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Transport

Category overview

Weightings			Minimum standards
Fully fitted 9%	Shell only 11.5%	Shell and core 10%	None

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 ID	Issue name	Credits	Credit summary
Tra 01	Public transport accessibility	Up to 5 credits	Recognition for developments in 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 03	Cyclist facilities	Up to 2 credits	Provision of compliant cycle storage spaces and facilities to encourage safe and healthy cycling
Tra 04	Maximum car parking capacity	Up to 2 credits	Recognition of developments that limit car parking capacity.
Tra 05	Travel plan	1	To promote sustainable reductions in transport burdens by undertaking a site specific travel assessment/statement and developing a travel plan based on the needs of the particular site.

Tra 01 Public transport accessibility

Tra 02 Proximity to amenities

Tra 03 Cyclist facilities

Tra 04 Maximum car parking capacity

Tra 05 Travel plan