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Negotiating Salt Lake City in an automobile is easy. In addition to the surrounding mountains, which stand as ready reference points, major city streets are laid out in a strict grid pattern with its numbering system beginning at the intersection of Main Street and South Temple. Blocks are numbered in increments of 100, with "South" streets running parallel to and south of South Temple, and "North" streets running parallel to and north of it. In the same manner, streets running west of and parallel to Main Street are designated "West," with "East" streets running parallel to and east of Main Street. These street names are written "100 South," "300 East," and the like, but residents tend to refer to them as "First South," "Third East," etc. Just remember that streets are named according to their relationship to Main and South Temple and not the direction in which they actually run, and you'll be all right. Major downtown thoroughfares are wide and parking is abundant. The downtown district of Salt Lake City is quite compact, however, with most major attractions and many business locations within easy walking distance of downtown hotels. You may well opt to stroll to your meeting and take in the lovely mountain scenery.
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Bus:Utah Transit Authority (UTA) (801-743-3882) administers a public transportation system that provides bus service within and between Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and Tooele. Except for the confines of the "Free Fare Zone" (between North Temple and 400 South, and West Temple and 200 East), where rides are free, fare for the bus is $1.40, exact fare required. Express buses are more expensive. Taxi: Expect to spend between $2 to get in and $1.80 for each mile. It's okay for passengers to split the fare. You can call for dispatch or hail a cab on a downtown street, and taxi service is available 24 hours a day. Among the largest firms in the city are Ute Cab (801-359-7788), City Cab Company (801-363-8400), and Yellow Cab (801-521-2100).
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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) lies seven miles northwest of the city off Interstate 80. In good traffic, it takes a mere ten minutes to drive downtown. Ground Transportation Desks located near baggage claim areas in both terminals dispense information on how to travel into the city, and video monitors in the baggage claim areas post ground transportation information as well. Many hotels and resorts provide courtesy vans to shuttle their guests from the airport. Check with the Ground Transportation Desk, or take advantage of the direct-line phone banks located near the baggage claim areas of both terminals. Transportation from the airport to downtown Salt Lake City: Public Transit:Utah Transit Authority (UTA) (801-743-3882) provides regularly scheduled bus service to downtown Salt Lake City from the parking terrace. The ride takes about a half-hour. Shuttle:Rocky Mountain Super Express (800-678-2360) will take you from outside the baggage claims area of the airport directly to your destination. Other van and bus services are available; check with the Ground Transportation Desk or video monitors for more details. Taxi: Cab stands are located outside the baggage claims areas of both terminals. The ride into downtown averages $18.
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