How Salt Lake City's bus stop spacing compares nationwide

Yes, but: Wider gaps can boost travel time and reliability.

Zoom in: Bus stops in Utah Transit Authority's network are an average of 954 feet apart.

• Philadelphia had the shortest spacing among the 43 U.S. cities ranked (564 feet), while Las Vegas ranked last with stops 1,394 feet apart.

The big picture: Salt Lake City is home to some of the nation's largest city blocks, initially designed to accommodate ox-drawn wagons and agricultural use, which makes getting around town without a car more challenging.

• Salt Lakers are more likely than the average U.S. Lyft rider to use the app when public transit is not operating, according to a report the rideshare company released last year.

Flashback: In 2024, Salt Lake City's first-ever dedicated bus lane was constructed on 200 South, the state's busiest bus corridor at the time, to improve service efficiency, FOX 13 reported.

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