Provide the appropriate number of secure bicycle storage facilities, showers and changing facilities. These should be clearly marked on project drawings (see the Documentation Toolkit for an example).
If a rail station or bus stop that you plan to use for compliance has not yet been built, you will need to provide proof that it will be funded, sited and planned at the time of project completion. (It does not have to be built, however.)
Public, private, or campus bus lines in proximity to the project site can be used for credit compliance as long as building occupants have consistent access at peak times. If there is an existing shuttle that runs nearby to the project site with restricted access, consider talking to bus operators to see if you can get permission for your project occupants to use the shuttle. (See the Documentation Toolkit for an example using a shuttle from the project site.)
Residential projects generally provide a separate bike room to keep bicycles secure. Find creative ways to provide required storage for bikes without giving up too much floor area. Bike hooks, stackable racks and vertical storage may meet the needs of your project as long as each bike can be accessed by the resident at any time.
Some projects have two or three “main” entrances from which to measure the distance to bus stops or rail stations. If any one of these entrances is within the required distance, this can qualify your project for the credit. Confirm in the credit narrative which entries are “main” entries.
Identify the best space, either inside or outside the building, in which to locate bike racks. For projects with zero lot line and no site area, the bike racks will have to be located outside on the sidewalk or inside the building. Most of the time, the site’s parking area or garage is a suitable location for bike racks. Bike racks outside the building must be within 200 yards of the building entrance, either on the project site or on a public sidewalk.
Residential projects generally provide a separate bike room to keep bicycles secure. Find creative ways to provide required storage for bikes without giving up too much floor area. Bike hooks, stackable racks and vertical storage may meet the needs of your project as long as each bike can be accessed by the resident at any time. 