Broward County Transit (BCT) recently held a grand opening ceremony for the new Lauderhill Transit Center. It is located at 1359 NW 40th Avenue on State Road 7, just north of Sunrise Boulevard, in front of the Lauderhill Mall.
“The Lauderhill Transit Center is setting the tone for all new construction at Broward County Transit as we work to deliver a world-class product to residents,” said Chris Walton, Broward County Director of Transportation.
The Center is expected to serve an average of 8,000 customers daily. The 3,000 square-foot facility supports ten bus bays to be utilized by both BCT buses and community shuttles for Lauderhill and Lauderdale Lakes. The vibrant colors used in the building’s façade represent the strong multi-cultural heritage of the Lauderhill community.
Buses departing from the Lauderhill Transit Center will travel westbound as far as Sawgrass Mills and eastbound to downtown Fort Lauderdale and the beaches.
This state-of-the-art facility, a $10.2 million project managed by Broward County Public Works – Construction Management Division in conjunction with Broward County Transit, is built for sustainability and resilience, in addition to elevating the rider’s experience. The Center is equipped with two solar canopy systems that protect riders from the elements, provide ample lighting and generate clean, renewable solar energy. It is the County’s first Net-Positive facility, meaning the solar panels generate more electrical power than the facility is expected to consume. The Center also offers an array of amenities for customers including free Wi-Fi, a customer service area for ticket purchase and trip planning, centrally located security booth, and multiple public restrooms.
In addition to the solar panel system, the facility is equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles and has infrastructure in place for charging electric buses in the future. It also features a natural gas fueled emergency generator, highly efficient LED lighting, water saving plumbing fixtures and reflective roof and driveway surfaces designed to reduce heat island effect. The facility is designed and constructed to seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.
