Transit Facility by Spectrum Design
July 14 at 5:30 p.m. | 301 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
This project is part of the city’s Capital Improvement Program, and "includes covered canopy shelters, staff offices, ticketing areas, and passenger waiting rooms to better serve transit patrons." For more background information, please visit: https://www.roanokeva.gov/2790/GRTC-Transit-Station
Learning Objectives:
Understand how the buildings are organized on the site to improve operational efficiency, accommodate larger bus models, and afford easier access to public transportation options.
Understand how CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) strategies were employed to promote safety for staff and transit users.
Understand how a public engagement process addressed environmental and noise concerns from the neighborhood.
Understand how the building materials respond to the historic context of the site.
This tour has been approved for 1 LU/HSW credit. Social Hour to follow at Big Lick Brewing Company.