US Green Building Council LEED AP ND Exam - Topic 8 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED AP ND exam

Question #: 12
Topic #: 8

A project Is planning a new bus service and shelters to service a new community. Which of the following would be required to meet the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Transit Facilities?

AProvide points of connectivity of 140 street intersections per square mile

BProvide a park and ride parking, lot within 150 ft. (46 m) of the transit shelter

CDisplay transit schedules and route information at each public transit stop

DTransit agency confirmation that additional weather protected transit shelters will be provided within five years of protect completion.

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Suggested Answer: C

To meet the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit for Transit Facilities, it is required to display transit schedules and route information at each public transit stop. This requirement ensures that transit users have access to up-to-date and accurate information, making public transportation more accessible and user-friendly, which supports increased transit use and reduces reliance on private vehicles. The other options, such as providing park and ride lots or intersection connectivity, while beneficial, do not directly address the requirements of this specific credit.

by Rolf at Mar 19, 2025, 10:18 AM

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Sanda

2 months ago

140 intersections per square mile? That's a lot!

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Kiera

3 months ago

Surprised that weather protection isn't a priority from the start!

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Edgar

3 months ago

Definitely agree with that! Can't have people waiting without info.

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Lashandra

3 months ago

Option B seems a bit excessive, honestly.

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Rolland

3 months ago

I think option C is a must for any transit service.

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Cyril

3 months ago

Option D seems a bit vague to me. I can't recall if we covered the timeline for shelter provision in our notes.

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Laticia

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think connectivity is crucial, so maybe option A is relevant too?

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Kanisha

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option B about the park and ride might be a requirement for accessibility.

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Selene

4 months ago

I think option C sounds familiar because we discussed the importance of providing information at transit stops in class.

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Rory

4 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the options. I'll need to make sure I fully understand what each one is asking for before I can select the right answer.

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Candida

4 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. I think the key is to identify which of the options directly addresses the transit facility requirements.

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Kallie

5 months ago

Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. The question is asking about meeting the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Transit Facilities, so I need to focus on the transit-related requirements.

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Lashandra

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully to make sure I understand what's being asked.

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Stephane

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question about transit facility requirements. I think I can handle this one.

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Dana

11 months ago

Gotta say, option B is a bit overkill. A park and ride within 150 feet of the shelter? That's like having a drive-thru at a drive-thru.

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Charlette

10 months ago

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Dominga

10 months ago

User 1

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Myra

11 months ago

I think all options are important to meet the requirements for the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit.

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Mabelle

11 months ago

Haha, I'd be happy with any of these options as long as they get me to my destination on time. As long as the buses run, I'm good!

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Lindsay

9 months ago

Haha, as long as the buses run on time, I'm happy with any of these options!

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Roxanne

9 months ago

D) Transit agency confirmation that additional weather protected transit shelters will be provided within five years of project completion.

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Justa

9 months ago

C) Display transit schedules and route information at each public transit stop

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Nelida

9 months ago

A) Provide points of connectivity of 140 street intersections per square mile

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Yen

9 months ago

B) Provide a park and ride parking, lot within 150 ft. (46 m) of the transit shelter

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William

9 months ago

Haha, I'd be happy with any of these options as long as they get me to my destination on time. As long as the buses run, I'm good!

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Tamesha

9 months ago

C) Display transit schedules and route information at each public transit stop

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Taryn

10 months ago

A) Provide points of connectivity of 140 street intersections per square mile

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Melvin

11 months ago

I believe option B is also necessary, having a park and ride parking lot close to the transit shelter.

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Silva

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Option D also seems like a valid answer to me. Confirming that weather-protected shelters will be added is important for the community.

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Chi

11 months ago

I agree with Julio, displaying transit schedules and route information is important for the new bus service.

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Carmen

11 months ago

I think option C is the correct answer. Providing transit schedules and route information at each stop is a key requirement for the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit.

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