University South Campus station

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University South Campus station platform
General information
Location1790 East South Campus Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah
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 Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsAiga bus trans.svg UTA: 9, 17, 213, 455, 473 [1]
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingPaid parking nearby
Disabled accessYes
History
OpenedSeptember 29, 2003;18 years ago (2003-09-29) [2]
Services
Preceding station Utah Transit Authority Following station
Fort Douglas Red Line Stadium
Former services
Preceding station Utah Transit Authority Following station
Fort Douglas Sandy/University Line Stadium
Stadium University Line Fort Douglas

University South Campus station, often referred to as simply South Campus station, [3] 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.

Description

The station is located on the campus of the University of Utah at 1790 East South Campus Drive [3] 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, [3] however, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints allows parking at the Institute parking garage southeast of the station for those who purchase a $22.00 Transit Parking Pass. [4] 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.

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References

  1. "Salt Lake County System Map" (Map). Utah Transit Authority . April 14, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Baird, Joe (28 Sep 2003). "New TRAX Extension Opens Monday". ksl.com . Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Associated Press . Retrieved 8 Mar 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "TRAX Parking and Stops". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority . Retrieved 9 Apr 2013.
  4. "South campus TRAX parking pass available". Deseret News . Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. 13 Sep 2003. Retrieved 4 Jan 2013.

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