Political Quotes

“the success of the 2002 Olympic games in Sale Lake City reflects well the hard work and extraordinary efforts of its host city and of the thousands of athletes who participated in the games. In particular, I would like to congratulate the people who work at the Utah Transit Authority and Utah Department of Transportation for their role in making these Games the most mobility-friendly in history. Transit provided a safe, effective and efficient transportation alternative for tens of thousands of visitors from around the world, while also serving local residents who rode transit and helped reduce congestion. The efforts of Utah's transportation professionals helped to ensure that the transportation system worked seamlessly during the Olympics. Salt Lake City developed TRAX, its light rail system, in anticipation of the 2002 Olympics to reduce growing congestion levels in the region. Since service began on the TRAX system in 1999, which opened a year ahead of schedule and under budget, residents in Utah have flocked to use it. Ridership has greatly exceeded projections, and remains high on the system even following the Olympic Games.”