Reference Guide - Indian River County

O - Public Transportation
Lead by Example
Credit 1: Reduce green house gas emissions.
ACTIVITY:
a) Utilize alternative fuels for fleet. (2 points)
b) Institute a bicycle commuter assistance program. (1 points)
c) Make amends for vehicles to accommodate bicycles. (1 points)
d) Engage in carpool/vanpool assistance. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Operate and maintain a fleet that runs on an alternative fuel such as CNG or biodiesel. Develop
and maintain a free bicycle-sharing program for select areas of the community. Ensure that
public transportation fleet can store bicycles on board. Provide a service that facilitates ride
sharing within the city/county.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
Submit number and types of vehicles using alternative fuels, and fuel type chosen. Describe
elements of bicycle-sharing program. Submit photo of features that allow public transportation
to accommodate bicycles.
BENEFIT:
Alternative fuels significantly reduce the amount of air pollution generated by a city/county.
Encouraging bicycle transportation can help reduce private vehicle miles traveled.
RESOURCES:
Florida Green Local Government Standard Fleet Management and Vehicle Maintenance Module
Portland, OR Community Cycling Center Programs
http://communitycyclingcenter.org/programs.html
Gainesville Bikes on Buses
http://www.go-rts.com/bikes.html
Space Coast Area Transit Car Pool Matching
http://www.ridescat.com/cummuter-assistance/carpool.php
Credit 2: Monitor and track green building progress.
ACTIVITY:
a) Analyze public transportation route system to determine connectivity to bicycle and
pedestrian network. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Using GIS or other means, analyze the public transportation route system to determine
connectivity to the bicycle and pedestrian network.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
Submit overview of study, and degree of connectivity to bicycle and pedestrian network.
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