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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 02/06/2026

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 02/06/2026

In November, Utahns gets to chose their representatives in Congress. Because federal support will be essential to making the Rio Grande Plan a reality, we asked those running for Utah's 1st District where they stand on the Rio Grande Plan, FrontRunner, and other major transportation investments.

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 22/04/2026

Great to speak with CD-1 candidate @benmcadams.bsky.social and all the other community members who stopped by to see our scale model at tonight’s Westside Coalition Annual Meeting!

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 20/04/2026

[6/7] Phasing means we don’t have to wait for an “all-or-nothing” moment. We can build a safer, more efficient, and more prosperous Utah one smart step at a time. 🏔️💪

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 20/04/2026

[5/7] Phase 3: Complete City Connection 🏙️ The final piece of the puzzle: reconnecting North Temple and the Power District, realigning transit for a future-proof city, and expanding Amtrak capacity.

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 20/04/2026

[4/7] Phase 2: Direct Inland Port Route 🚛 Upgrading the route between Roper and Inland Port yards closes 7 more crossings and unlocks 115+ acres for redevelopment, including nearly 6,000 new housing units.

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 20/04/2026

[3/7] Phase 1: The 500 West Train Box 🚄 Moving tracks into a “train box” on 500W means a new central station, a 30-foot linear park, and a $10B economic impact. Most importantly? It mitigates 90% of fatal crashes at these crossings.

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 20/04/2026

[2/7] The Rio Grande Plan’s Phased Approach gives Utah the flexibility to realize massive benefits, cheaper and sooner. By breaking the plan into manageable steps, we can adapt to funding as it becomes available while hitting our most critical goals first.

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 20/04/2026

[1/7] Big projects don’t have to happen all at once to make a big difference. 🛠️✨

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 19/03/2026

While we hope that a line item veto could happen on this transfer, the important thing is that the depot is being preserved. Stay tuned! You will hear some exciting things ahead!

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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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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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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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KSL.com @ksl.com · 29/11/2025

Between roads blocked by trains and congestion from freeway traffic, nearly three out of four Salt Lake City commuters who responded to a survey as part of the city's east-west study said they deal with travel delays multiple times a day, usually daily.

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Study highlights Salt Lake City's east-west struggles. What will be done about it?

Initial information collected as part of a study of Salt Lake City's east-west transportation divide underscores the challenges that exist in Utah's capital city.

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 24/08/2025

Yesterday, in celebration of the Rio Grande depot's 115th anniversary, we held a walking tour of the area around the depot. Discussing history, and solutions, for a better connected city

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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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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 30/06/2025

Happening today! Come hang out and potentially get a sneak peek of a depot model we're working on!

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

This study, in conjunction with the Kimley Horn engineering feasibility analysis conducted in 2023, now means we have everything needed to move forward with burying the rails, healing the east-west divide, and igniting a new generation of transportation in the state of Utah

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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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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 18/04/2025

The typical Salt Lake City experience 🥰

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 30/03/2025

Very excited to announce that we have officially launched a MERCH store! All proceeds go to our recently formed non-profit organization - Via Rio Grande! Check it out! 🎉 store.viariogrande.org

Screenshot of Via Rio Grande merch store

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 19/03/2025

Let's give Canyon Spirit a proper train station in Salt Lake City by building the #RioGrandePlan

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 24/02/2025

Heads up! Group photo in front of the Rio Grande Depot this Saturday!

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Rio Grande Plan @viariogrande.org · 08/02/2025

Lots of great things happening this year! 🙌 Follow us to stay up to date on the project to #BuryTheRails #nowonbluesky #RioGrandePlan #SaltLakeCity #Urbanism #PublicTransit #Trains

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