1. Commute Options LEED to Points
Nicholas Ramfos Director, Transportation Operations Programs, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Washington, DC Philip L. Winters Director, Transportation Demand Management, University of South Florida
International Parking Institute
May 18, 2016

2. Learning Objectives
Define TDM programs that are part of LEED certification Demonstrate TDMI’s Green Resources module
I dropped the #2 learning objective that was listed in the program. I don’t have the info.
1. Define TDM programs that are part of LEED certification.
2. Illustrate successful TDM/LEED programs.
3. Demonstrate TDMI’s LEED module.

3. What is TDM?
Transportation demand management (TDM) is any action or set of actions intended to influence the intensity, timing and spatial distribution of vehicle demand for the purpose of reducing the impact of traffic, managing parking needs, reducing greenhouse gasses, and enhancing mobility options.
Source: TRB Transportation Research Circular E-C133
Transportation Demand Management (TDM). Programs designed to reduce vehicle demand on the transportation system during the peak hours through various means, such as the use of transit and of alternative work hours.
[Planning for Operations—Glossary,
Note: Added “vehicle” and “during the peak hours.”]
In the broadest sense, transportation demand management (TDM) is any action or set of actions intended to influence the intensity, timing, and spatial distribution of transportation demand for the purpose of reducing the impact of traffic or enhancing mobility options.
[Meyer, M. D. A Toolbox for Alleviating Traffic Congestion and Enhancing Mobility. Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington D.C., 1997]
Such actions can include offering commuters one or more alternative transportation modes and/or services, providing incentives to travel on these modes or at non-congested hours, providing opportunities to better link or "chain" trips together, and/or incorporating growth management or traffic impact policies into local development decisions.

4. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®)
USGBC's mission
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
USGBC's vision
Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.
Green Garage Certification Program
In 2016, GBCI, the certification body for USGBC’s global LEED green building rating system, announced it will now administer the program through its acquisition of the Green Parking Council.

5. Types of Certification
How is LEED v4 different than the LEED 2009 rating system?
ANSWER
“LEED v4 focuses on increasing technical stringency from past versions and developing new requirements for project types such as data centers, warehouses & distribution centers, hotels/motels, existing schools, existing retail, and mid-rise residential.”

6. Benefits to Developers/Building Owners: Cost Effectiveness
2% investment in green building design results in life cycle savings of 20% total construction costs
10% higher building sale prices
Source: US Green Building Council

7. Benefits to Developers/Building Owners: Increase Rental Rates/Attract Tenants
LEED
Energy Star
$11.33 per square foot over non-LEED peers 4.1% higher occupancy
$2.40 per square foot over non- Energy Star buildings 3.6% higher occupancy
Source: 2008 CoStar Group study cited by US Green Building Council

8. Benefits to Developers/Building Owners
New Construction
Existing Buildings
Operating costs
- 13.6%
- 8.5%
Building value
+ 10.9%
+ 6.8%
Return on investment
+ 9.9%
+ 19.2%
Occupancy
+ 6.4%
+ 2.5%
Rent
+ 6.1%
+ 1.0%
OTHER BENEFITS
Competitive differentiator
Mitigate risk
Perceived cost benefits of green building according to building owners:
Operating costs decrease 13.6% for new construction and 8.5% for existing building projects
Building value increases 10.9% new construction and 6.8% existing building projects
Return on investment improves 9.9% new construction and 19.2% existing building projects
Occupancy increases 6.4% new construction and 2.5% existing building projects
Rent increases 6.1% new construction and 1% existing building projects
Benefits reported by owners from green projects:
ROI improvements: 19.2% on average for retrofit/renovation green projects as compared to 9.9% on average for new projects
Source: McGraw Hill Construction (2010). Green Outlook 2011: Green Trends Driving Growth.
Source: McGraw Hill Construction (2010)

9. What does TDM bring?

10. Reduce Need to Build Parking
Median Parking Structure
Construction Costs 2015
City
Cost/ Space
Cost/SF
National Average
$18,599
$55.66
Atlanta
$16,274
$48.70
Charlotte
$15,388
$45.75
Dallas
$15,902
$47,59
Miami
$16,404
$59.09
Nashville
$16,330
$48.87
Source:
Source: Carl Walker, Inc. July 2015

11. Right Size Parking Supply

12. Increasing Access to Labor Force
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
TRAVEL TIME TO WORK
Total
Cumulative
Less than 10 minutes
9.7%
10 to 14 minutes
12.5%
22.2%
15 to 19 minutes
14.9%
37.1%
20 to 24 minutes
15.7%
52.8%
25 to 29 minutes
7.1%
59.9%
30 to 34 minutes
15.9%
75.8%
35 to 44 minutes
7.6%
83.4%
45 to 59 minutes
93.1%
60 or more minutes
6.8%
99.9%
16.5% have a commute of greater than 45 minutes in the Nashville MSA area

13. LEED for Existing Buildings

14. LEED v4 for Operations & Maintenance: Existing Buildings Project ChecklistY ? N
Location and Transportation
Possible Points: 15
Credit 1
Alternative Transportation
Sustainable Sites 10
Prereq 1
Site Management Policy
Required
Water Efficiency 12
Indoor Water Use Reduction
Prereq 2
Building-Level Water Metering
Energy and Atmosphere 38
Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices
Minimum Energy Performance
Prereq 3
Building-Level Energy Metering
Prereq 4
Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Materials and Resources 4
Ongoing Purchasing and Waste Policy
Facility Maintenance and Renovations Policy
Indoor Environmental Quality 17
Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
Green Cleaning Policy
Innovation 6
Regional Priority
Total
106
Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110
Possible Points
Location and Transportation 15
Sustainable Sites 10
Water Efficiency 12
Energy and Atmosphere 38
Materials and Resources 4
Indoor Environmental Quality 17
Innovation 6
Regional Priority
 TOTAL
106
Certified 40 to 49 points
Silver 50 to 59 points
Gold 60 to 79 points
Platinum 80+ points
40-49 Points
CERTIFIED
50-59 Points
SILVER
60-79 Points
GOLD
80+ Points
PLATINUM

15. Option 1: Transportation Survey (1 point)
Survey entire population of regular building occupancy or random sample
Visitors must be surveyed if either the typical peak or daily average is greater than the number of regular building occupants.
No minimum response required
30% response allows extrapolation of non-SOV rate to nonrespondents
Higher response rates allow for additional extrapolation
Complete a survey at least once every 5 years
Survey Response Rate
Extrapolation Factor
60% %
1.00
50% - 59%
0.80
40% - 49%
0.60
30% - 39%
0.40
0% - 29%
0.00
Solicit survey data from the entire population of regular building occupants. Every regular building occupant is asked to complete the survey. No minimum response rate is required for compliance, but higher survey response rates will provide a more accurate representation of occupant commuting behavior. Projects that achieve a survey response rate of at least 30% may extrapolate the alternative commuting rate to a portion of survey nonrespondents. Higher response rates allow for additional extrapolation to nonrespondents. Following the completion of the occupant survey, project teams apply the following steps to determine the Reduction in Conventional Commuting Trips. The Reduction in Conventional Commuting Trips will be used to determine the number of points earned for this credit.

16. Rule 2202 Survey
Model for LEED Local TDM agencies may have own survey

17. Option 2: Alternative Transportation Rate (3 to 15 points)
Meet requirements of Option 1
Assumes baseline of 100% SOV
Calculations must account for seasonal variations

18. USGBC Alternative Transportation Calculator
Response Rates
Note: Projects are required to survey visitors if either the typical peak or daily average is greater than the number of regular building occupants.
Regular Project Occupants
Visitors
Total occupants
Number of days in a typical work week (regular occupants only)
N/A
Percentage of total occupants
0.0%
Survey of entire project population or a random sample
Random sample
Total number of occupants required to receive the survey
Total number of occupants who received the survey
Total number of occupants who responded
Total possible trips from occupants who responded
Survey response rate (%)
0.00%
Extrapolation factor for survey non-respondents
0.00
Carpool or Vanpool Survey Results
Complete the table for each carpool or vanpool. If more than one person from the same carpool responds to the survey, list the carpool once.
Carpool or Vanpool ID
Number of People in Carpool or Vanpool
Regular Project Occupants
Number of Vehicle Trips
Weighted Number of Vehicle Trips

19. USGBC Alternative Transportation Calculator
Survey Results
Transportation Mode
Number of Trips
Regular Project Occupants
Visitors
Single occupancy vehicle (SOV)
Human-powered conveyance (e.g. walking or biking)
Public transportation
Low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle
Total trips avoided due to telecommuting
N/A
Total trips avoided due to compressed work week
Informal transit
Other alternative transportation mode
Carpool or vanpool (weighted number of trips)
Trips not taken due to absence (sick, vacation, jury duty, etc.)
Total number of actual trips (factoring in absences)
Total alternative commuting trips attributable to non-respondents
Alternative transportation trips
Raw alternative transportation rate
0.00%
Total alternative transportation trips
Overall alternative transportation rate

20. USGBC Alternative Transportation Calculator
Summary
Note: All information on this tab is READ-ONLY. To edit, see previous tab.
Regular Occupants
Visitors
Total project occupants
Percentage of total occupants
0.0%
Overall transportation rate
0.00%
Weighted overall alternative transportation rate
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21. Option 2. Alternative Transportation Rate
Percent Reduction
Points
10% 3
15% 4
20% 5
25% 6
30% 7
35% 8
40% 9
45% 10
50% 11
55% 12
60% 13
65% 14
70% 15
Percent Reduction 2009
Points
10% 3
13.75% 4
17.50% 5
21.25% 6
25.00% 7
31.25% 8
37.50% 9
43.75% 10
50.00% 11
56.25% 12
62.50% 13
68.75% 14
75.00% 15
Option 2. Alternative Transportation Rate
Version 4
Compared to 2009, under version 4 you can earn slightly more points at lower percent above 50% but fewer points over 10%

22. Option 3. Comprehensive Alternative Transportation Program (2 points)
Meet the requirements of Option 1 & Include at least 1 from each category below
Education
New hire orientation
Employee communications
Carpool/vanpool matching website
Employer carpool/vanpool events
Basic Support
Guaranteed Ride Home
Preferential parking
Flextime
Ridematching service
Direct Strategies
Telecommuting
Compressed Work Week
Transit subsidy
Intro parking fee
Bicycle program
Parking cash out
Employee clean vehicle purchase program
Carpool program

23. 15 of 80+ points
Platinum
15 of points
GOLD
15 of points
SILVER
15 of points
CERTIFIED
Alternative Transportation Potential Contribution to Existing Buildings LEED Certification
40-49 Points
CERTIFIED
50-59 Points
SILVER
60-79 Points
GOLD
80+ Points
PLATINUM
Version 4

24. Advice for TDM and Parking Professionals
Identify and market existing LEED buildings; you may be able to increase rating
Identify and market to owners/developers of existing buildings where TDM can contribute to obtaining LEED certification

25. Green Building Resource Get Listed! Get Calls!
Transportation2.org

26. Learning Objectives
Define TDM programs that are part of LEED certification
Demonstrate TDMI’s Green Resources module

27. Opportunities for Parking and TDM Professionals
Register on Green Building Resources site so developers, etc. can find firms with these skills

31. TDM Provider Dashboard

32. Green Building Resource
Inputs

33. Green Building Resource
Bicycle Accommodation
Basic TDM Support
Implementing TDM Strategies
TDM Education
Parking Management
Parking Management
Experience developing parking management plans
Parking management project reference
Parking Management project location
Comments/ additional information

34. Green Building Resource
Parking Management
Bicycle Accommodation
TDM Basic Support
Implementing TDM Strategies
TDM Education
Bicycle Accommodation
Bike rack/ storage space
Shower and changing facilities

35. Green Building Resource
Parking Management
Bicycle Accommodation
TDM Basic Support
Implementing TDM Strategies
TDM Education
TDM Basic Support
Guaranteed return trip
Preferential parking for rideshare participants
Flextime Schedule
Ridematching service

36. Green Building Resource
Parking Management
Bicycle Accommodation
Basic TDM Support
Implementing TDM Strategies
TDM Education
Implementing TDM Strategies
Introduction of a parking fee
Parking cash out
Transit subsidy
Bicycle program
Vanpool
Telecommuting
Compressed work week schedules

37. Green Building Resource
Parking Management
Bicycle Accommodation
Basic TDM Support
Implementing TDM Strategies
TDM Education
TDM Education
New hire orientation
Employee communications
Ridematching
Employer Events
References

38. Additional Expertise Alternative transportation surveys
Quantifiable trip reductions that qualify for LEED points

40. For More Information Transportation Demand Management Institute
Transportation2.org
Nick Ramfos
Phil Winters

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