This project will fund land acquisition, planning, design and construction of a new transit bus depot to support growth of the Ride On bus fleet, and to continue the County's transition to a zero emission fleet. The new depot will accommodate up to 150 buses, and include capabilities for bus maintenance and repair, washing, vaulting, charging/fueling, storage and employee parking.

Initial planning, including a Program of Requirements, was completed in FY23 as part of the County's Zero Emissions Bus Transition Plan. Preliminary design will begin in FY24.

Ride On is experiencing significant fleet growth due to the introduction of Flex, Extra and Bus Rapid Transit (Flash) services. The Nicholson Court bus depot is in the last 5-year term of a multiyear lease, which expires in 2027. Extending the lease is not an option as the current site cannot accommodate projected fleet growth, nor can the facility accommodate the maintenance and refueling infrastructure necessary to meet the County's commitment to a zero emission bus fleet.

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

Department of General Services, Department of Transportation, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Permitting Services, Department of Finance, Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Services, Office of Management and Budget, WSSC Water, PEPCO, Washington Gas