Chapter Six
TRANSPORTATION

The City’s transportation system is a complex network of roadways, trails and public transit systems designed to provide safe and efficient modes of transit, for all ages and abilities. Much of the City’s transportation system is already in place but it is steadily being upgraded and expanded as the City continues to grow.

Since the last General Plan update in 2012, several major transportation infrastructure improvements are underway or have been completed, including: the widening of 9000 South between the Jordan River and Redwood Road to seven lanes; the 9000 South roadway construction between 5600 West and SR-111; 7800 South from 5600 West to SR 111; and, the widening of 1300 West.

The document that provides the long-range policy framework for the City’s transportation system is the Transportation Master Plan. The Transportation Master Plan guides the location and type of transportation facilities that are needed to meet projected growth and development within the City. It contains an extensive analysis of the City’s existing transportation network, identifies deficiencies in the system, and recommends funding and implementation strategies designed to create a balanced and accessible transportation system.

The Transportation Master Plan has undergone several revisions since its initial adoption on October 14, 2003. The latest update was completed on June 24, 2015. For more detailed information, the Transportation Master Plan can be found on the City’s website.

The 2019 West Jordan Active Transportation Plan includes more detailed bicycle and pedestrian information than can be found in the Transportation Master Plan. The Active Transportation Plan focuses on the City’s bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure needs.

Residents in West Jordan have expressed a desire to see more trails and more Utahns are saying that active transportation facilities are important to their quality of life.

There are over 20 miles of paved multi-use trails, 37 miles of Active Transportation Plan- designated shoulders and bike lanes and over 590 miles of sidewalks in West Jordan, most of which are owned and/or maintained by the City. As areas are developed or redeveloped, the demand for active transportation will grow.

The Active Transportation Plan describes the importance of pedestrian and bicycle amenities and the interconnection between land uses and transportation. It evaluates existing sidewalks, trails and bicycle infrastructure and makes specific prioritized recommendations on pedestrian and bicycle system improvements. It also identifies potential funding sources for making systemwide improvements.

The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program provides residents with a process for identifying and addressing problems related to speeding, excessive traffic volume, and safety on local residential streets. In new developments, the City has been incorporating traffic calming features such as speed tables, bulb outs and roundabouts.

When new neighborhoods are constructed with lower speed street design, including a lower speed limit of 20 MPH.