SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY Safety is a major design consideration on any project, and this was no exception. “One of the most thoughtful features is how the administrative building is elevated above the bus lanes, with employees entering from the parking structure across a walkway,” she explains. “It eliminates potential incidences between people and vehicle movement.” Sustainability was also embedded into the project from the beginning. The site will not house or use diesel fuel and is purpose-built for CNG with space set aside for emerging low-emission technologies. A white roof helps reduce cooling volumes in the summer, and over 300 trees will be planted on the site. The parking structure also includes 20 EV chargers. Additionally, the facility’s lower city location offers operational efficiency. “Right now, a lot of our routes start or end far from the mountain transit centre,” Cosyn Heath explains. “By operating from Birch Avenue, we can reduce deadhead travel, saving on fuel and cutting emissions.” 41 JUN 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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