The AAATA has secured about $4.2 million in federal and state dollars for the transit center project, including the $1 million U.S. Department of Transportation’s State of Good Repair Grant. Spence Brothers were the awarded CM/c for this project, which includes the demolition of the existing single-story Blake Transit Center to make room for the new two-story, 6,000sf structure which, is slated to pursue LEED Gold Certification.
Aside from expanded bus capacity, the new transit center’s features include a modernized ticket office, a spacious lobby area, training and meeting rooms, as well as a break area for bus drivers. An additional feature being discussed involves a 10-foot “green” walkway between Fourth and Fifth avenues.
Green Features
Achieving LEED Gold Certification, the facility was built to include a stormwater collection for gray water use. The AATA also invested in an energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, as well as energy efficient lighting with advanced lighting controls and LED fixtures. The sidewalks and driveway are heated for snow and ice removal in the winter.