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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.

Jim Golden
Transit Division Leader
Email: jimgolden@utah.gov
Cell: (801)-360-0052

Transit Program Management



Christopher Chesnut
Transit Program Manager
Email:
cchesnut@utah.gov

Cell: (385) 301-4045

Transit Preconstruction



Travis Jones
Pre- Construction Engineer
Email: twjones@utah.gov
Cell: (385) 321-9202

Wenqian Dou
Environmental Program Manager
Email: wdou@utah.gov
Cell: (415) 265-4828

Marcus Volk
Transit ROW Acquisition
Email: mvolk@utah.gov
Cell: (360) 481-4449

Transit Construction



Thad Pinkerton
Transit Construction Engineer
Email: tpinkerton@utah.gov
Cell: (801) 717-7739

Amy Emerson
Civil Rights Transit Project Manager
Email: aemerson@utah.gov
Cell: (909) 215-9400

Cottonwood Canyon Transit



Devin Weder
Cottonwood Canyons PM
Email:
dqweder@utah.gov

Cell: (385) 228-9377

Transit Resources, Documents and Helpful Links