Sen. Mitt Romney says the federal government has been slow to provide funds needed to complete projects that would greatly improve transit service in Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY — Sen. Mitt Romney says Utah is already benefiting from the "hundreds of millions of dollars" to help upgrade the state's aging transportation system from the
Romney met with representatives of the Utah Transit Authority and the Utah Department of Transportation Monday morning, learning more about the agencies' plans to improve public transit operations throughout the growing state. It was the first stop on his short tour around Salt Lake County over the next few days.
The project is important for the future of Utah transportation, making it easier for people to opt for the train over roadways because of its 15- to 30-minute service over its current 30- to 60-minute service, said UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras, who helps oversee UTA's capital development.
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