UTA eyeing FrontRunner expansion further into Utah County

Growth is why the Utah Transit Authority is talking about expanding FrontRunner further south into Utah County with three new stations in Springville, Spanish Fork, and Payson.
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[@EnsignFuntimes]

Super excited for this!

[@moonbuni59]

So where are they going to get the land to do this?

[@WY.C64-Guy]

As far as track, UTA has already purchased old railroad right-of-way that will likely be used.

[@moonbuni59]

@@WY.C64-Guy what about for the stations though. Are they going to try and take property by imminent domain?

[@scottanno8861]

​@@moonbuni59Yep. They're also going to eminent domain the farms bordering pioneer crossing in Lehi for their road expansion projects next year.

[@WY.C64-Guy]

@@moonbuni59 It is possible that the ROW acquired already accounts for this space. The former Tintic branch rail line parallels a good portion of I-15, so there may already be some areas where land parcels are already marked for transportation use. I won't pretend to know everything, but this is certainly better than trying to cut a brand new rail line through existing private property. Ironically, the Wasatch front used to have interurban rail service, but then everyone wanted to drive their shiny new automobiles everywhere. If anyone goes to the town meetings, let us know what questions get answered.