MTA Seeks New Bus Depot in Staten Island
Union officials report that the MTA is searching for a new bus depot in Staten Island, approximately one year after closing the Meredith Bus Depot on the island.
New York, NY, October 31, 2026 — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is reportedly in the process of identifying a new location for a bus depot in Staten Island. This development comes approximately one year after the closure of the Meredith Bus Depot, also located on Staten Island.
Details regarding the specific reasons for the closure of the Meredith Bus Depot and the precise timeline for the search for a new facility have not been publicly disclosed. Similarly, information concerning potential new sites, the estimated cost of establishing a new depot, or the anticipated impact on bus services in the borough is currently unavailable.
Union officials have brought attention to the ongoing search for a replacement facility. The absence of a dedicated bus depot on Staten Island could potentially affect operational logistics and service deployment for MTA buses serving the borough. The Meredith Bus Depot’s closure last year marked a significant change in the MTA’s infrastructure footprint on the island.
Further details regarding the MTA’s strategic plans for bus operations and infrastructure in Staten Island are expected to emerge as the search for a new depot progresses. The contractor selected for any potential new construction or acquisition has not been identified. The exact nature of the MTA’s search process, including whether it involves acquiring existing property or developing a new site, was not provided.
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