If there are no bus stops or train stations in the project’s immediate vicinity, consider talking to local transit authorities to see if a bus line can be rerouted closer to the project site, or if a bus stop can be added near the building to serve the occupants.
Selecting a site with easy access to public transportation is the easiest way to earn this credit, so ideally this credit will be considered during site selection. Projects located in dense urban areas generally can qualify, whereas projects located in rural or suburban areas, where public transportation infrastructure is not as developed, may need to facilitate access to existing mass transit nearby, which may in some cases be difficult or expensive.
Although this credit is generally focused on public transit, schools can also earn the credit by showing that most students walk to school. See the credit language for exact requirements, and action steps below in Schematic Design for more details.
In determining whether to pursue this credit, project teams should carefully consider the building where the project is located, climate, terrain, project location, cultural norms, and other factors that may affect bike ridership, in order to assess whether this is an appropriate strategy for your project.
In determining whether to pursue this credit, project teams should carefully consider climate, terrain, project location, cultural norms, and other factors that may affect bike ridership, in order to assess whether this is an appropriate strategy for your project.
SCS provides independent evaluations of furniture systems and confirms products that conform to the ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007 and X7.1-2007 standards. Check out their website for a list of certified products. (See Resources.)
This credit requires only systems furniture and seating be certified or tested. Therefore occasional furniture such as side tables are not required to meet these furniture standards.
