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8.0 Transport

Summary

This category encourages better access to sustainable means of transport for building users. Issues in this section focus on the accessibility of public transport and other alternative transport solutions (cyclist facilities, provision of amenities local to a building) that support reductions in car journeys and, therefore, congestion and CO₂ emissions over the life of the building.

Category summary table

Issue	Credits	Credit summary
Tra 01 Public transport accessibility	Up to 5 credits	Recognition of developments in close proximity to good public transport networks, thereby helping to reduce transport-related pollution and congestion.
Tra 02 Proximity to amenities	Up to 2 credits	Recognition of developments in close proximity of, and accessible to, local amenities which are likely to be frequently required and used by building occupants.
Tra 03a Alternative modes of transport Tra 03b Alternative modes of transport	Up to 2 credits	Provision of facilities to encourage travel using low carbon modes of transport and to minimise individual journeys.
Tra 04 Maximum car parking capacity	Up to 2 credits	Recognition of developments that limit car parking capacity.
Tra05 Travel plan	1	To promote sustainable reductions in transport burdens by undertaking a site specific travel assessment or statement and developing a travel plan based on the needs of the particular site.
Tra 06 Home office	1	To provide necessary space and services to be able to work from home and reduce the need to commute to work.

Tra 01 Public transport accessibility

Tra 02 Proximity to amenities

Tra 03a Alternative modes of transport

Tra 03b Alternative modes of transport

Tra 04 Maximum car parking capacity

Tra 05 Travel plan

Tra 06 Home office