26-672: Orem Central station is an intermodal transportation station in Orem, Utah . It is served by the Utah Transit Authority 's (UTA) FrontRunner train, which operates along the Wasatch Front with service from Ogden to Provo . Local bus lines and the Utah Valley Express also service the station. The station is also referred to as Orem Intermodal Center , Orem Central Station , or Orem CRST by UTA. It
52-795: A G League professional basketball team. In 1998, the Utah Catzz played their only season in the Professional Indoor Football League as the league only lasted one season. The Utah Flash was an NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers that was established in 2007. Several modes of transportation are available in Orem. The Utah Transit Authority operates the Frontrunner train, Utah Valley Express (UVX) bus rapid transit and regular bus service in
78-530: A branch line which ran to Magna . Both passenger and freight service was offered. The line's terminus in downtown Salt Lake City was shared with the Bamberger Railroad , and was located at the current site of Abravanel Hall . The railroad stopped service in 1946. This United States rail–related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about transportation in Utah
104-593: A cost-cutting redesign and Union Pacific approval. The bridge opened in 2021 and runs from the south end of the station platform to the parking lot in between the UCCU Center and the Hal Wing Track and Field complex. [REDACTED] Media related to Orem Central station at Wikimedia Commons Orem, Utah Orem is a city in Utah County , Utah , United States, in the northern part of
130-425: A household in the city was $ 52,703, and the median income for a family was $ 59,066. Males had a median income of $ 42,249 versus $ 30,742 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,971. About 10.3% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16% of those under age 18 and 6% of those age 65 or over. As of 2002, over 97% of all church-going citizens of Orem are members of
156-506: A large Mexican American community with other Latinos residing in the city. This contrasts with the census of 2000, which showed a racial makeup of 90.80% White , 0.33% African American , 0.73% Native American , 1.45% Asian , 0.86% Pacific Islander , 3.64% from other races , and 2.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.56% of the population. The 2000 Census counted 84,324 people, 23,382 households, and 19,079 families. The population density at that time
182-615: Is also located in Orem, as is an education center of Utah State University . Utah Valley University is a public university operated by the state of Utah . UVU is one of the United States' only Open Enrollment Universities offering acceptance to all applicants. As a university, UVU offers a wide variety of bachelor's and master's degrees. UVU is the largest and fastest growing public university in Utah with its attendance of over 43,000 undergraduates. The campus's notable features include
208-586: Is located in Orem. At one time the area was known as Sharon , a Biblical name for a mostly level strip of land running between mountains and the sea, and the name of the Vermont birth town of Joseph Smith , founder of the Latter Day Saint movement . Another former name was Provo Bench. In an apparent attempt to attract more investment to the town and provide an easy way for the large population of farmers with orchards to ship produce, in 1914 it
234-610: Is located within the Quiet Zone , so trains do not routinely sound their horns when approaching public crossings within this corridor. The station opened, along with the rest of the FrontRunner South, on December 10, 2012 and is operated by Utah Transit Authority. The Orem FrontRunner Station is the main part of the Orem Intermodal Center. UTA refers to it as an intermodal center because it operates
260-650: Is part of the FrontRunner South extension . The station is located at 900 South 1350 West, with access from I-15 by way of the University Parkway ( SR-265 ). The majority of the Utah Valley University main campus is located on the opposites side of I-15. The station has a Park and Ride lot with nearly 500 free parking spaces available. The station is lit with green neon lights at night due to its proximity to UVU. The station
286-536: The FrontRunner station, the local and intra-county bus stops, and the Park and Ride lot. Phase 2 which was completed fully by January 2019, included accommodations for UVX including four bays for articulated buses as well as mixed-use , transit oriented development (TOD). In June 2018, ground was broken for a pedestrian bridge from the station to UVU. Physical construction did not begin until November 2019 following
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#1732801549466312-666: The UCCU Center , the Digital Learning Center library, the Hal Wing Track and Field Complex, and the Woodbury School of Business. The Roots of Knowledge stained glass display is located in the Fulton Library on campus. The city of Orem is governed by a council-manager system . The mayor and council members are elected and serve part-time, while the city manager is appointed and serves full-time. There are six city council members that serve alongside
338-658: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Due to the high numbers of Latter-day Saints in the area, Church President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple in Orem on October 5, 2019. The temple is located a half mile south of the Interstate 15 exit at University Parkway on South Geneva Road. Orem is located in the Alpine School District and is home to three high schools, three junior high schools, and 14 elementary schools. Stevens-Henager College
364-760: The Utah League of Cities and Towns and the Utah Sister Cities Coalition. Salt Lake and Utah Railroad The Salt Lake and Utah Railroad, also known as the Orem Line or Orem Interurban , was an electric railroad which operated between downtown Salt Lake City and Payson , Utah , United States . Construction of the main line was started in 1913 with financing provided by A. J. Orem & Company, with Walter C. Orem as president. The railroad opened in 1914 with stops in both Utah and Salt Lake counties. The railroad also operated
390-556: The city are: City Employment Several notable companies started in Orem: Orem has been home to a number of professional sports teams in addition to being the home to Utah Valley University's Wolverines athletic teams. The Orem Owlz minor league baseball team, a rookie league affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels , began play in 2005. The Owlz won 5 championships and had more than 90 major league players as part of
416-601: The city has a total area of 18.4 square miles (48 km ), all land. The city is located near the eastern shore of Utah Lake , bordering Provo on the east and south, Vineyard to the west, Lindon contiguous to the north, and Mount Timpanogos /Wasatch Mountain range to the east. As of 2011 the 88,112 residents of Orem had a racial and ethnic composition of 89.3% white , 0.9% black or African American , 0.9% Native American , 1.6% Asian , 0.5% Pacific Islander Americans , 4% non-Hispanics reporting some other race, 2.9% two or more races reported and 14.8% Hispanic , as Orem has
442-535: The city. In 2017, the Orem Splash Pad opened at Palisade Park. The Splash Pad uses 1,000 gallons per minute and has a weave spray nozzle as well as 22 other spray nozzles. The Skate Park opened in 2002 and has a quarter acre of cemented space for extreme sport use. City Center Park is home to the annual Orem Summerfest as well as concerts and other cultural events. City parks include: Orem has one sister city in [REDACTED] Ürümqi , China, according to
468-431: The city. The Orem station serves Utah Transit Authority's FrontRunner train. The UVX route runs from Orem Central Station through UVU and along University Parkway through Orem's uptown near its southern boundary with Provo, which is where the opposite end of the bus line is located. The road system includes an Interstate highway , US highways , state highways , and city-maintained roads. Interstate 15 runs through
494-519: The mayor. The mayor and city council are elected to staggered four year terms. Elected/Appointed (Includes Current Term) List of mayors of Orem (years served): Orem has a wide variety of stores and businesses. Orem is also home to University Place , the oldest mall in Utah County, opened in March 1973. According to the city's 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in
520-511: The northern terminus of UVX bus rapid transit (BRT) line that connects the station to Provo Central Station . Originally there were plans to construction an actual station building (similar to the Ogden Intermodal Transit Center ), however, as of August 2013, there is no indication that any work on the anticipated building will begin anytime in the near future. Phase 1 of the Orem Intermodal Center which includes
546-466: The state. It is adjacent to Provo , Lindon , and Vineyard and is approximately 45 miles south of Salt Lake City . Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area , which includes all of Utah and Juab counties. The 2020 population was 98,129, while the 2010 population was 88,328 making it the 5th most populous city in Utah . Utah Valley University
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#1732801549466572-643: The team. The Owlz played their home games at UCCU Ballpark on the campus of Utah Valley University . The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators. The Owlz competed in the Pioneer League against teams from Colorado, Idaho, Montana and one team in Utah - the Ogden Raptors . They relocated to Windsor, Colorado , in 2021 and became the Northern Colorado Owlz . Orem has also been the home to two indoor football teams as well as
598-487: The west side of Orem with four interchanges in the city. US Highway 89 (State Street) runs northwest–southeast through the middle of the city, while US Highway 189 (University Avenue) passes through a short section of northeast Orem. There are also four state routes that pass through the city - SR-52 (800 North/Canyon Parkway), SR-114 (Geneva Road), SR-241 (1600 North), and SR-265 (University Parkway). Notable groups include: Orem has more than 20 parks throughout
624-477: Was 4,572.6 people per square mile (1,765.5 people/km ). There were 24,166 housing units at an average density of 1,310.4 per square mile (505.9/km ). There were 23,382 households, out of which 48.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who
650-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.57 and the average family size was 3.93. In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.4% under the age of 18, 17.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. The median income for
676-683: Was named after Walter C. Orem, President of the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad in the early 1900s. Orem was incorporated on May 5, 1919. Orem is renowned for the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival , and its Summerfest celebration and parade in June is a popular local attraction. Orem is situated in a high desert, with an average elevation of 4,756 feet. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
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