Planetarium station is a

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station in

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

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's (UTA) TRAX system. The Blue Line has service from the Salt Lake Intermodal Hub in Downtown Salt Lake City to

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. For several years before the Airport Extension was opened, it was also on the route of the Green Line.

Description

The station is at 150 South 400 West with the

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in the median of the street. It is immediately east of the Clark Planetarium and the rest of The Gateway, as well as southwest of the

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. The station opened on April 27, 2008, and is operated by the Utah Transit Authority. It is one of three additional stations that extended TRAX from

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to the Intermodal Hub in 2008. 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, Planetarium does not have a

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lot. All of UTA's TRAX and ''

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'' 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".

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