With a rapidly growing population, the $750 million West Davis Highway project aims to facilitate smoother and more efficient travel for commuters of various transportation modes. Led by the Utah Department of Transportation, this highway significantly reduces traffic congestion by over 30% on local roads west of I-15. According to data from the project’s Environmental Impact Statement, the anticipated time savings due to reduced congestion will amount to approximately $55 million by 2040 compared to the “no-action” alternative. Beyond its traffic alleviation benefits, the West Davis Highway project has extended the local active transportation infrastructure by almost 10 miles of new trails, linking several existing regional trails such as the Emigration Trail and the Legacy Parkway Trail. This trail network provides additional opportunities for recreational users as well as bicycle commuters; helping them get where they want to go via the mode they want to use to get there.
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