Sun Tran Bus Storage, Maintenance, and Fueling Facility, City of Tucson

The multi-phase Sun Tran project includes the development of a comprehensive master plan, design, and construction of a facility to house operations for a 250-bus fleet. The project encompasses 129,000 sf of enclosed space and 65,000 sf of additional covered space on a 21-acre site. The master plan was developed using an intensive design charrette approach. Project goals include minimizing adverse impacts on surrounding properties, implementing energy and cost efficiencies in site building design, fostering a positive client image, and improving the streetscape. The project is being designed for LEED Silver Certification and GLHN is exploring numerous sustainable design solutions to achieve innovative design credit, including the use of reclaimed water for initial bus wash cycles. Total construction cost for all phases will be over $28 million.

GLHN has also designed vehicle maintenance and fueling facilities for City of Mesa, City of Phoenix, City of Peoria, Sky Harbor International Airport, Tucson Unified School District, City of Sierra Vista, and University of Arizona.