Green Roofs & Canopies
Solar Power
Smart Monitoring
LOCATION
Bladensburg, MD
CLIENTS
Town of Bladensburg
ROLE
Prime Contractor, project management, compliance, and installation oversight
TIMELINE
May 2025-Present
STATUS
Ongoing
2
bus shelters installed
3
Local businesses sourced for this project
200 gal
of rainwater stored per event
Up to 33°F
cooler than standard shelters
Project Overview
Green Mechanics Benefit LLC, in partnership with the Town of Bladensburg, is implementing two Cool Green Bus Shelters — an innovative approach that blends nature and technology to transform bus stops into shaded, resilient, and community-friendly hubs.
Problem Statement
Traditional bus shelters often provide minimal protection from heat, lack sustainable design, and fail to integrate into community resilience goals. In Bladensburg, where residents rely on transit, infrastructure must deliver both comfort and sustainability.
Solution
Green Roofs & Canopies: Shade, air filtration, and stormwater capture.
Solar-Powered Amenities: Lighting and USB charging.
Rainwater Harvesting: 100 gallons per shelter reused for irrigation.
Smart Monitoring: Environmental sensors for temperature, air quality, and solar output.
Innovation
Weather Protection
LED Lighting
Environmental Data
Ozone
Temperature
Humidity
Solar Irradiance
PM 2.5
Sustainable Materials
Solar Charging Ports
Green Roof/Wall
Carbon Capture
IoT/5G Small Cell
Urban Heat Island Reduction
Evaporative Cooling
Stormwater Management
Green Infrastructure
AD Display/ESG Sponsorship
Impact
Environmental Outcomes
Stormwater Capture: ~200 gallons per storm event
Heat Island Reduction: Surrounding temperatures
lowered by up to 33°F
Carbon & Air Quality: Vegetation absorbs CO₂ and pollutants
Sustainable Materials: Recycled acrylic and eco-friendly construction
Community Outcomes
Transit Equity: Serves residents who rely on bus systems daily
Public Amenities: Solar charging, shaded seating, and lighting
Education & Visibility: A visible symbol of sustainable transit
Local Jobs: Installation led by Collins and Sons LLC
Economic Outcomes
Cost Efficiency: Two shelters delivered at ~$60,000 total
Maintenance Savings: Built-in irrigation reduces costs
ESG Sponsorship Potential: Branding and revenue opportunities
Holistic Significance
The Cool Green Bus Shelters represent a new model for public infrastructure: visible, multipurpose, and
community-centered.
Affordability
At ~$30,000 per shelter, these units provide transit equity, stormwater management, and climate resilience.
Conclusion
The Cool Green Bus Shelter Project positions Bladensburg at the forefront of sustainable transit infrastructure, demonstrating how bus stops can serve as hubs for shade, stormwater capture, renewable energy, and community comfort. With green roofs, solar-powered amenities, and rainwater harvesting, the shelters lower local heat by up to 33°F while providing everyday benefits like lighting and USB charging to hundreds of riders. Delivered at just ~$30,000 per unit, the project proves that public infrastructure can be affordable, resilient, and multipurpose, offering a replicable model for communities seeking to align transit equity with climate adaptation and visible environmental stewardship.
