"Hundreds of UTA volunteers helped visitors make their way to venues across Salt Lake City and beyond."Įxpanded services likely contributed to the uptick as well.
"UTA was proud to be part of a successful NBA All-Star event, including providing zero fare for a simple, enjoyable rider experience," UTA Board of Trustees Chairman Carlton Christensen said in a prepared statement. But the ridership gains were most pronounced on the weekends and for passenger rail services, with Saturday train ridership more than tripling between Feb. 21, when fares were waived systemwide in response to an influx of visitors to the capitol city for NBA All-Star events.Īccording to preliminary figures obtained through a public records request, UTA's network saw an uptick of more than 171,000 rides during the 10-day free fare period, which translates to an overall increase of roughly 22% compared to baseline figures. The number of riders on Utah Transit Authority's TRAX and FrontRunner trains jumped by more than 40% between Feb. 21, when UTA offered free-fare services around the NBA All-Star Game. TRAX and FrontRunner ridership surged between Feb.
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