STV was selected by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to provide full design services for a new electric bus maintenance and administration facility for River Valley Transit (RVT) in Middletown.

Designed to support RVT’s transition to zero-emission transit operations across its 16-town service area, the facility will accommodate light bus maintenance, administrative functions, and employee parking, while also supporting operations at RVT’s existing facility, said officials.

STV’s Project Work

STV will work with CTDOT and RVT to define the facility layout, operational requirements, and long-term flexibility for RVT’s growing electric fleet.

The maintenance bay area will accommodate four full-size buses and include plug-in charging capability, in-ground two-post lifts, and related support spaces.

Additionally, a dedicated service lane will include a bus wash, fare collection area, and adjacent support space for bus maintenance.

“Electrifying a transit fleet depends on infrastructure that performs as reliably as the vehicles themselves,” said David Breza, PE, vice president and Connecticut area manager at STV. “Purpose built facilities enable agencies to scale electric fleets with confidence while maintaining service reliability as demand grows.”

Continuing Shift to Zero Emissions

The Middletown project reflects a broader shift across Connecticut as transit agencies accelerate the transition from diesel to zero-emission vehicles, creating new demand for modern maintenance facilities designed for new technologies and operating models.

The firm has a long-standing presence in Connecticut, delivering transportation, buildings, water, and environmental projects for state agencies, municipalities, and institutional clients.

Recent work in the state includes the Reconstruction of Interchange 33 on I-95, the Arrigoni Bridge Rehabilitation, the New Haven Yard West End Rail Storage, and the Connecticut College Shain Library Renovation.