Utahns United
AGAINST a GONDOLA
in little cottonwood cANYON
An 8-mile $1.4 Bn gondola will destroy the beauty, ecosystem, and accessibility of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Join the movement to protect this beloved natural wonder.
Utahns United
AGAINST a GONDOLA
in little cottonwood cANYON
An 8-mile $1.4 Bn gondola will destroy the beauty, ecosystem, and accessibility of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Join the movement to protect this beloved natural wonder.
Utahns United
AGAINST a GONDOLA
in little cottonwood cANYON
An 8-mile $1.4 Bn gondola will destroy the beauty, ecosystem, and accessibility of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Join the movement to protect this beloved natural wonder.
Utahns United
AGAINST a GONDOLA
in little cottonwood cANYON
An 8-mile $1.4 Bn gondola will destroy the beauty, ecosystem, and accessibility of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Join the movement to protect this beloved natural wonder.
Utahns United
AGAINST a GONDOLA
in little cottonwood cANYON
An 8-mile $1.4 Bn gondola will destroy the beauty, ecosystem, and accessibility of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Join the movement to protect this beloved natural wonder.
Utahns United
AGAINST a GONDOLA
in little cottonwood cANYON
An 8-mile $1.4 Bn gondola will destroy the beauty, ecosystem, and accessibility of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Join the movement to protect this beloved natural wonder.
Utahns United
AGAINST a GONDOLA
in little cottonwood cANYON
An 8-mile $1.4 Bn gondola will destroy the beauty, ecosystem, and accessibility of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Join the movement to protect this beloved natural wonder.
Utahns United
AGAINST a GONDOLA
in little cottonwood cANYON
An 8-mile $1.4 Bn gondola will destroy the beauty, ecosystem, and accessibility of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Join the movement to protect this beloved natural wonder.
A gondola threatens the natural beauty, ecosystem, and accessibility of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Join us in protecting this beloved landmark
20-30 Days
Number of days the canyon has congestion
$1.4 Billion
Estimated cost to build and operate gondola initially
100%
Increase in skiers in LCC over the last 20 years
$1200
Cost to each house hold in Utah to build the gondola avenu
The Fight for Little Cottonwood Canyon: Gondola Controversy
In 2021, despite 89% of Utahns speaking out against it, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) decided to construct the world’s longest 8-mile gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon at a cost of over $1.4 billion to Utah taxpayers. This decision has sparked widespread controversy, with opponents arguing that the gondola will irreparably damage the canyon’s natural beauty, harm the watershed that supplies much of Salt Lake Valley’s drinking water, and primarily benefit two private ski resorts, Snowbird and Alta, rather than the broader public, without actually reducing canyon congestion.
Supporters, including UDOT’s leadership team, Governor Cox and the owners of Snowbird Resort, maintain that the gondola is the most reliable long-term solution to address severe traffic congestion and safety issues caused by avalanches and increasingly heavy skier traffic, projecting it could reduce vehicle numbers by 30%. However, the hefty price tag, potential environmental impacts, and perceived favoritism toward corporate interests and politically-affiliated land developers, over taxpayer needs continue to fuel legal challenges and public outrage against UDOT’s decision to build a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Gondola and Little Cottonwood Canyon Updates
Catch up quickly on the latest political, financial, legal and community news and events.
Timeline of the Gondola Decision
UDOT has been studying alternatives for alleviating LCC traffic congestion for more than 5 years. Ignoring several rounds of public opinion against a gondola and eliminating other alternatives, UDOT published its record of decision (ROD) to pursue a gondola in 2023.
UDOT SELECTS GONDOLA B ALTERNATIVE
UDOT issues its Record of Decision selecting Gondola B Alternative (from La Caille)
July 12, 2023
September 26, 2023
UTA ANNOUNCES FURTHER SKI BUS SERVICE REDUCTIONS
UTA announces that ski bus service will again be reduced 75% from 2021 levels, 2nd year in a row they state they can't hire enough drivers to fill routes.
VOTING STARTS FOR LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON RESIDENTS
Friends of Little Cottonwood Canyon Board votes to join as a plaintiff on the Canyon Guard lawsuit
December 12, 2023
December 28, 2023
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
For 2nd year Cottonwood Connect shuttle system, funded in part by Salt Lake County and Park City, provides transportation in Little Cottonwood Canyon areas.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION STARTS
State Legislative Session begins – Calls to halt your tax dollars being spent on the Gondola and seek funds of tax dollars that most benefit citizens.
January 16, 2024
February 26, 2024
ANTICIPATED TIMEFRAME
Anticipated timeframe for the beginning of court proceedings on the LCC lawsuits.
START DATE FOR ENHANCED BUS SERVICE IN LLC
UDOT's projected start date for Enhanced Bus Service “Phase 1” in LLC (when completed and operational).
Ski Season 2025/2026
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