Clarified note in cell B20 of Calculator tab
Corrected formula for "Total number of actual trips (factoring in absences)"
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Alternative transportation rate |
Points |
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10% |
3 |
15% |
4 |
20% |
5 |
25% |
6 |
30% |
7 |
35% |
8 |
40% |
9 |
45% |
10 |
50% |
11 |
55% |
12 |
60% |
13 |
65% |
14 |
70% |
15 |
OR
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Do we need to document that we reduced commuting trips compared to our baseline? For example, our survey results show that conventional commuting is reduced by 25%. To get the points for meeting the 25% threshold do we need to reduce conventional trips by another 25%?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
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Does the survey need to adhere to SCAQMD Rule 2202 procedures, like in LEED 2009?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
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Alternative transportation rate |
Points |
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10% |
3 |
15% |
4 |
20% |
5 |
25% |
6 |
30% |
7 |
35% |
8 |
40% |
9 |
45% |
10 |
50% |
11 |
55% |
12 |
60% |
13 |
65% |
14 |
70% |
15 |
OR
In the end, LEED is all about documentation. LEEDuser’s Documentation Toolkit, for premium members only, saves you time and helps you avoid mistakes with:
What if we already participate in a local transportation survey? Can we use those results?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Do we have to collect home zip code data in our survey?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
The LEED Reference Guide says we need to account for seasonal variations in commuting behavior. What should I do?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
My building has fewer than 100 occupants. What should my sample size be?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Do we need to attach unique identifiers to survey respondents? Some occupants will not want to be identified.The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Do we need to document that we reduced commuting trips compared to our baseline? For example, our survey results show that conventional commuting is reduced by 25%. To get the points for meeting the 25% threshold do we need to reduce conventional trips by another 25%?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Do motorcycles qualify as an alternative means of transportation? What about scooters?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Does the survey need to adhere to SCAQMD Rule 2202 procedures, like in LEED 2009?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |