Local leaders seek millions in state money for transportation — mostly to attract development and jobs

Legislators heard pitches Tuesday seeking millions of state dollars for train and airport projects — which supporters say are actually needed more to attract development and jobs than just to improve transportation.That included seeking $250,000 to help complete a study that could lead to a $1.2 billion extension of TRAX light rail through the soon-to-be-redeveloped Utah State Prison site in Draper and on to Lehi, and a $10 million request to allow the Ogden-Hinckley Airport help Hill Air