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Improving on LEED

Posted by: Tim Halbur

27 December 2009 - 1:00pm

Bay Area non-profit TransForm has launched a new program called GreenTRIP that aims to supplement LEED requirements with a VMT calculation on each project.

Matthew Roth writes, "Using the URBEMIS emissions model developed by the California Air Resources Board, GreenTRIP gives developers credits for reducing overall driving relative to the average regional VMT. GreenTRIP attempts to impact developments at the beginning phases of design, encouraging developers to situate near transit and take steps to reduce driving [PDF].

Developments must have one or more of the following: unbundled parking, free car-share membership, and provide at least one 50-percent discounted transit pass per unit for the life of the project."

Full Story: Bay Area Advocates Unveil New VMT Reduction Incentive for Developers
Source: Streetsblog, December 24, 2009
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