Who: City of Durham Transportation Department

When: Monday, December 9, 2024, at 2 p.m.

Where: Durham Station Transportation Center, 515 W. Pettigrew Street

Event Highlights

The City of Durham will celebrate the start of a $26 million renovation project to improve the Durham Station Transportation Center for the 14,000 bus riders who use it daily. Local leaders and project partners will speak about the upgrades and what they mean for Durham’s future.

Project Benefits

Enhanced rider experience: Expanded canopies for shade and weather protection, more restrooms, additional seating, and a new customer service and security kiosk.
Increased transit capacity: The number of bus bays will grow from 20 to 28, accommodating more local, regional, and intercity buses.

Zero-emissions ready: Reinforced drive lanes and bus loops will support heavier battery-electric buses, helping the City move closer to its zero-emissions transit goals.
Improved safety and convenience: A relocated kiss-and-ride area will make drop-offs and pick-ups easier and safer.

Funding and Timeline

The $26 million renovations are made possible by federal and local funding, including:

A $10.8 million Federal Transit Administration award and $1.7 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, bringing the total federal contribution to $12.5 million.
A $13.5 million local match funded through the Durham County Transit Plan.

The project was designed by Perkins & Will and will be constructed by a joint venture led by Samet Corporation and W.C. Construction Company, LLC. As part of this construction contract, $8.6 million is awarded to certified Minority- and/or Women-Owned Businesses.

Construction begins at the end of this month and is expected to finish in December 2026. The center will remain open and fully operational during construction, minimizing disruptions for riders while improvements are made.

On-Site Assistance

For media questions or assistance on December 9, you can contact Imani Johnson, public information and communication analyst with the City’s Transportation Department, at (919) 338-6747 (mobile).