Quincy Bus Facility

As part of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) transition to a new fleet of battery electric buses (BEB), STV is providing full architectural and engineering design services for a new, 350,000‑square‑foot maintenance facility in Quincy, Massachusetts. This state‑of‑the‑art complex will replace an aging shop and serve as the first BEB‑dedicated facility in the Commonwealth. The new building will support washing, repairing, maintaining and charging the next generation of MBTA’s zero‑emission vehicles. With BEB technology rapidly evolving, STV’s design accommodates large-scale electrical infrastructure and charging systems while ensuring safe circulation and efficient operations. To help advance MBTA’s sustainability goals, STV also developed criteria enabling the facility to meet LEED® and Envision Gold standards.

What challenges is STV addressing?

MBTA needed a modern, flexible facility capable of supporting a full fleet of BEBs – vehicles requiring substantial electrical power, specialized charging equipment and enhanced safety systems. The challenge was designing a future‑proof complex that could adapt to evolving BEB technologies while improving operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

What solutions is STV delivering?

STV is delivering complete architectural and engineering services, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and geotechnical design. The facility incorporates heavy‑duty charging systems, durable structural solutions, and optimized vehicle circulation to support efficient maintenance and operations. Sustainability strategies were embedded from the outset to support certification under LEED and Envision Gold.

How will this project benefit the region?

The Quincy Bus Facility will strengthen MBTA’s transition to zero‑emission transit, improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in local communities. By modernizing maintenance operations and enabling long-term BEB adoption, the project will enhance system reliability and support a more sustainable regional transportation network.

Key Stats and Accolades

  • 350,000‑sf BEB maintenance and storage facility
  • First BEB‑dedicated maintenance facility in Massachusetts
  • Designed to meet LEED® and Envision Gold sustainability standards

First-of-a-kind facility for MBTA supports client’s goals of a more sustainable transit system.

Client

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Location

Quincy, Massachusetts

Markets

Bus Transportation & BRT: Charging Infrastructure, Depots & Maintenance Facilities

Services

Advisory: Sustainability, Zero Emission, Hydrogen & Energy Transitions

Design & Engineering: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Structural Engineering

Project Status

Construction