This organization is responsible for planning all transportation improvements in our area. The Utah Department of Transportation and Utah Transit Authority are then responsible for implementing the Council 's plans. Current transit usage takes more than 81,000 cars off the road every day. These cars could be in front of you. Transit use helps keep the air we breathe cleaner.
Transit improves access to jobs, thereby reducing welfare and our taxes.
A strong transit system provides mobility to the disabled, allowing them greater participation in our community. It 's like insurance. The problem is real.