Hi everyone and welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! With spring slowly creeping across Summit County, we’ve got some exciting seasonal announcements and updates on recent and upcoming public input. Let’s get into the news.
TOPIC 1: Summit Bike Share Launch
First off, the bikes are back in town! Starting May 1, Summit Bike Share will launch its 2025 season. And the best news is that passes are more affordable than ever!
You can get a season pass for unlimited 30-minute rides for just $50! If you need to ride a little longer, you pay $0.25/minute when you go over the 30-minute window. However, if you dock the bike after your 30 minutes are up and take a new bike, you get another half hour without any additional cost!
For questions or to see a map of bike stations, visit summitbikeshare.com. If you don’t want a season pass, you can get a 5-day pass for $25 or a single 30-minute ride pass for $5. You can download the app through the App Store or Google Play store.
With a fleet of over 200 e-bikes stationed across the Snyderville Basin, the bikes have tons of utility for users. If you just need to travel a short distance in town from your work to a meeting, if you want to try a nearby restaurant but don’t want to deal with the hassle of traffic/parking, or if you just want to take a short ride on a nice day: Summit Bike Share is here to help!
Help us make Summit County a more sustainable, active, and enjoyable place to live. Try out Summit Bike Share, and remember to wear a helmet and ride responsibly!
TOPIC 2: Roads Dashboard
If it’s not ski season, it’s road work season! Stay up-to-date on road work throughout Summit County this summer using our brand new Roads Dashboard. Visit summitcounty.info/roadsdash for a map of where, when, and what is happening on our roads. If you’ve got questions, each project listed on the dashboard provides a point of contact who can help you learn more. So, again, visit summitcounty.info/roadsdash to stay in the loop on road work this summer!
TOPIC 3: Public Land Use Maps
There’s still one more chance to contribute to land use maps for the Eastern Summit County General Plan! The last open house to contribute to future land use maps will be on Tuesday, April 29, from 5–7 pm at the Ledges Event Center in Coalville.
For some context, the county’s planning and zoning department began the process to update its general plans in 2024. These plans assess everything from housing costs to transportation needs to environmental and historical preservation. Planners rely on everything from geophysical data to public input to craft a plan that reflects the community’s vision.
Due to differences in conditions and priorities, the county has two general plans: one for the Snyderville Basin and another for Eastern Summit County, which includes everything from Henefer south to Woodland.
The latest development in drafting the general plan is the creation of future land use maps. You (and other residents in Eastern Summit County) have a chance to weigh in on how land should be used in and around your community. Planners held a similar event in Kamas on this Thursday, and the upcoming event in Coalville will have the same activities and information.
We hope to see you on Tuesday evening at the Ledges Event Center in Coalville!
TOPIC 4: KnowYourScript
Leaving expired or unused medications in your home increases the risk of misuse. Proper medication disposal is key to keeping your family safe, especially from the rising threat of teen prescription drug misuse.
What can you do? Bring your unused medications to Recycle Utah Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Silver King parking lot at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
If you can’t make it this weekend, you can find a disposal site in Summit County at: summitcounty.info/medicationdisposal.
TOPIC 5: Continued Public Input on HB 356 — County Council Districting
And last, but not least, a recap of public input on HB 356, which is a legislative bill talking about county districting. Public input on HB 356, which is a bill that would require Summit County to move to five districts for county council seats, continued at this week’s council meeting.
Residents from both sides of the county attended virtually and in-person to share their thoughts and concerns on the current form of council government — where all five members are elected “at large” and every resident gets to vote for all five members. The form mandated in HB 356 would require 5 geographic districts where you can only vote for the council member that represents your district.
At the heart of this matter is that representation, with residents at this meeting and last week’s COG (Council of Governments) meeting sharing different opinions on if they would be better represented by a single council member who lives in their district (and potentially may more represent their values and needs), if a combination of districts and at large seats would be best, or if residents are better represented by being able to vote on all five “at large” seats as opposed to a single seat in their district.
From this point on, the bill is scheduled to be reviewed and potentially modified in the Utah Legislature’s Special Session in May. In the meantime, you can learn more about HB 356 and its proposed changes to county government at https://summitcounty.info/hb356.
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