The Utah Inland Port Authority shared the initial proposal for the Greater Washington Project Area, a draft project area plan requested by Washington City to support strategic infrastructure investment, industrial growth and long-term economic diversification in one of Utah’s fastest-growing regions. The proposed project area is centered around the Sunrise Valley Industrial Park and planned industrial expansion areas in Washington

EVgo and Kroger Expand Fast Charging Partnership, Starting in Salt Lake City In February, the UIPA Clean Ports team braved a snowstorm to celebrate a significant milestone for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure: the opening of EVgo’s newest 12-stall, 350kW fast charging station at Smith’s (845 E 4500 S) in Salt Lake City. This site marks the first operational location in

The Utah Inland Port Authority board approved a tax sharing agreement Thursday that will help Beaver County study whether a turning lane is needed at Geothermal Plant Road and SR-257 in the Mineral Mountains Project Area. The agreement allows Beaver County to use $10,000 in collected tax differential toward the $40,000 study. Fervo Energy will contribute the remaining $30,000. The

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 21, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTS:Kaitlin FelstedCommunications Director, [email protected] Katie RollerVP, Public Affairs, Patriot Rail 904.200.2854 Rail Project to Reduce West Side Crossing Delays in Salt Lake City Relocating existing SLGW interchange and yard activity farther west will  improve mobility, safety and air quality for nearby neighborhoods SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Today, the Utah Inland Port Authority Board approved

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Board approved funding recommendations on May 21 to direct Salt Lake City-generated project area differential from the Northwest Quadrant toward public safety, wetland conservation, transportation access and water assistance. The approved funding includes $2.5 million for public safety, supporting Salt Lake City’s efforts to increase police presence and improve response in the city’s growing

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Investment follows $2.5 million public safety allocation approved earlier this year A public safety investment approved earlier this year by the Utah Inland Port Authority and Salt Lake City will help fund 12 additional Salt Lake City police officers dedicated to serving the city’s west-side industrial and warehousing area. The officers are part of the $2.5 million public safety allocation

UIPA convened more than 170 attendees at its annual Congress of Ports, bringing together industry leaders, public officials, and community partners for a day of discussion focused on infrastructure, logistics, and economic development across Utah. The program featured a series of discussions and breakout sessions covering key topics such as site readiness, infrastructure financing tools, utility coordination, environmental considerations, and

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) has named Sen. Jerry Stevenson as the inaugural recipient of the Utah Infrastructure & Economic Vision Award, recognizing his foundational leadership and lasting contributions to Utah’s infrastructure and economic future. he award was presented March 17 during UIPA’s Congress of Ports event. The award honors individuals whose foresight and public

This month, UIPA welcomed Diana Martinez as the new Co-Facilitator for the Clean Ports Program. Diana will work part-time with Clean Ports Program staff to plan for and support the bimonthly Near-Port Community Steering Committee meetings. She will play a key role in ensuring that community feedback is incorporated into Clean Ports Program activities and that the public stays updated

Key team members from Ramboll and Fehr & Peers supporting project. From left to right, proceeding row by row: 1) Tim Baird, Utah Office Leader at Fehr & Peers; 2) Amnon Bar-Ilan, Ramboll’s Principal in Charge for this project; 3) Chris Lindhjem, Senior Managing Consultant at Ramboll; 4) John Grant, Senior Managing Consultant at Ramboll and Co-Project Manager for this

This winter, UIPA’s Clean Ports staff had the opportunity to join the Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR) at local schools to support the Idle-Free Program, an initiative to reduce air pollution in school zones. The program, now in its second year, educates students and families on the health and environmental impacts of vehicle idling – particularly in areas, like school