 After a thorough recruitment process that saw over 60 applications from across the country, the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) Executive Council selected Andrew K. Jackson as their new Executive Director on Thursday, December 3rd. Jackson replaces Darrell Cook, who is retiring after 37 years at Mountainland. The Executive Council is made up of every mayor in Summit, Utah, and Wasatch Counties, and three commissioners or council members from each of the counties. |
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From http://www.i15core.utah.gov/ UDOT ANNOUNCES NEXT MILESTONE FOR I-15 CORE
On December 9, UDOT announced the contractor team that will build I-15 CORE, which will include improvements from the Lehi Main Street Interchange to the Spanish Fork Main Street interchange.
Provo River Constructors (PRC), a consortium of expert local, regional and national contractors and engineers, proposed the greatest value solution within the fixed budget. |
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The City of Orem is developing a Master Plan to improve our bike and pedestrian network. Our goal is to make Orem an enjoyable place to walk, run, and ride. The plan is relying heavily on input and ideas from Orem residents. Residents have the unique opportunity to get involved in many ways.
Please become involved in the Master Plan process: |
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American Fork’s Main Street/U.S. 89 Corridor has great opportunities for growth and significant challenges to maintain a sense identity and vibrancy. During the summer of 2009 American Fork City and the Mountainland Association of Governments teamed up to sponsor a visioning and planning process for the future of the corridor. Some of the recommendations include one way streets, light rial, a transit connection to the Front Runner Station through the Meadows and more.
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Mountainland Association of Governments received a request from Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) to examine the potential impact of a bridge across Utah Lake on Air Quality. A comparison of our current official transportation network and the same network with the bridge was performed. The findings were sent to FFSL and can be reviewed in the letter below.
MAG Air Quality Analysis on Utah Lake Crossing For more information on the Utah Lake Crossing, the Utah Lake Commission explains the project review process here. |
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As many have no doubt noticed, the interchange on I-15 and American Fork Main Street is currently being rebuilt. What you may not know is that, when completed, it will be the second interchange in the nation to be built using the Diverging Diamond configuration. The first in the United States to be built recently opened in Springfield, MO. You can read a story about this bridge to get an idea of what is coming to Utah.
UDOT website includes video of what traversing the interchange will look like. |
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The final open house has been held and comments have been incorporated into the final draft scenario map.
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