What action must the project take to meet the Option 2 requirements?

A LEED Building Design and Construction: Schools project pursuing Location and Transportation Credit, Green Vehicles elects to follow Option 2. Green Buses or School-Owned Vehicles.

What action must the project take to meet the Option 2 requirements?
A . Install a preferred drop-off lane for buses meeting the emission requirements
B . Provide calculations showing that the average fleet bus meets the emission requirements
C . Inventory the school fleet to develop and create a plan for all buses to meet the emission requirements
D . Document that all buses serving the project achieve a minimum green score of 30 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide

Answer: C

Explanation:

According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Option 2 of the Location and Transportation Credit, Green Vehicles requires the project to inventory the school fleet to develop and create a plan for all buses to meet the emission requirements. The plan must include a timeline for implementation and a budget. The emission requirements are based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for heavy-duty vehicles1. References: LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Location and Transportation Credit, Green Vehicles, Option 2: Green Buses or School-Owned Vehicles1

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