Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors, LEED BD+C: Core and Shell, LEED BD+C: Schools, LEED BD+C: Retail, LEED ID+C: Retail

Rating System Version

v3 - LEED 2009, v2 - LEED 2.2

Inquiry

Our project, a fire station, is in the design phase. SS credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation - Public Transportation Access, Option 2: Bus Stop Proximity requires the project site to be located within 1/4 mile walking distance of one or more stops for two or more bus lines usable by building occupants. Our project is situated within 1/4 mile walking distance from one currently operational bus line. The county has indicated that a second bus line is scheduled to be included within this 1/4 mile zone. The construction of this fire station is critical to the implementation of Montgomery County\'s master plan, which is in the early stages of implementation. This plan seeks to further develop the town into a mass transit and pedestrian oriented community. A subsequent increase in population density will necessitate this additional bus line.\n\nPlease advise on the following:\n1. Does the inclusion of a second planned and funded bus line as described above satisfy the SS4.1 credit requirement?\n2. The owner indicated that the Department of Transportation will sign a letter which confirms this commitment to a second bus line. Is this level of credit documentation sufficient? If not, please describe any additional documentation that may be required to successfully achieve this credit.