The building we are applying for LEED-EB certification is a residential building located at the heart of a University campus. The majority (approx. 99%) of occupants (students) live in the building and either walk or bike around the campus to \'commute\' to classes. Our school has pursued an Innovation point for the institution\'s Commuter Choice program for several NC and CI projects (e.g. http://greencampus.harvard.edu/theresource/leed-submit/nc/documents/5_Co... ; http://greencampus.harvard.edu/theresource/leed-submit/nc/documents/blac... ) Since it is a campus setting and a residential building, can the reduction in drive-alone rates be shown campus-wide and applied towards the SS 4 credit for our LEED-EB project? We propose the following submittals to demonstrate compliance with this credit:
The reduction in single-occupant vehicle trips can be demonstrated on a campus-wide basis to achieve credit for a specific project building. Using the methodology for determining drive alone commute trip reductions established by the applicable state law is acceptable. The percent trip reduction calculations should be based on the percentage of single-occupant trips relative to the total number of trips. For example, if 28,559 trips of 84,611 total trips involved single occupant vehicles, the reduction in conventional commuting trips is 67%. Please note that the assessment of single passenger vehicle usages must occur during the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M performance period for this credit, which may be extended to a maximum of 24 months preceding certification application. The proposed submittals should be provided in support of demonstrating compliance with the approach outlined above. Applicable Internationally.