The ROAM Transit Operations and Training Centre represents the unprecedented integration of several low carbon technologies including ultra-efficient mechanical systems, a super-insulated building envelope, district heating, a biomass waste-to-energy operation, solar photovoltaics, and electric bus charging.
Project Details
The Operations and Training Centre supports the operations of the ROAM Transit bus fleet, encouraging the shift to alternative transportation throughout Banff National Park.
The single storey 1,414 m2 building internally stores 12 buses with a canopy structure to cover an additional 20 buses on the exterior. The interior also features offices, a driver training classroom, a state-of-the-art training simulator, staff lunchroom, washrooms, and ancillary support spaces. The facility will primarily be used for bus storage and fleet administration, with a small area for light maintenance and a bus wash bay. ROAM Transit’s electric buses are charged within the facility. Roam currently operates three electric buses, with more on order.
Sector(s)
Year Completed
2021
Location
Client
Town of Banff
Role
Prime Consultant
Collaborators
Introba, PCL Construction
Size
± 26,000 ft²
Value
± $6.5 Million
Awards + LEED Certifications
CaGBC Zero Carbon Certified
LEED Gold
2022 CaGBC Zero Carbon National Award
As one of the first transit storage and maintenance buildings to pursue CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard Design certification, it represents an important element in the Town of Banff’s plan to reduce overall carbon emissions.
A 302.6 kW solar array over the bus storage roof areas offsets the electricity use of the facility and the charging of the electric buses. An efficient building envelope, HVAC design and lighting reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. A connection to the Town’s low-carbon biomass-fueled district heating system and the use of dry wells, bioswales, and infiltration zones to treat stormwater on-site further reduces the facility’s environmental impact.
