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changing areas, and bike maintenance stations. Together, these elements create an integrated system that enables convenient, active travel options for daily commuting and short trips. In recent years, these modes have surged in popularity; as of 2017, there were around 1,250 bicycle-sharing systems globally with over 10 million bicycles. [20 ] Active transportation not only reduces carbon emissions and improves public health through increased physical activity but also helps manage transportation demand by reducing traffic congestion and lessening the need for parking infrastructure.

PATH 1: BASE BUILDING CERTIFIED WITH LEED BD+C

Projects must locate the LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors project within a building certified with LEED BD+C under LEED v4 or LEED v4.1 that earned the LT credit: Bicycle Facilities, or in a building certified with LEED BD+C under LEED v5 that earned the LTc4: Transportation Demand Management. Early collection of certification information can streamline the process by identifying relevant credits and systems.

PATH 2. ACTIVE TRAVEL FACILITIES IN BASE BUILDING

Projects must be in a building that meets the criteria for Option 3: Compliant Base Building, Path 1 to earn one point. To earn an additional point, they must also meet the requirements for Option 3: Compliant Base Building, Path 2.

Option 3. Compliant Base Building

Active travel facilities promote sustainable, healthy, and efficient alternatives to car-based transportation by providing comprehensive facilities that support cycling, e-bicycles, scooters, and other eco-friendly travel modes. Essential components include secure storage for bikes, well-designed on-road facilities such as dedicated lanes and paths, access to showers and changing areas, and bike maintenance stations. Together, these elements create an integrated system that enables convenient, active travel options for daily commuting and short trips. In recent years, these modes have surged in popularity, and, as of 2017, there were around 1,250 bicycle-sharing systems globally with over 10 million bicycles. [21] Active transportation not only reduces carbon emissions and improves public health through increased physical activity but also helps manage transportation demand by reducing traffic congestion and lessening the need for vehicle parking infrastructure.

20 “Sustainable Transport, Sustainable Development: Interagency Report for Second Global Sustainable Transport Conference,” United Nations, accessed April 5, 2025, https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/202110/Transportation%20Report%202021_FullReport_Digital.pdf. 21 “Sustainable Transport, Sustainable Development: Interagency Report for Second Global Sustainable Transport Conference,” United Nations, accessed April 5, 2025, https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/202110/Transportation%20Report%202021_FullReport_Digital.pdf.

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