UTA launches new online customer tools(

The Utah Transit Authority has launched several new tools to provide more information and convenience for its riders. The new tools include a mobile trip planning application, a revamped website and a social media hub.
   
“We are working to find new and better ways to interact with our customers,” said UTA General Manager Michael Allegra. “These new tools will help us share information with riders when and how they want it.”
 
 UTA’s mobile application can be accessed via any web-enabled smart phone, cell phone or mobile device by pointing the device’s web browser at www.uta2go.com. The new application includes route schedules, maps, a trip planner and bus stop information. 
 
The new UTA website at www.rideuta.com includes an improved trip planner, simplified navigation and greater emphasis on rider information.
 
  UTA has also expanded to interact with customers through social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and three new blogs. UTA’s social media network can be accessed from a hub site located at www.letsrideuta.com. The hub site is also linked to UTA’s main web page.
   
“We encourage our riders to use these new tools and provide us with feedback on how we can make them even better,” Allegra said. “Our goal is to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they ride UTA.”