Overview
- Lawmakers voted 4–2 in the Senate Transportation Committee to advance SB242, with backers and city leaders anticipating further revisions before the March 6 deadline.
- The latest draft says the state cannot set parking rates, repeals last year’s SB195 pause, and indicates existing bike lanes do not need to be removed unless specific problems are found.
- The bill establishes a tiered road framework that preserves city authority on lower-volume Tier 3 and Tier 4 streets while requiring UDOT partnership on certain projects on busier corridors.
- Updated guidance narrows lane widths on Tier 1 and Tier 2 roads to 10–11 feet, tightening standards for high-traffic routes.
- Residents and advocacy groups warned of vague language and potential state overreach, while Council Chair Alejandro Puy and sponsor Sen. Wayne Harper emphasized ongoing collaboration.