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bicycle-sharing systems globally with over 10 million bicycles globally. [42] 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.

PATH 1. BICYCLE NETWORK AND STORAGE

To promote bicycle-friendly design, this path rewards two items: the provision of long- and shortterm bicycle storage and access to a bicycle network, including paths, trails, designated bicycle lanes, and slow-speed roadways. Short-term and long-term bicycle storage capacity is considered separately because visitors and regular project occupants have different bicycle storage needs. Being adjacent to a bicycle network means that project occupants can more easily bicycle to and from the project building.

Bicycle network Project teams are required to identify bicycle network within 600 feet (180 meters) walking distance or bicycling distance of a functional entry and/or bicycle storage in the project and gather information and specifications on distance from the project site and street speed limit for the bicycle network. A bicycle network must be a contiguous network that spans a distance of three miles (4,800 meters). The three-mile contiguous path refers to the total length and does not need to span three miles in a single direction. For example, it could consist of one mile to the north and two miles to the south, totaling three miles. The bicycle network must also consist of bicycle paths, lanes, or trails that are at least eight feet (2.5 meters) wide for a two-way path and at least four feet (1.2 meters) wide for a one-way path. Also, any on-street bicycle facilities are to be on streets with a maximum speed limit of 25 mph (40 km/h). Both bicycle lanes and bicycle trails must meet the credit’s width requirements. Sidewalks where bicycles are allowed by local code are also acceptable.

Teams must locate the project close to an existing or planned bicycle network that meets credit requirements for use within the specified distance from the project boundary. For planned bicycle trails or lanes, confirm the schedule for funding and completion.

Schools

• This option for schools is in lieu of connecting to a bicycle network. Project teams must ensure safe access to school buildings by providing on-site bike lane or multi-modal path that are either on-road or off-road that safely connect the edge of school property to school buildings without any barriers.

42 United Nations, (2021), Sustainable Transport, Sustainable Development, sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/202110/Transportation%20Report%202021_FullReport_Digital.pdf.

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