Greenville Transit Authority Operations and Maintenance Facility

The Greenville Transit Authority Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility, located in Greenville, SC, consolidates all administrative, operational, and maintenance functions on a single site. The project features an 18,000-square-foot operations and administration building and a 42,000-square-foot maintenance building, connected by a pedestrian bridge that spans a 29-foot grade change.

The facility’s layout takes advantage of the site’s topography by placing the administration building at a higher elevation and the maintenance building on a lower plateau. This design minimizes the visual and acoustic impact on surrounding neighborhoods and uses the natural slope as a sound buffer. The structural systems include precast roofing planks, contributing to rigidity and cost-effectiveness. Skylights and light wells have been incorporated to provide natural light in areas where traditional windows were not feasible.

The facility has four fueling systems: gasoline, diesel, electric, and compressed natural gas, serving a fleet of 68 full-size buses and 25 paratransit vehicles. Landscaping is designed to stabilize the slope, screen views, and control erosion. Additionally, the site features a 1,600 square foot community room, a memorial courtyard honoring the former Washington Heights High School, and an adjacent public park that includes walking trails, a pavilion, and a playground.

Wendel provided comprehensive architectural, engineering, and landscape design services, developed construction documents, managed community engagement, coordinated bidding, and oversaw construction administration.