Bus Charging Infrastructure Installation at AOMF

Location

3320 26th Street S, Arlington, VA 22206  View Map

Status

Complete

A project to install Battery Electric Bus (BEB) charging infrastructure at the ART Operations and Maintenance Facility (AOMF) began in March 2025 and was completed in June 2026.

About the Project

The Arlington Transit (ART) Operations and Maintenance Facility opened in December 2024 and serves as ART's permanent home for heavy maintenance and operations. Following the construction of the facility, a second phase included the installation of BEB charging infrastructure to support the future expansion of ART's BEB fleet. ART purchased its first four BEBs in August 2023 as part of a pilot to evaluate new technologies and expects to receive eight more in 2026.

The infrastructure installed in phase 2 included 12 BEB charging stations, 1 mast super charger, and additional electrical infrastructure and site accommodations to support the future expansion of the electric bus fleet. A solar canopy was also installed on the top level of the parking garage at the beginning of this project, bringing the total number of solar panels on this facility to 817 -- the most solar panels installed on any County-owned building.

About the County's Commitment to Sustainable Public Transportation
The purchase of zero-emission buses and mobile chargers underscores Arlington's noted commitment to becoming a carbon neutral community by 2050. The LEED Platinum-certified AOMF has also received multiple awards for sustainability and innovation, including the U.S. Department of Energy's 2026 Better Buildings, Better Plants award.

Photo Gallery