Planetarium station

Planetarium station is a light rail station in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States, served by the Blue Line of the Utah Transit Authority's (UTA) TRAX system. The Blue Line has service from the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub in Downtown Salt Lake City to Draper. For several years before the Airport Extension was opened, it was also on the route of the Green Line.

Planetarium  701
Planetarium station platform as seen from The Gateway looking towards Vivint Arena
General information
Location	150 South 400 West Salt Lake City, Utah United States
Coordinates	40°45′59″N 111°54′09″W
Owned by	Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Connections	UTA: On Demand Salt Lake City Westside[1]
Construction
Structure type	At-grade
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Fare zone	Free Fare Zone[2]
History
Opened	April 27, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-04-27)[3]
Services
Preceding station Utah Transit Authority Following station Old Greek Town toward Salt Lake Central Blue Line Arena toward Draper Town Center
Former services Preceding station Utah Transit Authority Following station Old Greek Town toward Salt Lake Central Green Line Arena toward West Valley Central University Line Arena toward University Medical Center
Location

Description

The station is at 150 South 400 West^[4] with the island platform in the median of the street. It is immediately east of the Clark Planetarium and the rest of The Gateway, as well as southwest of the Vivint Smart Home Arena. The station opened on April 27, 2008, and is operated by the Utah Transit Authority.^[3] It is one of three additional stations that extended TRAX from Arena Station to the Intermodal Hub in 2008. The station is included in the Free Fare Zone in Downtown Salt Lake City. Transportation patrons that both enter and exit bus or TRAX service within the Zone can ride at no charge.^[2] Unlike many TRAX stations, Planetarium does not have a Park and Ride lot.^[4]

All of UTA's TRAX and FrontRunner trains and stations, as well as all fixed route buses, are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act and are therefore accessible to those with disabilities.^[5] Signage at the stations, on the passenger platforms, and on the trains clearly indicate accessibility options. Ramps on the passenger platform and assistance from the train operator may be necessary for wheelchair boarding on Blue Line (weekdays only). These ramps are not used on weekends or on the Green Line. In accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act and UTA ordinance, "smoking is prohibited on UTA vehicles as well as UTA bus stops, TRAX stations, and FrontRunner stations".^[6]

References

1. "UTA On Demand". Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
2. Free Fare Zone (Map). Utah Transit Authority. Archived from the original on January 9, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
3. Raymond, Arthur (April 18, 2008). "UTA to celebrate TRAX extension: Becker to talk today during event at new Planetarium Station". Deseret News. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
4. "TRAX Parking and Stops". Utah Transit Authority. Archived from the original on December 23, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
5. "Fixed Route Accessibility". Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
6. "Rider Rules". Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved March 12, 2013.

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