The East Valley Chamber of Commerce supports maximizing the region’s use of transportation dollars towards initiatives and projects that improve multi-jurisdictional coordination, reduce congestion, improve air quality, and provide better mobility options to strengthen economic prosperity. Transportation projects should generally coincide with usage of transportation modes. We feel this is the best way of addressing congestion, mobility and air quality.

The East Valley Chamber of Commerce believes that safe and efficient highways, including mass transit, are necessary to support economic development throughout Utah. What happens with transportation around the state has an impact to economic development and commerce along the Wasatch Front and in Millcreek, Midvale and Cottonwood Heights.

Highways- The East Valley Chamber of Commerce supports continued funding for planning, design, and construction of safe and efficient regional highway facilities in order to:

• Meet workforce needs;
• Insure that businesses have the mobility to move goods and services; and
• Help businesses respond to customer needs safely, competitively, and efficiently.

Mass Transit- The East Valley Chamber of Commerce supports continued funding as needed to expand and improve mass transit in order to provide adequate transportation for strengthening all aspects of community.