SLCA's Comments to UDOT’s LCC EIS Draft Alternatives

Action Alert.

The voice of climbers is needed.

Please share your thoughts with UDOT on their Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement Alternatives by JULY 10TH. All three Alternatives will affect climbing in LCC.
 
The SLCA supports the Enhanced Bus Alternative (without roadway widening), as it would have the least impact on LCC climbing (according to information provided by UDOT).  That being said, there is still extensive analysis needed that considers dispersed recreation in this Alternative.

Ultimately, the SLCA continues to advocate for year-round dispersed recreation access to climbing resources with transit solutions that accommodate appropriately for traffic safety as well as current and future access to climbing resources. Growth trends in climbing as a sport are increasing as is the use of outdoor climbing resources in LCC. This use needs to be appropriately considered in UDOT's Alternatives.

The SLCA gathered input from the local climbing community in order to provide an inclusive climbers perspective. Over 90 comments were received. These comments and concerns have been considered and summarized in our full comments to UDOT below.