New Shelter Where? A New TRAX Line, and Adult Playdates
The Utah Legislature set aside $25 million for a new, 600+ bed shelter. The big question is: Where will it go? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of the state’s homeless shelter system. Plus, the Utah Transit Authority TRAX system is getting an upgrade, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week.
Resources and references:
- What's next for Utah's evolving homeless shelter system? [Utah News Dispatch]
- Volunteer or donate to the Second & Second Coalition
- Provide feedback on the TechLink Study TRAX Alternatives
- An Introduction to Public Transit in Salt Lake and Beyond [Hey Salt Lake]
- Things You Didn’t Know Your Library Card Could Do [City Cast Salt Lake]
- Salt Lake Urban Play Initiative
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