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Light Rail or Bus: UTA buses or TRAX
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  • Updated By zlatiq on June 17, 2006
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  • Public transportation in SLC is not the greatest...making the TRAX lines though improved the things to some extent...but still in SLC it's better to rent a car; trafic is not bad and it's easy to find parking downton

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    Light Rail or Bus: Light Rails - Trax
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  • Yaqui
  • Updated By Yaqui on January 16, 2007
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  • Light Rail or Bus - Salt Lake City
    by Yaqui, 1 more photos
    Trax is a light rail upground subway that runs through the city. It looks like a great way to get around so checkout these links!

    Schedules

    Transportation Info

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  • Website: http://www.rideuta.com/
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    Light Rail or Bus: Road Construction
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  • KaiM
  • Updated By KaiM on March 13, 2003
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  • When I was there the city was rebuilding a lot of major streets and highways in preparation of the Olympic Games 2002. That caused lots of traffic jams especially during rush hour. Don´t know how it is there now.

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    Light Rail or Bus: Getting around SLC
    virtualpatrick
  • By virtualpatrick on June 12, 2003
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  • SLC is a walkable city based in a grid pattern so it's hard to get lost.

    There is also the UTA light rail system which people can take to get from one end of the city to the other.

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    Light Rail or Bus: Trax light rail system
  • By ZIMETMUS on June 1, 2008
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  • The UTA trax rail system was a wonderful way to get around town. You buy ticket's from kiosk at any of the multiple stops and hop on and off as needed throughout town. Had no need for a car for the entire week.

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  • Phone: RIDE-UA (743.3882
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    Light Rail or Bus: We have just gotten light...
  • By tiamarie on August 24, 2002
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  • We have just gotten light rail. This is probably the best transportation.

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    Light Rail or Bus: Salt Lake City is well served...
    Mark_Purdue
  • By Mark_Purdue on August 26, 2002
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  • Salt Lake City is well served by an efficient airport.
    Public transport is very good, both bus and the new light rail system are both inexpensive and efficient.
    Car hire can be a little expensive but is necessary for the out lying tourist attractions.

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    Light Rail or Bus: Take the Bus
    grandmaR
  • Updated By grandmaR on June 24, 2005
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    by grandmaR
    I'm not absolutely sure, but I think I remember riding the bus at least once. Now, SLC in addition to the buses, has a light rail system which they call TRAX.

    For the BUS: Pay when you get on the bus. If you board within the downtown Free Ride Zone, pay when you get off. The regular fare is $1.40. Correct change is required. Ask for a “transfer ticket” and you can switch buses or ride TRAX for up to two hours on the same ticket.

    For TRAX: Purchase your ticket before you get on the train. You cannot buy tickets on board. Regular fare is $1.40 for two hours and $2.75 for a same-day round-trip ticket. Bikes are allowed on TRAX. Buses are equipped with bike racks

    You do not need a ticket for the bus or TRAX if you ride within the Free Ride Zone in downtown Salt Lake City.

    The Free Ride Zone goes from 400 W to 200E, and from 500 S to North Temple, but also includes the State Capitol at 500N.

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  • Phone: RIDE-UTA (743-3882)
  • Website: http://www.rideuta.com/utaInfo/generalInformation/
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    Light Rail or Bus: Trolley Cars
    GracesTrips
  • By GracesTrips on January 3, 2008
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    by GracesTrips
    Trolley cars run through downtown Salt Lake City. I don't know how much or the schedule. We rented a car and didn't rely on this mode of transportation. You can see the waiting areas throughout town for the Trolley cars.

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    Light Rail or Bus: Light Rail
    frankcanfly
  • By frankcanfly on October 24, 2005
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  • Light Rail or Bus - Salt Lake City
    by frankcanfly, 1 more photos
    The light rail service in downtown is frequent and convenient, and if you stay in the downtown zone, it's free!

    The line will take you from the University to the downtown area. I believe it goes south too.

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