Long-Range Transportation Planning in Utah
This report details findings of a two-phase research project conducted by Utah State University for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). This research is a joint effort of the Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism and the Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Program in the Department of Environment and Society. The project’s purpose is to provide social science data useful in the development of UDOTs statewide 2030 Long-Range Transportation Plan and to provide baseline data for tracking trends over time.
In Phase 1 of the study we conducted a general population survey of Utah residents. This phase involved administering a 10-minute telephone interview covering five topics. Findings were summarized for the whole state, for each of the four UDOT Maintenance Regions, and for key demographic, attitudinal, and stakeholder subgroups. In Phase 2 we conducted semi-structured, face-to-face interviews and focus group sessions with representatives of 40 stakeholder groups identified in cooperation with UDOT planning staff. Together, these data sources provide valuable insights into the public’s and transportation community’s views on UDOT and transportation planning in the state.