Project: West Valley Light Rail Line
Summary
The West Valley TRAX is a 5.1 mile extension through the City of West Valley. It is a part of the TRAX (short for Transit Express) Green Line that connects Salt Lake City International Airport to West Valley City, Utah. The West Valley Extension connects residential, entertainment, and commercial areas in the City of West Valley to this network.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
New Transit Line
Transportation Mode
Light Rail
Usage
3,851
Length (mi)
5.10
Economic Distress
0.58
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
1,331
Population Growth Rate (%)
1.9%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
3.1%
Market Size
1,256,984
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
8.2000
Topography
21
Geography
Region
Rocky Mountain / Far West
State
UT
County
Salt Lake
City
West Valley City
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
N/A
Timing
Initial Study Date
2007
Post Construction Study Date
2016
Construction Start Date
2008
Construction End Date
2011
Months Duration
38
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2011
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$390,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$559,286,700
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
West Valley Light Rail Line
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