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It provides a contiguous network that spans a distance of at least three miles (4,800 meters).
- It consists of bicycle paths, lanes, multiuse trails, or streets with a maximum speed limit of 25 mph (40 kph). Sidewalks where local code permits bicycles are acceptable.
Planned bicycle trails or lanes may be counted if they are fully funded by the date of the certificate of occupancy and are scheduled for completion within three years of that date.
Schools
- Provide dedicated bicycle lanes that extend from the student bike-parking location to at least the end of the school property without any barriers (e.g., fences on school property).
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Bicycle storage Provide short-term bicycle storage within 600 feet (180 meters) walking distance to any main entrance, but no fewer than four storage spaces per building.
Provide long-term bicycle storage within 300 feet (90 meters) walking distance from any functional entry, but no fewer than four storage spaces per building, in addition to the short-term bicycle storage spaces.
Points are awarded according to Table 2. Shared micromobility storage, bicycle-sharing stations, and/or publicly available bicycle parking may be counted for up to 50% of the required short-term and long-term storage space if:
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It meets the maximum allowable walking distance.
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It is not double counted (e.g., short-term and long-term storage spaces are counted separately).
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The storage location is communicated to the building occupants and visitors.
Table 2. Number of Spaces Required for Short- and Long-Term Bicycle Storage
| Col1 | Commercial, Institutional, Schools, Healthcare | Residential | Mixed Use | Retail |
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| Short- term storage | At least 2.5% of all peak visitors but no fewer than four spaces per building. | At least 2.5% of all peak visitors but no fewer than four spaces per building. | Meet the storage requirements for the nonresidential and residential portions of the project separately. | At least two short- term bicycle storage spaces for every 5,000 square feet (465 square meters) but no fewer than two |
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 31