Green Guide for Roads
MATT CLARK
CHRIS PAULLI
ZACH TETREAULT
JUSTIN THOMAS
Goals of Project
 Selection of specific credits
 Selection criteria
 Credit analysis
 Benefits and cautions
 Cost and feasibility
 Comparison to current industry standards
 Final recommendations
 Report for Stantec
Scope of Work
Selection Criteria
Background Information
 Started selection process
 Relevant sources to specific
credits
Personal Interest & Experience
 Work experience
 Classes
 Research projects
 Interests
 Future plans
Credit Examination
 Benefits and risks
 Credit feasibility and
recommendations
 Current industry
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standards
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 Long term sustainability
 Cost-benefit analysis
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Raise or lower
attainability of credits
Add or remove credit
requirements
Other suggestions
Selected Credits
MOBILITY FOR ALL
ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
COMMUNITY IMPACTS
Mobility for All
 Credit 3 - Bicycle Lanes/Paths
 Credit 4 - Bicycle Parking
 Credit 5 - Bicycle Facility Design
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To encourage cycling as an alternate mode of transportation
through the use of bike paths, bike stands/lockers at highly
traveled areas, and design elements that improve the safety
and ease of use of bicycles.
Energy & Atmosphere
 Credit 1 – Infrastructure Energy Efficiency
 The use of energy saving methods and materials that can
help reduce energy consumption by infrastructure items, i.e.
Lighting systems, Pumping stations, etc.
 Credit 2 – Volatile Organic Compounds
 This credit address the VOCs that are released into the
atmosphere or into the ground during the road construction
process, i.e. Asphalt Cement, Painting/Striping, etc.
 Credit 3 – Local Materials
 This credit tries to promote the use of local materials and
services that are in the vicinity of the job site. This would cut
down on the use of energy for transporting the materials, as
well as emissions that are discharged from transporting the
materials and services.
Materials and Resources
 Prerequisite 1 – Lifecycle Costing
 Encourage use of lifecycle costing to select products
and methodologies
 Prerequisite 2 – Construction Activity
Pollution Prevention
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Reduce pollution from construction activity through
the use of BMP’s
 Credit 2 – Construction Waste Management
 Divert construction debris from landfill and redirect
recyclable resources to appropriate sites
Materials and Resources
 Credit 3 – Recycled Content
 Use recycled materials to reduce the environmental
impact of extraction and processing of virgin
materials
 Credit 4 – Long Life Pavements
 Design of pavement structures to perform 35 years
with minimal restoration
 Credit 5 – Stormwater Management
 Reduce pollution and hydrological instability from
stormwater, prevent flooding and promote aquifer recharge
Community Impacts
 Credit 1 – Noise
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Encourage reduction of noise levels associated with
motorized traffic
 Credit 2 – Light Pollution
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To minimize light trespass from projects, increase night
sky access, improve nighttime visibility, and reduce impact
on nocturnal environments.
 Credit 3 – Visual Elements
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Encourage corridors that are architecturally compatible
with their surroundings and improve the experience of
traveling through them.