LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification) Location and Transportation 3

Question 1

Which LEED v4 Location and Transportation credit specifically targets carpool, vanpool, and telecommuting programs?

Accepted Answer

None — these strategies are not covered under LT credits

Answer

LEED v4 LT credits focus on infrastructure (transit, bikes, EVs, parking) rather than employer-run commute programs, which fall outside the LT category.

Question 2

A new office building is targeting the LEED Green Vehicles credit. What percentage of total parking spaces must be designated as preferred for green vehicles?

Accepted Answer

5%

Answer

LEED requires that at least 5% of total parking capacity be designated as preferred parking for green vehicles to earn this credit.

Question 3

Under LEED Location and Transportation, 'infill development' refers to building on a site that is:

Accepted Answer

Surrounded on at least 75% of its boundary by previously developed land

Answer

Infill sites are defined as parcels whose boundary is at least 75% surrounded by previously developed land, encouraging urban densification over sprawl.

Question 4

Which transit service type is generally NOT counted toward the Access to Quality Transit credit's qualifying trip thresholds?

Accepted Answer

Demand-responsive transit (e.g., on-demand shuttle)

Answer

Demand-responsive transit (on-call or on-demand services) typically does not qualify because it lacks the fixed-route reliability the credit requires.

Question 5

A LEED project is built on a former gas station with documented soil contamination. Which LT credit is the project best positioned to pursue?

Accepted Answer

High Priority Site

Answer

High Priority Site includes remediated contaminated sites (brownfields), and developing them earns additional points for revitalization.

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification Practice Test

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification) Location and Transportation 3