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Schools-2009 SSc4.1:Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access

Exemplary Performance

According to page 46 the LEED reference guide, it states the following: (FOR SCHOOLS - If a school bus system is being counted as 1 of the required bus lines to meet the requirements of Option 2, exemp perf can be achieved by locating the project with "1/2" mi of at least 1 or more stops for 2 or more public bus lines.) Considering that the standard credit is limited to 1/4 mi this seems too good to be true, but the LEED online template does not acknowledge this option. Anyone have any insight if the above is a typo by USBGC or if this is a valid?

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David Posada
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Sat, 06/25/2011 - 00:08

It could be an error, but since it's not listed in any addenda/ errata, you'll probably want to submit a question via the LEEDOnline "Feedback" link at the top of the v3 page once you are logged into LEEDOnline.

Wed, 08/17/2011 - 13:38

I just received feedback on this same question. The 1/2 mile stated in the guide is apparently correct, and they are working on updating the form. I was advised to delay submission until the form is working properly, or to note this in the "Special Circumstances" if there is not time to wait.

Thu, 11/10/2011 - 19:49

Just an update, we went ahead and submitted with the 1/2 mile exemplary approach and it was approved on the 10/28/2011. However we were warned that for future versions this may be changed. I suspect someone messed up and wrote 1/2 mile in the guide instead of 1/4 and very few people actually pursued it. Regardless, as of now it appears to still be a valid (and sneaky) way to achieve the credit and gain an exemplary point. Just be sure to include a narrative explaining this approach so the review team is aware of it.

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