Mobility
South Salt Lake works to provide an integrated mobility system that is safe, accessible and inclusive for all. Good mobility options promote a thriving economy, support healthy communities, and enhance quality of life. Achieving these goals is a complex task that requires extensive planning and collaboration with other city departments and outside partners including UDOT, UTA, and neighboring cities.
Mobility Plan Update
We recently published an update to the city's Mobility Plan, which was originally created in 2020. The purpose is not to repeal and replace the existing plan, but instead serve as a progress check-in that is added as appendices to the existing plan. Click here to see details on the process, public input, and data collection behind the update.
City on the Move
South Salt Lake is located in the epicenter of the state's transportation system. Downtown SSL includes the junction of I-15 and I-80, three TRAX rail lines, numerous bus routes, and regionally significant trails.
Learn about the various modes of mobility in South Salt Lake below.
Not all streets and roads within our city boundaries are owned or maintained by South Salt Lake. The City's street network is a complex combination of private, local, and state authority. While most small and medium traffic streets are owned and maintained by the City, most larger thoroughfares like the interstates, 700 E, State Street, and 3300 South are managed by UDOT. Roads inside of developments are privately owned and maintained, and some roads along our City boundaries are maintained through a partnership with the neighboring municipality, such as 3900 S, which is jointly managed by South Salt Lake and the City of Millcreek.
Any concerns about streets in South Salt Lake can be directed to the South Salt Lake Streets Division, who will direct your concerns to the appropriate party if they are unable to address the problem themselves.
South Salt Lake is served by three TRAX lines, the S-Line streetcar, and six bus routes. As a hub of transportation in the Salt Lake Valley, we are planning the development of our downtown around our vast existing public transportation system. South Salt Lake has a Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ), which is a state-funding tool that allows us to invest in development along these corridors and meet affordable housing needs. Visit rideuta.com to learn more about public transportation in South Salt Lake.
In South Salt Lake, more than half of all households own only one or zero vehicles. We are working hard to better accommodate the many residents who travel primarily by foot, wheelchair, scooter, or bicycle. One effort is to increase the amount of bike lanes, paths, sidewalks, and crossings, and improve the quality of our existing pedestrian infrastructure. In collaboration with the South Salt Lake Engineering Department, we are improving our streets to prevent speeding and increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. To submit a request for traffic calming measures in South Salt Lake, please visit the Traffic Control & Calming page.