Old GreekTown station

Old GreekTown is a light rail station in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, United States serviced 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 prior the opening of the Airport Extension, it was also on the route of the Green Line.

Old GreekTown
Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
TRAX light rail station
Location550 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, Utah[1]
United States
Coordinates40°45′54″N 111°54′20″W
Owned byUTA
Line(s)Utah Transit Authority (UTA):
  Blue Line
Platforms1 island platform
ConnectionsUTA intra-county and local bus
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingNone[1]
Disabled accessYes
Other information
Fare zoneFree Fare Zone[2]
History
OpenedApril 27, 2008[3]
Services
Preceding station   Utah Transit Authority   Following station
Terminus
Blue Line
Planetarium
toward Draper Town Center
  Former services  
Terminus
Green Line
Planetarium
toward West Valley Central
University Line
Planetarium
toward University Medical Center
For the people mover station in Detroit, Michigan, see Greektown station.

Description

The station is located at 550 West 200 South[1] with the island platform in the median of the street. The buildings facing onto this segment of 200 South are mostly old buildings now occupied by retail businesses, though many of them, such as the historic Central Warehouse, were built in a time when the area was nearly surrounded by rail yards and freight spurs. There is also newly built transit-oriented development on the street. The historic Rio Grande Station (now housing a museum) is a half-block south. 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, Old GreekTown does not have a Park and Ride lot.[1]

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.[4] 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".[5]

Train schedules

On weekdays the first northbound Blue Line train (to the Salt Lake Central Station) leaves the Old GreekTown Station at about 5:30 am and the first southbound train (to the Draper Town Center Station) leaves at about 5:45 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:22 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 11:29 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Fashion Place West Station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center Station leaves at 10:44 pm.[Note 1]

On Saturdays the first northbound train leaves at about 6:45 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 7:00 am. The last northbound train leaves at 11:18 pm and the last northbound train leaves at 11:33 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center Station leaves at 10:53 pm.[Note 1]

On Sundays the first northbound train leaves at about 10:00 am and the first southbound train leaves at about 10:15 am. The last northbound train leaves at 7:58 pm and the last southbound train leaves at 8:13 pm. However, the last southbound train only goes as far south as the Central Pointe Station; the last southbound train to the Draper Town Center Station leaves at 7:53 pm.[Note 1]

Blue Line trains run every fifteen minutes on weekdays and every twenty minutes on weekends.[6][Note 1]

Bus connections

Bus routes are current as of Change Day, December 8, 2013

Old GreekTown is one of several TRAX stations that does not have any direct bus connections. However, the following bus routes have a stops in close proximity to the station (about a block east on 200 South). All routes listed originate at Salt Lake Central Station.

Notes
  1. Train schedules are current as of Change Day, December 8, 2013
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References
  1. "TRAX Parking and Stops". Utah Transit Authority. Archived from the original on December 23, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  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. "Fixed Route Accessibility". Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  5. "Rider Rules". Utah Transit Authority. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  6. "TRAX" (PDF). Utah Transit Authority. December 8, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 25, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
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