Advocating for common sense traffic solutions for Little Cottonwood Canyon. Working to keep LCC gondola-free.
Canyon Guard, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was established in December 2023. Its formation was a direct response to the Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) decision to proceed with the construction of a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC).
The primary objective of Canyon Guard is to halt the proposed gondola project, instead advocating for sustainable and effective alternative solutions to mitigate traffic congestion within LCC..
Our Focus
Litigation
Canyon Guard and three other entities are challenging UDOT’s gondola decision, asserting that UDOT failed to comply with federal and state laws. Learn more about our legal action here (hyperlink).
Legislative Advocacy
We work to build strong relationships and collaborate with policymakers to advance community-supported, cost-effective transportation solutions.
Community Outreach
Canyon Guard is working with the public to promote transportation solutions by engaging them in the process, raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and providing opportunities to make their voice heard.
Donate to Support Canyon Guard
Your donation directly fuels the resource-intensive legal effort to stay in the fight to protect Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Alternative Solutions
Canyon Guard supports the following alternatives:
- Restoring and improving ski bus service
- Enforcing HOV restrictions
- Incentivizing carpooling
- Improve traction laws