Tooele Valley leaders and the Wasatch Front Regional Council are inviting public input on the Draft 2027–2055 Tooele Valley Long-Range Transportation Plan, a document designed to identify transportation needs and priorities for roads, transit, walking, and biking throughout the valley through the next 30 years.
Public Input Opportunities
The proposed plan focuses on improving mobility and access across the valley as the region continues to grow. According to the Wasatch Front Regional Council, the draft identifies specific needs for roadway improvements, transit services, and active transportation connections. Residents can review the draft and submit comments online through Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026.
Community Open House
An open house is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at the Tooele County Building Auditorium, located at 47 S. Main St., Tooele. The event will run from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., allowing community members to review the draft, share feedback, and speak directly with representatives about the proposed transportation changes.
Proposed Roadway Improvements
The draft plan highlights several key roadway improvements intended to support the valley's infrastructure. Significant needs identified include improvements to the Midvalley Highway, 33rd Parkway, and Droubay Road. The 33rd Parkway is expected to improve east-west connections, while improvements to both Midvalley Highway and Droubay Road would serve as alternative routes to State Route 36.
Transit and Mobility Services
In addition to roadway projects, the plan addresses the continuation of transit services. This includes existing UTA commuter bus service between Tooele Valley and Salt Lake City via Routes 451 and F453, as well as UTA On Demand service. The plan notes that expanded On-Demand service is a potential future improvement if additional revenue becomes available.
Walking and Biking Connections
The plan also emphasizes pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, proposing facilities along several corridors where new roads or roadway improvements are suggested. These corridors include Midvalley Highway, 33rd Parkway, Droubay Road, and State Route 112.
Leadership Perspectives
Tooele City Mayor Maresa Manzione stated that the plan provides an opportunity to shape the valley's growth to support local jobs, improve mobility, and preserve the community's unique character. Manzione encouraged residents to share their perspectives to help identify the transportation investments required for the future.
Regional Planning Framework
The Tooele Valley Rural Planning Organization (RPO) manages the collaborative process for Tooele County and the cities of Erda, Grantsville, Lake Point, and Tooele to establish shared transportation priorities. While the RPO plan identifies needs without considering specific costs or anticipated revenues, the information will be used by the Utah Department of Transportation as it develops the statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan. The statewide plan, which is fiscally constrained and includes only state transportation facilities, is expected to be available for public comment in January or February 2027.
