New Facility

The Emil “Lucky” Reznik Operations, Administration and Maintenance Facility will replace the current facility, located on Northside Blvd.

The current facility has been in continuous use since the 1880’s and has surpassed its useful life. It will allow Transpo to better service vehicles and pave the way for the introduction of alternatively-fueled buses, beginning in 2011. The location of the new facility is in a Brownsfield area in the city’s old industrial core that is targeted for economic revitalization. The location is also in closer proximity to the main transfer facility which will add to the efficiency of maintenance and operations procedures, ultimately leading to service improvements.

As the first LEED Platinum transit facility in the country and the first LEED Platinum project in the state of Indiana, this new facility will be a great value to the community. As part of the LEED certification process, Transpo will use recycled products and materials during the construction of the facility. These materials will be obtained from an area within a 500 mile radius of the site. Once the facility is complete, markers will be placed to designate where construction was done with recycled products. Coinciding with the markers, Transpo will create a display describing these areas, materials used, and why the materials were chosen. Peers will be invited to visit and learn about the sustainable design of the facility, practices during construction, and procedures in place while the facility is in use. In addition, the facility will incorporate geothermal heating and solar panels to reduce energy dependence on fossil fuels.

Completion of this project will allow Transpo to become a leader in the transit industry by setting a new benchmark for transit facilities. In addition, this area is a designated ozone action area, so reducing Transpo’s carbon footprint and conserving energy will be exceptionally beneficial to the community. Furthermore, increased efficiencies due to alternative fuels and decreased distance between the new maintenance and operations facility and the existing main transfer facility will enhance the overall transit service provided to the community.