Definition of Informal Transit
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Michelle Rosenberger on
What is the definition of informal transit that is referenced in v4 Step 2 guidance?
What is the Exact Definition of A Trip?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Krithikha Muthukrishnan on
I am posting this question largely because the credit langauage is not very clear(maybe language nativity issues here). In the Reference Guide, "A Trip" is defined as follows-
Big project site = more than 400m walking distance to nearest bus stop, but there is a shuttle service within the property.
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Zirjay Villanueva on
We're working on a project with a big project site, and the nearest bus stop is more than 400m walking distance from some of the buildings.
Is there OR between options or AND?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Faran Arshad Chohan on
Do we have two options for this credit:
1. locating the project within 1/4 mile radius
2. locating the project within 1/2 mile radius
or we have to fulfill both requirements?
If the site is walking distance from two separate stops but service the same routes can you count both
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by David O'Connell on
The site is close to two different stops alexion and BDC but the two stops are serviced by the same routes ? can you count both stops towards the total number of buses i.e.
Does Boston's MBTA Silver Line count as Bus Rapid Transit?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Eric Dammeyer on
Our team is working on a project in Boston located near the MBTA Silver Line (0.46 miles from the Silver Line Way stop).
Commuter Rail
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Brightworks Sustainability on
Hi all, what qualifies transit options as having commuter service only?
Public transit reductions due to COVID
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Erin Holdenried on
During the COVID pandemic, there has been a reduction in frequency of public transportation. Are projects permited to use pre-pandemic rates when calculating number of trips, as the rate
Boarding school
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Hossam Jacoup on
?Is option 2 in Access to quality transit credit can be applied for boarding school project
What is the certificate of occupancy
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Stephan Zweig on
In this credit is mentioned "Planned stops and stations may count if they are sited, funded, and under construction by the date of the certificate of occupancy and are complete within 24 m
Private shuttle
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Dora Rebola on
We have an office building and retail that is located in an area that provides a good public transport services during the week, but not on the weekends.
how is considered Paris’ tramway ?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Marion THIBAULT on
Hi everyone,
I have some trouble to determine if the Paris’ tramway corresponds to a streetcar or a lightrail regarding the LTc5 credit “Access to quality transit”.
Public Transportation subsidy?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Erin Holdenried on
Reduced Parking and Green Vehicles offer credit for 20% discount in place of preferred parking. Has anybody tried a similar ACP approach for this credit? To get some credit, such a
Can shared vehicles that do not have stops be considered public transport?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Kavita Suresh on
Is there any guidance for passing shared vehicles (e.g. not stopping at the site) to be considered public transport?
Define "transit route" for the extra point gained with no on route providing more than 60% of the documented levels
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Evie Bird on
Pertaining to this extra point in LEED v4 -"Projects served by two or more transit routes such that no one route provides more than 60% of the documented levels may earn one additional point, up to
Building site served by bus only
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by alfonso senatore on
I'm currently involved in a project which is served by buses only (15+ different routes).
Do you know if the above is suitable for the Access to Quality Transit Credit?
Standard bus stop - weekday vs weekend
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Felicia Ridgeway on
Can a standard bus stop count if it is within 1/2 mile of the project entrance, or is a standard (non rapid) bus stop only allowed to count towards the 1/4 mile distance credit?
Exemplary Threshold
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Jane Bills on
I have a Core & Shell project with the following:
RAIL:
249 Weekday 117 Weekend
BUS:
E-Jeepneys
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Summer on
Does E-Jeepney transpo counted on this credit? I haven't seen any explanation on the reference guide regarding electric transpo.
Substitute for bus or streetcar.
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Kim Estrella on
We want to satisfy this credit, but our project site (Cebu, Philippines) doesn't have any streetcar and our buses just pass along the highway which is far away from the site.
Only commuter rail frequency complies with requirements
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Ricardo Sá on
Dear All
we are evaluating the possibility of certifying a distributrion center.
In what related LT C5 (“Access to Quality Transit”):
Minimum Daily Transit Service Threshold
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Mark Norris on
Hi,
Quality Transit - Distance
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Priya Venkat on
My project is located in a huge campus, and the distance to the main entrance of the campus is more than 800 m walking distance.
Map sample for Access to quality Transit
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Anthony Shiau on
Hi!
Can anyone suggest me any map sample for Access to quality transit?
Public transportation access for cruise terminal
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Heather Appell on
Our project is a cruise terminal which provides bus parking for those who travel to and from the site. All types of shuttles and buses come transporting employees, cruise guests and visitors.
Table 1 when I have only one transit type: Bus
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Konstantina Kalliakoudi on
Hello to all,
I have following questions: In my project I have only one transit type: Bus.
Private Shuttles
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Brightworks Sustainability on
Has anyone heard of using the EBOM credit to replace this one showing trip reduction?
Airport as transit station.
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Jeff DeHaven on
Our project is within 1/2-mile walking distance to an existing airport terminal building.
Connecting a bus to a Rapid Transit Stop
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Lindsay Holbrock on
Hello,
We have a project located a little over 800m walking distance from an Rapid Transit Stop.
However, there are bus routes within a 400m walking distance.
Round up or down for weekend daily trip average?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Danielle Waters on
The project has 16 trips Saturday and 13 trips Sunday, and the average is 14.5 [(16+13)/2].
Can I assume rounding up to 15 daily trips for the entire weekend?
Bus stops facing each other on opposite sides high way.
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Bekir Çetin on
Dear All,
LT Quality Transit Glitch?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Lissa Spitz on
Hi, in the credits page when trying to mark the green check as ready for review, I get "This credit has threshold options and cannot be completed unless at least one option is select
Lack of Sunday bus service
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Karen Joslin on
I believe the intent of the emphasis on some level of weekend service means both Sat and Sun. If there are 0 trips on Sunday we cannot average with the high number of Sat trips can we?
Weekend trips frequency
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Lourdes Salinas on
Hello, I have a question related with the approach that can be followed in order to pursue the credit of LT Access to Quality Transportation.
Weekday and Weekend Service
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Deborah Lucking on
Our project is a government building in a neighborhood of civic buildings, almost all of which are only open on weekdays. It is very well served by public transit on weekdays, but not on
University Campus Project
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Michele Helou on
We have a university academic building with a weekday schedule M-F.
2 or 4 points?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Raphael Sperry on
Anyone know why you can get 3 points for 144/108 weeday/weekend trips, and 5 for 360/216, but not 4 for 252/162, or 2 points if between teh thresholds for 1 and 3?
How "Uber" can serve the quality transit?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Ahmed Abunada on
Hello,
Providing shuttle service for the nearest bus station
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Magda Aghababyan on
Hi all,
Subway - same as light rail?
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Maria Porter on
Hi! Subway stations fall into the second category (800 m/0.5 miles from the project site) right?
Average Weekend Trips
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Brendan Isard on
We have a project which a bus line provides (15) trips on a Saturday and (11) trips on a Sunday, with an average of (13) trips between the (2) days. The credit language states that an average
Amtrak and Megabus
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Sara Zoumbaris on
Our project is shy of the second weekend trip threshold (108) by 1-ride. We are within walking distance of Amtrak, which has regularly scheduled pickups at our location twice a day.
ACCESS TO QUALITY TRANSIT
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by jade dayday on
hi,
is it possible to earn a credit if our project offers a free ride to all occupants from the entrance to the nearest rideshare stop?
thank you.
transportation vehicle
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by jade dayday on
hi,
im new to LEED. can we use approximation on the number of trips on public utility vehicles?
Access to Quality Transit
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Dhanarasu K on
Dear LEED Experts,
Bicycle network distance to entrance
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Ricardo Sá on
I'm working on a project that consists of a new office building that will be constructed on top of an existing shopping center.
Project has shuttle to train station
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Lou Niles II on
The train station is just about 1mile from the projectHello I have a project in California with multiple shuttles that run short routes in the area of this NC building.
Simple Definition of a Bus Trip
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Amgad Khattab on
Our project is located in Saudi Arabia. Public bus service is new in Saudi Arabia. I need a simple Definition of a Bus Trip with an example if possible. Thanks.
Bus Stops
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Florencia Guggenheim on
Hi, i would like to know in the case i have one bus stop but with different bus lines, can i count de trips from every line or just of one of them? thank you very much!
Access to quality transit
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Subrota Roy on
Hi, I want to know clearly what is Access to quality transit? Also how can i achieved this credit point for LEED NC v4. Pls share with me compliance path,what type of documentation needed?
Paired bus route service
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Patrice McVeigh on
Hi, Is it necessary for both stops to be within 400m of the site in order to satisfy the paired route requirements?
Rideshare Bike Rentals
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Samantha Varela on
Hi, My project is located within 1/4 mile (400 meter) walking distance of a Citi Bike Rental station that when at full capacity holds 14 bikes. Would this be considered ride share?
Minimum Weekday/Weekend Trips
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Kevin Dunphy on
I am looking for clarification on the terminology and corresponding input fields of the credit form.
Number of Bus Routes Required
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Carolyn Risley on
To confirm, is it possible to achieve LTc5 with just one bus route so long as the minimum number of weekday/weekend trips are satisfied?
Rideshare and Company Shuttles
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Amanda Johnson on
Hi, With the new frequency requirement I am not sure how Company shuttles (that are related to set workshifts and which only operate 8 times a day) would fit into this? The shuttle clearly reduces
Different route numbers on same route
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Chad Thurlow on
Hello A couple questions: Do I count the total number of stops in one direction listed by the transit authority?
Daily transit count for street cars
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by soha yamani on
How can i calculate transit average trips for street car?
University Building - Weekend Trips
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Michelle DiPenti on
I have a question for a science building on a university campus. We want to earn a bonus point.
Public Shuttle to Ferry/Rail
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Kristen Magnuson on
I know private shuttles do not count, and the LEED credit language emphasizes walking distance; however, can you count the trips at a ferry station and train station that are accessible through pub
Functional Entry for Addition Project
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Eric White on
Our project is a four storey addition to an existing four storey building.
Informal Bus Services
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Ben Pratt on
I am working on a project in Beirut where there is a lack of municipal public transit options - thus making it a challenge to target this credit.
University Campus Transit
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Rebecca Brown on
It seems from the credit language that bus stops do not need to be publicly accessible in order to comply with the credit. Would a university campus shuttle service count for this credit?
small community adjustment
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by nancy picard on
For LEED 2009, there was CIR 431 from the CaGBC that adjusted frequency for communities under 50,000 people. Is there a similar adjustment acceptable for LEED v4?
Providing private buses
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by Hanh Truong on
LEED 2009 allowed the use of private shuttle buses in the achievement of SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation if "Shuttle buses should provide direct access to transit facilities within 2 miles of th
Shuttle Services
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by sriram tetali on
Dear All can any one suggest whether we can claim the Shuttle services provided by client in the LTc4 or LTc5 credits in LEED v4 NC Rating system Thanks & Regards sriram
interpolation
NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transitposted by sepideh khodadadi on
hi guys i have a question i'd be happy if you can help me with it our project is around 850 meters far from a crowded subway station that can help us achieve up to 5 points but since the distance