US Green Building Council LEED-AP-ID+C Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-ID+C exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 1

A project team is pursuing certification for a medical clinic with 150 full time employees and 250 peak visitors. The project team is considering the Location and Transportation Credit for Bicycle Facilities. Providing which of the following is a minimum requirement to earn the credit?

AA bicycle maintenance program for employees

BAt least one on-site shower and changing facility for employees

CSeven short-term bicycle storage spaces within 50 ft. (15 m) of the project's main entrance

DSix long-term bicycle parking spaces within 50 ft. (15 m) of the project's main entrance

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Suggested Answer: B

For the LEED Location and Transportation Credit for Bicycle Facilities, providing at least one on-site shower and changing facility for employees is a minimum requirement to earn the credit.This is to encourage cycling as a mode of transportation by offering amenities that support cyclists1.

LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C): Reference Guide2.

LEED Credit Library: Bicycle Facilities1.

LEED Certification- Requirements for LT Credit: Bicycle Facilities3.

by Louvenia at Nov 22, 2025, 03:27 PM

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Dawne

10 days ago

Six long-term spaces should be enough, right?

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Gladys

15 days ago

B sounds nice, but I doubt a small medical clinic has the budget for fancy shower facilities. C seems like the most practical option.

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Kaycee

20 days ago

Haha, I bet the project team is just trying to get a few extra LEED points. Who cares about bike storage when you have 150 employees and 250 visitors?

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Joanna

25 days ago

D is too easy. I bet the real answer is something more complex, like a combination of facilities.

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Hayley

1 month ago

C is the correct answer. Seven short-term bike storage spaces are the minimum requirement.

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Deonna

1 month ago

I think the answer is B. Employees need a place to clean up and change after biking to work.

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Lazaro

1 month ago

I thought the focus was more on short-term storage, but now I'm second-guessing if the long-term spaces are actually the minimum requirement.

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Josephine

2 months ago

I feel like having long-term bicycle parking is important, but I can't remember if six spaces is enough for this certification.

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In

2 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question about bicycle storage spaces, but I can't recall the exact number needed for this credit.

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Nana

2 months ago

Alright, I've got this. The key is to identify the option that is the most essential or fundamental requirement for earning the credit. That's likely to be the minimum requirement.

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Jestine

2 months ago

Based on my understanding of LEED credits, the minimum requirement is likely going to be the option that is the most basic or least costly for the project team to implement. I'll focus on identifying that option.

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Lashandra

2 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Is it asking about the minimum requirement, or the specific requirement that needs to be met? I'll have to read through the options closely.

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Marci

3 months ago

I think the minimum requirement might be related to the shower and changing facilities, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Suzi

3 months ago

I thought it was about bike storage spaces?

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Carline

3 months ago

Definitely need those shower facilities!

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Cruz

3 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The question is asking about the minimum requirement, so I'll need to identify which option is the least that the project team can do to earn the credit.

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Yuki

4 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about the requirements for the Location and Transportation Credit for Bicycle Facilities. I'll need to carefully review the options to determine the minimum requirement.

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Alison

2 months ago

I think option B is essential for employees.

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Olene

3 months ago

True, but we need to meet the minimum requirements first.

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