Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the planned route for the West Valley TRAX Line?
   
   The line will begin at the existing 2100 South TRAX Station (Central Pointe) in South Salt Lake and will extend 5.1 miles to the southwest. The line will terminate near West Valley City Hall at the community’s future intermodal center. A map of the line can be found by clicking here.
   
   
2. How will the West Valley TRAX Line interface with the existing TRAX system?
   
   The line will connect with the Sandy/Salt Lake TRAX Line at the Central Pointe Station (2100 South) in South Salt Lake. Once through the station, West Valley trains will continue to the University of Utah.
   
   
3. What if I want to go south toward Sandy City?
   
   Passengers wanting to travel south can transfer at the 2100 South TRAX station from a West Valley train to a Sandy-bound train.
   
   
4. How long is the line?
   The line is a 5.1 miles long and features ballasted double tracks.
   
   
5. What areas/attractions will be served by the line?
   
   Several area destinations including the E-Center, Decker Lake Business Park, Valley Fair Mall, Jordan River Parkway and West Valley City Hall will be accessible via the project.
   
   
6. How long will it take to ride TRAX from the West Valley Intermodal Center to downtown or to the University of Utah?
   
   During peak morning commuting hours in the year 2030, the trip from the West Valley City Intermodal Center to the 2100 South TRAX station will take 14 minutes. The ride from the West Valley Intermodal Center to the Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City will take about 34 minutes, which includes time for a required transfer at Court House Station. Trips to the University are expected to take 38 minutes and will not require a transfer.
   
   
7. What’s the train frequency on this line?
   
   UTA initially plans to run trains on 15-minute headways, as is the practice for the existing TRAX system. Headways may change to meet increasing ridership demands.
   
   
8. How many stations will be located on the line?
   
   The DEIS features four new stations that are planned for the West Valley City Light Rail Project including:
   
   - Chesterfield Station
   - Decker Lake Station
   - E-Center Station
   - West Valley City Intermodal Center
   
   These station locations were selected after an evaluation of the following criteria:
   
   - Current development
   - Future development plans
   - Major destinations/ridership
   - City input
   - Feasibility
   - Available transportation infrastructure and bus accessibility
   - Spacing distance
   - Environment including wetlands, cultural resources and farmlands.
   
   
9. When will the line be completed?
   
   Opening day for the West Valley City TRAX Line is dependent on a variety of factors. However, UTA has committed to completing the project no later than 2015.
   
   
10. How can I find out more about the line?
    
    Those interested in learning more about the West Valley City Light Rail Transit Project may sign up for UTA’s mailing list to receive updates on project milestones, public meetings and presentations. For groups interested in receiving more information about the project, a speakers’ bureau program is available. Information on the speakers’ bureau can be found by calling (801) 287-2270 or by clicking here.