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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tooele public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Roadway Maintenance Change Order for Waterline Patches
A contract change order with Black Forest Paving will fund necessary road repairs where city utility crews patched waterlines.
Public Transit Limitations and UTA Service Hours
Council members raised serious concerns from residents who use UTA's on-demand transit service only to find it stops running early in the evening, stranding workers. The city hopes the new transportation plan will help pressure UTA and UDOT for expanded commuter and on-demand options.
Transportation Master Plan Update
Tooele City is launching a 12- to 18-month Transportation Master Plan with Hales Engineering costing $130,000 to address surging traffic and growth. Officials are looking at better ways to connect roadways, work with UDOT, and ease severe bottlenecks around railroad tracks and state routes.