Rio Grande Plan
@viariogrande.org
A proposal to restore rail service to the Rio Grande Depot in Salt Lake City and reconnect our divided community
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In November, Utahns gets to chose their representatives in Congress. Because federal support will be essential to making the Rio Grande Plan a reality, we asked those running for Utah's 1st District where they stand on the Rio Grande Plan, FrontRunner, and other major transportation investments.
In November, Utahns gets to chose their representatives in Congress. Because federal support will be essential to making the Rio Grande Plan a reality, we asked those running for Utah's 1st District where they stand on the Rio Grande Plan, FrontRunner, and other major transportation investments.
June 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
In November, Utahns gets to chose their representatives in Congress. Because federal support will be essential to making the Rio Grande Plan a reality, we asked those running for Utah's 1st District where they stand on the Rio Grande Plan, FrontRunner, and other major transportation investments.
The Rio Grande Plan is for ALL UTAH
YouTube video by Christian Lenhart
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April 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Great to speak with CD-1 candidate @benmcadams.bsky.social and all the other community members who stopped by to see our scale model at tonight’s Westside Coalition Annual Meeting!
April 22, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Great to speak with CD-1 candidate @benmcadams.bsky.social and all the other community members who stopped by to see our scale model at tonight’s Westside Coalition Annual Meeting!
[1/7] Big projects don’t have to happen all at once to make a big difference. 🛠️✨
April 20, 2026 at 7:06 PM
[1/7] Big projects don’t have to happen all at once to make a big difference. 🛠️✨
While we hope that a line item veto could happen on this transfer, the important thing is that the depot is being preserved.
Stay tuned! You will hear some exciting things ahead!
Stay tuned! You will hear some exciting things ahead!
In his presser today, Gov. Cox says that he doesn't believe University of Utah's takeover of the Rio Grande Depot will affect the proposed Rio Grande Plan. He says he believes it might actually bolster it, ensuring that the building doesn't sit vacant in the future #utpol
March 19, 2026 at 7:17 PM
While we hope that a line item veto could happen on this transfer, the important thing is that the depot is being preserved.
Stay tuned! You will hear some exciting things ahead!
Stay tuned! You will hear some exciting things ahead!
Our statement on the planned sale of the Rio Grande Depot to the University of Utah
March 14, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Our statement on the planned sale of the Rio Grande Depot to the University of Utah
Happy new year! 🎉 Enjoy this new video from the depot series where we explore how the platforms could be arranged for the Rio Grande Plan!
youtu.be/19PDGUlpnyY
youtu.be/19PDGUlpnyY
Depot Details 02: Platforms
YouTube video by Christian Lenhart
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January 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Happy new year! 🎉 Enjoy this new video from the depot series where we explore how the platforms could be arranged for the Rio Grande Plan!
youtu.be/19PDGUlpnyY
youtu.be/19PDGUlpnyY
Exciting things coming for Ogden Union station! Check out this new video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8TP...
Ogden Goes First
YouTube video by Christian Lenhart
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December 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Exciting things coming for Ogden Union station! Check out this new video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8TP...
Reposted by Rio Grande Plan
Between roads blocked by trains and congestion from freeway traffic, nearly three out of four Salt Lake City commuters who responded to a survey as part of the city's east-west study said they deal with travel delays multiple times a day, usually daily.
Study highlights Salt Lake City's east-west struggles. What will be done about it?
Initial information collected as part of a study of Salt Lake City's east-west transportation divide underscores the challenges that exist in Utah's capital city.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Between roads blocked by trains and congestion from freeway traffic, nearly three out of four Salt Lake City commuters who responded to a survey as part of the city's east-west study said they deal with travel delays multiple times a day, usually daily.
Mark your calendars!
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Mark your calendars!
We are excited to talk about the Rio Grande Plan with the University of Utah student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers tomorrow!
campusconnect.utah.edu/itestudentch...
campusconnect.utah.edu/itestudentch...
ITE October Meeting & the Rio Grande group - Institute of Transportation Engineers Student Chapter
We’re excited to announce that our upcoming event will feature a presentation from Via Rio Grande, a volunteer organization dedicated to advancing the Rio Grande Plan—a bold proposal to reshape tra...
campusconnect.utah.edu
September 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
We are excited to talk about the Rio Grande Plan with the University of Utah student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers tomorrow!
campusconnect.utah.edu/itestudentch...
campusconnect.utah.edu/itestudentch...
Yesterday, in celebration of the Rio Grande depot's 115th anniversary, we held a walking tour of the area around the depot. Discussing history, and solutions, for a better connected city
August 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Yesterday, in celebration of the Rio Grande depot's 115th anniversary, we held a walking tour of the area around the depot. Discussing history, and solutions, for a better connected city
Check out this new video by Banks Rail on YouTube about the issues with grade separation and how the Rio Grande Plan can address them! Thanks for having us on! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIgg...
a video about grade separations (special guest)
YouTube video by Banks Rail
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July 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Check out this new video by Banks Rail on YouTube about the issues with grade separation and how the Rio Grande Plan can address them! Thanks for having us on! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIgg...
Happening today! Come hang out and potentially get a sneak peek of a depot model we're working on!
Mark your calendars! We will be returning to the Woodbine Food Hall!
We'll have a short presentation on the economic impact study, and the ongoing Reconnecting Communities study. Main focus will be on listening to the community!
We'll have a short presentation on the economic impact study, and the ongoing Reconnecting Communities study. Main focus will be on listening to the community!
June 30, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Happening today! Come hang out and potentially get a sneak peek of a depot model we're working on!
Thanks for the shout out @transittangents.bsky.social ! We agree that the Rio Grande Plan would be a MASSIVE WIN for the city! SLC showing strong at #2!!!
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youtu.be/Ce5doY1lfko?...
Ranking Public Transit In Every City We've Visited
YouTube video by Transit Tangents
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June 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thanks for the shout out @transittangents.bsky.social ! We agree that the Rio Grande Plan would be a MASSIVE WIN for the city! SLC showing strong at #2!!!
youtu.be/Ce5doY1lfko?...
youtu.be/Ce5doY1lfko?...
Mark your calendars! We will be returning to the Woodbine Food Hall!
We'll have a short presentation on the economic impact study, and the ongoing Reconnecting Communities study. Main focus will be on listening to the community!
We'll have a short presentation on the economic impact study, and the ongoing Reconnecting Communities study. Main focus will be on listening to the community!
June 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Mark your calendars! We will be returning to the Woodbine Food Hall!
We'll have a short presentation on the economic impact study, and the ongoing Reconnecting Communities study. Main focus will be on listening to the community!
We'll have a short presentation on the economic impact study, and the ongoing Reconnecting Communities study. Main focus will be on listening to the community!
Come check us out today for the Explore the 9 Line Trail event! We are at station 6!
May 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Come check us out today for the Explore the 9 Line Trail event! We are at station 6!
Blocked crossings?
TO SHREDS we say!
We ask everyone who can to show up on May 21st and voice your support for the Rio Grande Plan! 🗣️🚅
TO SHREDS we say!
We ask everyone who can to show up on May 21st and voice your support for the Rio Grande Plan! 🗣️🚅
ICYMI, Salt Lake City is conducting a study on delays caused by trains at crossings. Council member Alejandro Puy wants west-side residents to speak up: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #SLC #utpol #Utah
May 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Blocked crossings?
TO SHREDS we say!
We ask everyone who can to show up on May 21st and voice your support for the Rio Grande Plan! 🗣️🚅
TO SHREDS we say!
We ask everyone who can to show up on May 21st and voice your support for the Rio Grande Plan! 🗣️🚅
Today we are excited to announce the release of the Rio Grande Plan Economic Impact Analysis. In partnership with the Jon M. Huntsman school of business at Utah State University. This Analysis proves that the Rio Grande Plan can in fact recoup its costs, and then some!
April 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today we are excited to announce the release of the Rio Grande Plan Economic Impact Analysis. In partnership with the Jon M. Huntsman school of business at Utah State University. This Analysis proves that the Rio Grande Plan can in fact recoup its costs, and then some!
Get ready for some big news!
April 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Get ready for some big news!
The typical Salt Lake City experience 🥰
April 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The typical Salt Lake City experience 🥰
Very excited to announce that we have officially launched a MERCH store! All proceeds go to our recently formed non-profit organization - Via Rio Grande! Check it out! 🎉 store.viariogrande.org
March 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Very excited to announce that we have officially launched a MERCH store! All proceeds go to our recently formed non-profit organization - Via Rio Grande! Check it out! 🎉 store.viariogrande.org
Let's give Canyon Spirit a proper train station in Salt Lake City by building the #RioGrandePlan
In 2026, you'll be able to ride a passenger train from Moab to Salt Lake (albeit for $2k.)
Rocky Mountaineer just announced Canyon Spirit. Two overnights in Glenwood to Moab. Going from SLC to Denver
Rocky Mountaineer just announced Canyon Spirit. Two overnights in Glenwood to Moab. Going from SLC to Denver
March 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Let's give Canyon Spirit a proper train station in Salt Lake City by building the #RioGrandePlan