LEED credits for Bike Parking

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LEED points are applied to the Sustainable Sites (SS) category and qualify under SS Credit 4.2:

Alternative Transportation:  

Bicycle Changing and Storage Rooms for 1-2 points. 

For recycled content in particular, 

LEED points apply to the Materials & Resources (MR) category and qualify under MR Credit 4.1/ 4.2.

The typical re-melt rate for stainless steel is between 60 and 85%. Our products are at least 60% recycled.

All stainless steel products are 100% recyclable

 The average recycled content of the steel used to manufacture our bike parking racks is at least 20% and can reach as high as 75%. 

Intent 

Reduce automobile use and land development for a continual decrease in pollution levels. 

Requirements 

To qualify for this credit, buildings that are commercial, residential and/or institutional must provide secure bicycle parking within 200 yards of an entrance to the building. 

The guidelines below must be met or exceeded:

• Commercial/Institutional Buildings: Bike racks must be provided for 5% or more of all building occupants measured during peak use. Showering facilities must also be provided in order to qualify.

• Residential Buildings: There must be covered facilities for bike racks/storage for 15% of the occupants. Showering facilities are not required.

Potential Additional Point for Exemplary Performance

One innovation point for “exemplary performance in alternative transportation” can be obtained by creating a complete alternative transportation plan for occupants within the building that will result in a variable decrease in single occupancy vehicles.

Examples include alternative transportations such as biking and walking, public transit options, carpooling and telecommuting.

Since 1991 Park a Bike has represented every bike corrals, bicycle lockers and bike shelter company in the country. With a vast amount of knowledge gained from experience in this industry and from other businesses owned by Bauer, Park A Bike continues its vertical integration from being a distributor to a manufacturer with its own signature product line that adds simplicity, value, and environmentally safe products.
 
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