The Hunts Point Produce Market will be redeveloped into a new, state-of-the-art intermodal facility. The new facility is anticipated to include new refrigerated warehouse buildings, and new administrative, waste management, and maintenance facilities. The new facility will expand the current facility’s pallet capacity, increase operational efficiency, and eliminate the need for the dieselfueled TRUs currently located on the site. Site development includes upgrades to vehicular, truck, rail, and pedestrian traffic circulation. The project will further increase rail efficiency and encourage rail usage. The new Produce Market will electrify heating and cooling and provide additional infrastructure for other sustainability efforts. Upgrades to civil infrastructure, utility infrastructure, and landscape design will also be included. The goals and objectives for the Project are as follows: 1. Deliver a state-of-the-art, intermodal food distribution facility that supports daily market operations for city-wide produce needs. 2. Enhance the long-term viability of the produce businesses by meeting market needs. 3. Eliminate stationary diesel Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs), which currently serve as additional warehouse storage. 4. Optimize site-wide access and traffic circulation to alleviate congestion and reduce truck idling. 5. Minimize multi-modal conflicts between vehicular, truck, rail, and pedestrian traffic. 6. Increase rail efficiency and encourage rail usage. 7. Maximize energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. 8. Reduce waste and waste management expenses. 9. Prioritize safety and security of the facility. 10. Create new construction jobs and preserve quality jobs in the Bronx.
