Dedicated shuttle connecting to public transport interfaces

My understanding is that nay shuttle needs to act in a similar way to that of public transit. An expert from LEED Interpretation # 10003, "a private mini-bus may be counted towards credit compliance if it is available to the public, travels a regular route and observes a regular time schedule. If the mini-bus behaves more like a group taxi, in that the route and timetable is determined by the occupants, then it is not eligible to be counted towards credit compliance." For your project, I would say that as long as the shuttle is open to the staff and visitors [you will have to argue why this is not open to the public, as it is a private campus -- I wouldn't think you'd have a tough time], has a regular time schedule, and a published route, it would fulfill the credit requirements. I would think you'd only have to document its schedule, route, and accessibility to campus users. You will also have to document what it is connecting to [bus stops, train station, city centre, etc.]

Check out this CIR response (#000400005578) : If the project can provide permanent shuttle service that connects building occupants directly to one rail station or to one or more bus stops serving two or more bus lines within a reasonable distance (4 miles) of the project, then it may be eligible for this credit. If a shuttle is used, provide information on the distance to bus routes and to building(s), schedule and frequency of operation, and shuttle capacity. Schedule and frequency must be adequate to service employee ridership during standard commuting times for all shifts.

Pedro, please see ID#100001163 MADE ON 04/01/2012: "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." Also, several CIR's and LI-s are dealing with this issue (what frequency is ok, etc.) check: http://www.usgbc.org/leed-interpretations Deborah, that CIR you mention might have lost its validity now. There was also an interpretation ID#5179 MADE ON 01/23/2009 where a bus line 4 miles away was not accepted altough connected by a shuttle.

CIR response #000400005578 references "Shuttle schedule and frequency must be adequate to service employee ridership during standard commuting times for all shifts." Does anyone have experience providing shuttle service for events that occur regularly as part of the building program? Should the team assume that event visitors must also have access to shuttle service of appropriate size and schedule to accommodate maximum building capacity?