UDOT announcement of 23-lane width growth for I-15
Excerpted from a SweetStreets.org email on November 12, 2022. I have taken the liberty to edit for the benefit and relevance to Cottonwood Heights residents. If you’re unfamiliar with SweetStreets.org and you care about walkability for Cottonwood Hts, I recommend you look into their organization as they are influencing marvelous developments for SLC proper and are a model for citizen-lead city-wide improvement.
-Ellen Birrell
PS Below the SweetStreets piece is information from the Utah Transit Riders Union which is worth the read on this concerning phenomena of unbridled asphalt build out.
UDOT has published its proposed plans for Interstate-15 from Salt Lake City to Farmington. Though their plans contain some small improvements for non-car users the biggest change is an expansion to between 18 to 23 lanes wide. This kind of change would further divide community and displace westside residents.
We know from numerous studies and over 50 years of freeway expansions across the country that this will only worsen our air quality, increase traffic, disincentivize transit and active transportation and reduce our overall quality of life in Utah.
The federal government is taking steps to support communities in reducing highways that cut through communities, like this project in Detroit. UDOT, instead, is looking to expand highways in our neighborhoods.
We'd like you to show up to UDOT's first in-person open house on Tuesday to learn more and share your feedback.
Show Up!
WHEN: Tuesday, November 15th
WHERE: Rose Park Elementary, 1105 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City, 5:00-7:00 pm
WHAT: Learn about UDOT's proposed plans for i15 highway from Salt Lake City to Farmington
WHO: Everyone! UDOT is providing translation, transportation, food, and a kids' corner.
If you plan to attend, let us know so we can get organized! Fill out this form so we can know how many folks to expect.
Help out!
If you'd like to help carpool folks to Rose Park Elementary or be a bike bus captain for your neighborhood to help guide folks to the event, please let us know by completing this form.
Learn More
Showing up to the open house at Rose Park Elementary is a great way to learn and provide feedback, but if you cannot do so UDOT is also hosting a virtual open house from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, November 14. There is a second in-person open house in Bountiful on Wednesday, November 16 as well. Take a few minutes to submit comments on the project website at i15eis.udot.utah.gov.
Stay tuned for more information and an action kit forthcoming.
It's an all-hands-on-deck moment.
Show up. Help out. Spread the word.
- Taylor, Ben, Eric, Luke, Levi, Alex, Trina, Shelby and Johnnae
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