The Utah Transit Authority Board that oversaw the rapid development of an extensive light-rail and commuter train system and expanded bus routes — even as it was plagued by multiple scandals — held its final meeting Thursday before disbanding.
The 16-member, part-time board is scheduled to be replaced on Nov. 5 by a new full-time, three-member commission appointed by Gov. Gary Herbert. The change is the brainchild of the state Legislature, which believes the commission will be better able to closely watch the agency criticized for high executive salaries, whopping bonuses, travel and sweetheart deals with developers.