Study recommends toll for Little Cottonwood Canyon's traffic troubles

SALT LAKE CITY — A new study warns Little Cottonwood Canyon Road is facing catastrophic congestion if steps aren't taken to avert impacts from a growing number of visitors.Findings by a civil and environmental engineering class at the University of Utah point to an annual visitation growth rate of 2 percent, which means doubling the number of users in 50 years.During peak season, the seven-mile long road that is the gateway to Snowbird and Alta ski resorts sees 6,600 vehicles and 12,400 vi