Strategic Investments

UDOT to jumpstart electric vehicle infrastructure with new fast charging stations grants

Posted on: November 14th, 2023

New sites will double Utah’s electric vehicle fast charging network and make it easier for Utahns in electric vehicles to travel anywhere along Utah’s interstates The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will double Utah’s current fast charging capacity by the end of 2024 with 15 new sites funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) […]

UDOT announces next Deputy Director of Planning and Investment

Posted on: May 3rd, 2023

Ben Huot will serve as the new Deputy Director of Planning and Investment starting July 15. Huot will succeed Teri Newell, who is retiring after 35 years of service in the transportation field.  In this role, Huot will be responsible for statewide transportation planning; project prioritization and programming; coordination with other agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, […]