UTA FrontRunner_South Open Dec 10, 2012 Utah County

UTA FrontRunner_South: Dec 10, 2012

Make note of the transit expansion on your calenders. UTA FrontRunner South will allow Utah County residence to go from Provo to Ogden and all of the cities in between. Dec 10, 2012
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FrontRunner to Utah County

WELCOME FRONTRUNNER
Aug. 17, Noon
Orem Station: 1000 S. Geneva Road
Join UCAR, Governor Herbert, UVU President Matt Holland and other community leaders to celebrate growth and welcome the FrontRunner to Utah County.
Utah County has major public transportation changes coming to the area with the extension of the UTA FrontRunner South, recently announced to open December 10, 2012. The FrontRunner South project will have five major stops in Utah County: Provo, Orem, Vineyard, American Fork, and Lehi.
With these additions, Utah County residents will be able to travel with ease on public transportation from Provo to Ogden, which will result in increased access to jobs, shopping, and entertainment. FrontRunner South is also expected to increase development in the area.
Of the five planned stations in Utah County, four will open in December. The Vineyard station is a planned future station and will open as the county grows. Eventually, the Vineyard area could convert its 1,200 acres of industrial land into a mixed-use community, with homes, restaurants, and businesses located around the planned stop.
In 2011, research from the National Association of REALTORS® found Americans favor walkable neighborhoods that require less driving between home, work, and recreation. The hope is to base Utah County growth on those qualities. REALTORS® believe keeping a community attractive, livable, and functioning well is a complex task that should be taken seriously.
Looking to the future, FrontRunner South supports sustainability as housing and shopping centers develop near the stations in Utah County. As the community accepts and uses these new transportation options, just one additional benefit is improved air quality for this mountain region that is prone to periods of inversion.
The Utah County Association of REALTORS® is the local voice of real estate and is committed to its motto of “Bringing People Home.” REALTORS® care about improving communities through Smart Growth, which leads to successful communities and residents. For more information, call the Utah County Association of REALTORS at (801) 226-3777 or visit them at www.ucaor.com.