An office without transit access can substantially reduce its transportation impact if

An office without transit access can substantially reduce its transportation impact if workers are able

to walk from the office to basic services. Transportation impact is the effect of transportation

activities on the environment, society, and economy. Transportation impact can include greenhouse

gas emissions, air pollution, noise pollution, energy consumption, land use, traffic congestion,

infrastructure costs, and public health. Walking is a form of alternative transportation that can

reduce transportation impact by using less energy, emitting less pollutants, occupying less space, and

improving physical activity and well-being. If workers are able to walk from the office to basic

services, such as retail, restaurants, banks, or post offices, they can reduce their vehicle miles

traveled, fuel consumption, and parking demand1 . Reference: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate

Handbook1, EPA’s Transportation and Climate Change