University South Campus station

University South Campus, often referred to as simply South Campus,[1] 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.

University South Campus
Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
TRAX light rail station
The University South Campus Station platform
as seen from the south
Location1790 East South Campus Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah[1]
United States
Coordinates40°45′37.02″N 111°50′22.28″W
Owned byUTA
Line(s)Utah Transit Authority (UTA):
Platforms1 island platform
ConnectionsUTA inter-county and local bus
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingNone[1]
Disabled accessYes
History
Opened29 September 2003[2]
Services
Preceding station   Utah Transit Authority   Following station
Red Line
  Former services  
Sandy/University Line
University Line

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 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.[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.

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]

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. Train schedules are current as of Change Day, 17 August 2014

References

  1. "TRAX Parking and Stops". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved 9 Apr 2013.
  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. "South campus TRAX parking pass available". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. 13 Sep 2003. Retrieved 4 Jan 2013.
  4. "Fixed Route Accessibility". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved 13 Mar 2013.
  5. "Rider Rules". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved 12 Mar 2013.
  6. "TRAX" (PDF). rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. 13 April 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 June 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  7. "Route 703 - Red Line" (PDF). rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved 13 Aug 2014.
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