Commuter Choice ProgramWe are a large academic institution. We were required under Massachusetts EPA 310 CMR 7.16 regulation to reduce our Drive Alone Reduction Trip (DACT)rate from 33.75% in 1998 to 25.31% in 2002. We responded by creating a unique Commuter Choice program to comply with this regulation. By instituting several initiatives under this program we have reduced our DACT to 21.26%; 12% below what is required.Our ID credit states that we will match the institutional DACT of 21.26% in our new building by ensuring that the commuter choice program is intituted in the administration of our building. Our requirements for this credit are as follows:
This CIR is being submitted based on the merits of a Commuter Choice program that will be instituted in the administration of the building. The program is part of the parent institution\'s efforts to significantly reduce the Drive Alone Reduction Trip (DACT) rate. This inquiry is similar in nature to a previous IDc1.1 CIR ruling dated 5/9/2003. An applicant will be awarded an innovation point for exemplary performance in alternative transportation by instituting a comprehensive transportation management plan (or program as described above), provided the project achieves three out of the four SS Credit 4 subcredits, AND is able to demonstrate that the requirements are met and all commitments are adequately and officially documented. Applicable Internationally.