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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 14/03/2026

Our statement on the planned sale of the Rio Grande Depot to the University of Utah

Press release for sale of Rio Grande Depot to University of Utah

Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

It looks like UDOT has updated the Point transit project website to recognize the motion passed at the Oct 9 meeting. While UDOT still has no obligation to do this project, it is encouraging that they went back and made reference to this motion.

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 02/01/2026

Happy new year! 🎉 Enjoy this new video from the depot series where we explore how the platforms could be arranged for the Rio Grande Plan! youtu.be/19PDGUlpnyY

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Depot Details 02: Platforms

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 23/12/2025

Exciting things coming for Ogden Union station! Check out this new video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8TP...

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Ogden Goes First

YouTube video by Christian Lenhart

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

While we wait for FrontRunner trainset contract award to drop, it looks like the maintenance facility design contractor has already been announced. I wouldn't say this is the first contract of FR2X, and it's only a design contract, but this is significant nonetheless

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

While Ogden moves forward with plans to relocate its FrontRunner Station to Union station, it would appear that American Fork is doing the same. Their SAP released in September has landed on a couple options. One moves it closer to Pioneer X-ing, and two moves it close-ish to the future Pony express

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Stadler gave a presentation today on the new CityLink vehicle they are making for UTA. The presentation confirmed the recent change to transverse seating (For wheelchair access), as well as a design top speed of 65 mph. Also confirming the previously promised 4 bike racks

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

UDOT gave a presentation to the MAG board on the POM transit FONSI... ...Immediately followed by a presentation from the Lehi mayor on why POM transit = bad 🙂 I wish I could get a recording of this. Interesting slide from UDOT with new blue extension added on to their preferred alt map

Slide showing the Point of the mountain transit study preferred alignment. However, this map is new because it now includes an outline for potential Blue line extension.

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

FRONTRUNNER 2X: UDOT has posted an RFP for the new DMU facility to be built at beck yard. In there is a date I don't believe I have seen before. anticipated delivery of the first trains is expected Dec 1, 2028

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

In a bit of personal news, I am moving out of Utah, to Atlanta. Not sure if I'll still post Utah transit stuff, or start posting Metro Atlanta transit topics? Still thinking on that I'm quite hopeful that Utah will keep moving in the right direction, and it's a genuinely nice place to live

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

UDOT released the POM transit FONSI. At the end of the document there are two attchmnts describing temporary occupancy of land in Lehi. It would appear that the Lehi Mayor is using this as an excuse to twist UDOT's arm into further considering the Blue line extension instead of the current alignment

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

During today's Utah Transportation commission meeting, the S-Line extension was passed quickly and unanimously

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Well, there you have it. UTA is now showing a new render of the Stadler CityLink LRV which clearly shows it's length has been shortened to match that of the current fleet (~80ft)

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

For your enjoyment, the "Best of Utah 2025" voting poll 😀

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

It seems the small community of Copperton is looking for a bike path connection between them and the 5600 W TRAX station using abandoned rail ROW that UTA owns. Would definitely be a cool addition 😎

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Looks like UTA was able to sell some bonds (I don't know the finance stuff) and is now planning to exercise their options to double their acquisition of Stadler LRVs from 20 to 40. This will allow them to replace the entirety of the SD-100/160 fleet

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The Point Transit staff have updated the FAQ section to address the blue line extension in three separate ways. The fundamental flaw in their reasoning is that the connection between Highline station and the point needs to be LRT. It does not. It could be some cheaper gadget bahn like a gondola

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

An updated FrontRunner Forward document has been released. The document confirms the RFP choice of DMUs. But even more, they confirm the location of the new maintenance facility to be beck yard frontrunner2x.utah.gov/assets/docum...

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

This Epstein list issue should cause a watergate level event for the president, but I (unfortunately) don't see that happening. Trump would never back down and resign like Nixon did. This should give democrats some wins in the midterms at least. And it's nice watching MAGA defect.

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

This is unexpected. But as in my last post, I agree wholeheartedly with mayor Johnson on this. Simply extending the blue line is a much cheaper way to do this, and can happen sooner as it would be more eligible for federal funds. The current alignment would not be.

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 07/07/2025

Check out this new video by Banks Rail on YouTube about the issues with grade separation and how the Rio Grande Plan can address them! Thanks for having us on! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIgg...

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a video about grade separations (special guest)

YouTube video by Banks Rail

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

"We did not have the technology to build BART any sooner, nor did we have the money to afford BART any later" A sobering truth that applies to transit projects in the US as a whole.

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

If Grok, even after being "updated" is still upsetting the right, maybe it's time to throw it out and start from scratch. Make a new AI and watch it behave the exact same way.

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Today Republicans learned what happens when you put billionaires on a pedestal

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

NEW: The request for proposal (RFP) on the FrontRunner 2X trainsets is now live, and confirms that DMUs will be the chosen vehicle type

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Since this is probably the last time we'll hear of this project for many, many years, I thought I would give some final words. Put simply, I think this project is a mistake

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I like to think that UTA will keep using this incorrect length Citylink render for so long, that Stadler will just build it that way and nobody will know 🤷‍♂️🥰

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 24/06/2025

Thanks for the shout out @transittangents.bsky.social ! We agree that the Rio Grande Plan would be a MASSIVE WIN for the city! SLC showing strong at #2!!! youtu.be/Ce5doY1lfko?...

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Ranking Public Transit In Every City We've Visited

YouTube video by Transit Tangents

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Is this the only Street named after TRAX?

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 18/06/2025

Mark your calendars! We will be returning to the Woodbine Food Hall! We'll have a short presentation on the economic impact study, and the ongoing Reconnecting Communities study. Main focus will be on listening to the community!

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Rode the majority of Link light rail line 1 today. As a TRAX baby... all I can say wow. That's the big leagues right there.

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Opening up the FrontRunner 2x grant dashboard today felt like stepping on a landmine. The project cost has increased from $1.4 billion to $3.2 beeellion

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I'm glad this plane I'm on has wifi so I can follow along with the twitter drama 😊

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 24/05/2025

Come check us out today for the Explore the 9 Line Trail event! We are at station 6!

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

The renders have now been released online for the Bluffdale station. This one in particular shows clearly where the light rail station is to be placed alongside the UP tracks (outlined in red)

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Well, I have learned some things this morning 👀

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

From the Bluffdale FrontRunner station open house: Most people there seemed to be opposed to the station. This event was mostly for the residents of the adjoining neighborhood. Lots of opposition to the pedestrian access between then neighborhood and the station, as well as the height of the bridge

Image of the crowd gathered for the event

Render of the pedestrian bridge from the perspective of the neighborhood

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

An update to the FrontRunner 2X project website. A new rendering of the Bluffdale station. Featuring a large pedestrian bridge, allowing access from both the point development, and the Bluffdale neighborhood on the other side of the canal/tracks.

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 15/05/2025

Blocked crossings? TO SHREDS we say! We ask everyone who can to show up on May 21st and voice your support for the Rio Grande Plan! 🗣️🚅

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

The meltdown happening on X right now is amazing

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 23/04/2025

Today we are excited to announce the release of the Rio Grande Plan Economic Impact Analysis. In partnership with the Jon M. Huntsman school of business at Utah State University. This Analysis proves that the Rio Grande Plan can in fact recoup its costs, and then some!

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

This video has taken me 5 months to make, but it's finally here. The SLC tell-all, revealing that the Rio Grande Plan was the goal all along. www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2mo...

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Salt Lake City’s Original Rio Grande Plan

YouTube video by Christian Lenhart

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Today's Point board meeting included investigating the idea of adding a spaceport to the development. You cannot make this stuff up.

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