SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — A newly proposed bill, S.B. 310, could pave the way for cities and counties in Utah to impose a fee on residents for the use of roads and sidewalks. The bill, known as the “Transportation Utility Fee Amendments,” is designed to help local governments fund the maintenance of infrastructure by creating a dedicated tax. The bill, which has already passed the Senate, would allow municipalities and counties to establish a transportation utility fee, replacing or supplementing the traditional reliance on property taxes for road and sidewalk upkeep. The fee would vary depending on local government…
