The Utah Transit Authority has partnered with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and local organizations to bring a car-sharing program to the Wasatch Front.

Enterprise CarShare vehicles are available at approximately 30 Wasatch Front locations, many just steps away from UTA transit stations. Cars can be rented by the hour or the day, allowing them to serve as a transportation supplement for people who utilize UTA services. Residents can rent a car for special errands or to travel to locations not yet accessible by UTA, without the expense of owning their own vehicle.

“This is part of UTA’s plan to help people reach the last mile of their destination,” said UTA General Manager Michael Allegra.

UTA worked with Enterprise, Salt Lake City, the University of Utah, Utah Valley University and the Utah Department of Transportation’s “Travelwise” program to bring the program to the region.

“Enterprise CarShare offered the most competitively priced option for bringing flexible, affordable car-sharing solutions to our community and has a strong track record of success in other urban markets,” Allegra said. “They are already well-established across Wasatch Front, so they have the ability to scale the local car-sharing model while meeting demand and maintaining fair prices.”

Residents can sign up for the Salt Lake City CarShare program at www.EnterpriseCarShare.com/slc. Also, for a limited time, Enterprise will waive the application fee and the one-year membership charge for local members, and offer discounted hourly rates for trips made before Jan. 21, 2013.