Recent census data shows more people continue to move to Provo, presenting the city with the challenge of meeting the growing demand for public transit and parks.
Provo officials and locals are working to make the city more livable.
Utah Transit Authority board member Beth Holbrook said public transit options like the FrontRunner, UVX and buses all serve one purpose.
"We want to enhance your quality of life by connecting you to everything that you love," Holbrook said.
UTA is bringing an Uber-like service called UTA On Demand to west Provo, where public transit access is limited.
"It's going to include access to the airport," Holbrook said. "It goes all the way to the FrontRunner system, which can then connect you to UVX."
It’s not just transit that makes a city livable. Provo sustainability coordinator Hannah Salzl said green spaces are just as important.
"It's a quality of life issue," Salzl said. "People are happier when there are trees around. We have over 2,000 acres of open space between developed parks and also open wild space."
Salzl said it’s not just city officials making a difference in Provo.
"It has been so inspiring to see how many good people are working on these solutions," Salzl said.
BYU student Nick O'Connor is one of them. He's working with BikeWalk Provo to make the city safer for bikers and pedestrians.
"A lot of times, crashes are called accidents when really they are preventable through change," O'Connor said.
O'Connor said he's pushed for everything from covered bike racks and raised crosswalks on BYU campus to safer bike intersections in south Provo.
"It's not because of anything special about me," O'Connor said. "It's just because I live here, and anybody who lives here can speak up."
The city and UTA welcome feedback.