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Utah is one of the most forward-thinking and forward-building states in the nation when it comes to mass transit. We’re well on our way to laying 70 miles of rails over seven years. By 2015 we’ll have commuter rail running from Weber County to Utah County as well as four new TRAX lines—including one to the airport.

Just over two months ago, the Airport TRAX project took a significant step forward with the demolition of the North Temple Viaduct. Once the new viaduct is in place, it will provide better access to the Gateway, a TRAX station for the Airport line and an additional FrontRunner stop.

Businesses benefit from TRAX lines but the construction period present serious challenges. That’s why we hope you’ll take every opportunity to shop North Temple.

Throughout the valley you will see people wearing these pins that say “Shop North Temple, I do.”

The Salt Lake Chamber is proud to support the more than 100 businesses that operate along North Temple. They are all worth the extra effort it takes to shop, eat, or do business.

We honored one of these great businesses as one of our Small Business Award Winners earlier this year. If you haven’t eaten at the Red Iguana, you really haven’t experienced Salt Lake City. Businesses like the Red Iguana need our support during construction of the Airport TRAX line.

And you can find some great deals along North Temple. Several businesses are offering “TRAX Construction deals.” You can find them online at our website slchamber.com.

When the Airport TRAX line is completed, the wonderful businesses along North Temple will thrive. In the meantime, they need our support and our business.