100002064

"MULTIFAMILY

OR

Option 3. Comprehensive Alternative Transportation Program

Path 1. Alternative Transportation Program Strategies (1-5 points)
Implement an alternative transportation program to reduce the conventional travel rates of building occupants. Include elements from the following two categories.
Core strategies (1 point for each strategy implemented)
• Conduct a survey of building occupants on their transportation patterns according to the requirements of Option 1.
• Sell parking separately from all dwelling unit sales or leases and implement a parking fee equivalent to the monthly cost of municipal public transit;
• Provide secure, covered bicycle storage equivalent to 2.5% of regular building occupants;
• Provide transit passes or equivalent monthly transit subsidy for at least one year upon unit occupancy;
• Provide access to green vehicles in a vehicle-sharing program with a number of vehicles equivalent to 3% of regular building occupants.
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;
• Provide a matching website for carpool, vanpool and/or carshare options;
• Provide preferred parking for carpool, vanpool and/or carshare vehicles;
• Provide regular or on-call shuttles to major commerce and public transportation hubs;
• Provide bicycle sharing service membership for at least one year upon unit occupancy;
• Provide common offices or workspaces within the project to support telecommuting."
"AND/OR
Path 2. Alternative Transportation Indicators (1-5 points)
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."

Date: 
Friday, July 1, 2016
Updated date: 
Friday, July 1, 2016
Internationally Applicable: 
Campus Applicable: 
Ref Guide Name and Edition Pre-v4: 
USGBC nid: 
10336207