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Utah Inland Port Authority announces new project areas in Tooele County

December 07, 2023
https://www.ajot.com/news/utah-inland-port-authority-announces-new-project-areas-in-tooele-county

Tooele County moves forward with inland ports despite pushback (UPR)

December 07, 2023
https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2023-12-06/wednesday-am-headlines-tooele-county-moves-forward-with-inland-ports-despite-pushback

Utah Inland Port Authority approves two new projects in Tooele County (SL Tribune)

December 07, 2023
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Empowering progress with Utah Inland Port Authority

November 27, 2023
The Utah Inland Port Authority is striving to help make Salt Lake City and Utah a stronger community. It’s funded projects have committed more than $300,000 into enhancing Salt Lake City’s west side, demonstrating a devoted commitment to community growth.https://www.abc4.com/gtu/empowering-progress-with-utah-inland-port-authority/

UIPA’s $300,000 Boost to Salt Lake’s West Side Featured on ‘Good Things Utah

November 22, 2023
In November, Ben Hart, UIPA executive director, and Victoria Petro, a UIPA board member and Salt Lake City Council member, appeared on “Good Things Utah” to highlight UIPA’s impact on Salt Lake City’s west side. UIPA has strategically invested over $300,000 in projects aimed at job creation and supporting vulnerable communities. Key contributions included $100,000 each to Neighborhood House and

Six county Agri-Park area gets inland port nod

October 19, 2023
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New Loan Approval Committee

April 27, 2023
UTAH INLAND PORT AUTHORITY CREATESNEW LOAN APPROVAL COMMITTEE SALT LAKE CITY, UT (April 27, 2023) — The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) held its first Loan Approval Committee meeting this week, with a public notary appointing four members to committee positions. The Loan Approval Committee is charged with recommending the terms and conditions of an infrastructure loan agreement and making recommendations for

Commerce Crossroads’ Plans for a New Park and Transportation Hub

April 06, 2023
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2022 Economic Roundtable

December 12, 2022
The brand of the port has been very confused over the last several years. I think we’ll be much more proactive on that front, trying to help educate the general public and a lot of our stakeholders, as well as working with our landowners.

Terry Marasco: Inland port management promises better planning

December 09, 2022
I attended the Utah Inland Port Authority public meeting at the West Valley Hunter Library on November 30. West Valley is partly in the port’s jurisdiction.

UIPA’s flurry of activity has it ‘going in the right direction’

December 04, 2022
The Utah Inland Port Authority is developing a business plan and a master plan while its new executive director is exuding confidence that a series of changes ensure “that we’re going the right direction.”

States Test an Electrifying Idea: Roads That Can Recharge Your EV

November 17, 2022
Electromagnetic inductive charging is common in everyday life — setting a mobile phone on a wireless charger uses similar technology. On roadways, coils embedded in the pavement transfer magnetic energy to a receiver mounted beneath an electric vehicle to wirelessly charge its battery.