University South Campus (UTA station)

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University South Campus
Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
TRAX light rail station

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The University South Campus Station platform
as seen from the south
Location 1790 East South Campus Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah [1]
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Coordinates 40°45′37.02″N111°50′22.28″W / 40.7602833°N 111.8395222°W / 40.7602833; -111.8395222 Coordinates: 40°45′37.02″N111°50′22.28″W / 40.7602833°N 111.8395222°W / 40.7602833; -111.8395222
Owned by UTA
Line(s)

Utah Transit Authority (UTA):

Platforms 1 island platform
Connections UTA inter-county and local bus
Construction
Structure type At-grade
Parking None [1]
Disabled access Yes
History
Opened 29 September 2003 [2]
Services
Preceding station  Utah Transit Authority  Following station
Red Line
 Former services 
Sandy/University Line
University Line

University South Campus is a light rail station on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States serviced by the Red Line of the Utah Transit Authority's (UTA) TRAX light rail system. The Red Line provides service from the University of Utah Medical Center to the Daybreak Community of South Jordan.

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Description

The station is located on the campus of the University of Utah at 1790 East South Campus Drive [1] with the island platform situated in the middle of that street. Northeast of the station is the Jon M. Huntsman Center and immediately south of the station is the LDS Institute of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Unlike many TRAX stations, University South Campus does not have a Park and Ride lot, [1] however, the LDS Church allows parking at the LDS Institute parking garage southeast of the station for those who purchase a $22.00 Transit Parking Pass. [3] The station is part of a railway right of way that was created specifically for the former University Line. The station opened on 29 September 2003 [2] and is operated by the Utah Transit Authority.

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. 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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Train schedule

On weekdays the first northbound Red Line train (to the University Medical Center Station) leaves the University South Campus Station at about 5:15 am and the first southbound train (to the Daybreak Parkway Station) leaves at about 5:30 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:15 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:32 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the Daybreak Parkway Station leaves at 11:02 pm. [Note 1]

On Saturdays the first northbound train leaves at about 6:45 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 7:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:25 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:41 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the Daybreak Parkway Station leaves at 10:21 pm. [Note 1]

On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 9:45 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 10:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 8:05 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 8:21 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the Daybreak Parkway Station leaves at 7:01 pm. [Note 1]

Red Line trains run every fifteen minutes on weekdays and every twenty minutes on weekends. [6] [7] [Note 1]

Bus connections

Bus routes are current as of Change Day, 17 August 2014.

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 Train schedules are current as of Change Day, 17 August 2014

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