Zero-Emission Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility

Draft CEQA Document Available for Review

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration: An initial study evaluation has been developed and determined that there is no significant impact on the environment, and that no environmental impact report is required. The Initial Study and Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for review via the links below. Files coming soon! 

Comments on this document will be accepted November 3, 2025 - December 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. 

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Marin Transit’s biggest need is for a centralized fixed route facility for maintenance, parking, and charging of zero-emission buses. This facility will support continued investment in electric buses, improve operational efficiency, increase competition for contracted service, and reduce long term risk.

Marin Transit has successfully acquired three small sites that provide bus parking, paratransit maintenance, and paratransit parking. However, these do not provide sufficient space to accommodate the full bus fleet nor to maintain fixed route vehicles or install sufficient electric bus charging to fulfill state mandates and Marin County’s sustainability goals.

Currently, Marin Transit operates fixed route, paratransit, and mobility management services under contracts with two providers. Marin Transit relies on these contractors for maintenance and storage facilities. This reliance undermines our ability to competitively attract a range of contractors.

Project Status & Timeline:

  • Marin Transit received a $31.5 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant in 2023.  The grant provides funding towards the $44.5 million project and an investment of $2.2 million in workforce development.
  • In November 2024, Marin Transit purchased a 3.5 acre site at 1075 East Francisco Boulevard in San Rafael.  The District is also developing an outreach plan for the project and the workforce development component. Learn more here.

Facility Timeline June 2025

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General Comments

General comments about the proposed facility may be submitted as follows:

Potential Community Enhancements 

Marin Transit is considering the feasibility of a variety of community enhancements either on or off-site of the proposed facility. Share your feedback about the community enhancements you would like to be considered as part of this project! 

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Information & Resources

General Information

Community Conversation: Marin Transit Proposed Zero Emission Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility September 24, 2025

On September 24, 2025, Marin Transit hosted a virtual community conversation for community members to learn more about this project. The links below contain the presentations and recordings of that event. 

Contracting Opportunities

Interested parties for contracting opportunities related to the project are encouraged review the procurement page and register as a vendor.

Questions or Comments

Contact us at facility@marintransit.org if you have any questions or comments about this project. 

Page last updated 11/3/2025

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Marin Transit Releases Draft Environmental Document for Operations & Maintenance Facility at 1075 E Francisco Blvd for Public Review

Marin Transit Releases Draft Environmental Document for Operations & Maintenance Facility at 1075 E Francisco Blvd for Public Review

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration: An initial study evaluation has been developed and determined that there is no significant impact on the environment, and that no environmental impact report is required. The Initial Study and Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for review here (link coming soon!). 

Public Review Period for this Environmental Document: November 3, 2025 - December 2, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Public Meeting: Marin Transit Board of Directors meeting on December 1, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Participants may attend virtually or in person. The meeting will be held at 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 330, San Rafael, CA 94903. More information about the public meeting can be found at www.marintransit.org/dec2025-board. 

Comments on the document may be submitted as follows:

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Marin Transit Receives $31.5 Million Grant for Electric Transit Bus Facility

 

Congressman Jared Huffman makes an announcement in front of a green Marin Transit battery electric bus.

 

San Rafael, CA (July 24, 2023) – On Friday, July 21 U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Deputy Regional Administrator Amy Changchien visited Marin Transit to present the $31.5 million grant awarded to the agency funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build a new electric transit bus facility. 

 “We made a promise to invest in America and rebuild our infrastructure to work better for everyday folks. Public transportation is a fundamental part of that equation, and these grants are going to help create a greener, more modern way to get people where they need to go,” said Rep. Huffman. “Another huge benefit of electrifying our region’s bus fleets is that every one of these clean electric buses is potentially a mobile generator to help communities respond to disasters and power outages. Clean energy is the future, and by investing in these buses we can supercharge our transition while improving lives, creating jobs, and reducing planet-killing emissions.”  

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