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Donaldson Station upgrade advances to public engagement after 60% design; $29M reported in funding to date
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Summary
Staff reported 60% design completion for Donaldson Station upgrades — including a six-bay bus loop, quiet zones and NES power-line relocation — and said project funding to date exceeds $29 million with roughly $9 million pending and a total projected budget near $38 million; public engagement and land-swap steps are next.
WeGo staff presented the Donaldson Station transit-infrastructure upgrade as part of a joint-development opportunity tied to the RTA rail station. The presentation described completed environmental checklist steps and operational requirements, current design progress (about 60% complete) and planned infrastructure investments including a six-bay bus loop, bus-only corridor access, relocation of NES power lines, a new signalized intersection at Donaldson Pike, and installation of railroad quiet zones.
Debbie Frank said project funding to date is "just over $29,000,000" from federal, state and local sources, that approximately $9,000,000 in state and local funds are pending, and that the total projected transit infrastructure budget is "nearly $38,000,000." Staff described next steps: public engagement in the new year, executing a land swap with HG Hill, finalizing MOU for NES power-line relocation, completing construction drawings and moving through procurement to enable contract awards for the transit infrastructure and quiet-zone work.
Board members asked whether proposed transit-center buildings could include other vertical uses; staff said current planning is for a standalone transit center but that joint-development elements could be integrated if market conditions and agreements permit. Staff emphasized the design approach allows quiet-zone and infrastructure work to move independently if needed.
What's next
Staff will begin public engagement early next year, finalize construction drawings and proceed with procurement and land agreements to put the project into construction. No vote was required; the presentation served as an informational update and a signal of near-term public outreach and procurement activity.
