Red Line (TRAX)

703 Red Line
703 Red Line
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Electrification	Overhead line, 750 V DC
Operating speed	65 mph (105 km/h) (max.)
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The Red Line is a

Sandy Civic Center on the Blue Line. It was later rerouted to South Jordan and renamed the Red Line in August 2011, running as an all-day route. The current line runs from the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City through the south end of Downtown Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Murray, Midvale, West Jordan, and South Jordan to the University of Utah's South Jordan Medical Center in Daybreak.^[3]

History

The 703 route number was first used by the Sandy/University Line, also known as the Murray/Midvale/University Line, which opened on December 15, 2001, along with the

Fashion Place West

in Murray as the new southern terminus; the line was briefly renamed the Murray–University Line to reflect the change. On August 7, 2011, UTA switched to a color-based naming system and the Sandy–University (Murray–University) Line became the Red Line, while the original SLC Intermodal-Sandy line became the Blue Line. That day also marked the opening of the Mid-Jordan extension, running from Fashion Place West through Midvale and West Jordan to the Daybreak development in South Jordan. Nine new stations and over 10 miles of track were constructed for the Daybreak extension at an estimated cost of $452 million.

Route

The TRAX Red Line is designated as UTA Route 703.

Daybreak Parkway to Fashion Place West

The Red Line begins at

4800 W Old Bingham Hwy

. Continuing northeast and still paralleling West Old Bingham Highway, it crosses Wasatch Meadows Drive (South 4490 West), West 9000 South (with the Provo Reservoir Canal running under this crossing), and South 4000 West.

After crossing over

West Jordan City Center. Briefly before and after West Jordan City Center the parallel roadway on the south side is West 8045 South (which runs from South 1650 West to South 1500 West). The West Jordan City Hall, 3rd District Courthouse, West Jordan court building, and Jordan School District

office building are northwest and north of this station.

From South 1500 West, the Red Line maintains is northeastern course as it crosses South 1300 West and then passes south of the West Jordan City Cemetery before reaching

Fashion Place West

.

FrontRunner Connection

From Fashion Place West, the Blue and Red lines continue north on the east side of South 300 West (Cottonwood Street) as they cross over I-215 and then cross West 6100 South and West 5900 South. Just prior to crossing over West 5400 South (

Murray Central. This station is located just west of the Intermountain Medical Center. It is one of only three joint TRAX/FrontRunner stations and one of two served by the Blue Line. The FrontRunner platform is located directly west of the TRAX platform. (The FrontRunner provides commuter rail service between Ogden in Weber County through Davis County and Salt Lake County to Provo in central Utah County

.)

Murray Central To Central Pointe

Heading north and slightly to the east from Murray Central, the Blue and Red lines cross West Vine Street (West 5090 South) and over Little Cottonwood Creek before continuing directly north as they cross West 4800 South and the 4500 South Frontage Road. After crossing over West 4500 South (

Millcreek. Continuing north from Millcreek the lines cross West Gregson Avenue, West 2950 South, and West 2700 South, before crossing under I-80

.

From I-80 the lines continue north and cross West Haven Avenue before the junction with the TRAX

Fairmont stop in the Sugar House

neighborhood of Salt Lake City.)

Central Pointe to Courthouse

Upon crossing West 2100 South the three TRAX lines leave South Salt Lake and enter Salt Lake City and continue north as they cross West 1700 South and West 1300 South. Just north of West 1300 South is

900 South. This station, which is just north of West 900 South, is an infill station^[7] and the last stop before the TRAX lines reach Downtown Salt Lake City

.

The three lines continue north in the median of South 200 West, crossing West 800 South, until they reach West 700 South. At West 700 South they turn east and proceed down the middle of that street for two blocks, crossing South West Temple Street (

Airport at the Salt Lake City International Airport

.

Courthouse to University Medical Center

After turning east onto East 400 South, the Red Line continues down the middle of that street, passing the

900 East & 400 South. Continuing in the median of the street, the Red Line heads east, but does a jog to the south as East University Boulevard heads south at 1000 East and then east again at 500 South. (This jog to the south is also where the Red Line ascends the east bench.) Continuing east in the median of East 500 South, it crosses South 1100 East and South 1300 East before reaching the University of Utah

campus.

The Red Line then turns north to briefly run along the east side of University Street. Just after turning north, it reaches

University South Campus

, which is just west of South 1800 East.

After crossing South 1800 East, the Red Line continues northeast in the median of South Campus Drive until it reaches the end of that road at Mario Capecchi Drive (formerly called Wasatch Drive).

University of Utah Medical Center

.

Park and Ride

Many TRAX stations include free

Draper FrontRunner Station. The cost is $1 per day or $15 per month, however, payment is only required for parking from 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, except holidays.^[10]

Free Fare Zone

UTA currently has a

Library, Old GreekTown, and Salt Lake Central.^[11] In June 2012 UTA revealed plans to eliminate the Free Fare Zone, but by September 2012 it announced that it would continue the Zone, but with some minor adjustments, including when and how fares are collected.^[12]

Red Line Free Fare Zone only is of Library and Courthouse

Train schedule

As of December 2023[update]

On weekdays and Saturdays, the first northbound Red Line trains to the University Medical Center Station leave the Central Pointe Station at 4:58 AM and the Daybreak Parkway Station at 4:45 AM. The first southbound trains to the Daybreak Parkway Station leave the Central Pointe Station at 4:56 AM and the University Medical Center Station at 5:30 AM. The last southbound train leaves the University Medical Center Station at 11:30 PM and the last northbound train leaves the Daybreak Parkway Station at 11:24 PM. However, the last trains only go as far as the Central Pointe Station. The last southbound train to the Daybreak Parkway Station leaves the University Medical Center Station at 10:45 PM and the last northbound train to the University Medical Center Station leaves the Daybreak Parkway Center Station at 10:24 PM.

On Sundays, the first northbound Red Line trains to the University Medical Center Station leave the Central Pointe Station at 5:22 AM and the Daybreak Parkway Station at 5:49 AM. The first southbound trains to the Daybreak Parkway Station leave the Central Pointe Station at 5:03 AM and the University Medical Center Station at 6:08 AM. The last southbound train leaves the University Medical Center Station at 11:08 PM and the last northbound train leaves the Daybreak Parkway Station at 10:49 PM. However, the last trains only go as far as the Central Pointe Station. The last southbound train to the Daybreak Parkway Station leaves the University Medical Center Station at 10:38 PM and the last northbound train to the University Medical Center Station leaves the Daybreak Parkway Center Station at 9:49 PM.

Red Line trains run every fifteen minutes on weekdays and Saturday and every thirty minutes on Sundays.^[13]

Stations

The following table lists the current stations of the Red Line, from north to south.

Key
Ø	Free Fare Zone

Station Name	Municipality	Date opened	Major connections and notes
University Medical Center	Salt Lake City	September 29, 2003	Serves University of Utah Hospital
Fort Douglas			Serves Fort Douglas and University of Utah
University South Campus			Serves University of Utah
Stadium		December 15, 2001	Serves Rice–Eccles Stadium
900 East			Serves Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
Trolley			Serves Trolley Square
Library Ø			Serves Salt Lake City Public Library and City and County Building
Courthouse Ø		December 4, 1999	701 704 Serves the Federal Courthouse and Third District Courthouse
600 South		July 26, 2022	701 704
900 South		May 19, 2005	701 704
Ballpark		December 4, 1999	701 704 Serves Smith's Ballpark Park and ride: 170 spaces
Central Pointe	South Salt Lake		701 704 720 Park and ride: 57 spaces
Millcreek			701 Park and ride: 101 spaces
Meadowbrook			701 Park and ride: 497 spaces
Murray North	Murray		701 Park and ride: 235 spaces
Murray Central			701 750 Serves the Intermountain Medical Center Park and ride: 750 spaces
Fashion Place West			701 Park and ride: 100 spaces
Bingham Junction	Midvale	August 7, 2011	Park and ride: 200 spaces
Historic Gardner	West Jordan		Park and ride: 130 spaces
West Jordan City Center			Serves West Jordan City Center Park and ride: 221 spaces
2700 W Sugar Factory Rd			Park and ride: 204 spaces
Jordan Valley			Serves Jordan Valley Hospital and SLCC Jordan Campus Park and ride: 845 spaces
4800 W Old Bingham Hwy			Park and ride: 244 spaces
5600 W Old Bingham Hwy	South Jordan		Park and ride: 420 spaces
South Jordan Parkway			Park and ride: 200 spaces
Daybreak Parkway			Park and ride: 400 spaces

References

^ Reavy, Pat (June 4, 2013). "State, city and school officials stress safety on new Sandy-Draper TRAX line". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved April 2, 2014. The line is scheduled to officially open to the public on Aug. 18.
^ Speckman, Stephen (October 5, 2003). "Making TRAX on Sandy line: A speedy trip, but be sure to follow the rules". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved July 25, 2009.
^ UTA RAIL SYSTEM MAP (PDF) (Map). Utah Transit Authority. December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 28, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
^ Van Eyck, Zack (August 26, 1999). "All aboard! TRAX trains will roll in December". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
^ "UTA to Discontinue Direct TRAX Trains From Sandy To University May 1" (PDF). rideuta.com (Press release). Utah Transit Authority. April 25, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
^ Vo-Duc, Viviane (September 5, 2013). "New streetcar S-line set to open Dec. 8 in Sugar House". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
^ Daley, John (April 14, 2004). "Two New Stops Planned for TRAX". ksl.com. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved July 25, 2009.
^ Leonard, Wendy (February 24, 2008). "Capecchi is honored at Salt Lake gala". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
^ "TRAX Parking and Stops". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
^ Davidson, Lee (December 7, 2011). "TRAX now charges for parking at one lot". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
^ Free Fare Zone (Map). Utah Transit Authority. April 2012. Archived from the original (JPG) on January 9, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
^ "UTA Announces Changes to Free Fare Zone for Bus". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. September 26, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
^ "TRAX". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. April 23, 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.

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[18_Aug-1] Reavy, Pat (June 4, 2013). "State, city and school officials stress safety on new Sandy-Draper TRAX line". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved April 2, 2014. The line is scheduled to officially open to the public on Aug. 18.

[dn-speed-2] Speckman, Stephen (October 5, 2003). "Making TRAX on Sandy line: A speedy trip, but be sure to follow the rules". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved July 25, 2009.

[3] UTA RAIL SYSTEM MAP (PDF) (Map). Utah Transit Authority. December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 28, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2011.

[dn-opening_date-4] Van Eyck, Zack (August 26, 1999). "All aboard! TRAX trains will roll in December". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved February 28, 2013.

[5] "UTA to Discontinue Direct TRAX Trains From Sandy To University May 1" (PDF). rideuta.com (Press release). Utah Transit Authority. April 25, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2011.

[6] Vo-Duc, Viviane (September 5, 2013). "New streetcar S-line set to open Dec. 8 in Sugar House". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved September 17, 2013.

[7] Daley, John (April 14, 2004). "Two New Stops Planned for TRAX". ksl.com. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved July 25, 2009.

[8] Leonard, Wendy (February 24, 2008). "Capecchi is honored at Salt Lake gala". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved March 8, 2013.

[9] "TRAX Parking and Stops". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved December 14, 2012.

[10] Davidson, Lee (December 7, 2011). "TRAX now charges for parking at one lot". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City. Retrieved January 9, 2013.

[11] Free Fare Zone (Map). Utah Transit Authority. April 2012. Archived from the original (JPG) on January 9, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2012.

[12] "UTA Announces Changes to Free Fare Zone for Bus". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. September 26, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.

[13] "TRAX". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. April 23, 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.

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