February 18, 2010 – Texarkana, TX Texarkana
Urban Transit District’s General Manager Vera Matthews welcomed citizens city
officials, staff, board members, and supporters as they began the initial break
of the ground ceremony at the corner of 14th St and Texas Boulevard.
Residents in the community commented how excited they were
that the old car dealership that had not been in use for a long while was
finally going to have a new use.
The new facility will house the administrative offices of TUTD
(currently operates at 818 Elm St.). In addition, the metro planning
organization for the city that has been operating out of the Miller county
court house will have office space in the facility as well.
The 6,000 sqft Building will maintain its retro integrity,
sporting updated warehouse windows to over look the transfer hubs, contemporary
landscaping, public reception area with restrooms, and outdoor seating.
Funding for this project has largely been attributed to the
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funds and the strong partnership between
the Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department and the Texas
Department of Transportation.
The building is scheduled to be complete in February 2011.