Podcasts about utah transit authority

On this episode, Last Chair grabbed veteran UTA ski bus driver Doug Malmborg for a ride on the 972 line up to Solitude and Brighton. Malmborg shared his vast knowledge of the UTA ski bus service, plus some fascinating ski and mining history that he has gleaned growing up in the Cottonwoods.

On this episode, Last Chair grabbed veteran UTA ski bus driver Doug Malmborg for a ride on the 972 line up to Solitude and Brighton. Malmborg shared his vast knowledge of the UTA ski bus service, plus some fascinating ski and mining history that he has gleaned growing up in the Cottonwoods.

This is Derek Miller of the Salt Lake Chamber with your Utah Business Report. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration has announced a 62.8 million dollar grant award to the Utah Transit Authority to support a new bus rapid transit route to provide fast, frequent public transportation in Salt Lake County. The Midvalley Express will improve accessibility, frequency and connections, as well as encourage economic development near a regional mall, medical center, a community college and other key activity centers. The seven-mile, 15-station all-electric bus rapid transit line will connect to UTA commuter rail and light rail at either end of the line. The bus rapid transit line also will prepare the Salt Lake City region for the 2034 Olympic Games by providing a connection between Frontrunner commuter rail and the Maverik Center, a planned venue for the games. To learn more, visit the U.S. Department of Transportation Administration website. The Salt Lake Chamber. We Stand as the Voice of Business. Originally aired: 1/14/25

KSL laid off reporters and other staff this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what we know so far and what to make of this moment. Plus, Mayor Erin Mendenhall really doesn't like the Utah Transit Authority's downtown hub design, Crumbl cereal in stores, and local recs for ice skating rinks.   Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO University of Utah Embodied Patience Live Crude - Get $25 off your facial by mentioning this ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Utahns want to see the Winter Olympic Games return to Utah. Jay Fox, Executive Director of Utah Transit Authority, joins D2 to talk about the transportation plan for accommodating the hundreds of thousands of visitors the games would bring and how UTA will get spectators to and from venues safely and efficiently. 

Host: Leah Murray Who’s funding Utah Senate campaign ads? Let’s start the show off with some campaign finance talk because the article that was published today in the Deseret News talks about the most highly competitive primary Senate race in over 30 years, meaning there’s a lot of money rolling in. Taylor Morgan, KSL @ Night Host and Partner at Morgan & May Public Affairs, joins Leah to discuss who’s involved and where the funds are coming from. The West High Clinic’s grand opening The West High Clinic had its grand opening yesterday. The University of Utah Health, the SLC School District, and the Salt Lake Education Foundation all worked together to build this clinic, which would provide physical and mental health services to students on campus. James Yapias, Senior Director of the Salt Lake Education Foundation, joins Leah to discuss what inspired this move and what parents and students need to know before receiving its services. Housing affordability is the #1 policy priority for Utahns We are third in the nation for housing being out of reach of people’s income. First is Hawaii, second is California, and third is Utah. The deal is when a place is amazing, it gets expensive to live here. And, not surprisingly, it’s the number one issue that Utahns want legislators to focus on. Steve Waldrip, Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation, joins Leah to discuss the policy issue at hand here. An inside look at the “UTA Moves 2050” roadmap The Utah Transit Authority has just recently released their 2050 roadmap, which details what they want to implement by 2050. UTA Manager of Long Range Strategic Planning Alex Beim joins Leah to discuss what the biggest takeaways are of this roadmap as well as what their strategies will look like.

Host: Leah Murray The Utah Transit Authority has just recently released their 2050 roadmap, which details what they want to implement by 2050. UTA Manager of Long Range Strategic Planning Alex Beim joins Leah to discuss what the biggest takeaways are of this roadmap as well as what their strategies will look like.

This week we're at the 2023 Mpact conference closing plenary in Phoenix Arizona. Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Transportation Policy at USDOT Christopher Coes leads a panel discussing what's happening in central cities and how to make them thrive again. This panel features:  Karen Chapple, Ph.D., Director, School of Cities, University of  Toronto, Toronto, ON | Nichol Bordeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer, Utah Transit Authority, Salt Lake City, UT | Dee Brewer, Executive Director, Downtown Alliance, Salt Lake City, UT | Emeke Moneme, President, Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC | Ryan Johnson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Culdesac, Tempe, AZ OOO Follow us on twitter and threads @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

This month on the Mpact podcast, we're at the closing plenary of the Mpact Transit & Mobility conference in Phoenix. Christopher Coes, Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy at USDOT moderates a panel of experts discussing the evolution of downtowns.  Learn more about Mpact and the annual conference at http://mpactmobility.org Moderator: Christopher Coes, Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, Office of the Secretary, USDOT, Washington, DC Karen Chapple, Ph.D., Director, School of Cities, University of  Toronto / Professor, Department of Geography & Planning, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Nichol Bordeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer, Utah Transit Authority, Salt Lake City, UT Dee Brewer, Executive Director, Downtown Alliance, Salt Lake City, UT Emeke Moneme, President, Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC Ryan Johnson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Culdesac, Tempe, AZ

This past winter, ski bus service up Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons really sucked. With opening day at the resorts fast approaching, what can winter recreators expect this season? Russ Fox, director of planning at the Utah Transit Authority, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about improvements, so you're (hopefully) not left waiting at a bus stop in a blizzard.  UTA's guide on riding the ski bus this season.  Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas at City Creek Mall State of Utah Rowland Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Salt Lake City bookstore received bomb threats this week over an all-ages drag storytime event. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about it — because we think more people should be. Plus, we break down a potentially interesting development in the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola saga as well as what's going on with the ski bus this winter. Listen to our conversation with Tara Lipsyncki about “the new normal” for drag shows. Attend the next Central Wasatch Commission meeting. Comment on the Utah Transit Authority's long-range transit plan by Sept. 30. Need to talk to someone? Check out Westminster University's community clinic. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bible is banned in some Utah elementary and middle schools for “vulgarity or violence.” Records show that four GOP lawmakers pushed the Utah Transit Authority to remove a pride-themed bus. And congressmen tell the Supreme Court that Utahns have no right against partisan gerrymandering. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Courtney Tanner, Jordan Miller and Emily Anderson…

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, June 6, 20234:20 pm: Ben Johnson, Senior Editor for The Washington Stand joins the program for a conversation about his piece on the results of a study that shows gender affirming care leaves people lonely and depressed.4:38 pm: Former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, now a Fox News contributor, joins Rod to discuss his new book “The Puppeteers: The People Who Control the People Who Control America.”6:05 pm: Representative Trevor Lee joins Rod to discuss how the Utah Transit Authority shelved plans to put a Pride-themed bus in Salt Lake City's Pride Parade on Sunday after he and other lawmakers expressed concerns about UTA's involvement in the event.6:20 pm: Jeremy B. White, a reporter for Politico, joins Rod for a conversation about the growing rivalry between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.6:38 pm: Jeffrey Tucker, Founder and Director of the Brownstone Institute joins the show for a conversation about why he says corporate America is destroying itself by continuing to push woke ideologies in the face of consumer backlash.

FrontRunner has been serving Utahns for 15 years — but not on Sundays. The Utah Transit Authority's commuter rail system serves riders from Ogden to Provo, but only operates Monday through Saturday. The train provides service every 30 minutes during peak travel times on weekdays — and every 60 minutes on Saturdays — but the agency does not currently have the infrastructure to run service on Sundays, a spokesperson said. However, Sunday service could be added after the ongoing ”FrontRunner Forward” project is completed. The train currently operates on a single track over the majority of its length, according to documents from the Federal Transit Administration, and the project will add an additional track running parallel to certain portions of the 83-mile corridor — which will increase service frequency and help avoid delays. Read more: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2023/05/14/why-doesnt-frontrunner-run-sundays

The lineup for Salt Lake's Twilight Concert Series was announced this week, and well, it's gonna be a sad boy summer. Plus, the Utah Transit Authority isn't on board with the Rio Grande plan, Davis School District might ban the Bible, and policing in Salt Lake County is up in the air. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the local stories of the week. Get tickets to Storytellers at Midnight Corner. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Racial slur at BYU volleyball game A national news story out of BYU...a black Duke University volleyball player saying she was subjected to racial slurs and threats during a game against BYU. That BYU coaching staff and officials were notified during the game, but failed to act. She and her teammates played on and struggled to get through the game. Her call home from the team bus after the game ... through tears Rachel Richardson relayed her experience in Provo to her dad. Dave and Debbie discuss what happens and turn to Cougar Sports Mitch Harper for the latest information and what is to come next.   UTA Passes offered in the Salt Lake School District The first day of school for the SLSD is tomorrow and students in the SLSD will have a new option to get to classes.. through UTA transportation.. The passes will be available to all students, staff and faculty in the Salt Lake City School District. Kensey Kunkel Manager of Business Development and Sales, Utah Transit Authority, joins the show to share how this came to be and what it means for other districts in Utah.   What congress is saying about student loan forgiveness Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to react to President Biden's three-part student loan relief plan. “I just thought it was monumentally unfair,” Republican Senator Roy Blunt told ABC News over the weekend. Jay O'brien ABC News Correspondent Washington joins the show to explain more.   Living inside "a giant yeti cooler" the energy efficient home Triple digits are coming again this week -- Wouldn't you love to just walk inside a yeti cooler during the hot summer days?A man in Layton has turned his home into just that... he calls his home "a giant Yeti Cooler" which is mostly homemade. John Loveless, also known as John Saves Energy on Tik Tok Joins the show to discuss his energy efficient lifestyle.   The reality of solar living How much does solar really cost? Amanda Dickson, host of Utah's Morning News joins the show to explain her personal research into solar and the reality of the costs that come with it.  Breaking the barriers of race and sports Continuing coverage as a Black Duke University volleyball player saying she was subjected to racial slurs and threats during a game against BYU. That BYU coaching staff and officials were notified during the game but failed to act.Boyd Matheson, Host of Inside Sources joins the show to share a discussion he had with Coach Ray Scott, the first African American NBA coach of the year. Boyd dives into what it takes to build a community, motivate a team, and his experiences standing shoulder to shoulder with regular Americans fighting for civil rights. How to confront racist comments A Black Duke University volleyball player saying she was subjected to racial slurs and threats during a game against BYU. That BYU coaching staff and officials were notified during the game but failed to act. Her call home from the team bus after the game ... through tears Rachel Richardson relayed what happened in Provo to her dad.Jeanetta Williams, President of NAACP joins the show to discuss what to do if you are sitting next to a person yelling racial slurs and if Utah can change its reputation.   Corporal punishment comes back to Missouri school  Parents in the Cassville, Missouri, must “opt in” by giving written permission for school personnel to spank their children and district Superintendent Merlyn Johnson says most support the idea. In Utah, corporal punishment is not allowed. Though it might surprise you that it was legal until 2019. Dave and Debbie discuss and take listener calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first day of school for the SLSD is tomorrow and students in the SLSD will have a new option to get to classes.. through UTA transportation.. The passes will be available to all students, staff and faculty in the Salt Lake City School District. Kensey Kunkel Manager of Business Development and Sales, Utah Transit Authority, joins the show to share how this came to be and what it means for other districts in Utah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen King started her career as a bus driver and grew that into a long career in public transit, most recently serving for the past fourteen years as the CEO of the Golden Empire Transit District in Bakersfield, California. She started her career at Utah Transit Authority before moving to California. She worked at Long Beach Transit and then expanded her career to include rail service development and operations as Executive Director of North County Transit District in San Diego. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah and a Master of Science degree in Transportation Management from the University of Denver. She presently serves as the Chair of the Executive Committee of the California Transit Association and is on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee at the American Public Transportation Association. Attorney Kyle Jones and Dave Plivelich from The Marcom Group sit down with Karen King the CEO of Golden Empire Transit and Janet Sanders the Marketing Director of Golden Empire Transit. Karen explains how taking the bus is not only beneficial to the rider but to the entire community as well, since it reduces emissions and the number of vehicles on the road. In addition to buses, GET is now offering micro-transits in limited areas, which is similar to popular rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, at a significantly reduced cost from 7am to 7pm with the goal of being available to the entire metropolitan Bakersfield area. Karen also shares GET's goal of becoming 100% emission free. Stay tuned to hear the different services GET has to offer and how it might just apply to you and find out what Karen did before entering the transportation industry. LEARN MORE ABOUT GET BUS: Website: www.getbus.org/ Email: kking@getbus.org Phone: 661-869-2438 Instagram: @GETbus Facebook: Golden_Empire_Transit Twitter: @GetBus  

Governor Cox recently touted the idea of free public transportation for everyone as a way to deal with the rise in gas prices, is this a smart solution? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data columnist and Utah Jazz beat reporter Andy Larsen joins “The Daily Buzz” to discuss membership trends in The Church of Latter-day Saints. He finds some pretty interesting statistics relating to politics and how many people consider themselves members of Utah's predominant religion. And the Utah Transit Authority has reimagined its bus stops in Salt Lake City's Avenues community, but not all residents of the affluent neighbors are happy about it.

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. The Utah Transit Authority was founded in 1970 and is capable today of providing transportation services to 80 percent of Utah residents. Beth Holbrook is one of the three board members and shares the latest. BETH HOLBROOK The Board of UTA is so excited about the success of our recent “Free Fare February.” Ridership on weekdays increased by 16 percent and by almost 60 percent on Saturdays. We surveyed more than 5,000 riders during the month. Twenty-one percent said they were riding transit for the first time, and more than 80 percent of comments in the survey were positive about their experiences. The enthusiasm from the public was amazing, and we were extremely pleased that so many people took the opportunity to give transit a try. We heard about one man who took the bus to Utah Lake, and a father who took his kids on TRAX to see a basketball game. There was also a family who rode FrontRunner all the way to the airport to pick up a parent from a work trip. These personal stories really showcase what transit can do for individuals and for our community. DEREK MILLER The Utah Transit Authority has one of the largest coverage areas of any transportation agency in the country – over 1,400 square miles. Fortunately, the bus, trolley, rideshare, FrontRunner, and TRAX systems enable everyone to move about affordably. I'm Derek Miller, and this is Speaking on Business. Originally Aired: April 26, 2022

On Friday's episode of The Daily Buzz, Statewatch reporter Kim Bojórquez talks with sports enterprise reporter Julie Jag about the racial diversity of Utah skiers and why Olympian Shaun White visited the Beehive State last month. Also, Utah Republican Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee spilt their vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson, with Romney and two other Republican senators voting to send the judge to the Supreme Court. Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court. In a report released this week, Utah Transit Authority sums up how “Free Fare February” boosted ridership and improved air quality along the Wasatch Front.

On days like today with so much smog, it's got a lot of people considering public transportation. But what does the future of the Utah Transit Authority look like? And what projects are coming down the pipeline that could increase transport options for the state, while helping to clean our air? Jay Fox, the brand new Executive Director of UTA, joined Inside Sources for his first ever interview. Guest Host: Maura Carabello  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business as usual just doesn't cut it anymore. With so much change happening around us, new ideas, tools, and processes are needed to improve the procurement industry. Amanda Burton, Contract Buyer at Utah Transit Authority, joins the show to share her thoughts on how innovation can move the industry forward. Topics covered in this episode: - The impacts of COVID on supply availability - How innovation powers procurement - Bridging the generational gap between procurement professionals - The double-edged sword of transparency You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Inside Public Procurement on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or gobonfire.com/podcast. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Inside Public Procurement in your favorite podcast player.

Business as usual just doesn't cut it anymore. With so much change happening around us, new ideas, tools, and processes are needed to improve the procurement industry.Amanda Burton, Contract Buyer at Utah Transit Authority, joins the show to share her thoughts on how innovation can move the industry forward.Topics covered in this episode:- The impacts of COVID on supply availability- How innovation powers procurement- Bridging the generational gap between procurement professionals- The double-edged sword of transparencyYou can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to Inside Public Procurement on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or gobonfire.com/podcast.Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Inside Public Procurement in your favorite podcast player.

Today we discuss Utah's premier light rail system courtesy of the Utah Transit Authority. You can use TRAX to get to a Jazz game, a high school football state final and you might even find your abandoned vehicle at a local station. Listen in to hear all about it!

As Utah local leaders plan for growth, positive dialogue with our residents is vital. Yet sometimes the vision of managing growth while enhancing quality of life is challenging to communicate. Learn about the new Wasatch Choice resources available through Wasatch Front Regional Council to address growth and engage residents. This episode of the #CitiesWork podcast, hosted by ULCT's Susan Wood, includes guests Katie Gerard, Wasatch Front Regional Council; Beth Holbrook, Utah Transit Authority trustee; and Eileen Barron, Utah Department of Transportation strategic communications manager. Find the Policy Engagement Guidebook and other resources by copying and pasting these links in your browser: Public Engagement Guidebook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/108RaSLOdxvIfh16PFi61rQcXaMnugnd6/view Technical Assistance Resources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CvvsfPA4H0VUClj8Fxl2dNfQkIuo01EIe5DfBMDLp00/edit#gid=1553943007 Special thanks to ULCT sponsor Prepare 60 for their support of League programs.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. R&R Partners was founded in Salt Lake City more than 35 years ago and works with Utah's largest and most respected companies and organizations, including Intermountain Healthcare, the Utah Transit Authority, America First Credit Union, and many more. Kyle Curtis, president of R&R Salt Lake,, is here to give us some insight about advertising during COVID-19. KYLE CURTIS COVID-19 has impacted—and in many cases upended—almost every industry. Because of that, communicating with your customers has never been more important. You need to do more of it during the pandemic, not less. And the way to do that is to stay true to who you are and talk about what's now most important to people to be relevant during present circumstances. For example, UTA is one of the best transit systems in America. But as an essential service during the pandemic, people want to know how the buses and trains are cleaned and sanitized every night, in addition to how easy and convenient it is to get around town. Many businesses are discovering that to bring customers back, their COVID-19 responsiveness and updated operations are the key to their marketing communications. That's true with virtually all of R&R's Partners' clients, including those outside of Utah, such as SeaWorld and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority. DEREK MILLER As one of the largest independent ad agencies in America, R&R Partners is relentlessly committed to changing minds, behaviors and lives for the better. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, and this is Speaking on Business. Originally Aired: August 31, 2020.

President Trump tweeted about Ogden, Utah yesterday, and a UTA project. This project (Bus Rapid Transit) has been in the works for years, according to Arky. Construction to begin in a few months in Ogden. Carl Arky, Sr. Media Relations Specialist, Utah Transit Authority joins the program to discuss this project and how UTA is doing with ridership amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

DEREK MILLER This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah depends on public transportation. Federal and state governments consider it an essential service, and every day over 80,000 members of our community use the Utah Transit Authority. And UTA's top priority is safety. To tell us what UTA is doing to keep us moving through the coronavirus, here's trustee Beth Holbrook. BETH HOLBROOK Nothing's more important to UTA than your safety, and that includes reducing the spread of COVID-19. To do this, we are working with experts from the Utah Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We have implemented additional disinfecting and social distancing measures in addition to our regular daily vehicle and station cleaning. This includes daily disinfecting all hand and grab rails; wiping down buses, mopping transit vehicle floors, and cleaning rail stations and facilities with disinfectant. Our bus operators are using hand sanitizer and are not handling passes but conducting visual fare inspections only. We have moved the yellow passenger line so that there is 6 feet between operators and riders. And these are only a few of the measures we're taking. To learn more, please go to rideuta.com/health. DEREK MILLER UTA works for all of us, and they have assembled a COVID-19 task force to implement additional measures as needs arise. To learn more go to rideuta.com/health or following UTA on Twitter and Facebook. I'm Derek Miller, of the Salt Lake Chamber, and this is “Speaking on Business.” Originally aired: April 3, 2020.

Speed Riding (0:00:00) What is the riskiest thing you've ever done? All of us have done risky things in our lives: some of us have jumped off a cliff into the ocean some of us have swam with sharks and others of us have confessed their love to a complete stranger. Whatever the risk may be, these things exhilarate us and challenge our nerves. Now that we are moving into the snowy season, we'd like to talk about a new winter sport that is amping up the risk factor – it's called speed riding. We're super lucky to have JT Holmes on the show with us today, a professional multi-sport athlete who you may know from his insane videos with Red Bull or his stunt work in the Transformers movies and Furious 7. He's here to talk with us about speed riding. Public Transportation (0:12:08) There's something exciting about taking the bus. I always feel like I'm embarking on an adventure when I get into a mass transit vehicle. But how do these really affect our quality of life? Here with us to tell us more about the future of transportation is Carl Arky, Senior Media Relations Director for the Utah Transit Authority.  Making Your Home Cozy (0:32:07) How many of you have heard the word “hygge” (pronounced “he-yoo-guh)? If you've visited Denmark or seen Frozen on Broadway, you might know what I'm talking about. But for those who are completely lost, hygge is the Danish word that translates to mean “the art of being cozy.” Doesn't that sound nice? One great way to embrace hygge is by making your home cozy. Allison Bean from The Spruce joins us to help know exactly how do that.  Baby Names 2020 (0:50:32) With the new year, there are always fun predictions to be made. This year we are making guesses as to who will win the Oscars, the presidential elections, and what kinds of things will define this new decade. We also can take a look at what the top names of the past few decades have been, and what we predict will be the popular names of the coming year. We are talking baby names 2020! We are joined by Pam Redmond, the creator of Nameberry, to make some of our predictions and talk about what's in a name. Begin with the End in Mind (1:07:48) Each year we're supposed to come up with New Year's resolutions. We focus on improving things like our health, fitness, and relationships. But before we make our goals, we need to consider our values and keeping the end in mind. Ganel-Lyn Condie joins us with tips on how to make more purposeful goals by focusing on our values. Ganel-Lyn is a friend of the show and motivational speaker and we're happy to have her on the show today to discuss this important topic. ASMR (1:25:56) While scrolling through social media, the chances are high that you'll encounter a video of someone cutting soap, whispering, or crinkling paper. Without any prior knowledge, these videos may seem peculiar, but they actually trigger an autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, that can be used for relaxation. Here to tell us more about ASMR and what makes these videos beneficial is Dr. Craig Richards. Dr. Richards is the Co-Author of the first brain scan study of ASMR and the founder of the website ASMRUniversity.com.

Could the Utah Transit Authority find a way to make riding UTA buses, Trax and FrontRunner trains free to ride? Can our environment afford NOT to make the rides free? Guest host Doug Wright talks about the Orem to Provo bus line, which is free, with UTA spokesman Carl Arky. Turns out that free bus line rivals daily ridership on the Trax green line. 

Staying healthy could be as easy as getting an air filtration system for your home.  But it will also save money on your utility bills.  Architect Merlin Malin of Stantec takes his experience converting an old train engine station to a state-of-the-art energy efficient building for the Utah Transit Authority and explains how homeowners can do the same things. Find out what Merlin tells host Heather Kelly is the FIRST thing to do to keep air from leaking out of doors, windows, and up chimney flues on this episode of Money Making Sense. You can follow this show on Twitter @MoneyMakingSens and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, October 23, 20184:20 pm: Jenn Oxborrow, Executive Director of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, joins the show to discuss last night’s murder-suicide on the campus of the University of Utah and what, if any, warning signs to look for in a dating situation4:35 pm: Republican consultant Jordan Gehrke joins Rod to give us a preview, from a national perspective, on the upcoming midterm election6:05 pm: Utah Senator Jim Dabakis joins the show to discuss the Facebook Live video he posted in which he tried marijuana for the first time during a visit to Las Vegas where the drug is legal6:20 pm: Political commentator Myra Adams joins the show to discuss her piece in Real Clear Politics in which she says people should fear and loathe the 2020 election campaign6:35 pm: Norm Henderson, a long-time critic of the Mountain Accord planning system, joins the show to discuss why he is calling for a federal investigation into the accord and the Utah Transit Authority for planning what he says are secret land trades and transit hubs

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, August 21, 20184:20 pm: DJ Schanz of the Utah Patients Coalition joins Rod to give his reaction to a report that opponents of the Utah medical marijuana initiative have asked Governor Herbert to direct state leaders to fight the initiative, a request the governor has refused4:35 pm: Michael Clara, a former transit planner for the Utah Transit Authority, joins the show to discuss a federal ruling that says the UTA illegally fired him for his warnings that the agency was breaking safety rules prior to the 2015 Proposition 1. UTA was ordered to reinstate Clara and pay back wages, damages and attorney fees6:05 pm: David Garbett, Executive Director of the Pioneer Park Coalition, joins Rod to discuss some park upgrades proposed by the coalition which has long fought for changes in the area that has been riddled with crime and homelessness6:20 pm: Political commentator Kurt Schlichter joins Rod to discuss his recent piece in Townhall where he says pulling security clearances in only one step in stamping out elite privilege6:35 pm: Salt Lake Tribune reporter Taylor Stevens joins the show to discuss the behind the scenes gamesmanship amongst people trying to get paid to charge the electric scooters that have made their way into downtown Salt Lake City

In Part 3 of my conversation with Utah Transit Authority spokesperson Carl Arky we discuss when it's better for individuals to drive than take a train or bus.  Does pollution and bad weather driving conditions weigh more heavily on people than the costs when deciding to take public transportation or not?  Find out what Carl's prediction is for the future. You can follow the show on Twitter @MoneyMakingSens and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of my conversation, Carl Arky, the Utah Transit Authority spokesperson, explains why you have to pay round trip, even if you use the train to grab groceries and go back home. How much does public transportation cost?  Is there a discount pass? You can follow the show on Twitter @MoneyMakingSens and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you WANT to use public transportation but trains or buses don't run when you need them to?  Utah Transit Authority spokesperson Carl Arky talks about the costs involved in expanding coverage. We also talk about changes happening at UTA, if that might reduce costs for people using public transportation and how tax payer dollars affect scheduling. You can follow the show on Twitter @MoneyMakingSens and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, May 16, 20184:20 pm: Representative Mike Schultz joins Rod to discuss the reasons he and Senator Wayne Harper have asked the Utah Transit Authority to put any efforts to rename the agency on pause4:35 pm: Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives Greg Hughes joins the show to discuss the results of an audit of the shelter that shows less than positive results5:05 pm: Representative Angela Romero joins the show to discuss her proposal to outlaw marriage in Utah for those under the age of 186:05 pm: Boyd Matheson, Opinion Editor for the Deseret News, joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about the world of politics6:20 pm: Matt Minkevitch, Executive Director of the Road Home homeless shelter, joins the show to discuss the results of an audit of the shelter that shows drug use and guns inside the shelter walls6:35 pm: Hadley Heath Manning, Health Policy Director for the Independent Women’s Forum, joins the show to discuss the government’s role in the opioid epidemic

On this episode of the Railroad Roll-By Podcast, we discuss why railroads sometimes exchange locomotives with other railroads. Then Todd announces the newest item on his model railroad wishlist. In conclusion, we then talk about the recent birthdays celebrated by both Amtrak and Utah Transit Authority’s Frontrunner, and reflect back on our personal experiences with the commuter service from its beginning days. That’s all in episode 6 of the Railroad Roll-By Podcast!

On this episode of the Railroad Roll-By Podcast, we discuss why railroads sometimes exchange locomotives with other railroads. Then Todd announces the newest item on his model railroad wishlist. In conclusion, we then talk about the recent birthdays celebrated by both Amtrak and Utah Transit Authority’s Frontrunner, and reflect back on our personal experiences with the commuter service from its beginning days. That’s all in episode 6 of the Railroad Roll-By Podcast!

“Cities are the engines of this nation. To have healthy and thriving cities, you need a good public transportation system. You need good mobility.” Michael Allegra, now retired, is the former CEO of the UTA. His public transit career is a bit of an oddity because he spent his entire 37-year career with a single agency. In this episode, Allegra discusses the big victories during his time at UTA (hosting the Winter Olympics and building 200km of transit in 14 years) and how partnerships were essential to their success.     Remember to check out transitunplugged.com to learn from top transit professionals and stay up to date to catch all the latest episodes.

Governor Gary Herbert discusses the concerns about Salt Lake City's west side growth. The Governor discusses the bill that would allow cars to go through red lights at times of the day when traffic is lighter. He clarifies why he thinks permit-less or constitutional gun carry laws aren't right for Utah. He also discusses the proposed name change bill of the Utah Transit Authority, or UTA, from March 22, 2018. KSL NewsRadio's Doug Wright hosted Let Me Speak to the Governor. It's a monthly radio show and podcast where you can ask Governor Herbert questions that are most important to you. KSL NewsRadio is part of Bonneville Media and based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, November 28, 20174:20 pm: Senator Howard Stephenson joins the show to discuss in-state tax reform, what the changes might look like, and what areas could be affected by tax cuts4:35 pm: State Treasurer David Damschen joins the show to discuss the provisions in the Senate’s tax reform proposal6:05 pm: State Representative Mike Schultz, a member of the task-force charged with looking at reforms of the Utah Transit Authority joins the show to discuss the proposals the group is considering6:20 pm: James Coldren, Managing Director for Justice Programs at the Center for Naval Analyses, joins the show to discuss the results of a study that show police body cameras may in fact reduce use of force by officers6:35 pm: Jay Cost, Contributing Editor of The Weekly Standard, joins the program to discuss why he says there is no easy fix to the “Washington cartel”

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, October 24, 20174:05 pm: Jake Parkinson, Chair of the Salt Lake County GOP, joins the show to discuss the party calling for the resignation of County District Attorney Sim Gill and accusing him of failing to protect former County Recorder Gary Ott from members of his office amid complaints of elder abuse4:20 pm: Jeff Mordock, Government Reporter for the Washington Times, joins the show to discuss how Facebook and Google’s liberal leanings have helped shaped the political landscape4:35 pm: Patrick Fitzhenry of The Resurgent joins Rod to discuss his latest piece on why liberal anger and resentment and morphed into rage6:05 pm: Jim Campbell, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom and one of the attorneys representing the Colorado baker that refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex wedding joins the program to discuss how the ACLU has gone from defending the first amendment in favor of liberal causes that put money in its coffers6:20 pm: Former Utah lawmaker Sophia DiCaro, a member of the Transportation Governance and Funding Task Force, joins Rod to discuss possible reform of the Utah Transit Authority and possible state oversight of the group6:35 pm: Kate Ackley, Staff Writer for CQ Roll Call, joins the show to discuss the rise of female political donors during Donald Trump’s presidency

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, October 19, 20174:20 pm: Jeff Robbins, President and CEO of the Utah Sports Commission, has been named a member of the Olympic Exploratory Committee to look into the possibility of Utah hosting the Winter Olympics and he joins the program to discuss what the committee will be looking for4:35 pm: Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams has decided to run for Utah’s 4th Congressional District seat against incumbent Republican Mia Love and he joins the show to explain his decision to enter the race6:05 pm: Utah State Treasurer David Damschen says if the state takes over operation of the Utah Transit Authority that its nearly perfect credit rating could take a hit and hurt the state’s ability to borrow money for projects and he joins Rod to explain those comments6:20 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist for The Heritage Foundation, joins the program for his weekly conversation with Rod about the nation’s economy6:35 pm: Michelle Mumford, local attorney and columnist for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins the program to discuss her recent comparison to the women of Hollywood who reported the crimes of Harvey Weinstein and the women of the LDS Church in Utah

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, September 12, 20174:20 pm: James Watkins, a member of the California state bar and an accounting teacher at BYU-Hawaii, joins Rod to discuss his Deseret News op-ed in which he says it's time to rethink how public policing works in America4:35 pm: Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams joins Rod to discuss the specialty court that begins this week for 35 people arrested during Operation Rio Grande. The specialty court will allow people the opportunity to wipe drug charges from their records and enter treatment6:05 pm: State Senator Wayne Harper joins the show for a discussion about the options for the future operation of the Utah Transit Authority, which include making the UTA a state department, or having the state oversee its building projects6:20 pm: Ben Gitis, Director of Labor Market Policy for the American Action Forum, joins the show to discuss the results of a study showing that there is no evidence of people enrolled in DACA taking away jobs from Americans6:35 pm: William Shughart, a Professor of Economics and Finance at Utah State University, joins Rod to discuss his op-ed in which he says the EPA continues to run amok when it comes to over regulation

"Liberal media" representative Bryan Schott and "common sense conservative" Rep. Mike Winder chew on the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Why did President Donald Trump do it? Are liberals being hypocritical in their condemnation of the action? Will it have a chilling effect on the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election? Also, who might replace Comey? Utah Republicans get ready to select a new party chair. Plus, the latest on Rep. Jason Chaffetz's future in Congress and picking his replacement, whether the Utah Transit Authority will get more funding, and we finish with the "simultaneous game."

Our air quality problem is visible above the inversion line and is physically noticeable when passing below. Utah's air at times has been rated the worst in the nation. Our questions are: What can be done? What should be done? What can regular citizens do? What should the government do? During the first half of the show, Bo Call, manager of the Air Monitoring Center for Utah Division of Air Quality and Gerry Carpenter, a representative for Utah Transit Authority will join us. During the second half we discuss possible solutions with Stephanie Tomlin, program director for Aggie Blue Bikes and the USU Student Sustainability Office; Cherise Udell, founder of Utah Moms for Clean Air; and Jean Lown, Utah State University Professor of Family Consumer Human Development.