TRAX (light rail)
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TRAX Green Line train at Gallivan Plaza
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| Owner | Utah Transit Authority (UTA) | ||
| Area served | Salt Lake Valley | ||
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Salt Lake County, Utah United States
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| Transit type | Light rail | ||
| Number of lines | 3 | ||
| Number of stations | 50 | ||
| Daily ridership | 67,300 | ||
| Annual ridership | 19,704,300 | ||
| Headquarters | 3600 South 700 West South Salt Lake, Utah 84119-4122 |
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| Website | rideuta.com | ||
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| Began operation | December 4, 1999 | ||
| Operator(s) | UTA | ||
| Number of vehicles | 146 (total)
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| Technical | |||
| System length | 44.8 mi (72.1 km) | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) | ||
| Electrification | 750 V DC, Overhead lines | ||
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A map of the entire UTA rail system by August 2013
TRAX is a light rail system in the Salt Lake Valley of Utah, in the United States, serving Salt Lake City and many of its suburbs throughout Salt Lake County. Its full official name is Transit Express, though this name is very rarely used. The system is operated by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). All TRAX trains are electric, receiving power from overhead trolley wires.
As of 2013 TRAX has three lines in service. The Blue Line provides service from Downtown Salt Lake City to Draper. The Red Line provides service from the University of Utah to the Daybreak Community of South Jordan. The Green Line provides service from Salt Lake City International Airport to West Valley City.
All of UTA's TRAX and FrontRunner trains and stations, streetcars and streetcar stops, and all fixed route buses are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are therefore accessible to those with disabilities. Signage at the stations, on the passenger platforms, and on the trains and streetcars clearly indicate accessibility options. Ramps on the passenger platform and assistance from the train operator may be necessary for wheelchair boarding on Blue Line trains. These ramps are not used on the Red or Green lines. In accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act and UTA ordinance, "smoking is prohibited on UTA vehicles as well as UTA bus stops, TRAX stations, and FrontRunner stations".
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