For Multifamily projects:
Path 1. Alternative Transportation Program Strategies (1-5 points)
Core strategies (1 point for each strategy implemented)
• Sell parking separately from all dwelling unit sales or leases and implement a parking fee equivalent to the monthly cost of municipal public transit;
STEP 1. CALCULATE CREDIT THRESHOLDS
Determine the number of parking spaces that would be required based on zoning requirements or municipal pacing minimums or maximums.
Create the off-street parking that will be accessible to building units. Consider creating structured parking or placing this parking underground, reserving site area for open space, green infrastructure or additional habitable space.
STEP 2. SELL OR RENT PARKING SEPARATELY
Identify the off-street parking that would typically be associated with those residential units and nonresidential uses, and sell or rent those spaces separately to meet the threshold.
In sales material, purchase agreements, and leases, indicate that parking will be sold or rented separately from the associated dwelling units and nonresidential uses.
STEP 3. CHECK LOCAL TRANSIT PRICES
Identify the agency that operates public transit in the project vicinity and determine the cost for a monthly or yearly transit pass. If no monthly or yearly payment option is available with transit agency, calculate commuting cost of a reasonable regular commute to downtown or major employment center.
STEP 4. SET OFF-STREET PARKING FEES
For leases, work with any parking vendors in the project or as property managers set parking rates that are at least as high as the cost of a monthly transit pass. For parking sales, managers set parking rates that are at least as high as the cost of a transit passes over a 15 year timeframe.
• Provide secure, covered bicycle storage equivalent to 2.5% of residents;
STEP 1. ASSESS BUILDING OCCUPANCY INFORMATION AND STORAGE LOCATIONS
Bicycle storage facilities are more likely to be used if they are in a well-lit, safe, and accessible area (see Further Explanation, Selecting Bicycle Storage).
Locate bicycle storage within 100 feet (30 meters) of functional entrances. See Figure 1 and Getting Started, Walking and Bicycling Distances.
Indoor locations are recommended bicycle storage.
STEP 2. DETERMINE NUMBER OF BICYCLE STORAGE SPACES REQUIRED PER BUILDING
Calculate the number of required secure, covered bicycle storage spaces. See Further Explanation, Examples.
Calculate bicycle storage requirement using Equations 1. At least four secure, covered storage spaces are required per building.
Equation 1. Required residential bicycle storage
Required residential bicycle storage = regular building occupants x 0.025
The following conditions apply to all calculations for bicycle storage:
- Results must be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
- Storage spaces must be devoted to the project pursuing LEED certification and cannot be double counted. In addition, if anyone who is not an occupant of the LEED project has access to the bicycle storage, either sufficient storage spaces must be provided for everyone with access, or the storage must be designated for the occupants of the LEED project only.
STEP 4. INSTALL BICYCLE STORAGE
• Provide transit passes or equivalent monthly transit subsidy for at least one year upon unit occupancy;
STEP 1. IDENTIFY TRANSIT SERVICE
Identify the agency operating public transit in the project vicinity, along with its ridership fee and pass structure.
STEP 2. PROVIDE TRANSIT PASSES TO RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES
Work with building owners and/or employers to provide transit passes for all employees and residents in the project, or provide subsidies equivalent to 100% of transit fees for each resident or employee, depending on the fee and pass structure of the transit agency.
Passes must be valid for a period of at least one year from date of issuance. The program must be available for at least the first three years of occupancy.
STEP 3. ADVERTISE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSIT PASSES
• Provide access to green vehicles in a vehicle-sharing program with a number of vehicles equivalent to 3% of regular building occupants.
A STEP 1. IDENTIFY OR RECRUIT NEARBY VEHICLE-SHARE FACILITY
Identify an existing vehicle-share service, or work with a provider to establish vehicle-share locations on or within reasonable walking distance of the project.
STEP 2. CALCULATE MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF VEHICLES
Determine the minimum number of vehicles that must be provided based on the number of regular building occupants in the project, per the credit requirements. For projects with more than 100 dwelling units and/or employees, consider the frequency of transit service within the project based on Equation 1 or 2:
STEP 3. LOCATE VEHICLE SPACES TO MAXIMIZE ACCESSIBILITY
Locate vehicle-share spaces within a reasonable walking distance from dwelling units and nonresidential entrances. See Getting Started, Walking and Bicycling Distance.
STEP 4. ADVERTISE AVAILABILITY OF VEHICLE-SHARE PROGRAM
Supplemental strategies (1 point for every two strategies implemented)
• Provide a comprehensive review of transportation options through written communication or customized recommendations through an on-call service;
STEP 1. IDENTIFY NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Identify nearby destinations that are likely to be amenities to building residents. This could include schools, employment centers, shopping areas, green or civic spaces or similar locations. A list of 10 diverse amenities is a reasonable number to provide.
STEP 2. MAP ROUTES
Identify and route convenient routes to the listed amenities. Mapped routes should provide information on how to reach the amenities in ways other than SOV travel—e.g. Transit routes, bike routes, etc.
STEP 3. DISPLAY INFORMATION
Make information readily accessible to project residents. Consider an electric display board, website or other resources that residents can occupy on demand. Link to or familiarize staff with resources such as transit agency sites, bike maps and bike share locators to facilitate the provision of customized recommendations for navigating to destinations.
• Provide a matching website for carpool, vanpool and/or carshare options;
STEP 1. IDENTIFY OR RECRUIT NEARBY CARPOOL, VANPOOL AND/OR CARSHARE FACILITIES
Identify any of these existing service that would be able to service regular building occupants. Transit agencies, local transportation demand management agencies and other local government offices may often serve as a resource. If none of these services are available, create providing the service.
STEP 2. CALCULATE MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF VEHICLES
Determine the minimum number of vehicles that must be provided based on the number of dwelling units in the project. For projects with more than 100 dwelling units, consider the frequency of transit service within the project based on Equation 1 or 2:
STEP 3. LOCATE VEHICLE SPACES TO MAXIMIZE ACCESSIBILITY
Locate vehicle-share spaces within the maximum walking distance from dwelling units and nonresidential entrances. See Getting Started, Walking and Bicycling Distance.
STEP 4. ADVERTISE AVAILABILITY OF VEHICLE-SHARE PROGRAM
• Provide preferred parking for carpool, vanpool and/or carshare vehicles;
STEP 1. PROVIDE PREFERRED PARKING
Based on the project’s parking capacity design, reserve at least 5% as preferred parking for carpools, vanpool and/or carshare vehicles (see LT Overview, Preferred Parking).
• Provide regular or on-call shuttles to major commerce and public transportation hubs;
STEP 1. SELECT PRIVATE TRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDER
Identify and hire a private transit service capable of providing transportation between the project site and any major external locations. Alternatively, provide transit service independent of outside vendors by providing transportation within the development’s organizational structure.
STEP 2. PLAN PRIVATE TRANSIT SERVICE
Using a site map, design the route the transit service will serve. This route must include one or more central locations within reasonable walking distance of the project for pick-up and drop-off and serve at least one major external destination.
Operate the transit service to serve passengers at the frequency stipulated in the credit requirements.
STEP 3. PROVIDE PASSENGER FACILITIES
Design transit stops within reasonable walking distance of the project, including sufficient provisions for shelter, bicycle parking, and lighting.
• Provide bicycle sharing service membership for at least one year upon unit occupancy;
STEP 1. IDENTIFY BICYCLE SHARE STATION
Identify a professionally managed bicycle share station that is within a reasonable walking distance for the project, who’s system is available to the general public and connects to a bicycle network that includes at least 10 stations within a 3 mile (4800 meter) bicycling distance and within a 1/4 mile (400-meter) walking or bicycling distance of at least one of the following:
• at least 10 diverse uses
• a school or employment center
• a bus rapid transit stop, light or heavy rail station, commuter rail station, or ferry terminal.
STEP 2. CONFIRM BIKE SHARE CAPACITY
The station should include at least one bicycle or dock for 0.375% of regular building occupants and 0.25% of peak building visitors.
STEP 3. PROVIDE PASSES
Provide passes or equivalent access to the bicycles for 5% of regular building occupants that meets the following requirements:
• Valid for at least one year
• Subsidized to 100% of regular price
• Available for at least 3 years
• Publicized to building occupants
• Provide common offices or workspaces within the project to support telecommuting.
STEP 1. IDENTIFY SPACE NEEDS
Identify space within the project that can serve as common workspace. Consider factors such as accessibility, daylighting and views, ventilation, etc. Clear and available space utilization rules along with a management system in place to track capacity, and other important variables.
STEP 2. DESIGN WORKSPACE BASED ON POPULATION NEEDS
Build out space with at least these amenities:
- High Speed Internet (with Wi-Fi availability)
- Printing and scanning capability
- Bathroom facilities
- Water and/or refreshment station
- Accessible outlets
- Call boxes or office space for private conversation
Additional amenities to be considered include:
- Event Space
- Lounges
- Accessible outdoor space
- Hosting networking events
- Event planning
STEP 3. ADVERTISE AVAILABILITY OF COMMON WORKSPACE
AND/OR
Path 2. Alternative Transportation Indicators (1-5 points)
STEP 1. ACCESS WALK SCORE
Access Walk Score or equivalent measure via website. Determine score by entering the project address, do not approximate score by using the city or neighborhood score.
STEP 2. DOCUMENT PERFORMANCE
Document the project’s Walk Score. Points are awarded according to Table 2. Projects outside the U.S. may demonstrate an equivalent level of pedestrian amenities and nearby uses.
Table 2. Points for Walk Score
Score Points
50-69 Walk Score 1
70-89 Walk Score 3
90-100 Walk Score 5
An additional point up to the maximum of five points may be earned for a demonstrated Transit Score of at least 70 or Bike Score of at least 70.
STEP 3. PREPARE DOCUMENTATION
Submit documentation including results map and walking radius map.
Equivalent mapping software can be used to demonstrate high-performing area, including EPA Smart Location Calculator or Streetwyze verification software in the US or international equivalent for up to 3 points.