Find an I-15 Expansion Community Event Near You
Events concerning the proposed widening of I-15 are planned throughout the area – and your attendance is an extremely effective way to make change on this issue! Here you can find a list of all the upcoming community events to keep you informed and connected to reps from both UDOT and Utah.
TEACH IN & COMMUNITY DIALOGUE
Tuesday May 16th, 6 PM at NeighborWorks Salt Lake 622 W 500 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Topic: Why Stopping the I-15 Expansion MATTERS.
All are welcome! Bring your questions and concerns about the proposed I-15 expansion.
How will it affect your life, our air, and our community?
Come join us to talk about the impact of the proposed I-15 expansion on our community and what we can do about it!
Stop I-15 Coalition Members provide a broad overview of the issues including:
-Community development on the West Side and the history of the Guadalupe neighborhood
-displacement
-small businesses impacted
-air quality issues
-public transportation
-alternative visions for the future of our community!
UDOT Public Meeting to review Screening Report
Wednesday May 17th, 5:30 – 7 PM at Mestizo CoffeeHouse 631 North Temple, Salt Lake City 84116
Topic: Reviewing, explaining, and giving feedback to the “screening report” on the proposed I-15 expansion that UDOT released on May 4th.
This will be a public meeting to review and answer questions. Community, please show up in force to register your concerns directly with UDOT!
FOLLOW THE FREEWAY FOOTPRINT
Thursday May 18th, 6 PM Meet at Guadalupe Park 619 W 500 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
In this biking/walking tour we will survey the expanded I-15 freeway footprint. Participants may bike or walk (or drive if necessary). Maps will be provided showing affected parcels as well as the outline of the historic redlining map of the area.
UDOT has not released visualizations of how the I-15 expansion will impact homes and small businesses in the community. We will visit selected sites and document the proposed I-15 footprint. Please bring comfortable shoes, your bike/scooter, water, and your camera to document.
Any questions, please contact Professor Cahill at Caitlin.Cahill@Utah.edu 347-504-2094.
BUSINESS OWNER BREAKFAST ON THE HIGHWAY EXPANSION
Wednesday, May 24th, 8AM at Hub & Spoke Diner 1291 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
The proposed expansion of the I-15 Highway will have signifiant impacts on residents and businesses throughout the region. Is your business effected? Click here to see the proposed expansion footprint. Caitlin Cahill, scholar and activist of community-based urban studies will layout the current plans and how it may change your business.
