03 - Transport

Amenities – Postal facility - KBCN0114

The wording ‘post box’ is intended to allow greater flexibility than previously given, to recognize the changing nature of postal services in the US and internationally. For example, in the US it would now be considered compliant for a building operator to have an in-house postal delivery and collection service provided by the US Postal Service, where this is available to all building users. External post boxes and post offices are also still compliant. 

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Amenities – Postal facility - KBCN0114

The wording 'postal facility' is intended to allow greater flexibility than previously given, to recognise the changing nature of postal services in the UK and internationally. For example, in the UK it would now be considered compliant for a building operator to have an in-house postal delivery and collection service provided by the Royal Mail, where this is available to all building users. Naturally, post boxes and post offices are also still compliant.

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Amenities – Access to cash - KBCN0359

An ATM inside a building would be acceptable provided that its opening hours are similar to those of the assessed building, regardless of whether there is a nominal charge for the service. Cash-back from the till in a retail outlet is not compliant. Access to cash should be available to the building users at all relevant times of the day. This should not require a prior purchase of goods and should provide access to other services, such as checking account balances.

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Amenities – Assessed building is one of the listed amenities - KBCN0264

Where the assessed building is itself included in the list of amenities, that particular amenity criterion can be deemed to be met, e.g. a supermarket development itself meets the proximity to food outlet required for a Retail type building.

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Cycle spaces – Folding bicycles and scooters - KBCN00024

The provision of cycle storage that is only suitable for folding bicycles or scooters is not compliant. Providing reduced storage space for folding bicycles or scooters in place of compliant cycle storage may limit future travel options.

14 03 2018 Wording clarified and reference to scooters included.

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Cyclists’ facilities – to match additional bicycle spaces - KBCN00093

The minimum number of showers/lockers/changing facilities required for BREEAM compliance is determined by the minimum number of compliant bicycle spaces required, not by how many total compliant bicycle spaces have been provided. Where more than the minimum number of compliant cycle spaces has been provided, there is no requirement to provide more than the minimum number of showers/lockers/changing facilities.

01 Feb 2022 - Applicability to BIU USA Commercial V6 confirmed

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Cyclists’ facilities – Within toilet facilities - KBCN00050

Showers compliant with the criteria for cyclist facilities should not obstruct the use of general and disabled toilets. They are not compliant unless it can be unequivocally demonstrated that these cyclist facilities are provided in addition to toilet facilities provided for persons with disabilities and general building users.  To ensure that there is no conflict between the use of general or disabled restrooms and the use of cyclist facilities.  

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Cyclists’ facilities – Within toilet facilities - KBCN00050

To comply with the criteria for cyclist facilities, showers should not obstruct the use of other facilities. Where a shower is located in a room with a WC, this cannot be considered compliant, unless it can be unequivocally demonstrated that the WC is provided over-and-above the requirements of relevant standards or regulations for general and disabled WCs.

To ensure that there is no conflict between the use of general or disabled WCs and the use of cyclist facilities.

25.10.18 KBCN reworded to improve clarity.

 

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Facilities provision for public bicycle sharing systems - KBCN0276

Where a public bicycle sharing system is being used to account for up to 50% of cycle spaces provided, the total number of cycle spaces, including those provided by the bicycle sharing system, should be the basis on which the compliant cyclist facilities are provided. This is because people using public cycle spaces will still need the use of cyclist facilities such as showers and lockers.

13.08.2018 KBCN applied to the BREEAM In-Use scheme.

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On-demand public bus services - KBCN1404

These can be recognised as follows:

• The location of the transport node should be determined as the nearest available pick-up point to the assessed building
• The frequency of the service should be considered as the published maximum wait time (or actual average wait time, if the service is established and this data is available)
• Such services, whilst they may serve multiple destinations, should be considered as a single route
• It must be demonstrated that information on the availability and how to access the service is made available to building users

This is limited to genuine on-demand bus services, which are operated as public transport with multiple pick-up and drop-off points and does not extend to private hire, taxi or other similar operations. 

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Pedestrian and cyclist safety – Small scale deliveries - KBCN1151

Where the asset only accepts deliveries on-site from small delivery vehicles (including cars or small vans), and does not require deliveries from medium to large delivery vehicles (defined as any vehicle with a wheelbase greater than 120 inches), then the credits can still be awarded if the following aspects have been met: 

1. Although the delivery vehicle can use the same access point, there should be a dedicated parking position for the delivery vehicle, and this should be separate from the regular parking spaces; 
2. Deliveries made to this asset should be infrequent, on average this should be less than three deliveries a day; 
3. The access, parking and turning areas for delivery vehicles are designed for simple manoeuvring according to the type of delivery vehicle likely to access the site, thus avoiding the need for a multipoint turn. 

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Pedestrian and cyclist safety – Small scale deliveries - KBCN1151

Where the asset only accepts deliveries on-site from small delivery vehicles (including cars or small vans), and does not require deliveries from medium to large delivery vehicles (defined as any vehicle with a wheelbase greater than 120 inches), then the credits can still be awarded if the following aspects have been met:   

1. Although the delivery vehicle can use the same access point, there should be a dedicated parking position for the delivery vehicle, and this should be separate from the regular parking spaces; 

1. Deliveries made to this asset should be infrequent, on average this should be less than three deliveries a day; 

1. The access, parking and turning areas for delivery vehicles are designed for simple manoeuvring according to the type of delivery vehicle likely to access the site, thus avoiding the need for a multipoint turn. 

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Pre-payment systems - KBCN0293

Pre-payment systems do not meet the criterion for a cash machine and therefore cannot be used as an alternative. Cash machines provide additional services for building users, such as cash to use in other shops, the checking of bank balances, which a pre-payment system would not provide.

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Safe pedestrian routes: definition, measurement and verification - KBCN0238

Definition Safe pedestrian routes include sidewalks and safe crossing points, which may be controlled or, for example, be identified by tactile paving, a crossing island or a dropped curb. An element of judgement may be required, in which case justification should be provided. Measurement Distances could be measured, for example, along a sidewalk, across a road at a safe crossing point and along the sidewalk on the other side.  The distance should not be measured diagonally across a road, following the most direct route. Evidence from Google Maps or other digital sources may be used to indicate routes and distances, provided that the scale is appropriate and clearly indicated. Verification The assessor’s site inspection is an important aspect of the assessment of this issue as it must confirm that all relevant information is current and should include photographs of any key areas. This may also help to identify safe crossing points or hazards which may not be apparent from a desktop study. For BREEAM NC and RFO assessments, Google Streetview may be acceptable as evidence to demonstrate safe pedestrian routes and the presence of key features or amenities at Design Stage only. Such information must be verified as above for Final Certification.

07 Mar 2024 - No changes have been made. This appears as 'updated' due to an administrative error.
11 Jan 2024 - Wording re-structured for clarity
19 Dec 2023 - Applicability to BIU V6 confirmed

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