May is National Bike Month, celebrated in communities across the United States, including here in Salt Lake City! Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling—and encourage more folks to giving biking a try!
Foothill Drive and Kensington Avenue Intersection Safety Project
Learn about the safety improvements Salt Lake City and the Utah Department of Transportation are making at the intersection of Foothill Drive and Kensington Avenue.
Westside Neighborhoods Transportation Projects
The city is investing in transportation projects throughout Westside neighborhoods including Fairpark, Glendale, Poplar Grove, Rose Park, and Westpointe communities.
20 MPH Local Streets Initiative
In June 2022, the Salt Lake City Council adopted an ordinance lowering the local speed limit. The ordinance impacted approximately 420 miles or 70% of the City’s public streets. Replacing the approximately 575 signs from 25 to 20 miles per hour continued into August 2022.
1700 South: 1700 East to 1900 East Lane Striping
Several years ago, 1700 South, between 1700 East and 1900 East, was reconstructed in concrete. Salt Lake City did not replace any of the painted lines at that time. This summer, Salt Lake City will be adding striping to the street in a new configuration that adds east and westbound bike lanes.
500 North Traffic Calming
In response to concerns from area residents, Salt Lake City implemented traffic calming strategies on 500 North between Redwood and 1200 West in Fall 2022.
Stay Safe, Stay Active Streets: Response to COVID-19
In late April 2020, in response to physical distancing needs related to COVID-19, Salt Lake City began opening certain streets for community recreation. The implementation followed a week-long online survey in which the City received over 6,200 responses regarding which streets the public would like to see opened for recreation. See the results here.
600 East Bike Lanes (200 S to 400 S)
Bike lanes were striped on 600 East from 200 South to 400 South in the fall of 2019, while keeping all travel lanes, and keeping parking on all blocks.
Folsom Trail Project
More than 10 years in the making, the Folsom Trail will help bridge east-west connections in Salt Lake City. This 10 foot wide path was designed to be safe for all ages and all abilities – to walk, bike, and more. This is a vital connector for our neighborhoods and our businesses.
Pop-up Designs
Salt Lake City is pleased to present the “Pop-up Intersections Graphic Summary Report”, based on traffic data and public feedback collected and analyzed before, during, and after the May 2018 pop-up intersections at the 900 South, 1100 East, & Gilmer Drive intersection.