The local metro transit service (public transit services) in my project’s area offers a Call-A-Ride curb-to-curb service for the general public and persons with disabilities. The vehicles used are multi passenger shuttle busses which transport multiple patrons at once (basically small buses). Many people utilize this service as a shuttle from one location to a local light rail station (within 1.5 miles of my project site). Patrons must reserve the transportation one day in advance or set up a reoccurring time for pick up. If I have 2 bus stops for 1 bus line within ¼ miles of my site and the call-a-ride public transport service with 2 light rail stations within 1.5 miles of the project site; does this appear to be a strategy that would be accepted for SSc4.1? I know a shuttle service from a project site to a light rail station within 2 miles has been approved in the past. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks!
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David Posada
Integrated Design & LEED SpecialistSERA Architects
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November 19, 2012 - 9:17 pm
It's possible the shuttle might count as one of your two bus lines. The addendum for BD&C on 4-1-2012 modified page 43 to include:
"Shuttle buses should provide direct access to transit facilities within 2 miles of the project site, approximately a 5-10 minute drive, and must be available to all project occupants."
The main concern is the requirement to reserve the shuttle a day in advance, which makes it hard for visitors and new users of the building to use it. Since there is another bus line that is within .25 miles, that might be seen as adequate for visitors, especially if you can document how many people are expected to use the shuttle and how that reduces the number of single passenger vehicles. You might want to do a CIR to know for sure since this is worth 4 points, or you could wait to see what the design phase review says.