lake Improvement As well lots are being District #3 Council. This designed for the 2000 east group acts as a facilitator and and 9400 south area, and one recommends and directs the nearby the Olympus Hills - park and rides during off ski jointly as skier commuter lots marily | pL LLEIL LL Wasatch gr _ Mon-Fri 8:30 to 6:00- Sat 10-4 Page 6 _ |
