Arena (UTA station)

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Arena
Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
TRAX light rail station

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Arena Station as viewed from the north looking towards the Vivint Smart Home Arena
Location 301 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah [1]
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Coordinates 40°46′10″N111°54′02″W / 40.769389°N 111.900510°W / 40.769389; -111.900510 Coordinates: 40°46′10″N111°54′02″W / 40.769389°N 111.900510°W / 40.769389; -111.900510
Owned by UTA
Line(s)

Utah Transit Authority (UTA):

   Blue Line
   Green Line
Platforms 1 island platform
Connections UTA inter-county and local bus
Construction
Structure type At-grade
Parking None [1]
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Fare zone Free Fare Zone [2]
History
Opened December 4, 1999 [3]
Previous names Delta Center (1999–2006)
Services
Preceding station  Utah Transit Authority  Following station
Blue Line
toward  Airport
Green Line
 Former services 
University Line

Arena is a light rail station in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States, served by the Blue Line and Green Line of the Utah Transit Authority's (UTA) TRAX system. The Blue Line has service from the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub in Downtown Salt Lake City to Draper. The Green Line has service from the Salt Lake City International Airport and to West Valley City via Downtown Salt Lake City.

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Description

The station is located at 301 West South Temple [1] immediately north of the Vivint Smart Home Arena, with the island platform in the median of the street. The station opened on December 4, 1999, and was part of the first operating segment of the TRAX system. [3] It is operated by the Utah Transit Authority. The station is included in the Free Fare Zone in Downtown Salt Lake City. Transportation patrons that both enter and exit bus or TRAX service within the Zone can ride at no charge. [2] Unlike many TRAX stations, Arena does not have a Park and Ride lot. [1]

Vivint Smart Home Arena arena in Salt Lake City

Vivint Smart Home Arena is an indoor arena located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The building is owned by the Miller Family Legacy Trust. The arena is the home of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and has been the home venue for other professional athletic teams such as the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League and the Utah Starzz of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). It seats 18,306 for basketball, has 56 luxury suites, and 668 club seats.

Island platform platform surface with platform edges on both sides

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All of UTA's TRAX and FrontRunner trains and stations, streetcars and streetcar stops, and all fixed route buses, are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act and are therefore accessible to those with disabilities. [4] Signage at the stations, on the passenger platforms, and on the trains clearly indicate accessibility options. Ramps on the passenger platform and assistance from the train operator may be necessary for wheelchair boarding on Blue Line (weekdays only). These ramps are not used on weekends or on the Green Line. In accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act and UTA ordinance, "smoking is prohibited on UTA vehicles as well as UTA bus stops, TRAX stations, and FrontRunner stations". [5]

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History

This station was originally the northern terminus of TRAX until April 27, 2008, when the extension to the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub (Salt Lake Central) opened [6] As of December 9, 2012 the Green Line was rerouted and Arena became the temporary northern terminus. With the opening of the airport extension on April 14, 2013, service continued on to the Salt Lake International Airport.

Arena was previously called Delta Center, but when the name of the arena was changed to EnergySolutions Arena, the UTA Board of Trustees officially changed the station name to Arena in December 2006. [7] "EnergySolutions" was not included in the name as the UTA Board decided to no longer allow corporate names on stations. [8]

Train schedules

Train schedules are current as of Change Day, December 8, 2013.

Blue Line

On weekdays the first northbound Blue Line train (to the Salt Lake Central Station) leaves the Arena Station at about 5:30 am and the first southbound train (to the Draper Town Center Station) leaves at about 5:45 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:18 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:33 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Fashion Place West Station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center Station leaves at 10:48 pm.

On Saturdays the first northbound train leaves at about 6:30 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 7:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:14 pm and the last northbound train leaves at 11:37 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center Station leaves at 10:57 pm.

On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 10:00 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 10:15 am. The last northbound train leaves at 7:54 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 8:15 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center Station leaves at 7:57 pm.

Blue Line trains run every fifteen minutes on weekdays and every twenty minutes on weekends. [9]

Green Line

On weekdays the first northbound Green Line train (to the Airport Station) leaves the Arena Station at about 5:15 am and the first northbound train (to the West Valley Central Station) leaves at about 6:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 10:58 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:43 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the West Valley Central Station leaves at 10:58 pm.

On Saturdays the first northbound train leaves at about 6:00 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 6:45 am. The last northbound train leaves at 10:49 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:32 pm.

On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 9:15 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 9:45 am. The last northbound train leaves at 7:29 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 8:12 pm.

Green Line trains run every fifteen minutes on weekdays and every twenty minutes on weekends. [9]

Bus connections

Bus routes are current as of Change Day, December 8, 2013.

Arena is one of several TRAX stations that does not have any direct bus connections. However, the following bus route have stops in close proximity to the station (on 300 West).

Notes

  1. 1 2 Routes 519 and 520 follow the exactly the same route, except that 519 runs clockwise through Rose Park, while Route 520 runs counterclockwise through Rose Park

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References

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  2. 1 2 Free Fare Zone (Map). Utah Transit Authority. Archived from the original on January 9, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  3. 1 2 Van Eyck, Zack (August 26, 1999). "All aboard! TRAX trains will roll in December". Deseret News . Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media . Retrieved February 28, 2013.
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  5. ↑ "Rider Rules". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority . Retrieved March 12, 2013.
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