02. Building Access - Bicycle Share

Provide access to a bicycle share system

Rationale: Bicycle share programs support increased convenience for cyclists, promote increased active transportation, contribute to increased physical activity, reduce congestion, and improved air quality.

For the most accurate strategy and documentation requirements, please refer to the digital scorecard made available on the Fitwel Platform.

Requirements

Requirement Guidance

Bicycle stations may be shared across more than one building. A combination of bicycle shares that meet the requirements may qualify for the strategy.

For buildings with multiple entrances, identify a main building entrance that is used to access a common area within the building such as a lobby, reception area, or main circulation pathway.

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Option 1 - Bicycle Share Access (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

Low-Rise Residential with shared interior spaces (LR+), Low-Rise Residential with no shared interior spaces (LR)

1. Provide access to a bicycle share station or dockless bicycle hub located within a 1/2-mile or 800-meter walking route of a main building entrance of each building.
2. Publicize the identified bicycle share station to all residential occupants through one of the following:
   • a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas

   • annual communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters.

      

Option 2 - Shared Bicycles (Partial Credit):

The project may achieve partial credit by demonstrating compliance with all of the following requirements:    

Low-Rise Residential with shared interior spaces (LR+), Low-Rise Residential with no shared interior spaces (LR)

1. Provide access to shared bicycles and related equipment (such as helmets and bicycle locks) within the project.
2. Ensure shared bicycles and related equipment are accessible to all residential occupants.
3. Publicize the identified shared bicycles and related equipment to all building(s) occupants through one of the following:
   • a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas
   • annual communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters

Compliance Documentation

Design Pathway (LR+, LR)

Option 1: 

• Requirement 1:
  • Upload an annotated map or plan showing the distance from the bicycle share station or hub and a main building entrance of the furthest building within the required distance.       
  • Upload annotated design drawings or a photograph(s) showing the planned bicycle share station.       
• Requirement 2:
  • Checkbox to certify that identified bicycle share station will be publicized through the following methods (select all that apply):                       
    • a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas   
    • annual communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters            

Option 2: 

• Requirement 1:
  • Upload an annotated design drawing(s) or photograph(s) showing the shared bicycles and related equipment that will be included.       
  • Upload an annotated plan identifying the planned location of the shared bicycles and related equipment that will be provided within the project.       
• Requirement 2:
  • Checkbox to certify that the shared bicycles and equipment will be accessible to all residential occupants.       
• Requirement 3:
  • Checkbox to certify that the identified shared bicycles and related equipment will be publicized through the following methods (select all that apply):     
    • a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas
    • annual communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters    

Built Pathway (LR+, LR)

Option 1: 

• Requirement 1:
  • Upload an annotated map or plan showing the distance from the bicycle share station or hub a main building entrance of the furthest building within the required distance.       
  • Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing the bicycle share station.       
• Requirement 2:
  • Checkbox to certify that identified bicycle share station is publicized through the following methods (select all that apply):           
    • a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas  
    • annual communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters  
  • Upload a copy of the materials that are shared.        

Option 2: 

• Requirement 1:
  • Upload a photograph(s) showing the shared bicycles and related equipment.       
  • Upload an annotated plan identifying the location of the shared bicycles and related equipment that are provided within the project.       
• Requirement 2:
  • Checkbox to certify that the shared bicycles and equipment are accessible to all residential occupants.             
• Requirement 3:
  • Checkbox to certify that the identified shared bicycles and related equipment is publicized through the following methods (select all that apply):        
    • a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas
    • annual communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters   
  • Upload a copy of the materials that are shared.