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Orem Commission to Discuss Active Transportation Plan and Road Projects

By Utah News Staff · June 15, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss the development of a new active transportation plan and review several ongoing infrastructure projects. The meeting agenda also includes updates on staff coordination and various road widening efforts.

Key takeaways

  • The Orem Transportation Advisory Commission will discuss developing an active transportation plan during its June 16 meeting.
  • Project updates are scheduled for the Center Street Widening Project and the Utah Lake Shoreline Trail.
  • The commission will review staff coordination updates and approve minutes from February and May 2026 meetings.

The City of Orem Transportation Advisory Commission will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the development of an active transportation plan and receive updates on several major local infrastructure projects.

According to a meeting agenda released by the City of Orem, commissioners will review progress on the Center Street Widening Project, which spans from Geneva Road to I-15. The commission is also set to receive updates regarding the Utah Lake Shoreline Trail at Walkara Way and MAG TIP project updates.

The upcoming session, held in the Council Conference Room at 56 N. State St., will also include a discussion on updating staff coordination for the commission. Additionally, the board is scheduled to approve minutes from previous meetings held on February 3 and May 19, 2026.

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