Merced Breaks Ground on new Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility

The Transit Joint Powers Authority and Merced County Association of Governments celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility.

“We are very excited to be breaking ground on the new facility,” said Transit Manager Rich Green. “This facility will allow us to be more efficient in our daily activities and able to invest in future improvements, like zero-emission vehicles.”

This $6.5 million project will construct a five (5) bay maintenance facility, onsite fueling station, a bus wash, and bus detailing station. The facility will be located on a 6-acre infill site that is surrounded by other industrial properties and will provide enough parking to accommodate future expansion of the fleet.

The project is funded by State Prop 1B (Public Transit Modernization, Improvement, and Service Enhancement Account) and Local Transportation Funds. TJPA is in contract with Modesto-based Acme Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the facility which is expected to be completed by winter of 2018.