New Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility (BSMF)

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New Bus Storageand Maintenance Facility (BSMF)
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Why Build a New Facility?

• For years, the existing Sun Tran facility has
  been over capacity. Designed for 150 buses,
  currently serving 200.
• The PAG 2030 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
  calls for expansion of the Sun Tran bus fleet to
  400 buses.
• In 2006, voters approved the Regional
  Transportation Authority (RTA) plan. Includes
  funding for a new facility to accommodate
  regional service expansion.

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Existing BSMF

• Built in 1977 within the Price Service Center at
  Park/Ajo.
• Functions as bus storage and maintenance facility
  (BSMF), and Sun Tran administration.
• A total of 550 employees use this site.
• Serves a diverse fleet of 200 new and old buses.
  Most are alternate-fueled.

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New BSMF Project History

• In 1995, TDOT initiated the Facility Needs
  Assessment and Alternative Site Analysis.
  Completed 1997.
• In 1996, TDOT initiated an FTA-required
  Environmental Assessment. Completed 1997.
• Prince/Romero 26-acre site met most selection
  criteria. Land purchased in 1997.

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New BSMF Site

• Site Selection Criteria
• Proximity/Access
• Size/Configuration
• Acquisition Costs
• Utilities/Easements
• Zoning/Compatibility
• Topography
• Environmental Impacts

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BSMF Site Improvements

• In 1999, TDOT completed a BSMF Site Development
  Master Plan.
• In 2004, Sun Tran Blvd. and fueling facility for
  Sun Tran and City vehicles were completed.

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Project Status

• Currently finishing Design Development phase with
  GLHN consultants. All plans to be completed by
  November 2007.
• Bid for construction in early 2008. Facility
  completion in mid 2009. RTA-funded express routes
  to begin service in 2009.
• Will serve 150 buses in this phase. Next phase
  will serve 250 buses, plus a daycare center and
  new administration building.
• Will accommodate alternative fuels and
  articulated buses.
• Will be a highly efficient, integrated design US
  Green Builders Council LEED Silver Certified
  project.

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Project Funding

• City of Tucson has invested over 8 million to
  date 1994 Bond funds and FTA formula funds.
• RTA providing 22 million towards 150-bus phase
  construction.
• FTA awarded 4.95 million earmark in 2006. City
  currently applying for additional 10 million
  earmark to cover construction costs.
• Total Project Cost for 150-bus phase is an
  estimated 32M. Costs may change by bid phase in
  early 2008.

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150-Bus Phase
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250-Bus Phase
BSMF at full build-out
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BSMF at Full Build-Out
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More Information
TDOT Transit Services Division George Caria,
Administrator 791-5883 or george.caria_at_tucsonaz.go
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