Jerrod KingeryBus rapid transit (BRT) is coming to Salt Lake County in Utah thanks in part to an infusion of funding from the federal government.
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has received a $62.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to fund the Midvalley Express (MVX) bus rapid transit route.
UTA says this grant represents about 65% of the construction costs for MVX. The project aims to improve accessibility, frequency and connections, as well as encourage economic development near a regional mall, medical center, a community college and other key activity centers.
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MVX will be the third BRT route in the UTA system, and the second to use all-electric buses. This new BRT service will include 1.4 miles of bus-only lanes and priority at traffic signals allowing for buses to move quickly along the route.
The seven-mile, 15-station all-electric BRT line will also connect to UTA’s FrontRunner commuter rail and light rail at either end of the line.
MVX will connect riders to destinations including Salt Lake Community College and the Maverik Center, the latter of which is a planned venue for the upcoming 2034 Olympic Games. The route will also connect riders with planned developments through Murray, Taylorsville and West Valley City.
UTA expects service to begin in April 2026.
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