Transit
A well-planned transit system is a key element in connecting our neighborhoods to each other and to downtown.
Transit stations should be public gathering places that attract new investment and development.
Smart Growth Ogden's plan for improving mass transit in the city, reducing congestion on the streets, fostering economic development and making the city more attractive to visitors is the same plan that the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) and the Wasatch Front Regional Council recommended as the best option for improving transit in Ogden: a street car (or trolley) line to run between downtown, Weber State University and McKay-Dee Hospital.
Streetcars for Ogden: The proposal and its benefits
Read more: "Streetcar or Gondola? - A side by side comparison"
Read more: "The Ogden Transit Corridor Study"
Read more: "UTA Letter December 2005"
Why would a trolley line be a good choice for Ogden? There are many reasons.
Read more: "Trolleys: The Smart Choice"
Read more: WFRC Long Range Transit Plan
**New July 2, 2006** Useful information from the
American Public Transportation Association
Benefits of Public Transportation
Public Transportation, Property Values, and Investment
Public Transportation, Jobs, and Development
Rail Transit and Property Values--Resource Guide
Transit-Oriented Development--Resource Guide