About Us

Green Bus Stops is run by the WNC Green Building Council, a non-profit in Asheville, North Carolina that promotes environmentally sustainable and healthy buildings through community education.  The WNCGBC organizes volunteers that donate their skills to design and build unique bus stop shelters throughout the City of Asheville’s transit system.

What Makes A Bus Stop Green?

• Providing shelter for bus riders supports mass transit. There are approximately 600 bus stops in the city of Asheville that do not have protection from the elements and over a million riders every year.
• Shelters can be built using green building techniques such as salvaged and recycled content materials, a green roof, solar panels and more.  Shelters made of durable materials require less maintenance and replacement, which conserves resources and money.
• Local artists, architects, and builders showcase their talents, promote local businesses, and improve the quality of neighborhoods and streetscapes.  This reinforces Asheville as a center for vibrant communities, art, and green building innovation.
• Citizens throughout the city are exposed to green building examples and the local businesses that helped make the shelter possible.

How Do I Build a Green Bus Stop?

Building a Green Bus Stop is a great tangible way to give back to the Asheville community and make it a better place to live.  For information on how to build a Green Bus Stop in your neighborhood, or how to set up a Green Bus Stops program in your town go to our Get Involved! page and Contact Us.

Community Members/Groups – donate your labor, materials or funds to build a shelter
Architects – donate your design services to create a distinctive and green shelter
Builders – donate your skills or work force to help build a shelter
Artists – donate your talent to create a unique bench, panel or other artistic component
Material Suppliers – help us by discounting or donating materials