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Active transportation support

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69. Active transportation support

Intent: 

To promote daily physical activity through the provision of on-site support for active commuting.

Active transportation is a cost-effective way to integrate physical activity into daily routines while reducing carbon footprint. Biking or walking to work has been associated with lower rates of diabetes, hypertension, overweight and obesity. Showers and changing rooms at work are preferred by the majority of employees as a support strategy for more physical activity. Therefore, providing amenities and facilities on-site can support the ability of occupants to engage in active commuting.

Part 1: Bicycle Storage and Support

The following are provided onsite or within 200 m [650 ft] of the building’s main entrance:

a. Basic bicycle maintenance tools, including tire pumps, patch kits and hex keys available for use.
b.18 Separate and secure bicycle storage for at least 5% of regular building occupants, as well as short-term bicycle storage for at least 2.5% of all peak visitors.
Part 2: Post Commute and Workout Facilities

The following are provided onsite or within 200 m [650 ft] of the building’s main entrance:

a.18 One shower with changing facility for the first 100 regular building occupants and one additional shower for every 150 regular building occupants thereafter.
b. One locker for every 5 regular building occupants, or evidence that the lockers provided exceed demand by at least 20%.
Part 3: Bicycle Storage Facilities for Schools

The following must be provided within 30 m [100 ft] of the building main entrance:

a. Basic bicycle maintenance tools, including tire pumps, patch kits and hex keys available for use.
b.18 Separate and secure storage for bicycles, sized at 5% or more of all building staff and students above grade level 3, calculated at peak occupancy.
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Applicability Matrix

Core & Shell New & Existing Buildings New & Existing Interiors
Part 1: Bicycle Storage and Support O O O
Part 2: Post Commute and Workout Facilities O O O
Commercial Kitchen Education Multifamily Residential Restaurant Retail
Part 1: Bicycle Storage and Support - - O O O
Part 2: Post Commute and Workout Facilities - O - O O
Part 3: Bicycle Storage Facilities for Schools - O - - -

Verification Methods Matrix

Letters of Assurance Annotated Documents On-Site Checks
Part 1: Bicycle Storage and Support Owner Spot Check
Part 2: Post Commute and Workout Facilities Architect Spot Check
Part 3: Bicycle Storage Facilities for Schools Owner Spot Check

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U.S. Green Building Council. Sustainable Site 4: Alternative Transportation – Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms. http://www.usgbc.org/node/1731996?return=/credits. Published 2009. Accessed October 17, 2014.
69.1.b

USGBC's LEED v4 LT Credit: Bicycle Facilities requires separate and secure bicycle storage for at least 5% of regular building occupants (minimum 4) and short-term bicycle storage for at least 2.5% of all peak visitors.
69.2.a

USGBC's LEED v4 LT Credit: Bicycle Facilities requires at least one on-site shower with a changing facility for the first 100 regular building occupants and one additional shower for every 150 regular building occupants thereafter.
69.3.b

USGBC's LEED v4 LT Credit: Bicycle Facilities requires long-term bicycle storage for at least 5% of all regular building occupants but no fewer than four storage spaces per building.
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