Arena station (UTA)

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Arena
Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
TRAX light rail station
ArenaTRAXstation.jpg
Arena Station as viewed from the north looking towards Vivint Arena
Location301 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah[1]
United States
Coordinates40°46′10″N 111°54′02″W / 40.769389°N 111.900510°W / 40.769389; -111.900510Coordinates: 40°46′10″N 111°54′02″W / 40.769389°N 111.900510°W / 40.769389; -111.900510
Owned byUTA
Line(s)Utah Transit Authority (UTA):
  Blue Line
  Green Line
Platforms1 island platform
ConnectionsBus transport UTA: 451, 519, 520
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingNone[1]
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Fare zoneFree Fare Zone[2]
History
OpenedDecember 4, 1999[3]
Previous namesDelta Center (1999–2006)
Services
Preceding station Utah Transit Authority Following station
Planetarium
toward Salt Lake Central
 Blue Line Temple Square
toward Draper Town Center
North Temple Bridge/​Guadalupe
toward Airport
 Green Line Temple Square
toward West Valley Central
Former services
Planetarium
toward Salt Lake Central
 University Line Temple Square
toward University Medical Center

Arena is a light rail station in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States, served by the Blue Line and Green Line of the Utah Transit Authority's (UTA) TRAX system. The Blue Line has service from the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub in Downtown Salt Lake City to Draper. The Green Line has service from the Salt Lake City International Airport and to West Valley City via Downtown Salt Lake City.

Description[]

The station is located at 301 West South Temple[1] immediately north of the Vivint Smart Home Arena, with the island platform in the median of the street. The station opened on December 4, 1999, and was part of the first operating segment of the TRAX system.[3] It is operated by the Utah Transit Authority. The station is included in the Free Fare Zone in Downtown Salt Lake City. Transportation patrons that both enter and exit bus or TRAX service within the Zone can ride at no charge.[2] Unlike many TRAX stations, Arena does not have a Park and Ride lot.[1]

All of UTA's TRAX and FrontRunner trains and stations, streetcars and streetcar stops, and all fixed route buses, are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act and are therefore accessible to those with disabilities.[4] Signage at the stations, on the passenger platforms, and on the trains clearly indicate accessibility options. Ramps on the passenger platform and assistance from the train operator may be necessary for wheelchair boarding on Blue Line (weekdays only). These ramps are not used on weekends or on the Green Line. In accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act and UTA ordinance, "smoking is prohibited on UTA vehicles as well as UTA bus stops, TRAX stations, and FrontRunner stations".[5]

History[]

This station was originally the northern terminus of TRAX until April 27, 2008, when the extension to the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub (Salt Lake Central) opened[6] As of December 9, 2012 the Green Line was rerouted and Arena became the temporary northern terminus. With the opening of the airport extension on April 14, 2013, service continued on to the Salt Lake International Airport.

The station was closed during the 2002 Winter Olympics since it was in the Olympic Plaza. The countdown clock from the games still remains on the platform. It is in the shape of an arrowhead because of the Native American weapons that were unearthed during the construction of the station. Arena was previously called Delta Center, but when the name of the arena was changed to EnergySolutions Arena, the UTA Board of Trustees officially changed the station name to Arena in December 2006.[7] "EnergySolutions" was not included in the name as the UTA Board decided to no longer allow corporate names on stations.[8]

Train schedules[]

Train schedules are current as of Change Day, December 8, 2013.

Blue Line[]

On weekdays the first northbound Blue Line train (to the Salt Lake Central Station) leaves the Arena Station at about 5:30 am and the first southbound train (to the Draper Town Center Station) leaves at about 5:45 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:18 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:33 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Fashion Place West Station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center Station leaves at 10:48 pm.

On Saturdays the first northbound train leaves at about 6:30 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 7:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:14 pm and the last northbound train leaves at 11:37 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center Station leaves at 10:57 pm.

On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 10:00 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 10:15 am. The last northbound train leaves at 7:54 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 8:15 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center Station leaves at 7:57 pm.

Blue Line trains run every fifteen minutes on weekdays and every twenty minutes on weekends.[9]

Green Line[]

On weekdays the first northbound Green Line train (to the Airport Station) leaves the Arena Station at about 5:15 am and the first northbound train (to the West Valley Central Station) leaves at about 6:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 10:58 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:43 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the West Valley Central Station leaves at 10:58 pm.

On Saturdays the first northbound train leaves at about 6:00 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 6:45 am. The last northbound train leaves at 10:49 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:32 pm.

On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 9:15 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 9:45 am. The last northbound train leaves at 7:29 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 8:12 pm.

Green Line trains run every fifteen minutes on weekdays and every twenty minutes on weekends.[9]

Bus connections[]

Bus routes are current as of Change Day, December 8, 2013.

Arena is one of several TRAX stations that does not have any direct bus connections. However, the following bus route have stops in close proximity to the station (on 300 West).

Notes[]

  1. ^ a b Routes 519 and 520 follow the exactly the same route, except that 519 runs clockwise through Rose Park, while Route 520 runs counterclockwise through Rose Park

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "TRAX Parking and Stops". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. Archived from the original on December 23, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Free Fare Zone (Map). Utah Transit Authority. Archived from the original on January 9, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Van Eyck, Zack (August 26, 1999). "All aboard! TRAX trains will roll in December". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  4. ^ "Fixed Route Accessibility". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  5. ^ "Rider Rules". rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  6. ^ Raymond, Arthur (April 18, 2008). "UTA to celebrate TRAX extension: Becker to talk today during event at new Planetarium Station". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  7. ^ "UTA trustees OK $238.9M budget". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. December 14, 2006. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  8. ^ Henetz, Patty (November 22, 2006). "TRAX changes signs on northbound trains". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City: MediaNews Group. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
  9. ^ a b "TRAX" (PDF). rideuta.com. Utah Transit Authority. December 8, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 25, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.

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