Introducing the New Central Depot District Garage!

This magnificent new facility replaces the outdated, 45-year-old Salt Lake Central Bus Garage and provides additional storage and state-of-the-art maintenance and mechanical resources for up to 150 buses and, as the need arises, can expand to service 250+ buses.

The Central Depot District Garage, Depot District for short, is expected to create jobs, spur economic growth in the region, and improve air quality. It is located just south of the existing UTA headquarters in Salt Lake City.

What is most unique about the new Central Depot District Garage is that it was designed to accommodate today’s alternative-fuel, clean-air transit vehicles and house a fleet that includes approximately 47 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. Additional resources include: diesel fueling, administrative offices, charging facilities for up to 24 electric buses, outdoor bus parking under modern canopies, and a bus wash.

Partnerships

The Utah Transit Authority
Wasatch Front Regional Council
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency
SLCgreen
Salt Lake County
As well as energy companies, the business community, and local governments

Stakeholders

Federal Transit Administration
Big D Construction
Stantec Architects
The State of Utah
Rocky Mountain Power

The Map

Fast Facts

Cost: $95 million
Building area: 118,088 square feet
Bus canopies: Approx. 220,000 square feet
Maintenance garage: 70,000 square feet
Offices: 38
Meeting rooms: 9
Bus operators: 150
Maintenance workers: 50
Administrative employees: 15-20

Grand Opening

The new Central Depot District Garage opened to great fanfare on May 10, 2023. Dignitaries present at the ribbon-cutting included a representative from the Federal Transit Administration, two representatives from the Utah legislature, the UTA board of trustees and UTA Executive Director Jay Fox.

Virtual Tour of This Historic Site

We’ve preserved this site’s historic structure in a video and interactive model below. Check out these documentary tributes to the Depot District’s legacy. We’re continuing a rich tradition and building on a strong foundation.




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