Overview
- Gov. Spencer Cox released the Utah Trail Network master plan, outlining 2,600 miles of new paved trails added to 500 miles already in place.
- UDOT projects the network will reach 208 towns and cities and place 95% of residents within one mile of a trail.
- The plan links 33 higher-education campuses and 74 high-capacity transit stations to expand non-car travel options.
- All of Utah’s national parks and national monuments, along with 25 state parks, are set to connect to the system.
- The effort is funded through the Active Transportation Investment Fund with a new UDOT Trails Division, and the Transportation Commission approved nearly $95 million for 19 initial trails as the statewide completion timeline remains unspecified.