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Transportation Interim Committee

MINUTES OF THE

TRANSPORTATION INTERIM COMMITTEE

        
Wednesday, July 16, 1997 - 2:00 p.m. - 403 State Capitol


Members Present:
    Sen. John P. Holmgren,
        Senate Chair
    Rep. Marda Dillree
        House Chair
    Sen L. Alma Mansell
    Sen. Eddie "Ed" P. Mayne
    Sen. David H. Steele
    Sen. Nathan C. Tanner
    Rep. Gerry A. Adair
    Rep. Brian R. Allen
    Rep. Trisha S. Beck
    Rep. Ralph Becker
    Rep. Ron Bigelow
    Rep. DeMar "Bud" Bowman
    Rep. Don E. Bush
    Rep. Brad King
    Rep. Peter C. Knudson
    Rep. Joseph G. Murray
    Rep. Richard M. Siddoway
    Rep. David Ure
    Rep. David L. Zolman, Sr.


Members Absent:
    Rep. Gene Davis
    Rep. Lowell A. Nelson

Staff Present:
    Benjamin N. Christensen,
        Research Analyst
    Dee S Larsen,
        Associate General Counsel
    Junie G. Anderson,
        Committee Secretary

Note:    A list of others present and a copy of materials distributed in the meeting are on file in the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel.

1.    Committee Business - Chair Dillree called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.

    MOTION: Rep. Adair moved to approve the minutes of the June 18, 1997 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Mansell, Sen. Mayne, and Rep. Ure absent for the vote.

2.    Statewide Airport Improvement Program - Robert P. Barrett, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), gave a slide presentation and distributed a copy of the presentation titled, "Status Report on the Statewide Airport Improvement Program." It was suggested that perhaps an airport improvement program should include a listing of five to ten years.

    Chair Dillree suggested that Mr. Barrett bring information such as aviation gas tax, fees, and comparisons with other states back to the committee to consider for future legislation. She also suggested that representatives of small airports and other advocates should be willing to come and present their case. It was recommended that a report be given on which airports may need to be closed due to limited financial resources. Sen. Tanner suggested that those who want the airports should come forward to propose a bill to raise the gas tax.
        
3.    Major Transportation Studies _ Updates - Chair Dillree explained that there is a draft recommendation from the Transportation Commission and UDOT regarding jurisdictional transfers, and she suggested that committee members examine the recommendations.

    Mick Crandall, Wasatch Front Regional Council, distributed a chart titled, "Steps for Major Transportation Projects in an Urban Area" and "Current Major Studies in the Salt Lake City/Ogden Area." He spoke about the major project studies. He said the major investment study process was implemented to examine a broad range of alternatives, and to assist in preparing draft environmental impact statements.

    Byron Parker, Utah Department of Transportation, distributed a handout titled, "North Corridor Transportation Projects." He explained the information provided in the handout on the Legacy West Davis Highway and I-15 Salt Lake to Kaysville.
    
    John Njord, Utah Department of Transportation, distributed a handout titled, "Interstate 80: Major Investment Study - State Street to Parley's Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah." He also explained a handout titled, "Southeast Highland Drive MIS/DEIS."

    Mr. Crandall provided and explained handouts titled, "West Valley City Transportation Corridor and Intermodal Center Major Investment Study/Draft Environmental Impact Statement" and "MIS/DEIS _ Transportation University * Downtown * Airport _ Major Investment Study." He discussed the scope of the study issues on these projects and the major investment study for light rail from the university through the downtown airport.

    Rep. Murray stated his concern about people traveling one to a car. Mr. Crandall said effort has been put into carpooling and shared-ride promotions. Mr. Crandall said Utah Transit Authority is also participating in these studies.

    Rep. Becker spoke regarding the funding of road projects. Mr. Warne said the federal funding process in ongoing in Washington. Rep. Dillree asked if federal funding would be received for the Olympic site. Mr. Njord said he expects funding from congress to construct certain Olympic projects.
        
4.     Other Committee Business - Sen. Craig Peterson introduced Scout Troop 876 from Orem and their Scoutmasters.

5.    Adjourn -
    
    MOTION: Rep. Bigelow moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously at 5:05 p.m. with Sen. Tanner, Rep. Adair, Rep. Allen, Rep. Bowman, Rep. Davis, Rep. Knudson, Rep. Nelson, and Rep. Ure absent for the vote.

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