On our LEED project we are looking at Option 2 with our participation in a local, formal Commute Reduction Programme. The issue I have is that the Human Resources Department has squashed our plans to undertake a survey with no apparent possiblity to reverse their decision, meaning we must look at other means of data collection. Can we use entry point information as we have segregated entries and can obtain accurate information on a daily basis as to numbers of car and motobike uses (included those who carshare) and those who use alternative means of transport and enter through the building's main reception area? We can also obtain zip code information on all occupants and do the 5 continuos daily data collection as you would if a survey was carried out. Would be pleased to receive any insight on this matter and any tips that can be made with respect to undertaking the formal local/regional programme option. Many thanks.
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Kimberly Schlaepfer
Sustainability Coordinator LEED AP O+M, BD+C74 thumbs up
August 3, 2015 - 5:36 pm
Hi Peter,
Unfortunately I don't think the methodology you have mapped out above will be compliant with the LEED requirements for the survey. The data collection must be based on building occupant responses rather than observations of the commuting behavior. If the building does not participate in a formal commute reduction program, the only other option to earn points for this credit is to conduct an informal survey of the regular building occupants' commuting habits.
A possible way to do this would be to solicit commuting information from the individuals on a Friday as they enter the building from each entrance and ask them to quickly report their method of travel for the week, including car make and model when appropriate. This approach would be considered an informal survey and would have to be done according to the methodology and data collection procedures provided in SCAQMD Rule 2202.
Is your project pursuing IEQc2.1: Occupant Comfort Survey? If so, another good strategy is to combine the transportation survey and the occupant comfort survey into one, so only one survey has to be distributed. This way valuable information can be collected about the occupants level of satisfaction with the building as well as their commuting habits.
Hope this helps!