City Center station (UTA)

City Center 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 provides service from the Salt Lake City International Airport to West Valley City (via Downtown Salt Lake City).

City Center
Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
TRAX light rail station
A southbound train at City Center, viewed from the City Creek Center skybridge.
Location100 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah[1]
United States
Coordinates40°46′07″N 111°53′28″W
Owned byUTA
Line(s)Utah Transit Authority (UTA):
  Blue Line
  Green Line
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsUTA intra-county and local bus
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingNone[1]
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Fare zoneFree Fare Zone[2]
History
Opened4 December 1999[3]
Services
Preceding station   Utah Transit Authority   Following station
Blue Line
toward Airport
Green Line
  Former services  
University Line

Description

The station is located at 100 South Main Street[1] in the middle of the City Creek Center, with the island platform in the median of Main Street. It is the northernmost station on Main Street, the dividing line between the east and west quadrants of the city, and is situated between South Temple Street and 100 South. The station was opened on 4 December 1999 as part of the first operating segment of the TRAX system.[3] and 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, City Center does not have a Park and Ride lot.[1]

The station currently does not serve as a terminus, it did serve as the end of the Sandy and University lines during the 2002 Winter Olympics because Temple Square and Arena stations were within the Olympic Plaza.

Like the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub (as well as Gallivan Plaza and Library), there is a nearby Greenbike docking station. Greenbike is a bicycle sharing program within Downtown Salt Lake City that allows members to pick up bicycles from any docking station and then drop it off at any docking station (not necessarily the same as where it was picked up), ideally for trips of 30 minutes or less to avoid additional charges.[4] Greenbike is seasonal and, depending on weather conditions, shuts down operations in November–December and starts up again in March–April.[5]

All of UTA's TRAX and FrontRunner trains and stations, as well as all fixed route buses, are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act and are therefore accessible to those with disabilities.[6] 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".[7]

City Creek Center

In 2012, City Center Station became part of the core of the City Creek Center, one of the largest mixed-use, transit-oriented developments in Salt Lake City. Spanning three blocks between South Temple and 100 South, it transformed 23 acres (9 ha) of downtown real estate into a mixed-use complex with 700 residential units and 750,000 sq ft (69,677 m2) of retail. A 2nd floor skybridge spans over the station platform.[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 City Center 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 11:14 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:37 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 10:52 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 11:10 pm and the last northbound 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 Draper Town Center station leaves at 11:01 pm.

On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 9:45 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 10:15 am. The last northbound train leaves at 7:50 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 Draper Town Center station leaves at 8:01 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 City Center 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 10:54 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:47 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 11:02 pm.

On Saturdays the first northbound train leaves at about 6:00 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 7:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 10:45 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:36 pm.

On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 9:00 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 10:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 7:25 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 8:16 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, 8 December 2013.

City Center is one of several TRAX stations that does not have any direct bus connections. However, the following bus route has a stop in close proximity to the station (on 100 South).

References
  1. "TRAX Parking and Stops". Utah Transit Authority. Archived from the original on 23 December 2012. Retrieved 1 Mar 2013.
  2. Free Fare Zone (Map). Utah Transit Authority. Archived from the original (JPG) on 2013-01-09. Retrieved 1 Mar 2013.
  3. Van Eyck, Zack (26 Aug 1999). "All aboard! TRAX trains will roll in December". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved 1 Mar 2013.
  4. "Greenbike". Retrieved 6 Apr 2013.
  5. "Greenbike FAQs". Archived from the original on 2013-04-10. Retrieved 6 Apr 2013.
  6. "Fixed Route Accessibility". Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved 13 Mar 2013.
  7. "Rider Rules". Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved 12 Mar 2013.
  8. "City Creek Center". downtownrising.com. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 1 Mar 2013.
  9. "TRAX" (PDF). Utah Transit Authority. 8 Dec 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-11-25. Retrieved 13 Dec 2013.
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