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Access to Alternative/Public Transportation

A significant consumer of resources and producer of air pollutants and greenhouse gases are automobiles. These impacts can be mitigated by providing occupants with less polluting alternatives such as bicycles, buses, and alternative-fuel vehicles.

bike, bus, carpool, showers

Introduction

Site the building to take into account available public transportation for employees and guests. Provide preferred parking stalls for car pool vehicles and easy security for bicycles with change and shower facilities in house. By locating nearby public transportation corridors, the designer may be able to decrease the size of parking lot, and provide a better working environment for the staff. Proximity to recreational corridors or pathways is also an asset for guest recreation.

Support reduction of vehicle miles travelled. Support and design for ease of use of mass-transit. Reduce parking capacity and encourage car-pooling. Consider facilities (i.e. showers, locks) for cyclists.

Identify and use existing vehicular transportation networks to minimize the need for new infrastructure. Reduces construction, operating, and maintenance costs. Reduces non-permeable surfaces.

Consider increased use of telecommuting strategies. Evaluate the cost benefits including deferred building components, operations, and maintenance.

Consolidate service, pedestrian, and automobile paths. Thereby reducing paving area, centralizing runoff, and increasing efficiency of paths.

Details

Application

Certification

LEED 2.1
Sustainable Sites: Credit 4.1 Alternative Transporation
Public transportation access.

LEED 2.1
Sustainable Sites: Credit 4.2 Alternative Transporation
Bicycle storage and changing rooms.

LEED 2.1
Sustainable Sites: Credit 4.3 Alternative Transporation
Alternative fuel vehicles.

LEED 2.1
Sustainable Sites: Credit 4.4 Alternative Transporation
Parking capacity.

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