Rating System

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

Rating System Version

v3 - LEED 2009, v2 - Schools 2007, v2 - LEED 2.2, v2 - LEED 2.0

Inquiry

Houston\'s mass transit system does not currently include "commuter rail, light rail, or subway stations." However, it is based on a large and established network of Park & Ride locations which function just like commuter rail (not like a regular bus stop). People can walk, drive, or get dropped off at a Park & Ride near their home, then take the Metro line directly to various other Park & Rides or Transit Centers and then connect to regular bus service throughout the city. Like rail, the Park & Rides are arranged along the various transit corridors throughout the city (N, NW, W, etc.), and there is regularly scheduled service throughout the day. Park & Ride buses drive in designated lanes on the freeways, only stopping at other Park & Ride locations and Transit Centers (not at typical bus stops), so they really do function like a rail line with tires. We have found Park & Rides to be functionally equivalent to a commuter rail station in this city, and believe they are consistent with the intent of the credit. Does a project located within 1/2 mile of a Park & Ride meet credit equivalency of SS4.1?