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

Shuttle between building and secured site entrances

Distance from LEED building to public transit stops is too far to meet requirements, however distance from the guardhouse gate controlling access to the secured site on which the LEED building is located would meet the requirements. What's the likelihood LEED reviewers will accept the guardhouse gate point as the "entry" from which the distances are measured? What if owner provides a shuttle from the guardhouse gate to the LEED building to in essence bridge the gap? The shuttle could be set up to accommodate all workers, transporting them at the beginning and end of each shift.

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Fri, 05/06/2016 - 15:50

Hi Douglas, As the credit explicitly says "from the main entrance of the building" I would say this might be tough to get approved. I don't know how far the guard gate entrance is from the building main entrance but I would imagine that could factor in as well. If you still feel your project meets the intent of the credit, you can always submit a narrative stating your case for alternative compliance path.

Thu, 12/01/2016 - 19:44

Douglas, I hope it isn't too late, but as I was searching through the comments I saw your question. In reference to LEED Interpretation #5065 for a high security gated campus with restricted access, the main guard gate can be considered a control point and the official entrance for measurement to public transportation. It's an old interpretation, but I've used it recently and know it is accepted regularly.

Thu, 12/01/2016 - 19:49

Great find - thanks for sharing Vanessa!

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:48

Hi!
I have got a similar situation, but the distance between building entrance and site entrance is less than 370 m. My query is whether to provide shuttle services for just a distance of 370 m? So is there any distance requirement for shuttle services between site entrance and building entrance?? 

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