Midway

Midway is a rural community in the Heber Valley, nestled on the Wasatch Back, known for its resorts, tourism, and world-class recreational amenities like Wasatch State Park and Soldier Hollow. The city emphasizes active living by developing and maintaining trails, bike lanes, and other active transportation infrastructure, including the River Road and Homestead Drive Trails, with plans for future connections to enhance accessibility. Midway also promotes mental health and community wellness through thoughtful design, public programs, and safety initiatives such as its e-bike ordinance. These efforts reflect the city’s commitment to creating a vibrant, active, and healthy environment for both residents and visitors.

HEALTH STRATEGIES

Active Living

• Required development impact fees to support roads, biking lanes, and trail improvements.
• Adopted an e-bike ordinance to promote safe, active transportation.
• Maintained public trails weekly throughout the year to ensure accessibility and safety.

Access to Healthy Food

• Provided healthy snacks for city employees and promoted physical activity using a “Count Your Steps” board tracker.

Mental Health

• Promoted Mental Health Awareness Month with banners on Main Street and video messages from the Mayor shared on social media.