BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Transit (BCT) celebrated its Lauderhill Transit Center on May 19, 2023 as it received the prestigious GOLD level on the LEEDv4 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Transit Center Rating System. This is a tremendous accomplishment not only for BCT, but also for Broward County and South Florida, as this is the first LEED Transit Center in Florida and the first LEED Transit GOLD level in the United States. Broward County Mayor Fisher, Commissioner Hazelle Rogers, Commissioner Beam Furr, Commissioner Michael Udine, Director of Public Works Trevor Fisher, County Administrator Monica Cepero and General Manager/Transportation Director Coree Cuff Lonergan gave remarks and were honored with the certificate.

The Lauderhill Transit Center is BCT's newest transit center and this Gold certification signifies the center's exemplary performance across various sustainability categories, including water and energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials selection and transportation accessibility. This certification validates the project's adherence to the highest standards of green building practices and its positive impact on both the environment and the community it serves. 

"We are extremely proud to have achieved LEED Gold Certification for our Lauderhill Transit Center," said Coree Cuff Lonergan. "As an organization, we are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and this facility is a testament to that commitment. We believe that sustainable building practices are not only good for the environment but also good for our employees and the communities we serve."  One of the center's notable features includes solar canopies strategically installed around the station and bus loading area. These solar canopies, including a solar array, harness clean, renewable energy from the sun and generate more than 100% of the building's energy needs. By effectively utilizing solar power, the Lauderhill Transit Center has achieved net positive energy, significantly reducing its carbon footprint and operating costs.

The LEEDv4 Transit Station Gold certification, coupled with the center's net zero energy capabilities, exemplifies the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved in the Lauderhill Transit Center project. It showcases their commitment to pushing the boundaries of sustainable design while providing a functional and environmentally responsible facility.

BCT's Lauderhill Transit Center is the seventh Broward County Government building that has been built to LEED standards and only the fourth to achieve a GOLD level rating. In October 2008, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution creating the County Green Building Policy. All new County-owned and operated buildings must achieve a minimum LEED rating of "LEED Certified." 

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