Reference Guide - Indian River County

BENEFIT:
Sometimes small changes in public transportation routes can enhance ridership, especially if
stops are easily accessible on foot or bicycle.
RESOURCES:
City of Tallahassee Bicycle/Pedestrian Program
http://www.state.fl.us/citytlh/planning/trans/bikeped/transbp.html
Credit 3: Reduce solid and hazardous waste.
ACTIVITY:
a) Operate a green fleet. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Incorporate at least 75% of the applicable best management practices outlined in chapters C-M
of the Florida Green Local Government Standard Fleet Management and Vehicle Maintenance
Module.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
Submit details of green fleet management plan.
BENEFIT:
Green fleets significantly reduce the generation of solid and hazardous waste by the local
government.
RESOURCES:
Florida Green Local Government Standard Fleet Management and Vehicle Maintenance Module
and Posters
Control
No criteria identified.
Education
Credit 4: Community education.
ACTIVITY:
a) Provide public transportation route searching via the internet. (1 points)
b) Provide information about alternative commuting on website. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Operate a website where routes are displayed. Another approach would allow citizens to
determine an available public transportation route by entering a starting point and ending
destination. Also provide content that suggests and explains other methods of commuting, such
as bicycle commuting or carpools.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
Submit website address.
Florida Green Local Government Standard – Copyright Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. 2004, 2005 R50