SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Transit Authority is rolling out a new color-coded routing system along with its shiny new TRAX trains.
The new configuration, which was tested this past weekend, will use the colors red, blue and green to designate the various routes. The changes are expected to go into effect Sunday.
Destinations listed on the electronic boards on the fronts and sides of TRAX trains will also include color designations — RED, BLU or GRN. Another electronic board on the front of the new trains shine either red, blue or green, depending on the route.
Under the new configuration, trains on the red line will run between the University of Utah Medical Center and Daybreak in South Jordan; the green line runs between West Valley and Salt Lake Central Station; and the blue line is the route between Sandy and Salt Lake Central Station.
From 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, UTA will conduct another test of the new configuration — this time allowing passengers to ride the Mid-Jordan and West Valley extensions as part of the grand opening festivities.
Also Wednesday, UTA is partnering with the Utah Food Bank for the "Food as Your Fare" food drive. Transit and food bank officials are encouraging riders boarding at one of the new stations to contribute a nonperishable food item as fare for riding the new lines.
More information on the "Food as Your Fare" program is available at www.rideuta.com.
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