COAST’s administration offices, the commuteSMART Seacoast Coordinator, the Regional Mobility Manager, and TripLink are currently located at a separate rented site. The new facility will bring us together in one location, save us money on year-round offsite rental expenses, and accommodate all operations, maintenance, and administration functions. Additionally, it will provide indoor storage for the buses, eliminating the need for drivers to help with snow removal early in the morning before their shift or on Sundays. Inside storage will also help to better regulate the temperatures of the buses currently parked outside.

From an environmental standpoint, an improved facility supports cleaner, more efficient operations. Well-maintained buses mean fewer emissions, better fuel efficiency, and more dependable service. The new facility will have a 100 kW (AC) rooftop solar power system which will produce enough energy to offset the electricity anticipated to be consumed.

Affordable public transportation and the infrastructure that supports it keep the region connected and thriving. Investing in a new facility will ensure we can continue to provide service that meets the growing needs of the Seacoast for generations to come.

Budget

• Design & Permitting - $0.5M

• Site work, building construction & contingencies - $16.9M

• Equipment and furnishings, including such items as vehicle lifts, fuel tank and fueling system, bus wash equipment, solar array, vehicle exhaust systems, and other fixtures, furnishings, and equipment - $2.1M
  Total project cost - $19.5M