Designing and Building Green

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1 Designing and Building Green The Rapid makes commitment to build all buildings green. Peter Varga, CEO The Rapid, Grand Rapids, Michigan APTA CEO Seminar 2011

2 Designing and Building Green

3 Strategy #1: Mobility The Rapid Will Provide Sustainable Improve the overall quality of life in Metropolitan Grand Rapids by reducing negative impacts on the environment. Make Effective Transit Available to All Use Transit as an Economic Engine in Greater Grand Rapids Encourage Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

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5 Strategy #2:The Rapid Will Utilize Sustainability Concepts to Operate Reduce energy consumption for the agency Reduce waste and environmental consequences (Air, Water, Noise and Soil pollution) Become a leader in the region in sustainability Conduct procurement activities so as to acquire goods and services that are environmentally sustainable

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7 Strategy #2:The Rapid Will Utilize Sustainability Concepts to Operate Conduct procurements to ensure maximum participation by local firms thereby maximizing job opportunities in the community Ensure that new projects are carried out considering impacts not only from an environmental perspective, but also from a community and economic perspective. Require all new construction projects incorporate sustainable practices and at least LEED certification or higher.

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9 Strategy #3:The Rapid will Sponsor Sustainable Development Acclimate personnel to sustainable practices Take a leadership role in sustainability in the community Work with other organizations to further sustainable practices

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11 The Rapid Central Station

12 $24.8 million investment

13 Central Station First LEED First Certified Public Transit Facility

14 Innovation and Design Grand Opening June 14, 2004

15 Innovation and Design

16 LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

17 What is LEED? LEED buildings focus on five environmental categories: Sustainable sites Water efficiency Energy and atmosphere Materials and resources Indoor environmental quality

18 Current Major Projects Renovation and expansion of Wealthy Street Operations Center $32.8 million investment project Amtrak station relocation improve intermodal connections and offer better station amenities Kentwood Hub Center connection between 6 routes

19 Wealthy Operations Expansion

20 $ 32 Million Investment

21 Wealthy Operations Center Sustainable Design Elements

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23 Meet the Project 285,000 square feet of maintenance and storage space Storage for 165 buses Two wash/fuel lanes 18 maintenance bays 15,000 square feet of administrative space Covered lower level employee parking 4 phase construction $32 Million budget 1/3 ARRA funded

24 Sustainable Design Wikipedia: to eliminate negative environmental impact completely through skillful, sensitive design Brundtland Commission: development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

25 Sustainable Design Wikipedia: to eliminate negative environmental impact completely through skillful, sensitive design Brundtland Commission: development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs to reduce negative environmental impact, lower operating costs, raise employee morale and reduce maintenance items without negatively impacting operations. all about balance

26 Sustainable Design Reduce negative environmental impact harmful emissions energy consumption minimal impact to the site/surrounding area Reduce maintenance items Seating areas Work surfaces Flooring Lower operating costs Energy consumption Reduce facility footprint Raise employee morale Attractive spaces Comfortable spaces (user controlled) Usable spaces A happy employee is a productive employee

27 Sustainable Design Elements Green Roof Bus Wash Reclaim Natural Light Chilled Beams Wind Turbines White Roof Radiant Floors Solar Water Heating High Speed doors Large Sun Shades Rain Gardens Durable Recycled Materials Brownfield Redevelopment Water Efficiency

28 Sustainable Design Elements Green Roof Bus Wash Reclaim Natural Light Chilled Beams Wind Turbines White Roof Radiant Floors Solar Water Heating High Speed doors Large Sun Shades Rain Gardens Durable Recycled Materials Brownfield Redevelopment Water Efficiency

29 Green Roof Modular tray system, sedum plants, 40,000 square feet Heat island effect reduction Provides additional insulation (R 1.9 or more) Extends roof life two fold, or more LEED point SS 7.1 and SS 5.2 With a 1 rainfall, this green roof diverts approximately 20,000 gallons from the storm sewer Grand Rapids is investigating charging for storm water run off

30 Bus Wash Reclaim 120 washes per night Saving 200 gallons per wash Circulating of water LEED ID credit for process water reduction 8,000,000 gallons fresh water saved per year

31 Wind Turbines Six roof mounted turbines 1.0 KW each Monitored performance Potential for LEED EA 2 credit Continues the direction of the community (embedded in the vision of West Michigan.) Advancing research for new technologies

32 High Speed Doors Travel speed of 5 feet per second 5 doors for about 200,000 sf of storage why not less? Proper interior traffic flow is important 2.5 hours of extra open time per day! 5 million cubic feet of cold air

33 Material Selection Polished concrete floors (cost consciousness) Floor replacement in concrete life span Stainless steel Carpet tile in lieu of broadloom Curtain wall instead of gyp board (cleanable, no paint required) Metal laminate covered cabinets in lieu of wood

34 Lessons learned Travel path can define space Research of systems Buy America Sustainability comes in many forms to reduce negative environmental impact, lower operating costs, raise employee morale and reduce maintenance items without negatively impacting operations.

35 Project Partners

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37 Peter Varga CEO The Rapid 300 Ellsworth St SW Grand Rapid, MI