Midvale Center & Fort Union TRAX Station Area Plan

Approved by City Council (January 16, 2024)
Wasatch front Regional Council approval still required

Community Engagement

Several activities for engagement were hosted to get feedback and insight from a variety of stakeholders. These events help participants learn about the plan process and provided a space to discuss any challenges, barriers, or opportunities they see at the Station Areas. These engagement efforts included:

• Online survey
• Stakeholders Workshop
• Community Workshop
• Open House
• Bi-monthly discussions with the Midvale City Council

West Jordan and Midvale Station Area Plan

• Storymap

• Open House
  June 27, 2023, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Midvale City Hall (7505 S Holden Street)
• Survey - Closed April 17, 2023

Community Engagement

Several activities for engagement were hosted to get feedback and insight from a variety of stakeholders. These events help participants learn about the plan process and provided a space to discuss any challenges, barriers, or opportunities they see at the Station Areas. These engagement efforts included:

• Online survey
• Open House
• Discussions with the Midvale City Council and West Jordan City Council

What is a Station Area Plan?

A Station Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive document that outlines a community's vision and goals for the development surrounding a public transit station.

Recently, the 2022 state Legislative session passed HB462, titled Housing Affordability Amendments, which was signed into law. This law requires cities with public transit stations to develop a Station Area Plan for that station and update its general plan and zoning to implement the Station Area Plan. HB462 also mandates that Station Area Plans promote specific principles, including increasing the availability and affordability of housing, promoting sustainable environmental conditions, enhancing access to opportunities, and increasing transportation choices and connections.

The station area plan process begins with an assessment of the existing conditions of the area, including land use, demographics, transportation infrastructure, and community assets. From there, community members and stakeholders are engaged in a collaborative process to identify opportunities and challenges and to develop a shared vision for the future of the area.

The goals of a station area plan include:

• Increase the availability and affordability of housing
• Enhance access to opportunities in the community
• Improve connectivity between housing, transportation, and parking
• Learn what improvements would encourage residents to utilize transit

Examples of local Station Area Plans can be viewed on UTA's website.

Utah Transit Authority Stations in Midvale

There are three Utah Transit Authority (UTA) stations located in Midvale City: Bingham Junction Station, Midvale Fort Union Station, and Midvale Center Station. These stations provide residents and visitors with convenient and accessible transportation options, making it easier to navigate and explore the greater Salt Lake City area.

Bingham Junction Station is served by the Red Line of the Utah Transit Authority's (UTA) TRAX light rail system. The Red Line provides service from the University of Utah to the Daybreak community of South Jordan. The station is located at 7387 S Bingham Junction Blvd at approximately 930 W.

Midvale Fort Union Station is served by the Blue Line of UTA's TRAX light rail system. The Blue Line provides service from Downtown Salt Lake City to Draper. The station is located at 7250 S 180 W.

Midvale Center Station is also served by the Blue Line of UTA's TRAX light rail system. The station is located at 7720 S 95 W providing convenient access to State Street.