🚕 Robotaxis in Salt Lake?

Salt Lake’s transportation future is starting to look a little sci-fi as Tesla’s gold, two-seat Cybercabs have been quietly popping up around town. So, does this mean driverless taxis are headed to Utah?

• They’re definitely making the rounds. A community-run Cybercab tracker currently ranks Salt Lake City fifth nationally for reported sightings, with 21 logged. [My Cybercab]
• But don’t delete your Uber app just yet: Tesla’s actual robotaxi ride-hailing service is not operating in Utah as of now. The Cybercabs being tested here have human drivers and temporary steering controls. [TownLift]
• And the sci-fi factor goes way up from there. Utah is part of a federal pilot program testing electric aircrafts, with plans to eventually let passengers hail air taxis between places like Salt Lake, Provo, and Logan. [Salt Lake Tribune]
• Futuristic transportation doesn’t automatically mean better transportation. In a recent op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune, one resident argues that Utah should also be investing in the basics: safer bike infrastructure, better public transit, and streets designed for people outside of cars. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Baby’s First Rave

Australian DJ Lenny Pearce is bringing his “Toddler Rave” to Salt Lake City on Oct. 21, turning kids’ songs like “The Wheels on the Bus” into EDM bangers. [Axios Salt Lake City]

Vacant SLC Building Catches Fire

A three-alarm fire broke out in a vacant building near 700 South and 300 West late Sunday, prompting evacuations at four nearby apartments. No injuries were reported, and crews later demolished the vacant building after determining it was unsafe to enter. The cause is still under investigation. [FOX 13]

More Ways to Roll at Glendale Park

Salt Lake City is adding a “wheel sports hub” to Glendale Regional Park, complete with bike pump tracks, an adaptive course for people using mobility devices, and a skate park with street features and a concrete bowl. It’s all part of the final construction phase, with the full park expected to open by summer 2029. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Death Row Case Revisited

Former Utah death row inmate Douglas Carter could be released, more than 40 years after his conviction. That's after new DNA testing found that blood left at the 1985 murder scene did not match him. [KUTV]

The Battle for Alpine Loop

Were you stuck in leaf-peepin' traffic up the Alpine Loop last weekend? Frustrations mounted between motorists and cyclists on the scenic two-way road. We discuss solutions for everyone to safely enjoy the fall foliage. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]