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UTA On Demand Service Expands to North Utah County Zone

By Utah News Staff · August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah County, UDOT, and UTA announced the availability of UTA On Demand service in several Utah County cities. The service covers a 77-square-mile zone including Lehi, American Fork, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, and Highland.

Key takeaways

  • UTA On Demand is now available in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, American Fork, and Highland.
  • The new service zone spans 77 square miles.
  • The service covers destinations including FrontRunner stations and various local schools and medical facilities.
  • The expansion is a joint effort sponsored by Utah County and UDOT.

Utah County, the Utah Department of Transportation, and UTA announced that UTA On Demand service is now available in portions of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, American Fork, and Highland. The new North Utah County zone covers 77 square miles and is sponsored by Utah County and UDOT.

The service zone includes several key destinations, such as the Lehi FrontRunner Station, American Fork FrontRunner Station, Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi, Saratoga Springs Emergency, Eagle Mountain Senior Center, Lehi Junior High, Vista Heights Middle School, Lake Mountain Middle School, Willowcreek Middle School, and American Fork Junior High.

A grand opening event was scheduled for Thursday, August 27, at the Lehi FrontRunner Station, located at 3101 N. Ashton Blvd, Lehi. The program was set to feature remarks from Utah County Commissioner and Chair Skyler Beltran, UDOT Transit Division Director Jim Golden, and UTA Executive Director Jay Fox.

The event program included a media photo opportunity and light refreshments following the scheduled remarks. Full details regarding the new zone can be found at rideuta.com/ondemand.

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