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Existing Facilities Evaluation Appendix D | Mobility Training Center Building Inventory | 1

Mobility Training Center Building Inventory

Space Summary: Facility for Training of Riders, Operators, and Staff

Use:

Training and associated areas

Spaces:

• Training Rooms • Simulation Training Areas • Conference Rooms • Offices • Reception • Desk Area • Kitchen • Multi-Purpose Room • Restrooms • Open Office Area • Mechanical / Electrical Room • I.T. / Data Room • Elevator

Total Existing Area: Approximately 10,500 s.f. (2 Metro Bus in-use floors)

Facility Observation:

Overall the facility is in very good condition internally, as it was completed in 2014. The building exterior is partially in its original condition, and ongoing maintenance of the brick masonry facades will be required. It has been stated that various City and County Transit Authorities from around the country have visited this facility to see how it has been planned. It has been stated it is thousands of square feet smaller than other comparable facilities, an exercise in space conversation. Some of the spaces within the facility are fairly compact, but all seem to be able to serve the functions required.

Facility Deficiencies:

• Exterior brick masonry walls need mortar repair / replacement in some areas • Adjoining building connection to the Training facility is in need of repair • Stone head at first floor windows may be having water issues, should be monitored • Some of the exterior signage is rusting / corroding in spots • Some minimal interior wall finish damage • Low ceiling heights in some areas • Damaged A.C.T. in a few spaces

Figure 1 - Main Floor Plan

Figure 2 - Lower Level Floor Plan


• No access to natural light in some offices • Some damaged floor tiles • An area of the basement extends underneath the side-

walk, potential ROW concerns • A few renovations are planned for the facility to ad-

dress recent needs

Systems overview:

HVAC and Lighting:

Forced Air HVAC system, RTU’s

Commercial Gas Water Heater

Fire Suppression System

Fluorescent / Incandescent / LED Lighting

Structure:

Masonry Walls

Composite Clay Tile / Concrete Floor Structure

General Notes:

A space efficient training facility

Access & Visibility:

Facility is ADA accessible throughout

Sequence of Entry:

Entry is readily observable / accessible

Area Layout and Use:

Area is efficiently laid out, making

use of a compact space for the

functions provided.

Figure 1 – Mobility Training Center




Analysis and Observations

Entry Vestibule / Reception

• Shared entry vestibule with upstairs tenant

• Accessible with power assisted door operator

• Unit heater in vestibule

• Accessible reception / transaction counter

• Accent lighting and decorative signage

• Security camera system

• Partially exposed ceiling / floor structure

in Reception area

• Overall in very good condition

Waiting Room

• Waiting room for 6 people

• Carpet tiles

• Gyp. board walls

• Partial gyp. board ceiling assembly

• Natural daylighting / views

• Open to reception area

• Direct access to unisex restroom

• TV / Monitor

• Scratched / scuffed walls





Conference Room

• Conference room for 6 – 8 people

• Carpet tiles


• A.C.T. ceiling


• Open to reception area / waiting room


• Cabinet with convenience sink

• Wood entry door with sidelights


• Recessed and suspended light fixtures







Training Area / Circulation

• Training area with simulated conditions

• Floor coating


• Exposed clay-tile ceiling / floor assembly


• Access to reception area


• Fluorescent lighting


• Partial bus – for training

• Walking / wheelchair obstacles – for training

• 3 ramps – for training

• Scale area for differently abled

• Size simulation area

• Stoplight / crossing light

• Transit sign

• Flooring / exterior surface simulations






Unisex Public Restroom

• Directly adjacent to Waiting Room

• Porcelain wall and floor tiles


• Natural daylighting

• Solid surface sink

• Changing station

• Fully accessible

• Baseboard heat


Administrative Area / Back Hallway

• Cabinets with work area

• Carpet tiles



• Exposed ductwork

• Hardwood veneer plywood cabinets

• Solid surface countertops

• Copying center

• Adjacent to open file storage area

• Damaged A.C.T. ceiling at adjacent file storage room







Individual Offices (2)

• Directly across from Administrative Area


• Lacks natural daylighting / views

• Carpet tiles

• A.C.T. tiles

• Low ceiling height


• Limited storage

• Fire Suppression System

• Wood doors with sidelights

• Workstation

Open Workstations / Back Hallway

• 2 Open Workstations

• Used by staff members and bus operators

• Carpet tiles



• Exposed ductwork

• Natural daylighting and views


• Adjacent to Training Room






Training Room


• Natural daylighting and views

• Carpet tiles

• A.C.T. tiles


• Suspended lighting

• Training monitor

• Hardwood veneer cabinets / storage

• Solid surface countertop

• Small convenience sink


• Wood doors with sidelights

Stairway to Basement / Hallway

• Open staircase

• Tile stairs – damaged in spots

• Carpet tiles

• Porcelain tile landing


• Gyp. board ceiling

• Alarm system


• Overall in good condition




I.T., Electrical Service, Fire Alarm Room

• C.M.U. and clay-tile walls


• Suspended fluorescent lighting

• Electrical Panels

• I.T. Equipment

• Fire Alarm Control Panel

• File Storage


Basement Hallway

• A.C.T. ceiling



• C.M.U. walls - painted

• Carpet tiles

• Security cameras

• Emergency access lighting

• Overall in fair condition




Mechanical / Sprinkler / Storage Room

• Basement location – no natural light

• Unfinished area



• Fire Protection Service

• File Storage – elevated and covered

• May have water infiltration concerns

• HVAC equipment

• Manhole to street

• Partially below sidewalk – ROW concerns

Men’s and Women’s Restroom


• A.C.T. ceilings


• Fluorescent and incandescent lighting

• Gyp. board, C.M.U., and tile walls

• Porcelain floor tiles

• Solid surface countertops

• Plans to change Women’s restroom – to add shower

• Fully accessible restrooms





Kitchenette




• C.M.U. walls – some scratched / scuffed

• P. Lam. Cabinets and Countertop

• Accessible kitchen sink

• Surface mounted electrical outlets / conduit

• Bi-fold counter door into training room

• P. Lam Cabinet w/ serving counter

• Refrigerator

• Exposed ductwork limits ceiling clearance

Private Back Room / Office (not used)


• A.C.T. ceilings




• Carpet tiles

• Dated storage cabinet and shelving

• Fire Suppression





Planning Manager Office




• Gyp. Board walls – some tape residue

• Carpet tiles

• Diffuser blows directly onto work station


Various Rooms


• Storage Rooms

• Janitor’s Closet

• Elevator Machine Room

• Low ceiling heights


• Some finished and non-finished walls

• Mixture of floor types

• Fire Suppression

• Some spaces not used

• Some storage leased out to upper floor tenant

• Overall in fair condition for use




Training / CDC Training / Break Room



• A.C.T. ceiling


• Gyp. Board walls – painted

• Carpet tiles

• Operable partitions – dividable space

• Computer stations

• Training monitors

• White boards

• Mobile podium

• Service window to kitchen

• Some surface mounted conduit / outlets

• Fire suppression

• Small coat rack

• Limited storage

• No chair / table storage closet in space

• P. Lam. Cabinets and Countertop

• Exposed water / sewer drain in corner





Conclusions / Summary:

The Mobility Training Center, having been completed in 2014 is in very good shape overall.

• Most of the finishes still look as if new • The facility is generally well planned, especially on the first floor level • There is abundant daylighting and views on most of the first floor level • The entire facility is fully accessible.

The lower level functions acceptably for the purposes served, but does have a few shortcomings:

• The basement level is fairly compact (low ceiling heights) • Does not have any daylighting or exterior views • Is in mixed condition, depending on the room • A number of the storage spaces are not currently used, or barely used

The exterior of the building is in mixed condition

• Two of the facades were updated in 2014, the other two were not • There are a few maintenance items to address and areas that should be monitored, as noted previously

List of Figures

Figure # Location

Figure 1 – Mobility Training Center View of recently renovated exterior façade, at 7th avenue south

Figure 2 – Mobility Training Center View of recently renovated exterior façade, at W. St. Germain Street

Figure 3 – Mobility Training Center View of exterior entry detail

Figure 4 – Mobility Training Center View of reception area, with custom signage

Figure 5 – Mobility Training Center View of waiting area, with natural daylighting / exterior view

Figure 6 – Mobility Training Center View of waiting area and entry to conference room

Figure 7 – Mobility Training Center View of conference room, countertop with convenience sink in background

Figure 8 – Mobility Training Center View of conference room, with natural daylighting / exterior views

Figure 9 – Mobility Training Center View of conference room, with natural daylighting / exterior views

Figure 10 – Mobility Training Center View of training area, bus simulation (front end of bus)

Figure 11 – Mobility Training Center View of training area, multiple simulated environments

Figure 12 – Mobility Training Center View of training area, surface ramp training areas


Figure 13 – Mobility Training Center View of public restroom

Figure 14 – Mobility Training Center View of document working area in back hallway

Figure 15 – Mobility Training Center View of back hallway

Figure 16 – Mobility Training Center View of private office, no natural views or daylighting

Figure 17 – Mobility Training Center View of open workstations, just outside of training room

Figure 18 – Mobility Training Center View of back hallway

Figure 19 – Mobility Training Center View of training room

Figure 20 – Mobility Training Center View of stairway

Figure 21 – Mobility Training Center View of equipment room

Figure 22 – Mobility Training Center View of basement hallway

Figure 23 – Mobility Training Center View of mechanical room

Figure 24 – Mobility Training Center View of restroom

Figure 25 – Mobility Training Center View of kitchenette

Figure 26 – Mobility Training Center View of private back room / office area, currently not used

Figure 27 – Mobility Training Center View of planning manager office, no natural daylighting, no exterior views

Figure 28 – Mobility Training Center View storage closet

Figure 29 – Mobility Training Center View of training room, dividable with operable partitions

Figure 30 – Mobility Training Center View of training room, dividable with operable partitions

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