800 West Neighborhood Byway

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What’s a Neighborhood Byway?

Neighborhood Byways are quiet residential streets designed for safe and comfortable walking, biking, and rolling. With safer crosswalks, traffic calming, bicycle-friendly design, wayfinding signs, and better connections to destinations, these routes offer a pleasant alternative to busy roads. Salt Lake City is building a network of people-friendly streets that makes active transportation an easy choice for everyday trips. Discover all the routes and learn more on the byways home page.

The 800 West Byway

800 West from 600 South to 900 South is identified as a Neighborhood Byway in Salt Lake City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

Starting in 2021, Salt Lake City began rehabilitating the sewer pipeline beneath 800 West. Then in 2023, the City reconstructed 800 West from 600 South to 900 South, paid for by the voter-approved 2018 Funding Our Future bond. The project included new asphalt along the entire corridor, traffic calming features, and a range of safety upgrades for people walking and biking. These improvements include:

New sidewalk at the ends of the center medians to improve safety for people crossing the street
Curb extensions to shorten crosswalk distances and reduce speeding
A new crosswalk, pedestrian refuge island, curb extensions, and flashing crosswalk signs (RRFBs) at the intersection of 800 South and 800 West
A new center median at 700 South to encourage drivers to slow down

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Community feedback

What we heard

Thank you for participating in the survey! We received many questions about the project, as well as multiple comments supportive of street improvements that would beautify the area, slow traffic, and make the street safer and more comfortable for people walking and biking.

Read the 800 West survey results.

Frequently asked questions

What changes are considered along these routes?

Street changes along these routes will be evaluated through a planning and public engagement process. Improvements may include:

Crossing upgrades ranging from flashing signs to traffic signals, based on traffic speed, volume, and safety needs
Traffic calming features like speed humps, traffic circles, and chicanes to reduce speeding and discourage cut-through traffic
Curb extensions (or bulb-outs) at intersections to shorten crossing distances and slow turning vehicles
Curb ramps designed for bicyclists to easily access pedestrian push buttons at signalized crossings
Wayfinding signs and pavement markings to guide people along the route
Greening elements, such as trees, landscaped medians, or planters, to enhance comfort

How is a street chosen to be a Neighborhood Byway?

Neighborhood Byways are identified in the Salt Lake City Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and are commonly located along streets with the following characteristics:

Narrow residential streets with low to modest vehicle traffic speeds and volumes
Direct connections between parks, schools, businesses, and other community destinations
Greening along the route such as shade trees

Will this affect access to my home?

You’ll still be able to easily reach your home. Neighborhood Byways make streets safe and comfortable for walking, biking, and rolling with children or pets. This may require traffic calming measures and minor street changes to slow vehicle speeds and reduce cut-through traffic, but access to your property will remain unchanged.

Can I drive my car on a Neighborhood Byway?

Yes, vehicles are allowed, but Neighborhood Byway routes are improved for active modes of transportation such as walking and biking.

Will bike lanes be added?

No. Byways use traffic calming, signage, and pavement markings to create a shared street space rather than painted bike lanes.

Will this affect on-street parking?

Byways typically have little to no impact on parking. In some locations, parking restrictions may be added within 30 feet of a crosswalk or stop sign to improve visibility—an approach known as “daylighting.” While parking is already prohibited in these areas by law, it’s often not signed or enforced. Daylighting helps everyone see and be seen at intersections, making the street safer for all users.

Will emergency vehicles, garbage trucks, and snow plows be able to use the street?

Yes. Neighborhood Byways maintain full access for emergency vehicles and city services. When traffic calming is needed, we use speed cushions instead of traditional speed humps. These raised sections have cutouts wide enough for fire trucks and emergency vehicles to pass through at normal speed, while still slowing passenger cars.

Citywide byways map

The following Byway routes were identified in Salt Lake City’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.

Map of Salt Lake City showing recommended and existing neighborhood byways, bikeways, and TRAX lines.

Byway Design Guide

The Salt Lake City Neighborhood Byways Design Guide shows how to make local streets safer and more enjoyable for walking and biking. The guide focuses on quiet, slow streets and includes ideas for choosing routes, improving intersections, and slowing traffic. Our goal is to create connected, livable neighborhoods where walking and biking are easier for everyone.

While we work to follow this guide, real-world challenges may limit what we can do in some locations.

Download the guide