METRO’s new 107,000-square-foot Maintenance & Operations Facility marks a major investment in the future of public transportation for our region. Featuring 28 maintenance bays and three times the space of the previous facility, this state-of-the-art building provides the room and resources needed to keep METRO moving forward!
The $61.6 million facility was made possible in part by $37.8 million in federal funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This investment supports METRO’s commitment to modernizing its facilities and strengthening public transportation for Summit County.
Notable Features
- Dedicated Body Shop and Paint Booth
- State-of-the-Art Maintenance Systems
- Dispatch Center
- Dedicated Safety and Training Space
- Employee Wellness Enhancements
- LEED Gold Sustainability
Local Impact
The project involved 43 different contractors, including 35 from Ohio. Of those, 12 were from Summit County, accounting for approximately $29 million in project costs.
Take a look at a rendering of the Maintenance & Operations Facility
Learn more about the groundbreaking for this facility
Click here to learn more about how funding was secured for this building!