Newport Transit Station (Red Rock Corridor) Update

In 2010, the Washington County Railroad Authority (WCRRA) purchased the former “Knox

lumber site” in Newport for a future transit station. The Newport Transit Station (NTS) will be a key stop along the Red Rock Corridor that will help increase mobility and build the ridership base in the Corridor which will set the stage for future transitway investments.

The design for the transit station was completed in early 2013, a request for bids was released in May with the intent completing construction this year. The apparent low bids for the Newport Transit Station came in higher that the estimated cost and budget for the project. 

On Tuesday July 23, 2013 the WCRRA rejected all bids and directed staff to work with the City to make plan modifications to bring the costs back within budget. It is now anticipated that construction will start this fall and the facility will be open by mid-next year. The completion of the project remains a priority for WCRRA.

Note from District 1 - We were hoping that the construction of the Newport station would help alleviate some of the overflow parking at the Lower Afton Park and Ride. This delay means that relief for the Point Douglas neighbors of that park and ride will be later than anyone hoped.