LT (Location and Transportation) Advanced 1 Flashcards
How many Credits are available for LT and what are they?
8 credits
C1. LEED for Neighborhood Development Location C2. Sensitive Land Protection C3. High Priority Sites C4. Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses C5. Access to Quality Transit C6. Bicycle Facilities C7. Reduced Parking Footprint C8. Green Vehicles
What does LT category focus on compared to SS?
A buildings relationship to its COMMUNITY versus its relationship to its site and ecosystem.
Which credit in LT has the most available points and how many are available?
C1. LEED for Neighborhood Development Location
Up to 16 points
(The other 7 categories combined total 16 points maximum. Either pursue C1 or a combination of C2-C7, cannot combine C1 with other credits)
Which credit(s) can receive exemplary performance in LT?
C2. Sensitive Land Protection
C5.Access to Quality Transit
C7. Reduced Parking Footprint
What is the intent of LT C1, LEED for Neighborhood Development Location?
Avoid developing on inappropriate sites
Reduce vehicle travel distance
Enhance livability and improve human health
What types of land are addressed by LT C2, Sensitive Land Protection?
Wetlands
Water bodies
Flood plains
Prime farmland
What are the two options for LT C2, Sensitive Land Protection?
Option 1. Develop on previous developed land
Option 2. Develop on non-sensitive land
Which developments can be within flood plains and still receive points for LT C2 Option 2?
Projects on previously developed sites
How far from a body of water must a development be in order to get points for LT C2 Sensitive Land Protection Option 2?
100 feet
How far from wetlands must a development be in order to get points for LT C2 Sensitive Land Protection Option 2?
50 feet
What type of site improvements can be built within the buffers for wetlands and water bodies?
Bicycle or pedestrian pathways not exceeding 12 feet wide
One single story structure not exceeding 500 sq. feet
Grade changes necessary for public access
Removal of select trees
Brownfield remediation
What are the three options for LT C3, High Priority Site?
Option 1. Project located in a Historic District
Option 2. Project located in an area with a Priority Redevelopment designation
Option 3. Project located on a Brownfield Site
What are the two options for LT C4, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses?
Option 1. Surrounding Density
Option 2. Diverse Uses
What is the distance of a building required for project site to earn points for LT C4 Option 1, Surrounding Density?
50% of the building must be within 1/4 mile RADIUS from the table-defined residential and/or nonresidential densities (see page 27 for table)
Residential is measured by dwelling units per acre
Nonresidential is measured by FAR
What is the distance of a building required for project site to earn points for LT C4 Option 2, Diverse Uses?
Project must be located within 1/2 mile walking DISTANCE (not radius) of diverse uses from the buildings main entrance
To earn points for LT C4 Option 2, Diverse Uses how many of the defined uses must be within the required proximity?
4 to 7 uses earns 1 point
8+ uses earns 2 points
What adaptations are included in LT C4 Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses?
Healthcare density thresholds (1 point)
Warehouse Option 1, Development & Adjacency (2-3 points)
Warehouse Option 2, Transportation Resources (1-2 points)
How many requirements for LT C5 Access to Quality Transit are there and what are they?
2 requirements
- Locate any functional entry within 1/4 mile walking DISTANCE of a bus, streetcar, or ride share stop or 1/2 mile walking DISTANCE from rapid transit (bus, rail, or ferry) stops.
- Transit services must meet trip minimums, provide routes in opposite directions, and meet minimums for both weekend and weekday.
How many additional points can be earned for LT C5 Access to Quality Transit when 2 or more service routes are provided?
If not providing greater than 60% of daily rides, 1 additional point can be earned
What documentation is required for meeting LT C5 Access to Quality Transit?
A summary must include each of the transit services and route diversity
What adaptions are provided for LT C5 Access to Quality Transit?
School Option 1, Transit-served location (no weekend trip requirements; 1, 2, or 4 points)
School Option 2, Pedestrian Access (walking distance defined by school level; 1-3 points)
Healthcare (1-2 points)
How is exemplary performance achieved for LT C5 Access to Quality Transit?
Double the highest transit service point threshold for 1 additional point in the Innovation category (except Schools Option 2)
How many requirements for LT C6 Bicycle Facilities are there and what are they?
2 requirements
- Bicycle Network
- Bike Storage and Showers
Which LT C6 Bicycle Facilities requirement is new to LEED v4?
Bicycle network access
What destination(s) must a bicycle network connect to in order to meet its requirement?
10 diverse uses, access to quality transit, school, or employment center within 3 miles
What is the minimum number of bicycle spaces required?
8 (4 for long term and 4 for short term)
What is the minimum number of showers required?
1 with a changing facility
How far from any MAIN entrance must short-term bicycle storage be located?
100 feet (walking distance not radius)
How far from any FUNCTIONAL entrance must long-term bicycle storage be located?
100 feet (walking distance not radius)
How is bicycle storage calculated?
Commercial: Short-term= 2.5% of peak visitors, Long-term= 5% of regular building occupants
Residential: Short-term= 2.5% of peak visitors, Long-term= 30% of regular building occupants
How are showers calculated?
Commercial: 1 per the first 100 regular building occupants, 1 additional per every 150 regular building occupants thereafter. Visitors are not included in this calculation.
Residential: Per building code
How many requirements for LT C7 Reduced Parking Footprint are there and what are they?
2 requirements
- Reduced Parking Counts (calculated based on ITE reference guides)
- Provide Preferred Parking for carpooling
When is no preferred parking required for carpooling.
When no off-street parking is provided
How much preferred parking for carpooling is required?
5%
How is reduced parking calculated?
Case 1 (not pursuing points in LT C4 Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses)= 20% reduction from ITE baseline
Case 2 (pursuing points in LT C4 Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses)= 40% reduction from ITE baseline
How is exemplary performance achieve for LT C7 Reduced Parking Footprint?
Double or triple the parking reduction from the baseline.
Case 1= 60% (triple)
Case 2= 80% (double)
How many requirements for LT C8 Green Vehicles are there and what are they?
2 requirements
- Provide preferred parking
- Provide alternative fueling stations
What adaptations are included in LT C8 Green Vehicles?
Schools, green school owned vehicles
Warehouse 1, green powered
Warehouse 2, reduce truck idling
What are the ineligible LEED ND certifications?
Anything that says Stage 1 or conditional
To earn the LT C4 Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses adaptation for warehouses and distribution centers what must a site include?
Site must have 2 of the following proximity’s:
- within 10-mile driving distance to major logistics hub (airport)
- within 1-mile driving distance to highway access
- within 1-mile driving distance to freight line
- site is served by an active freight rail spur
When calculating infill status, which elements are excluded?
Streets
Right of Ways
Water Bodies
On a bicycle network, what is the maximum distance an acceptable destination can be from the project boundary?
3-mile bicycling distance
What destinations must a bicycle network be connected to in order to earn points for the LT C6 Bicycle Facilities?
One of the following:
- at least 10 diverse uses
- a school or employment center if the project floor area is 50% or more residential
- a rapid bus transit stop, rail station, or ferry
How far can the bicycle network be from a functional entry or bicycle storage?
200 yard walking or biking distance
What is the Point Distribution per project type and certification level?
Pg 19 Chart
Density within 1/4 mile thresholds…
Pg 27 Chart
Minimum daily service for multiple transit types…
Pg 30 chart
Minimum daily service for commuter rail and ferry service only (long distance)…
Pg 30 chart
What is the formula used to determine the number of showers required under LT C6?
For when regular occupants or FTEs are greater than 100…
1 + ((FTE - 100) / 150) = showers required
