Which one of the following represents quality transit service as defined in Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit?

Which one of the following represents quality transit service as defined in Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit?
A . A bus stop served by two bus lines Monday through Friday, located 1/8 mi. (0.20 km) from the project building
B . A rail station served by one train line Monday through Sunday, located 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) fromthe project building
C . A rail station served by two train lines Monday through Sunday, located 1 mi. (1.60 km) from the project building
D . A private shuttle bus stop providing hourly service Monday through Friday to a rail station two hours away, located across the street from the project building

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit requires projects to locate within walking distance of existing or planned transit stops that provide access to quality transit service1. Quality transit service is defined as transit service that meets the minimum weekday and weekend headways (time between vehicles) and hours of operation listed in Table 1 of the credit requirements2. According to Table 1, the minimum weekday headway for bus service is 15 minutes, and the minimum weekday headway for rail service is 10 minutes. The minimum weekend headway for both bus and rail service is 30 minutes. The minimum hours of operation for both bus and rail service are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends2. In addition, the credit requires projects to locate within a 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) walking distance of bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops or within a 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) walking distance of bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations, or ferry terminals1.

Option A does not represent quality transit service because it only has two bus lines that may not meet the minimum headway and hours of operation requirements. Option C does not represent quality transit service because it is beyond the maximum walking distance of 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) for rail stations. Option D does not represent quality transit service because it is a private shuttle bus that does not qualify as a public transportation service, and it provides hourly service that does not meet the minimum headway requirements. Option B represents quality transit service because it has a rail station that is within the maximum walking distance of 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) from the project building, and it has one train line that operates Monday through Sunday, which implies that it meets the minimum headway and hours of operation requirements.

References:

Access to Quality Transit

Access to Quality Transit – Canada Green Building Council