Mayor Jackie Biskupski praised Salt Lake City Council Members for approving a bond election to let voters decide whether to approve a $87 million bond to repair and replace streets. The bond election will be held in November. Mayor Biskupski campaigned on a promise to improve City streets. In her January 2018 State of the […]
Improved crosswalks make it safer for Salt Lake City students to go back to school
Salt Lake City school crosswalks now have new high visibility signs on existing school flashers and reflective crosswalk paint so students can safely head back to classes. The Public Services Department upgraded 88 school zone flasher signs this year that use the latest technology for reflectivity and visibility. The department is also using a new […]
SLC moves to adjust and update City zoning within inland port designated area
As directed by Mayor Jackie Biskupski, the Salt Lake City Planning Division will begin updating the zoning regulations within the inland port designated area to strongly respect Salt Lake City’s values and community concerns. The project will specifically address the following objectives and policies: Improving air quality, Minimizing resource use within the inland port designated […]
Local salon owner opens Dry Spell, a new co-working approach and dry bar service
A new spin to a traditional business opens today in Salt Lake City. Dry Spell is a part- time dry bar hair salon that also provides rent-by-the-hour co-working space for hairdressers. A dry bar specializes in “blowouts,” simple and quick treatments that wash and style a client’s hair for a fraction of the cost of […]
More Salt Lake City traffic signals can detect bicyclists: The devices help cyclists get a green light and avoid crossing on a red light
Salt Lake City has installed ten traffic signal detectors that are triggered by people riding bicycles, while also functioning normally for motorists. The signals were upgraded with a $53,000 federal grant administered by the Utah Department of Transportation with matching funds from the City. The signals use a radar device which enables reliable detection of […]
Salt Lake City welcomes leaders from Matsumoto, Japan, to celebrate the 60th anniversary as a Sister City
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and City Council Members will host Matsumoto, Japan, leaders as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of their Sister City relationship. A delegation of 33 people from Matsumoto will visit and tour Salt Lake City July 22–26 and even participate in the Days of 47 Parade. Matsumoto, like Salt […]
SLC Public Utilities and Engineering partner on essential renovation of 1300 East
Beginning Wednesday, July 25, Salt Lake City Public Utilities will start construction on 1300 East between 1300 South and 2100 South. The project, which will repair and replace nearly 100-year-old sewer and water lines on both sides of 1300 East, is expected to last until mid-January 2019. Following completion of utilities work, the City’s Engineering […]
Giddy up! SLC has more free bike corrals available to install at local businesses
Salt Lake City is making it easier to bike to your favorite restaurant, bar, coffee shop or even the aviary. The City has installed ten bike corrals at local businesses but another ten corrals are available for free at the request of a business owner. Squatters Pub at 147 West 300 South was the first […]
Salt Lake City welcomes Silicon Valley firm Postmates as the company expands across the U.S.
In a massive U.S. market expansion, Postmates, the on-demand delivery pioneer, named Salt Lake City as one of its new homes as the Silicon Valley tech platform announced the expansion of its coverage to nearly one in two U.S. households. Now, more than 50-million more customers can access the on-demand service with a broad selection […]
Mayor Biskupski marks completion of Wilmington Avenue and local business owners are happy
Salt Lake City has completed the Wilmington Avenue reconstruction project and BGR restaurant owner Meili Miles could not be happier. “A lot of people would not come because the road was so bad,” said Myles, who opened BGR with family members on Wilmington Avenue last December. “It really needed some work to be done and […]