Mobility and Transportation
Americans drive almost 35 percent more miles a year than in the early 1980’s. Besides burning a lot more gas—a chief source of greenhouse gases—more driving leads to more air pollution, more traffic, and more accidents. Access to personal vehicles and inexpensive gas has helped fuel the growth of sprawling suburbs. Urban sprawl adds to the nation’s health problems because people are less connected by the pathways, trails, and sidewalks that could get them to destinations by foot or bike.
Aside from creating and supporting safe, highly connected, and walkable neighborhoods, Salt Lake City continually works on creating a transportation system designed to move people, not just automobiles. In addition to its successful light rail and bus systems, the city has established more than 150 miles of bike and pedestrian
ways, a robust car share program, and incentives and access to
efficient vehicles and alternative fuels.
City Programs
Bicycling Routes and Resources
Pedestrian Facilities and Resources
Green Vehicle Parking Incentives
Parking
Rules to Encourage Alternative Transporation
Car Share Program
Alternative Vehicles and Fuels
Transit Options and Routes
Educating
Students on Transportation Choices
How City
Employees Commute
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