How strict is the 1/4 mile walking distance? If the stops are .28 miles walking distance but under 1/4 mile as the crow flies will they not qualify? Also, why is it ok to walk 1/2 mile for the train but only 1/4 mile for the bus? Shouldn't these be the same distances?
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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November 3, 2010 - 2:33 am
I think the idea is that train networks have greater, faster reach than bus networks and so are higher value and more worth walking for. Also, bus stops are more common.Usually LEED doesn't allow any kind of rounding, so the stops in this case wouldn't qualify. And it is a walking distance requirement, since accessibility is the key. Since you're close I could see documenting the credit anyway and arguing for it, but it's anyone's case if you would succeed.