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METRO Transit has an exciting project going on right now – the construction of a new Parking Facility. Read on to learn more about the development of this building. We also recently completed the construction of a state-of-the-art transit center. Read on to learn more about this great stride in OKC's public transportation! |
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City Center Garage
Check out the City Center Garage in action! Design by Architectural Design Group, Inc.Construction by Lippert Bros., Inc Animation by Skyline Ink Expansion of the City Center Garage has added an additional 1,000 more parking spaces to downtown Oklahoma City. The construction of the two multilevel parking garages is complete. The facility is located between Park Avenue and Sheridan Avenue, east of Hudson Avenue (and immediately south of the new Norick Library & Learning Center). The new garage and streetscape incorporates an architectural style compatible with nearby buildings and a skywalk which links the two new multi-story garage structures.The Harvey Avenue street expansion is still taking place. Once completed, the street will allow parking patrons to enter and exit the parking facility with ease. Phase II Recommended Vehicular Paths - Basement Phase II Recommended Vehicular Paths - Ground Floor
Transit Center
The new Downtown Transit Center is state of the art, a greatly improved facility for METRO Transit passengers. The center has a comfortable climate-controlled waiting area, detailed informational displays, vending machines and restrooms. Covered boarding provides weather protection for passengers getting on and off the bus.
The Transit
Center’s exterior is not only an asset to the passengers with informational
displays, but also offers a relaxing environment with extensive landscape
and public art. The new Downtown
Transit Center is funded 80 percent by federal grants and 20 percent by
local funds. Lippert Bros., Inc. is the general contractor for the $3.875
million dollar building designed by Charles F McAfee Architectures. COTPA is a public trust responsible for providing downtown parking alternatives as well as safe, efficient, and convenient transportation to the citizens of the Greater Oklahoma City Metropolitan area.
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