"Table 1. Minimum daily transit service"
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Option 1. Transit-Served Location (1–4 points)
Locate any functional entry of the project within a ¼-mile (400-meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus, streetcar, or informal transit stops, or within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus rapid transit stops, passenger rail stations, or commuter ferry terminals. The transit service at those stops and stations must meet the minimums listed in Table 1. 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 months of that date.- For each qualifying transit route, only trips in one direction are counted towards the threshold.
- If a qualifying transit route has multiple stops within the required walking distance, only trips from one stop are counted towards the threshold.
Table 1. Minimum daily transit service
Weekday trips | Points |
---|---|
72 | 1 |
144 | 2 |
250 | 3 |
360 | 4 |
Option 2. Pedestrian Access (1–4 points)
Show that the project has an attendance boundary such that the specified percentages of dwelling units are within no more than a 3/4-mile (1200-meter) walking distance (for grades 8 and below, or ages 14 and below), and 1 1/2-mile (2400-meter) walking distance (for grades 9 and above or ages 15 and above) of a functional entry of a school building. Points are awarded according to Table 2.Table 2. Points for dwelling units within walking distance
Percentage of dwelling units in attendance boundary | Points |
---|---|
50% | 1 |
60% | 2 |
70% or more | 4 |
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"Table 1. Minimum daily transit service"
2. Within the fourth item in the bulleted list of criteria, insert "for Path 1" after "Privately-run shuttles are only acceptable"
3. Within the heading for Table 1 insert "public" between "daily" and "transit"
4. After the paragraph beginning "If existing transit service..." insert the following new language:
OR
Path 2. Access to Project-sponsored Transit Service
Commit to providing year-round transit service (vans, shuttles, buses) for regular occupants and visitors that meets the minimums listed in Table 2, Service must be guaranteed for at least 3 years from the project’s certificate of occupancy.
Within the project boundary, provide at least one transit stop shelter at each transit stop within a ¼-mile (400-meter) walking distance from a functional entry of the project. A building lobby is allowed instead of shelter if the transit stop is visible from inside and located no greater than 200 feet (60 meters) walking distance from the transit stop.
• For each qualifying transit route, total trips (inbound and outbound) are counted towards the threshold.
• If a qualifying transit route has multiple stops within the required walking distance, only trips from one stop are counted towards the threshold.
• Only directly accessible trips within the specified distances are allowed. Trips available from connected transit facilities do not contribute to the minimum trips under Path 2.
Table 2. Minimum daily project-sponsored transit service
Total daily trips Points
30 1
45 2
Provide a guaranteed ride home program for employees who have carpooled, taken transit, walked, or cycled to work but require alternative transportation home for emergencies or unscheduled overtime.
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Requirements
Option 1. Transit-Served Location (1–4 points)
Locate any functional entry of the project within a ¼-mile (400-meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus, streetcar, or informal transit stops, or within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance of existing or planned bus rapid transit stops, passenger rail stations, or commuter ferry terminals. The transit service at those stops and stations must meet the minimums listed in Table 1. 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 months of that date.- For each qualifying transit route, only trips in one direction are counted towards the threshold.
- If a qualifying transit route has multiple stops within the required walking distance, only trips from one stop are counted towards the threshold.
Table 1. Minimum daily transit service
Weekday trips | Points |
---|---|
72 | 1 |
144 | 2 |
250 | 3 |
360 | 4 |
Option 2. Pedestrian Access (1–4 points)
Show that the project has an attendance boundary such that the specified percentages of dwelling units are within no more than a 3/4-mile (1200-meter) walking distance (for grades 8 and below, or ages 14 and below), and 1 1/2-mile (2400-meter) walking distance (for grades 9 and above or ages 15 and above) of a functional entry of a school building. Points are awarded according to Table 2.Table 2. Points for dwelling units within walking distance
Percentage of dwelling units in attendance boundary | Points |
---|---|
50% | 1 |
60% | 2 |
70% or more | 4 |
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