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Visitor Use Study August 6, 2024

The Central Wasatch Commission Releases Updated Visitor-Use Study

Initially released in October, 2023, the Central Wasatch Commission has released an updated version of the final Visitor Use Study report to the public. The Visitor-Use Study report details the
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Visitor Use Study October 12, 2023

The Central Wasatch Commission Releases the Final Visitor-Use Study

After two years of study and multiple phase reports, the Central Wasatch Commission released the final phase report associated with its Visitor-Use Study. The data collected through the study have
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2021 Short Term Projects, CWC, Mountain Transportation System, Stakeholders Council, Trails, Transportation, Visitor Use Study December 3, 2021

2021 End of Year Recap

This year, the Central Wasatch Commission was able to accomplish many projects and initiatives thanks to our staff, Board, Stakeholders Advisory Council, member jurisdictions, and project partners. Watch the video
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RFP, Visitor Use Study January 21, 2021

Visitor Use Study Request for Proposals

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Visitor Use Study Central Wasatch Commission Salt Lake City, Utah Article I. Introduction Central Wasatch Commission requests that your organization make a proposal regarding your consulting services
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CWC Offices:

311 S. State St. 

Ste 330

SLC, UT 84111

Contact the CWC:

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Protecting the Central Wasatch through transportation solutions, concentrated development, environmental & recreational stewardship. #wearethewasatch

The CWC will hold two public meetings the week of The CWC will hold two public meetings the week of October 13th, 2025.

Environment System Committee Meeting:
Tuesday, October 14th, 3:00–4:30pm

Stakeholders Council Meeting:
Wednesday, October 15th, 3:30–5:30pm 

All meetings are both in person and online. Zoom links in bio. 

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The Central Wasatch Commission (CWC) unanimously p The Central Wasatch Commission (CWC) unanimously passed a resolution in opposition to the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule because the rollback would remove a critical layer of protection from around 28,500 acres of Forest Service land within the CWC’s geographic focus area in the Central Wasatch Mountains.

On June 23, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The Roadless Rule currently prohibits new road construction and timber harvest on nearly 60% of the National Forest System lands in Utah. The rescission of the Roadless Rule would open 28,500 acres of U.S. Forest System land parcels in the Central Wasatch in Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood, Mill Creek, and Parleys Canyons that are proposed for inclusion in the Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area (CWNCRA) designation to unfettered road development and timber harvest.

“In the Central Wasatch alone, there are 28,500 acres of Forest Service land that are currently protected from new road construction, mineral extraction, and timber harvest under the 2001 Roadless Rule. If removed, our vital watersheds and cherished places with premier hiking and mountain biking trails and world class backcountry skiing would lose a critical layer of protection,” said Jeff Silvestrini, City of Millcreek Mayor and CWC Board Chair. “The Central Wasatch Mountain Range is not a huge area and accommodates millions of people each year—losing these protections could pose new challenges to accessibility and the overall mountain experience. The Roadless designation hasn’t impeded fuels management and mitigation at all—and in fact fires often start along roads. Because this area could continue to face threats like this proposed rollback, The Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act (CWNCRA) is our best way forward. The CWNCRA could shield those 28,500 acres of Forest Service land from future threats.”

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The CWC will hold two public meetings the week of The CWC will hold two public meetings the week of October 6th, 2025. 

Economy System Committee Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th, 3:30–4:30pm 

Millcreek Canyon Committee Meeting: Thursday, October 9th, 10:00–11:00am 

All meetings are both in person and online. Zoom link in bio.

#wearethewasatch #centralwasatchcommission #cwc #cwcstakeholderscouncil #publicmeetings
Draft update to the shuttle option outlined in the Draft update to the shuttle option outlined in the 2012 Mill Creek Canyon Transportation Feasibility Study is available, and the CWC is accepting public comments now, Thursday, October 2, 2025, through Thursday, October 16, 2025. Link in bio to comment!

In keeping with the goals of the Mountain Accord Charter, the shuttle would help maintain a quality user experience and preserve vegetation and wildlife through a reduction of cars—so that the four systems (environment, transportation, recreation, and economy) identified in the Mountain Accord remain in balance.

The 2012 Mill Creek Canyon Transportation Study identified a shuttle as one potential transit solution for the canyon. This updated study sought to address the Forest Service‘s outstanding questions about the shuttle option: cost and parking locations.

To determine the feasibility of a Mill Creek Canyon Shuttle, these analyses were performed:

- Review of past studies and existing conditions.
- Calculations of parking demand.
- Scoping of possible staging areas for shuttle operation.
- Shuttle operations’ impact on recreation fees.
- Estimation of operation costs and the creation of a shuttle service plan.
See the report draft here: https://cwc.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mill-Creek-Shuttle-Feasibility-Study-Report-Sept-2025-DRAFT.pdf

The CWC is currently accepting comments on the draft update to the shuttle portion of the 2012 Mill Creek Canyon Feasibility Study now, Thursday, October 2, 2025, through Thursday, October 16, 2025.

There are four ways to comment:

Send us an email: comments@cwc.utah.gov

Call us during business hours: (435) 650-0614 (leave a voicemail if need be)

Fill out our comment form here: https://cwc.utah.gov/cwcs-mill-creek-shuttle-feasibility-study-report-draft-available-now/ (Also available through link in bio)

Mail a comment to:
 Central Wasatch Commission
 311 S. State St., Ste. 330
 Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Your comments will help us draft the final update to the shuttle portion of the 2012 Transportation Feasibility Study. Not all recommendations will be possible, but all will be considered.

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