Promoting Use of Alternative Transportation Options within LEED-Certified Buildings: Guidance for LEED Green Associates
In a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, the LEED rating system advocates for strategies that promote the use of alternative, low-impact transportation by building occupants. One such design strategy that effectively encourages this shift is the provision of bicycle storage and shower facilities.
These facilities make bicycle commuting more appealing and practical for building occupants, thereby encouraging them to use bicycles for transportation. This strategy aligns with LEED's sustainable transportation goals, as it aims to reduce vehicle miles traveled, fuel consumption, air pollution, traffic congestion, and parking demand.
Offering preferred parking for business owners, on the other hand, would incentivize more driving, not alternative transportation. Consequently, providing bicycle storage and shower facilities is a more effective approach to promoting the use of alternative transportation.
For those preparing for the USGBC LEED Green Associate certification exam, practice question and answer resources are available online.
It's worth noting that locating a building in a rural area might make it less accessible by alternative transportation modes. However, providing bicycle parking spaces and showers can still promote the use of alternative transportation by building owners, even in such locations.
Placing a building near restaurants and theaters might reduce some vehicle trips, but it doesn't actively encourage low-impact transportation like providing bicycle facilities. Therefore, the provision of bicycle storage and shower facilities remains a key strategy in encouraging building occupants to opt for sustainable transportation options.
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