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Transit Division

Transit Division

The UDOT Transit Division was established in 2023 to manage and deliver fixed guideway transit projects for the state of Utah. Utah’s population continues to grow, and transit plays a key role in keeping Utah moving. Working closely with our partners at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to provide safe and reliable mobility options, including commuter rail, light rail, bus rapid transit (BRT), and buses, will allow all Utahns to stay connected.

The Transit Division will work closely with the UDOT Trails Division to encourage active and safe transportation for all.


Transit Division Manual of Instruction


Transit Division Director

Jim Golden
Transit Division Director
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (801) 360-0052

Transit Program Management

Christopher Chestnut
Transit Program Manager
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (385) 301-4045

Transit Innovations Grant Program

Kristen Hoschouer
Transit Planner
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (801) 554-5049

Transit Preconstruction

Travis Jones
Pre-Construction Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (385) 321-9202

Marcus Volk
Transit ROW Acquisition
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (360) 481-4449

Wenqian Dou
Environmental Program Manager
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (415) 265-4828

Transit Construction

Thad Pinkerton
Transit Construction Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (801) 717-7739

Amy Emerson
Civil Rights Transit Project Manager
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (909) 215-9400

Cottonwood Canyon Transit

Devin Weder
Cottonwood Canyons PM
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (385) 228-9377

Cottonwood Canyons Information
UDOT Roads to Recreation Program

Frontrunner 2X

Brian Allen
FrontRunner 2X Project Director
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (385) 414-1092

FrontRunner 2X Information

Braden Andersen
FrontRunner 2X Deputy Director
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (385) 321-1084

Visit the Rural Public Transit Team page