Marin Transit adopts bus yard environmental assessment

Marin Transit’s plan to construct an electric bus yard in San Rafael has taken a major step forward.

The board governing the agency voted Monday to adopt a study that satisfies requirements set by the California Environmental Quality Act. The adoption was needed for Marin Transit to advance the plan at 1075 Francisco Blvd. East, a 3.5-acre property in the Canal neighborhood.

Board member Maribeth Bushey, who sits on the San Rafael City Council, said city officials still have reservations.