The project is a newly constructed office building in a new development. We would like to approach this credit via Option 2 Bus Stop Proximity which requires 1 or more stops for 2 or more public, campus or private bus lines within ¼ mile walking distance by building occupants. We have two questions:
Is it acceptable to include a bus route which is nearby (but not within ¼) that can be rerouted on an as-needed basis if building occupants call in to the bus control station requesting a pickup? We have confirmed that the city bus lines are available for temporary rerouting in these situations.
Is it acceptable to include a bus route that is sited and planned within a ¼ mile at the time the project is completed, similar to the allowance for light rail or subway as noted in paragraph three under section 4. Implementation of the LEED 2009 reference guide?
The project team is inquiring whether it is acceptable to meet the requirements of SSc4.1 Option 2 by using a bus route that can be rerouted on an on-call basis or by using a bus route that is sited and planned—but not yet operational--within one-fourth-mile at the time of project completion.
A bus route that is more than one-fourth mile from the project building’s main entrance, but that can be re-routed on an on-call basis to be within one-fourth mile of the project building is not acceptable for credit compliance since it would not provide a consistent level of service to truly serve as an alternative transportation option. Bus lines that are planned/sited, but not yet operational, do not meet credit requirements. Applicable internationally.