We are pursuing LEED credits for a VA Clinic in Sanford, North Carolina... Sanford is a fairly rural city, but it does have a public transportation that provides many options for the public. Is there any flexibility for more rural areas that don't have multiple bus lines or a rail/subway system. The Bus line does run during all business hours and can even pick people up if not too far from the determined route. Is this worth pursuing further? What avenue would I take to find out more about this?
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Donald Green
Sr Project Manager / Operations ManagerProgressive AE
35 thumbs up
June 16, 2014 - 4:15 pm
Read all the LEED Interpretations (LI's) in LEED Online, as well there have been several threads under this credit that address that situation.
You need to prove that you have at least 2 bus lines and either have a bus stop from each line within a 1/4 mile walking distance from your building OR can provide a shuttle with no more than a 2 mile ride to a location where both bus lines can be accessed.
This credit does become tough for smaller towns and rural areas.
Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
1296 thumbs up
June 16, 2014 - 4:19 pm
You might want to contact the local bus service provider. Some small towns will alter their bus service for large volume buildings and your project may meet that criteria.