City Views

CityViews 11/29/11: Details of a Ski Link

  Segment 1: The concept of building a tram linking a ski resort in Park City with one in Big Cottonwood Canyon is becoming more defined. Principals of the Canyons and Solitude Mountain Resort recently released details of the venture: an 8-passenger gondola which proponents say would improve access while alleviating traffic. But are critics…

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CityViews 11/7/11: The Fate of Granite High

Segment 1: South Salt Lake wants to buy the old Granite High School building for a community center, but to do it, they need voters to approve a $25 million bond. Proponents say the city won’t get another opportunity. Opponents say the community is too poor. How will you vote? Guests: Andrew Rail, Citizens for…

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City Beat

Cab Company Sues City Over Airport Bid System

Local taxi companies are fighting to be able to continue to pick up passengers at Salt Lake City International Airport. Yellow Cab owner Don Barron is against a new policy passed in 2010 by the city council that requires a taxi company to win a contract in order to work there. Barron notes that local companies like his put in bids, but lost to out-of-state providers.

Local News

Arizona Seeks Toll on I-15 to Fund Road Projects, Angering Utah Officials

Utah Governor Gary Herbert says a proposed toll on a section of Interstate 15 in Arizona is bad policy. He told reporters at his monthly KUED news conference Arizona’s negligence in maintaining its own highways shouldn’t result in neighboring states footing the bill. KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports on his criticism and what the mayor of St. George has to say.

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Local News

Lawmakers Give DUI Program a Second Glance

In a committee meeting Wednesday, state lawmakers reconsidered the effectiveness of a program that requires first-time DUI offenders to install a device in their car that prevents it from starting if the driver has had too much to drink. The Ignition Interlock restrictive driver program became law in 2006, and many argue it has led to a drop in DUI arrests. But as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, some say the state shouldn’t rely on technology to enforce the law.

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City Beat

Salt Lake City Puts New Parking Meters to the Test

Big changes are coming for drivers in downtown Salt Lake City. Monday, the city began a pilot test of new solar-powered parking stations, which would replace traditional parking meters. KCPW’s Jessica Gail explains how the new stations work, and what they could cost the city.

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CityViews 10/10/11: UTA & City Creek (rebroadcast)

UTA bus on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. Photo: Flickr Segment 1: The downtown free fare zone is on the chopping block and changes to TRAX and bus service are causing some commuters heartburn. How will the recent changes mass transit affect you? Guests: Gerry Carpenter, UTA spokesman Salt Lake City Councilman Soren…

City Views

CityViews 9/29/11: Connecting the Canyons?

Segment 1: A proposal to build a tram connecting The Canyons Ski Resort in Park City and Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon is raising eyebrows. How would an over-the-mountain connection affect canyon transportation, development and the backcountry? Guests: Ted Wilson, Talisker Mountain Inc. Carl Fisher, Save Our Canyons Segment 2: How’s Utah’s housing…

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Legislative Coverage

Legislative Committee Hears Concerns Over UTA Land Deals

Several citizens voiced their concerns before members of a Utah legislative committee yesterday afternoon asking them to further investigate the transparency and legality of UTA land dealings. KCPW’s Jessica Gail was at the meeting and explains how the agency responded.

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CityViews 9/21/11: Fares, Routes and UTA

Segment 1: The downtown free fare zone is on the chopping block and changes to TRAX and bus service are causing some commuters heartburn. How will the recent changes mass transit affect you? Guests: Gerry Carpenter, UTA spokesman Salt Lake City Councilman Soren Simonsen Segment 2: What will the new City Creek development bring to…

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