In an effort to solve this divide, Salt Lake City said it will be launching a transportation study. Through this study, officials hope to find potential solutions to improve trans

West-East Connections Study to review options that can improve transportation connections between parts of city.

Salt Lake City is initiating a transportation study to improve the longstanding divide between the western and eastern sides of town split by railroads and I-15. Why it matters: Historically, west siders have been largely cut off from the city's more affluent east side,