Despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to 2020, the Central Wasatch Commission was able to fund seven short-term projects, finalize three public comment periods, and make progress on
As part of its Mountain Transportation System (MTS) initiative, the Central Wasatch Commission will host a virtual two-day Summit on Friday, November 13th 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, November
The Cottonwood Canyons Coalition has been selected as one of three finalists for the 2020 Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation Summit Social Investment Award for the 2019/2020 ski-bus service increase.
The Mountain Transportation System (MTS) initiative is a regional transportation plan led by the Central Wasatch Commission (CWC) and member jurisdictions. The Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement (LCC EIS)
Working together with member jurisdictions, ski resorts, Save Our Canyons, Wasatch Backcountry Alliance, the Central Wasatch Commission and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) increased ski bus service for the 2019/2020
Achieving transportation solutions for the Central Wasatch Mountains was a major goal of the Mountain Accord. Desired improvements focused on increasing transit use, biking, and walking and decreasing single-occupancy vehicle use. Multiple studies were
Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon roads carve between steep mountains that are prone to avalanches in the winter. In fact, 57% of the 9-mile Little Cottonwood Canyon Road is in
On December 4th, 2019 Salt Lake City and surrounding areas experienced the worst air quality in the nation, with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels rising above 150. This level of
No one wants to be halted for hours on their way to or from a day of enjoying the Central Wasatch Mountains. Unfortunately, though, a lack of understanding of Utah’s
Working together with member jurisdictions, ski resorts, Save Our Canyons, and Wasatch Backcountry Alliance, the Central Wasatch Commission and the Utah Transit Authority are increasing ski bus service for the
