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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Our alarm bell isn't as big as theirs 🙂 chose to wait for someone to pick up the story while we worked on a statement and started talks with the right people. Also needed time to independently confirm the full story

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Unlikely. Already had conversations going with the state before KSL caught wind of it

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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

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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

YouTube video by Christian Lenhart

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Let's ignore my typo on my previous reply 😂 Good to know!

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Imagine you're just chilling waiting for ol' 217 when suddenly you get polar expressed onto a trolley bus

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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 · 14/12/2025

I still think even with a new DMU facility, having one down south makes a lot of sense for having early morning/late night service down there. Some agencies will sometimes just park the train at the end of the line overnight to achieve the same thing, but a facility would obviously be better!

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I have heard that it has been taken off the table at this point. I think @braddah-n8.bsky.social knows more

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

It's been difficult in the past because WFRC never had an avenue for community driven projects to make it on their radar, but they have launched a new program called "exploratory projects" which is designed exactly for projects that may or may not be municipality driven

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

It has plenty of acknowledgements in SLC documents at this point. And is getting even more attention in the WEConnect study. What sets this apart is it's the first official acknowledgement by WFRC. Lots of conversations had to happen to get here

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

The amount of comments using the word "chess" 😭😅

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Also it's hilarious that whoever works on the render changed the loco in the background just for the heck of it

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

🎵 Raze paradise, put up a parking lot 🎵

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Seriously writing their own campaign talking points

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Don't give me hope (I just moved to Ga)

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

This configuration makes it practically identical in number of seats and layout, to the Siemens S700. The other big hype was around the suspension. Which should make the rougher ride on the trunk line smoother for passengers.

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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 · 31/10/2025

The only good outcome is if NASA lands on the moon, decides to go further, and issue contracts for a permanent base. But right now, this all sounds like flags and footprints 2.0

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

Utah county, and specifically businesses like Adobe, were promised light rail over a decade ago. The mayor clearly realizes that the current alignment has the potential to jeopardize the entire project due to how its dependent on the point and state funding. Faster and cheaper is the blue extension

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

All this goes to show that UDOT is at least recognizing the blue line extension as a possibility. I unfortunately don't know the outcome of the motion as I can't get ahold of a recording, but a blue ext really is a much better outcome for Utah county if they can keep the pressure on and change minds

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

Some slides from the mayor's presentation include a number of prominent silicon slopes businesses voicing support for blue ext. Presentation ended with the Lahi mayor asking for a motion for MAG to compel state agencies to reconsider the alignment of the point transit line.

Wooley real estate letter featuring a number of silicon slopes businesses supporting the mayor's request to reevaluate blue line extension

Motion from the mayor on having MAG formally back the blue line extension

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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 · 15/10/2025

There's definitely a youtuber out there that would fly to China and track down the hole-in-the-wall shop that makes the fan and demand they republish the app

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Which green line was better 😉

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

Stockpiling Q-tips for the apocalypse

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

Or maybe it's 50 total after reading it again. 10 base and options for 40

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

Since the full fleet calls for 40 DMUs, and this location would only be for 20, this still leaves the need for another facility elsewhere to be built or acquired

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

It should be noted that the FTA grants dashboard updated a couple days ago and it still shows TBD for this project

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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 · 01/10/2025

We can't even have proper dumba** accounts on bluesky 🥲😮‍💨

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Jesse @averagejoejesse.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Utah's federal delegates rn 😰😰😰

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

And for better or for worse 🙂 will still have some involvement with the great people at @riograndeplan.bsky.social Salt Lake City deserves a great central station, and a safer downtown. Don't let the costs or details prevent us from dreaming big. We can still do great things in America 🙏

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