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Utah Legislature passes bill creating UDOT veto over Salt Lake City streets.
End of the Road
The sun sets behind the Utah State Capitol on Friday, March 6, 2026. Benjamin Wood CAPITOL HILL—A bill that places Salt Lake City's local street grid under new levels of state control passed the Utah Legislature on Friday. If signed into law, the legislation would codify the prioritization of vehicle traffic in the capital and block the creation of new facilities for active and public transportation.
Members of the House voted 55-14 to pass the bill, SB242, on the final day of the 2026 session. That followed a 20-7 vote of the Senate in February. The bill's House sponsor, Lehi Republican Rep.
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