STUDY OVERVIEW
Transportation needs in Big Cottonwood Canyon are primarily related to traffic congestion during peak periods (typically 7-9am and 3-5pm) during the ski season and anticipated future increase in visitation as a result of population and tourism growth in Utah.
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has started an environmental study to evaluate tolling and enhanced bus service to address winter-time traffic congestion management on State Route (SR) 190 in Big Cottonwood Canyon as directed by the Utah State Legislature in Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) (2023).
SB 2 specifies and directs UDOT to use certain legislature-allocated funds to “provide enhanced bus service, tolling, a mobility hub, and resort bus stops for Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.”
This environmental study will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
STUDY AREA
NEPA Assignment
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by UDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by FHWA and UDOT.
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Contact Information
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Hotline: 801-477-6410
Email: bccstudy@utah.gov