Rochester RTS cuts ribbon on new transit center in Seneca County

    April 28, 2025
    The new center features parking for up to 10 buses and a vehicle wash bay with an automated drive-through bus wash system.
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    Representatives from RTS, Seneca County, the offices of U.S. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (D-NY) and NYS Senator Tom O’Mara and construction partners Iverson Construction and Passero Associates cut the ribbon to officially open the new RTS Seneca facility.
    Representatives from RTS, Seneca County, the offices of U.S. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (D-NY) and NYS Senator Tom O’Mara and construction partners Iverson Construction and Passero Associates cut the ribbon to officially open the new RTS Seneca facility.

    Rochester Regional Transit Service (RTS) held a ribbon cutting ceremony with members of the RTS team and special guests to celebrate the completion of construction of its new facility in Seneca County, N.Y. 

    “This is an exciting day for RTS and the team in Seneca County,” said Rochester RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez. “This new facility will give our team the support they need to continue providing safe, reliable, convenient and sustainable transportation to the people of Seneca County. It will allow for the indoor cleaning and storage of our vehicles, which will provide an improved experience for our customers, especially during the cold winter months. On behalf of the entire team at RTS, I thank our congressional delegation, Gov. [Kathy] Hochul, the New York State Department of Transportation, our New York State Legislators, the board of supervisors and entire team from Seneca County, the RGRTA Board of Commissioners, business partners, our construction team and the RTS Seneca, Engineering and Technology Innovation teams for making this project possible.” 

    The new RTS Seneca Transportation Center by the numbers 

    • Took 22 months to build 
    • Cost $7.5 million 
    • Is more than 14,000 square feet in size 

    The center includes: 

    • Parking for up to 10 buses to keep them out of the elements. 
    • A vehicle wash bay with an automated drive-through bus wash system to help keep the buses in a state of good repair. 
    • Administrative office space. 
    • A break room that doubles as a training room. 
    • Roof mounted solar panels. 
    • An EV charging station for public use.