City of Yuma says Hotel Del Sol project will become a one-stop transportation center
Lauren Duffel
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Yuma says this project is going to be a one-stop transportation center.
Jennifer Reichelt with the City of Yuma said, “So really making it into a one stop shop for services like YCAT, Amtrak, Greyhound, a lot of services we have in our community, but they’re not consolidated in one location so, this will make it a one stop shop for our residents.”
The facility will serve multiple transportation services in one centralized location.
“Instead of having to go to one location to buy tickets, or to get on the Amtrak train, or go find the Greyhound bus, you’re going to have one centralized location,” Reichelt said.
The project will enhance public transportation for residents and preserve the historic character of the Hotel Del Sol site.
David Wostenberg with the City of Yuma said, “The transportation center will be about 3,000 square feet on the east side of the bottom floor, and will have exhibits showing what was in the Hotel Del Sol, giving a little bit about the history and the decor that was in there including the wood celling’s beams and the fire place.”
According to the City of Yuma, the Hotel Del Sol project will cost $19.8 million and is primarily funded through federal and state grants, with the city providing required matching funds.
Construction is expected to start in September and open in a few years.
“Hoping in late of 28 or late of 29,” Wostenberg said.
As the Hotel Del Sol becomes a public transportation site, it will serve the entire community.