This project will provide for planning, design and construction of a new transit bus depot to support growth of the Ride On bus fleet and the County's ongoing transition to a zero emissions fleet. The new depot will be designed to accommodate up to 255 buses, and will include capabilities for bus maintenance and repair, washing, vaulting, charging/fueling, storage and employee parking. Design and construction will utilize a phased approach. The initial phase will provide parking and zero emission bus fueling infrastructure to accommodate new buses for planned service expansions, as well as temporary operations facilities and an access road to allow bus access directly to and from I-370.

Initial planning, including a Program of Requirements, was completed in FY23 as part of the County's Zero Emissions Bus Transition Plan. Preliminary concept planning, community outreach, and an environmental assessment began in FY24. Construction of the first phase to provide site access, parking, and fueling infrastructure for zero emission bus fleet expansions is scheduled for FY30-31.

Cost increase reflects funding to construct an access road and parking and fueling infrastructure for zero emission bus fleet expansions.

Ride On is experiencing significant fleet growth due to the introduction of Flex, Extra and Bus Rapid Transit (Flash) services. Existing depot facilities cannot accommodate projected fleet growth and do not have sufficient space for the maintenance and refueling infrastructure necessary to meet the County's commitment to a 100 percent zero emission bus fleet.

State and/or Federal Aid for a portion of the cost may be available.

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress.

Department of General Services, Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, WSSC Water