Getting Around on TRAX
TRAX is the Utah Transit Authority’s light rail system. Built to accommodate the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, TRAX will take you quickly and efficiently from the Fort Douglas and University area to downtown Salt Lake, with weekend service approximately every 15 minutes from 6:30 AM until 12:30 AM. There are two TRAX stations, Fort Douglas and South Campus, that are each less than a block from the University Guest House, the conference hotel. Trains will take you to downtown shopping locations and to Temple Square, and you can connect to other bus and rail lines.
You need to purchase your fare ticket from an automated kiosk at the TRAX station prior to boarding.
One-way Fare $2.00
The Adult One-way Fare cash payment applies to passengers ages 6-64. Two children ages 5 and younger who are accompanied by a fare-paying adult can ride free.
Day Pass $5.00
A day pass is available for both TRAX and local bus. For trips beginning on a bus, day passes must be pre-purchased at selected UTA Pass Sales Outlets. This day pass will be validated by the bus operator at the time of use. Each validated pass will then be good for unlimited use on bus and TRAX for that day. For trips beginning on TRAX, day passes must be purchased at a ticket vending machine. These machines are located at all TRAX stations. At the time of purchase, each ticket will be validated by the ticket vending machine and can be used for unlimited rides on bus and TRAX for that day.
Roundtrip $4.00
This fare is good for one roundtrip ride on TRAX. The roundtrip pass can only be purchased at a ticket vending machine. These machines are located at all TRAX stations. At the time of purchase, each will be validated by the ticket vending machine and can be used for one roundtrip travel on TRAX for that day.Senior and Reduced One-way Fare $1.00
The Senior and Reduced One-way Fare cash payment is good on local buses and TRAX. This fare applies to passengers ages 65 and older, valid Medicare card holders and persons with disabilities who have been pre-qualified by UTA. For information on qualifying for a reduced fare, contact (801) RIDE-UTA.
There is a Ride-Free zone within the downtown area which requires no fare.
Click below for detailed TRAX Map
UTA Bus and TRAX schedules can be accessed at any time from your Internet-enabled cell phone, PDA, i-Phone, BlackBerry, or other device, by going to www.uta2go.com. Please note that when a zero (0) appears in the schedule for a bus route, it means that the stop in question is not being serviced at that time of day, scroll up or down the schedule for times when that stop is being serviced.
A line from Salt Lake City International Airport to the University of Utah was in the original plans for the system to be completed before the 2002 Winter Olympics, but funding shortages only allowed for the eastern portion to be constructed. The airport line has come to fruition, however, and ground was broken on October 22, 2008. It will contain 6 additional stations, including a transfer station to the FrontRunner commuter rail line. Completion is expected in 2011 or 2012.
RIDING TIPS TO REMEMBER
- 1. Purchase fares in advance. Fines are imposed if you cannot provide a ticket or pass.
- 2. You do not need a ticket for the bus or TRAX if you ride within the Free Ride Zone in downtown Salt Lake City.
- 3. No food, drink, smoking, combustibles or loud music are allowed on the bus or TRAX. Pets are allowed only if they are caged. Service animals are always welcome.
- 4. Yield designated seats to the elderly and to riders with disabilities.
- 5. Bikes are allowed on TRAX. Buses are equipped with bike racks.
- 6. Obey all instructions given by UTA operators, fare inspectors and public safety officers.
- 7. If you have any questions, talk to a UTA operators at 1-888-743-3882, or try UTA’s on-line trip planner at www.rideuta.com. Welcome aboard!
