Wednesday, February 20, 2008

The view from the street

Google has introduced a new tool on its map service, called "Street View". It is a cool feature that shows you an image from many different streets along the Wasatch front and other cities across the nation.

Here is the view of the Magna Times Office:


And Main Street:

Friday, February 8, 2008

UTA Open House on BRT and Route 335

UTA held an open house Thursday night to explain the new Bus Rapid Transit System and proposed cancellation of route 335. Many residents of Magna attended and voiced their opion about the plan. Next weeks print edition will have a full story on the meeting. Here are some pictures from the meeting.

UTA representative and Magna resident Steve Swan speaks to attendees.

Gerald Matson speaks to UTA officials about route 335.
Alan Fox suggested eliminating bus service to Magna may slow economic growth in the area.
UTA manager Loren Simpson listens to a bus rider during the open house.