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 …
UIPA Selects SWCA to Lead Clean Ports Workforce Impact Analysis
This spring, UIPA’s Clean ports team selected SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) as the contractor to lead the Workforce Impact Analysis at the Salt Lake City Intermodal Terminal (SLCIT). This analysis will assess workforce-related impacts and opportunities created by the potential future electrification of vehicles and equipment serving the SLCIT. It forms part of the Climate and Air Quality Planning (CAQP) …
UIPA Board Supports Beaver County Road Safety Study in Mineral Mountains Project Area
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 …
UIPA Backs Motorola Solutions’ Expansion in Salt Lake County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: Kaitlin FelstedUIPA, Communications [email protected] Salt Lake City, UT – Today, the Utah Inland Port Authority announced its approval of a project area incentive to support Motorola Solutions as the company expands advanced manufacturing operations in Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant. The project, connected to Motorola Solutions’ Silvus Technologies business, is expected to include …
Rail Project to Reduce West Side Crossing Delays
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 …
UIPA Board Approves NWQ Funding for Public Safety, Wetland Conservation & Community Priorities
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 …




