Task force considers closer state control of scandal-tainted UTA

The scandal-tarnished Utah Transit Authority could come under closer state control under changes being discussed by a legislative task force studying possible transportation reforms.One scenario discussed by a subcommittee on Friday would have the state take over the now-independent UTA — and essentially make it a state division answerable to a new state secretary of transportation. Maryland uses such a system to govern its separate transit, highways and ports departments.Another option wo