$26 Million Improvements Coming to Downtown Durham Bus Station

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Good morning, readers.

Durham’s public transit hub is poised to receive major renovations to the tune of $26 million dollars.

On Monday, public officials marked the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony at the downtown Durham bus station on Pettigrew Street. Renderings for the new station were on display, showcasing improvements that include larger shelters for shade and weather protection, additional bus bays, and a redesigned customer service and security kiosk.

In 2022, the city received funding for the renovations through federal grants and a local match from the Durham County Transit Plan. Durham has already invested millions recently into its public transit system in an effort to improve the experience for the 14,000 daily GoDurham riders, and make alternative transportation a safer and more enticing option for Durham residents.

Outside of the main building, Lorraine, a Durham resident for 36 years and frequent bus rider, eagerly scooted up to me with her walker to ask about my e-bike as I packed up to leave. She told me the bus is how she gets to the senior center for group exercises and out to Brier Creek for shopping at her preferred Walmart location. 

As a frequent bus rider in a past life, I shared Lorraine’s enthusiasm for the prospective new station, and her concern that the new building might cover up the distinguished mural at the bottom of the Willard Street apartments that faces the bus depot.

Residents will have to wait two years before taking advantage of the renovated station. City officials say the current station will remain operational throughout the construction process.

Read more about the future plans for Durham’s transit hub and Triangle-wide transportation improvements here. 

—Justin

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