Metro North County Transit Center Presentation to City of Ferguson – October 22, 2013
Introductions John Nations – President and CEO John Langa - Vice President Economic Development Lance Peterson – Director of Service Planning Chris Rimsky – Director of Capital Projects Jeremy Dotson – Project Manager
Metro North County Public Transit Needs High Ridership in North St. Louis County 20% of Metro Ridership in North St. Louis County Lack of Transit Hubs in North St. Louis County Realignment to “Hub and Spoke” Approach Goals Enhance Public Transit Options for Public Improve Metro Maintenance Capabilities Encourage Growth of New Ridership
Key Features – Bus Transit Center Development of Bus Transit Center Provide 64 User Parking Spaces Service 10 Bus Routes Covered, Indoor Waiting Areas Public Meeting Space Sign and Shelter Crew Storage Security Retail Public Washroom Facilities
Key Features – Bus Maintenance Facility Development of Bus Maintenance Facility Provide 76 Employee Parking Stalls 24-hour operation Dispatch Center Bus Maintenance Indoor Bus Storage Employee Locker/Restroom Facilities Loading Dock for Deliveries Parts Storage
Proposed Site Plan
First Floor Layout Bus Transit Center
Second Floor Layout Bus Transit Center
First Floor Layout Bus Maintenance Building
Second Floor Layout Bus Maintenance Building
Schedule Construction Documents Phase I Bus Transit Center March, 2014 Phase II Bus Maintenance April, 2014 Construction Schedule Phase I Bus Transit Center Summer, 2014 Phase II Bus Maintenance TBD (Subject to Funding Availability)