Temple Square station is a light rail station in

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, Utah, in the United States, served by the Blue Line and Green Line of the

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's (UTA) TRAX system. The Blue Line has service from the

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in Downtown Salt Lake City to

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. The Green Line provides service from the

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(via Downtown Salt Lake City).

Description

The station is located at 150 West South Temple, with the

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in the median of the street. It is situated immediately north of the

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Convention Center and

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, just southwest of

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, and just northwest of the new

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development. The station was opened on December 4, 1999, and was part of the first operating segment of the TRAX system. The station was closed during the 2002 Winter Olympics as it was within the Olympic Square. It is operated by the Utah Transit Authority. The station is included in the Free Fare Zone in Downtown Salt Lake City. Transportation patrons that both enter ''and'' exit bus or TRAX service within the Zone can ride at no charge. Unlike many TRAX stations, Arena does not have a

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lot. All of UTA's TRAX and ''

FrontRunner FrontRunner is a commuter rail train operated by the Utah Transit Authority that operates along the Wasatch Front in north-central Utah with service from the Ogden Intermodal Transit Center in central Weber County through Davis County, Salt L ...

'' trains and stations, as well as all fixed route buses, are compliant with

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and are therefore accessible to those with disabilities. Signage at the stations, on the passenger platforms, and on the trains clearly indicate accessibility options. Ramps on the passenger platform and assistance from the train operator may be necessary for wheelchair boarding on Blue Line (weekdays only). These ramps are not used on weekends or on the Green Line. In accordance with the Utah Clean Air Act and UTA ordinance, "smoking is prohibited on UTA vehicles as well as UTA bus stops, TRAX stations, and ''FrontRunner'' stations".

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Temple Square (UTA Station) TRAX (light rail) stations Railway stations in the United States opened in 1999 Railway stations in Salt Lake City 1999 establishments in Utah