Active transportation support
Active transportation support
Intent:
To promote daily physical activity through the provision of complimentary on-site support for active commuting.
BACKGROUND
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.
The following are provided onsite or within 200 m [650 ft] of the main building entrance:
a.
Basic bicycle maintenance tools, including tire pumps, patch kits and hex keys available for use.
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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.
The following are provided onsite or within 200 m [650 ft] of the main building 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%.
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.
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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.