Community Bus Shelter Rebuild
Completed
A collaborative rebuild of a damaged bus shelter using modular panels and student labor.
The city requested help rebuilding two bus shelters after repeated vandalism. We partnered with a local metal shop to design modular panels that could be replaced individually.
We needed panels that could be manufactured quickly and repaired without special tools. The team standardized bolt spacing and used marine-grade plywood to withstand weather.
Students cut the panels on the CNC router and used jigs to maintain square corners. A volunteer welding mentor assembled the steel frames.
Modular parts reduce on-site labor. The city maintenance crew can now swap a damaged panel in under 15 minutes.
Team
Community, Students
Phase
Completed
Tools Used
CNC router, Panel saw, Assembly jigs
Materials
Marine plywood, Powder-coated steel, UV sealant
Outcomes
- Two shelters rebuilt
- Students logged 120 training hours