West Valley Line
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The Green Line is a light rail
line in the Trax
system in Salt Lake County
, Utah
. It opened on August 7, 2011, and runs between the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
and the West Valley Intermodal Hub
, servicing a total of 15 stations: 10 in Salt Lake City, one in South Salt Lake
, and four in West Valley City
. The last four were constructed specifically for the Green Line to extend Trax into West Valley City. A further extension of this line to the Salt Lake City International Airport
is currently under construction.
station underneath. When the extension opens, it will bypass the first three stations of the current route and connect to the existing line at the Arena station.
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
line in the Trax
UTA TRAX
TRAX is a three-line light rail system in Utah's Salt Lake Valley, serving Salt Lake City and several of its suburbs throughout Salt Lake County. The system is operated by the Utah Transit Authority ....
system in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. It had a population of 1,029,655 at the 2010 census. Its county seat and largest city is Salt Lake City, the state capital. It occupies Salt Lake Valley, as well as parts of the surrounding mountains, the Oquirrh Mountains to the west...
, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
. It opened on August 7, 2011, and runs between the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub
Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub is a multi-modal transportation hub located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Amtrak, the national regional rail system, provides one train daily in each direction on the California Zephyr: west to Emeryville, California and east to Chicago, Illinois...
and the West Valley Intermodal Hub
West Valley Intermodal Hub
The West Valley Intermodal Hub is a transportation hub located in West Valley City, Utah. It serves the Green Line of the Trax light rail system, the Max bus rapid transit line, and local buses.- Construction and opening :...
, servicing a total of 15 stations: 10 in Salt Lake City, one in South Salt Lake
South Salt Lake, Utah
South Salt Lake is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 23,617 at the 2010 census.-History:...
, and four in West Valley City
West Valley City, Utah
West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County and a suburb of Salt Lake City in the U.S. state of Utah. The population was 129,480 at the 2010 census,...
. The last four were constructed specifically for the Green Line to extend Trax into West Valley City. A further extension of this line to the Salt Lake City International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport is a major public airport in Utah. A joint civil-military facility, it is located in western Salt Lake City, approximately four miles from the central business district...
is currently under construction.
Stations
| Trax Green Line (Salt Lake–West Valley) | ||||
| Station Name | Opening Year | Municipality | Park and Ride | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Central Station Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub is a multi-modal transportation hub located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Amtrak, the national regional rail system, provides one train daily in each direction on the California Zephyr: west to Emeryville, California and east to Chicago, Illinois... |
2008 | Salt Lake City | Yes | At the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub. Connections to the Blue Line and FrontRunner FrontRunner FrontRunner is a commuter rail system operated by the Utah Transit Authority , serving the northern portion of the Wasatch Front from Salt Lake Central Station to Ogden Union Station. The system opened 26 April 2008... commuter rail. |
| Old GreekTown | No | |||
| Planetarium Planetarium (UTA station) Planetarium is a light rail station in Salt Lake City serviced by the Blue Line and the Green Line of the Trax system. It is one of three additional stations that extended Trax from Arena to the Intermodal Hub in 2008.... |
Serving Clark Planetarium Clark Planetarium The Clark Planetarium is situated within the Gateway District at the intersection of 400 West and 100 South in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, USA... and the Gateway Mall Gateway District The Gateway District is a large open air retail, residential and office complex in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The complex is centered around the historic Union Pacific Depot in downtown Salt Lake City... . |
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| Arena Arena (UTA station) Arena is an island platformed Trax light rail station in Salt Lake City located adjacent to the EnergySolutions Arena. As part of both the Blue Line and the Green Line, it has service to the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, the West Valley Intermodal Hub, and Sandy. The station was opened on December... |
1999 | Serving Energy Solutions Arena. | ||
| Temple Square Temple Square (UTA station) Temple Square is a light rail station in Salt Lake City serviced by the Blue Line and the Green Line of the Trax system.... |
Serving Temple Square Temple Square Temple Square is a ten acre complex located in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . In recent years, the usage of the name has gradually changed to include several other church facilities immediately adjacent to Temple Square... . |
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| City Center City Center (UTA station) City Center is a light rail station in Salt Lake City serviced by the Blue Line and the Green Line of the Trax system.-History:Opened on December 4, 1999, City Center was part of the first operating segment of the Trax network.-Location:... |
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| Gallivan Plaza Gallivan Plaza (UTA station) Gallivan Plaza is a light rail station in the median of Main Street in Salt Lake City serviced by the Blue Line and the Green Line of the Trax system. It served as a transfer station from 2001 to 2011 while the University Line was open... |
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| Courthouse Courthouse (UTA station) Courthouse is a light rail station in Salt Lake City serviced by all three lines of the Trax system. It is the last station within the free fare zone for southbound trains and has become a major transfer station for downtown-university journeys since the trains on the University Line have been... |
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| 900 South 900 South (UTA station) 900 South is an island platformed light rail station in Salt Lake City serviced by all three lines of the Trax system. The station was opened on September 19, 2005, and is operated by the Utah Transit Authority... |
2005 | |||
| Ball Park Ball Park (UTA station) Ball Park is an island platformed light rail station in the People's Freeway neighborhood of Salt Lake City, serviced by all three lines of the Trax system. The station was opened in 1999, and is operated by the Utah Transit Authority. It is located northwest of Spring Mobile Ballpark along 1300... |
1999 | Yes | Serving Spring Mobile Ballpark. | |
| Central Pointe Central Pointe (UTA station) Central Pointe is a light rail station in South Salt Lake, Utah, serviced by all three lines of the Trax system. The station is located adjacent to a shopping center and the offices of the UTA Police Department at 2100 South, a major east-west corridor that marks the boundary between South Salt... |
South Salt Lake South Salt Lake, Utah South Salt Lake is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 23,617 at the 2010 census.-History:... |
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| River Trail | 2011 | West Valley City West Valley City, Utah West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County and a suburb of Salt Lake City in the U.S. state of Utah. The population was 129,480 at the 2010 census,... |
No | Near the Jordan River, in the Chesterfield industrial area. |
| Redwood Junction | Serving the Decker Lake Business Park. | |||
| Decker Lake Decker Lake (UTA station) Redwood Junction is a light rail station in West Valley City, Utah, United States serviced by the Green Line of the Trax system. It opened on August 7, 2011, and is operated by the Utah Transit Authority . The station takes its name from Redwood Road, which it crosses just to the east of the... |
Yes | Serving the Maverik Center. | ||
| West Valley Central Station West Valley Intermodal Hub The West Valley Intermodal Hub is a transportation hub located in West Valley City, Utah. It serves the Green Line of the Trax light rail system, the Max bus rapid transit line, and local buses.- Construction and opening :... |
At the West Valley Intermodal Hub, near Valley Fair Mall. | |||
| End of the line | ||||
Airport extension
Construction began on October 22, 2008 on an extension to the Salt Lake City International Airport. The extension includes six new stations; in addition to the Airport station, there will be five new stations along North Temple Street, including one on top of the North Temple Viaduct bridge. The old bridge was torn down and a new one constructed as part of the project. The new bridge will feature a light rail station on top and a FrontRunnerFrontRunner
FrontRunner is a commuter rail system operated by the Utah Transit Authority , serving the northern portion of the Wasatch Front from Salt Lake Central Station to Ogden Union Station. The system opened 26 April 2008...
station underneath. When the extension opens, it will bypass the first three stations of the current route and connect to the existing line at the Arena station.
Additional stations
| Station | Connections | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport is a major public airport in Utah. A joint civil-military facility, it is located in western Salt Lake City, approximately four miles from the central business district... |
Future terminus. |
| 1950 West North Temple | ||
| 1500 West North Temple | ||
| 1100 West North Temple | Serving the Utah State Fairgrounds. | |
| 800 West North Temple | ||
| 500 West North Temple | FrontRunner FrontRunner FrontRunner is a commuter rail system operated by the Utah Transit Authority , serving the northern portion of the Wasatch Front from Salt Lake Central Station to Ogden Union Station. The system opened 26 April 2008... |
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| To Arena station | ||