Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six!

In today’s episode, we are going to cover the latest on redistricting for county council seats, share an opportunity to gather public input on active transportation, and let you know more about vaccine clinics coming soon to your neighborhood. Alright, let’s get into the news!

TOPIC 1: County Hears From Public on Redistricting Maps

This week the county council held a public hearing on the latest version of the Summit County districting map.

After listening to a handful of residents, who all supported the proposed map, council chair Tonja Hanson announced the hearing will be continued next week — Wednesday, October 8. That meeting will take place at the courthouse in Coalville & allow more opportunity for comment.

Ahead of the October 8 meeting, the Utah state legislature will meet in a special session on Monday, October 6 to potentially revise HB356. It’s unclear how that session will affect the proposed map.

For some context, in Summit County, a significant shift is underway in how residents will choose their County Council representatives. A new state law, House Bill 356, mandates that Summit County transition from an at-large election system to district-based representation. This means voters will elect a single representative from their geographic district every four years, instead of voting for all five council members.

The law also outlined the process to create a district commission made up of all municipal mayors in county boundaries and one representative from unincorporated Summit County.

The districting commission’s task was to divide Summit County into five distinct geographical districts, ensuring each district has roughly equal population, with only a 10% deviation based on the most recent census. The commission met throughout the summer to develop and refine their map, which they’ve now presented formally to the county council.

Stay tuned for more information next week!

TOPIC 2: Active Transportation Plan Survey

Chances are, if you live in, go to work, or visit Summit County, you love the mountain landscape. Easy access on trails from residential or shopping areas is a huge part of the appeal: whether you’re on two wheels or your own two feet.

“Active Transportation” is the term we use to describe human-powered travel like walking, running, and cycling. In 2019, Summit County completed its first Active Transportation Plan to start building a countywide network of trails, road crossings, and facilities. The transportation team has been hard at work bringing funds and planning resources to towns and cities to support their projects while connecting the unincorporated areas, as well.

After 6 years, it’s time for an update to the plan! And we need your input to shape the future of our beautiful county roads and trails. See a map of existing conditions, areas of concern, and recommendations at summitcounty.info/activetransportation.

This new plan will focus on areas outside of Park City, with particular emphasis on eastern Summit County. Some key considerations that will guide the new plan include safety, accessibility, connectivity, and sustainability. We want to preserve the county’s natural character and make living and visiting here even better!

Please share your thoughts and help inform the planning process through the community survey. Access the survey and review the background info at summitcounty.info/activetransportation.

TOPIC 3: Vax & Go Clinics

Gear up for cold and flu season with ease! Visit one of our drive-through vaccine clinics NEXT WEEK:

• October 7 at the Kamas Library
• October 8 at the Coalville LDS Church Lot, or
• October 9 at Park City Mountain Parking Lot

All of these clinics will run from 11 am – 6 pm. We have both flu and Covid vaccines available. If you have medical insurance, please bring your cards. If you are uninsured, you can still attend and receive a free flu vaccine.

There is no appointment necessary, but pre-registering is helpful at: summitcounty.info/vaxngo25.

TOPIC 4: Final Month for Summit Bike Share 2025 Season

To kick off the final month of its 2025 season, Summit Bike Share is offering $1 rides Oct. 2–4!

Cruise around town this evening (Friday Oct. 3) and all-day Saturday Oct. 4 and enjoy the many great events and activities set against an incredible autumn backdrop. Feel the crisp air, take in the views at your leisure, and skip the hassle of finding parking. Just download the app and sign up for an individual pass to take advantage of the discount.

For more information about how to get a pass and start riding, visit summitbikeshare.com. Thanks to the Restaurant Tax Grant for sponsoring Summit Bike Share and making this promotion a possibility.