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City Population186,440

Elevation4,390 ft.

Sales TaxThe sales tax in Salt Lake County is 6.85 percent. There also is a 4.75 percent tax on lodgings in Salt Lake County, 9.5 percent levied on automobile rentals and a 1 percent restaurant tax.

Emergency911

Police (non-emergency)(801) 799-3000

HospitalsLDS Hospital, (801) 408-1100; St. Mark's Hospital, (801) 268-7111; Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, (801) 350-4111; University of Utah Health Care-University Hospital, (801) 581-2121.

Visitor Information Salt Lake City Visitor Information Center 90 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1406. Phone:(801)534-4900 or (800)541-4955

Air TravelSalt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 7 miles west of the downtown area, is accessible from I-80. Driving time is approximately 10 minutes. Most Salt Lake City hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. Average taxi fare from the airport to the city is $20; limousine fare averages $79 per car. Salt Lake City's light rail system, TRAX, now provides service from the airport to downtown on its green line. The one-way fare is $2.50; $1.25 (ages 65+).

Canyon Transportation provides car and van service from Salt Lake International Airport to hotels and resorts in Alta, Brighton, Park City, Sundance and other destinations throughout the Salt Lake Valley; phone (801) 255-1841.

Rental CarsHertz, 775 N. Terminal Dr. at the airport, offers discounts to AAA members; phone (801) 575-2683 or (800) 654-3080.

Rail ServiceThe Amtrak station is at 340 South 600 West; phone (800) 872-7245.

BusesThe Greyhound Lines Inc. terminal is at 300 South 600 West; phone (801) 355-9579 or (800) 231-2222 or TTY (800) 345-3109.

TaxisTaxis are on the meter system. Cab companies include City Cab, (801) 363-5550; Ute Cab, (801) 359-7788; and Yellow Cab, (801) 521-1862.

Public TransportationUtah Transit Authority (UTA) provides bus service for Salt Lake City as well as transportation to nearby ski areas. Salt Lake City's light rail system, TRAX, also is operated by UTA. The Blue Line runs from downtown south to Draper. The Red Line connects downtown with Jordan and the University of Utah campus. The Green Line connects downtown with West Valley City and the airport. TRAX arrives at stations within 10-30 minutes. In addition, the FrontRunner commuter rail line connects downtown with Ogden, and a high-speed MAX bus links the Millcreek TRAX station with the town of Magna.

One-way fare, valid on buses and light rail, is $2.50; $1.25 (ages 65+); free (ages 0-5). Round-trip fare is $5; $2.50 (ages 65+). A 1-day pass is $6.25. A round-trip group pass is $15 (up to four people). All fares include a fuel surcharge. Exact change is required.

When traveling within the Free Ride Zone, located downtown from North Temple to 500 South and 400 West to 200 East and including the TRAX library station and the bus stops between 200 East and 300 East on 400 South, passengers may use either the buses or light rail for free, but boarding and unloading must occur within the defined area. Phone (801) 287-4636 for information about either system.