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A Step by Step Guide to the GreenTRIP Certifi cation Process
v. April 1, 2015
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3 Introduction
4 Certifi cation Benefi ts
5 Minimum Requirements
6 Steps to Certifi cation
7 Place Types
8 Standard Certifi cation Requirements
11 Traffi c Modeling
12 Platinum Certifi cation Requirements
13 Traffi c Reduction Strategies Table
16 How to Apply
MAP OF GREENTRIP CERTIFIED PROJECTS, MARCH 2015
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GREENTRIP STANDARD CERTIFICATION
Standard certifi cation is the foundation of the program; it has brought great results to over 15 developments. See the GreenTRIP Website to learn more about these projects and their collective impact on reducing driving, GHGs and transportation costs for residents.
GREENTRIP PLATINUM CERTIFICATION
The Platinum level rewards developers who provide even more innovative transportation choices and support for residents to drive less, own fewer vehicles and save more. With a growing number of regional and state funding programs focused on greenhouse gas reductions, Platinum-certifi ed buildings will have a stronger chance of attracting funding to support innovation and greater levels of aff ordability.
ZERO PARKING Building Certifi cation is for projects that do not have any private vehicle parking (on-site spaces for carsharing are allowed).
*For both the Platinum and Zero Parking Certifi cation there is no maximum projected driving per household. A maximum projected driving is not needed since the standard thresholds would easily be met, and many of these strategies have not yet been accounted for in the latest transportation models.
EXISTING Building Certifi cation is for developers who are already meeting a certifi cation level, or who work with us to add trip reduction strategies so the building can qualify.
PORTFOLIO Certifi cation is a new certifi cation for visionary developers whose current portfolio of projects meets GreenTRIP Standards, and who commits that future proposals will as well.
This April 2015 update includes new minimum qualifi cation standards.
This guide provides a detailed explanation of how to qualify for the diff erent certifi cation levels.
GREENTRIP CERTIFICATION
GreenTRIP is an innovative program that certifi es residential and mixed-use developments that apply strategies to reduce traffi c and excessive parking. GreenTRIP staff help applicants fi nd the most appropriate trip reduction strategies, like transit passes and carsharing for residents. GreenTRIP transportation analysis and communication materials are used to explain the benefi ts, and often to justify reduced parking provisions, to decision makers and the public. GreenTRIP Certifi cation provides market diff erentiation for the project.
With growing demand for certifi cations, there are now fi ve GreenTRIP categories.
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CERTIFICATION BENEFITS
� Financial savings from fewer parking spaces, and often
less time for development review.
� Expert consultation on the most eff ective traffi c reduction
strategies.
� Public hearing presentation for certifi ed projects.
� Letter announcing certifi cation to decision makers.
� Custom GreenTRIP Project Evaluation Report.
� Improved community support.
� Greenhouse gas and traffi c modeling supporting
streamlined CEQA analysis.
� GreenTRIP certifi cate and building plaque.
� Listing on GreenTRIP Certifi ed Projects web page.
� Notifi cation to TransForm’s 11,000+ members.
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1. Multi-family housing, with some mixed-use
2. Project Size: at least 20 homes
3. Project Density: at least 20 units/acre
4. Maximum single family homes: 20%
5. Within urban growth boundaries
6. Minimum Bike Parking: 1 space per unit, secured and protected
7. Guest Bike Parking: for 20% of units located in a mix of at-grade, secured and on-street locations
8. Annual Monitoring: Transportation & Parking Survey
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
THE NEW CONTRA COSTA CENTRE AT PLEASANT HILL BART BUILT ON THE OLD BART PARKING LOT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR TRANSIT AND JOBS
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Fill Out Project Inquiry FormStaff will review then invite you to complete a full Application Form
* Evaluation process takes approximately 2 months.
Accepted Projects Submit Evaluation Fee
Kick-Off Meeting:Review GreenTRIP Process & Standards for
GreenTRIP: Standard, Platinum, Zero Parking or Portfolio Certifi cation
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Consider Feasibility of Traffi c Reduction Strategies
GreenTRIP Certifi ed
GreenTRIP staff providesPublic Testimony, Letter, Evaluation
Report, Custom Parking Report and
Building Plaque
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CERTIFICATION PROCESS
GreenTRIP staff gathers data, runs model
Meeting #2
Discuss project changes;Does project achieve GreenTRIP standards?
Adapted from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Station Area Planning Manual, 2007. http://ctod.org/pdfs/2007MTCStationAreaPlanningManual.pdf
BRT = Bus Rapid Transit
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PLACE TYPESCommunities surrounding proposed projects can be categorized as one of six Place Type categories. GreenTRIP is designed to have a certifi cation standard suitable for each Place Type. Place Type defi nitions were derived from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Station Area Planning Manual.
To determine the project Place Type:
1. Review Place Type characteristics in the table to the right. Which of the 6 Place Types best describe the surrounding community?
2. Use the example communities to fi nd the community that most resembles the project neighborhood.
3. TransForm reserves the right to make the fi nal decision on which Place Type applies to the project.
4. Many communities have already identifi ed the Place Type for their Priority Development Area or Station Area Planning Area. In those cases we will try to maintain consistency.
GreenTRIP staff are glad to help provide assistance in identifying the project Place Type.
PLACE TYPE CHARACTERISTICS
Place Type(and examples)
STATION AREATYPE
PRIMARY TRANSIT MODE
LAND USE + DENSITY RETAIL TYPE
REGIONAL CENTER
Downtown SF, Oakland and San Jose
Primary center of economic and cultural activity.
BART,Light Rail, Streetcar, Bus
High-density mix of residential, commercial, employment, and civic/cultural uses.
Regional-serving destination retail opportunity; need for local-serving retail.
URBAN CENTER
Downtown Hayward, Berkeley and Santa Rosa
Signifi cant center of economic and cultural activity with regional-scale destinations.
BART,Light Rail, Streetcar, Bus
Moderate- to high-density mix of residential, commercial, employment, and civic/cultural uses.
Regional-serving destination retail opportunity; need for local-serving and community local-serving retail.
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD
Oakland Fruitvale, Mission District - SF, Berkeley Ashby BART
Predominantly residential district with good access to Regional and Sub-Regional Centers.
BART,Light Rail, Streetcar, BRT, Commuter Rail,Bus
Moderate- to high-density, predominantly residential uses with supporting commercial and employment uses.
Primarily local-serving retail opportunity; need for some community-serving retail.
SUB-REGIONAL CENTER
Pleasant Hill BART, Dublin/Pleasanton BART
Signifi cant center of economic and cultural activity with regional-scale
BART,Light Rail, Streetcar Bus
Moderate- to high-density mix of residential, commercial, employment, and civic/cultural uses.
Regional-serving destination retail opportunity; need for local-serving and community local-serving retail.
TOWN CENTER
Downtown: San Mateo, Petaluma, San Leandro, South Hayward BART
Local center of economic and community activity.
BART, Commuter Rail, Local & Regional Bus Hubs, Ferry
Moderate-density mix of residential, commercial, employment, and civic/cultural uses.
Community-serving and destination retail opportunity for local-serving retail.
NEIGHBORHOOD
Whisman Station - San Jose, Mountain View, Hercules, Sunol-Midtown, Hayward Park Caltrain Station
Predominantly residential district organized around transit station
Light Rail, Streetcar, BRT, Commuter Rail,Ferry,Bus
Low- to moderate-density, predominantly residential uses with supporting commercial and employment uses.
Primarily local-serving retail opportunity.
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STANDARD CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Place Type(and examples)
MAXIMUMPARKING
SPACES PER UNIT
TRAFFIC REDUCTION STRATEGIES
-Free Transit Passes
-Free Carsharing Memberships
-Unbundled Parking*
MAXIMUMPROJECTED DAILY MILES
PER UNIT
REGIONAL CENTER
Downtown SF, Oakland and San Jose
0.75 ALL 3 25 miles
URBAN CENTER
Downtown Hayward, Berkeley and Santa Rosa
1.00 2 of 3 25 miles
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD
Oakland Fruitvale, Mission District - SF, Berkeley Ashby BART
1.00 2 of 3 25 miles
SUB-REGIONAL CENTER
Pleasant Hill BART, Dublin/Pleasanton BART
1.25 2 of 3 30 miles
TOWN CENTER
Downtown: San Mateo, Petaluma, San Leandro, South Hayward BART
1.50 1 of 3 35miles
NEIGHBORHOOD
Whisman Station - San Jose, Mountain View, Hercules, Sunol-Midtown, Hayward Park Caltrain Station
1.50 1 of 3 35miles
*This requirement may be waived for aff ordable housing, if the MAX parking spaces per unit is met for that place type, and if federal fi nancing rules prohibit unbundled parking.
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The amount of parking provided and how the spaces are managed has signifi cant impact on the amount of driving. Parking also deeply impacts the cost of development and in many cases can cause development to be infeasible.
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The Parking Ratio is calculated by dividing the total residential parking spaces by the total number units, regardless of size. Only parking that is dedicated to residential use will be counted. Residential spaces that are shared with commercial or non-residential uses will not be counted.Guest spaces dedicated to residential use count towards the parking ratio.
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Unused parking is a waste of land and resources. Typical structured garage parking costs $50,000 per space. Just 10 empty spaces is a loss of $500,000.
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UNBUNDLED PARKING
FREE TRANSIT PASSES
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The cost of parking is one of the strongest factors eff ecting driving behavior. When the cost of parking is separated from rent or home purchase price people carefully consider the need for the parking space.
Unbundled parking is a fl exible system for families needing more parking to pay more and for those who need fewer spaces to pay less.
In most cases, transit passes are less expensive than providing an additional parking space per unit. With the average monthly bus pass ranging from $40-70 a month, a 50% subsidy would be $20-35/month.
As of July 2010, AC Transit, VTA and SamTrans off er deep-discount (up to 90% off ) monthly passes when purchased in bulk.
With a carshare membership, families with two cars can consider selling one car, saving them the cost of ownership without giving up access to a car when needed.
The Bay Area has two carshare providers: City CarShare and Zipcar, both with excellent networks of pods for urban residents.
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Provide evidence that all parking spaces will be sold or leased separately from the cost of housing.
This requirement may be waived for aff ordable housing, if the MAX parking spaces per unit is met for that place type or if federal fi nancing rules prohibit unbundled parking.
Provide at least a 50% discount off the retail price of a monthly pass.
Provide at least one pass per unit.
Provide Passes for 40 years.
Projects served by AC Transit, Caltrain, VTA or SamTrans, or where bulk-discounts for passes are available must provide two passes per unit.
Provide 2 free carshare memberships per unit for 40 years eliminating cost barriers to participation.
Identify existing carshare pod within a 1/4 mile of the project or provide a car on-site.
STANDARD CERTIFICATION: TRAFFIC REDUCTION STRATEGIES Developers choose from three Traffi c Reduction Strategies to meet certifi cation. The number of strategies required depends on the Place Type of the proposed project.
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All residents of First Community Housing projects in San Jose get a free VTA Transit Ecopass as long as they live there.
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MAXIMUM DAILY DRIVING PER FAMILY
GreenTRIP uses the Urban Emissions Model, URBEMIS, developed by the California Air Resources Board, to estimate a project’s Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) per Household (HH). Learn more at http://www.urbemis.com.
Developers do not need to know the project’s expected daily driving per family when applying. Projects only need to meet the Minimum Criteria for Participation to be eligible for participation.
URBEMIS TRAFFIC REDUCTION CREDITS
In the evaluation process, GreenTRIP staff will suggest ways to improve the results if initial modeling shows that the project doesn’t meet our maximum daily driving per family.
Below is a summary of reduction credits, all of which have an impact on projected driving by future residents.
PHYSICAL MEASURESNet Residential DensityMix of Uses - within a half mileLocal-Serving Retail - within a half mileTransit Service: Bus and Rail - within a half milePedestrian/Bicycle Friendliness - within a half mile
TRAFFIC REDUCTION MEASURESAff ordable HousingParking SupplyParking Pricing/Cash Out CarshareInformation Kiosks
PLATINUM CERTIFICATION
The next page shows requirements for meeting GreenTRIP Platinum Certifi cation and compares them to the standard certifi cation requirements.
The CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY TABLE summarizes total cost of accepted Platinum Strategies and the minimum cost per unit as specifi ed for each place type.
Developers have the fl exibility to choose the strategies best suited for their project and location.
Once engaged in the evaluation process, GreenTRIP staff will provide an overview of all possible strategies, pros and cons of each and when available, introductions to service providers.
Total cost estimates of accepted Platinum strategies per unit must meet our stated thresholds.
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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY TABLE
STANDARD PLATINUM
MAXIMUM PARKING SPACES PER UNIT
Regional Center 0.75 0.375
Urban Center 1.00 0.5
Urban Neighborhood 1.00 0.5
Sub-Regional Center 1.25 0.625
Town Center 1.50 0.75
Neighborhood 1.50 0.75
REQUIRED TRAFFIC REDUCTION STRATEGIES (TRS)
Regional Center ALL 3 2 Standard TRS + HIGH
Urban Center 2 of 3 2 Standard TRS + MEDIUM
Urban Neighborhood 2 of 3 3 Standard TRS + MEDIUM
Sub-Regional Center 2 of 3 3 Standard TRS + MEDIUM
Town Center 1 of 3 3 Standard TRS + LOW
Neighborhood 1 of 3 3 Standard TRS + LOW
Total cost of accepted Platinum Strategies must be within range of the per unit thresholds. This DOES NOT include cost of Standard TRSs.
HIGH$5,001+
MEDIUM$3,001 – $5,000
LOW$1,000 - $3,000
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EXAMPLES (PRODUCTS/LOCATIONS)
1 Free Transit Passes
Transit Subsidy
STwo (2) free annual transit passes per unit for 40 years. For areas where bulk pass program exists: AC Transit, VTA, SamTrans, Caltrain
$9,600
Most GreenTRIP certifi ed projects, (Gish Apartments, San Jose, FCH)
1.1 Discounted Transit Passes
Transit Subsidy
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Provide at least a 50% discount off the retail price of a regular monthly bus or transit pass. One (1) pass per unit for 40 years. For areas without a bulk discount for transit passes.
$19,200
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Carshare: Free Household or Individual Memberships Carsharing
Subsidy
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Provide 2 free carshare memberships per unit for 40 years.
Identify existing carshare pod within a 1/4 mile of the project or provide on-site.
$3,000
Riviera Family Apartments, Walnut Creek, RCD
2.1 Developer Provided Peer2Peer Carshare
Carsharing
Subsidy
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Requires a driving credit equivalent to Zip/CCS membership cost, if qualifying for GreenTRIP Classic standard. Assuming that Peer2Peer network membership is free. Otherwise cover the cost of membership as described above.
$3,300Garden Village, Berkeley, Nautilus Group
2.2 Resident Provided Peer2Peer Carshare Carsharing
Subsidy
S/PProvide P2P $100 annual driving credit per unit, can be in addition to providing carsharing membership to non-P2P carsharing providers.
$5,520
3 100% Unbundled Parking
Pricing Parking Management
SCharge the cost of parking separately from rent. Provide clear signage, resident info and enforcement.
Potential Revenue
depending on cost per
space.
The Overture, Berkeley, Rhoades Planning Group (consultant)
4 Clipper Card Cash
Transit SubsidyP
Provide Auto-Load Clipper Cash $100 per unit per year as incentive to use transit. $5,500
The Overture, Berkeley, Rhoades Planning Group (consultant)
5 Shuttle Service
More Transit
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Provide a shuttle to regional transit hub and local destinations at least 4x a day, if located further than a 10 minute walk of rail transit.Could be much lower cost without purchasing vehicles through participation in a TMA (transportation management authority)
$8,570
EmeryGoRound Shuttles, Mission Bay TMA, San Francisco
TRAFFIC REDUCTIONS STRATEGY TABLEThis table is our current list of accepted Platinum strategies. For each strategy the description includes an ID, name, type, requirements to meet the standard, cost estimate and example projects where availble.
Cost estimates are rough estimates to implement the strategies, based on a 100 unit project. We included up front and annual maintenance or on-going costs adding up to 40 years to meet GreenTRIP Certifi cation. The fi nal project estimate was then divided by 100 units for a per unit cost estimate.
We will work with applicants to obtain a project specifi c and up-to-date cost estimate from service providers in preparation for certifi cation.
*Costs can vary from table estimates.
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ESTIMATES PER UNIT*
EXAMPLES (PRODUCTS/LOCATIONS)
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Contribution to Bike Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvements
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Voluntarily contribute towards closing bike/ped network gaps from site to local destinations that are above minimum existing requirements. Improvements cannot be 100% on site.
Wide range of costs, depends on
project
Cost of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Infrastructure Improvements (2013 Report)
8 Bulk Transit Passes to Neighbors
Transit Subsidy
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For projects already providing bulk transit passes. Provide additional passes to neighboring property owners within 5-minute walking radius of the closest transit stop.
First 5 years only.
$300
9 Transit Shelters Transit Subsidy
P Provide a transit shelter for the closest bus stop.
$470
10 Travel Concierge
Transportation Information
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Travel concierge service training and job duties required for onsite property managers for projects that have onsite staff . Provide knowledgeable guidance on transportation options available within a 10 minute walk of the site.
$325
11Marketing & Education for Residents
Transportation Information
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Units marketed towards residents looking for car-free housing. Standardized marketing of transportation, household savings benefi ts of reduced parking and transit amenities. Provide custom housing and transportation cost comparison reports for future residents. Hold annual transportation fairs or local travel choice tours for residents to get oriented and learn new ways to easily get around. Invite service providers on site to market directly to residents.
$325
AC Transit Easy Pass, Park Alameda User Guide
12 Transit Info Screen
Real-TimeArrivals
PDigital travel concierge directory customized to address location with local transit maps of key destinations accessible by transit/bike/walk.
$430 TransitScreen (Park Merced, San Francisco), Four Winds Interactive
13 Smart Walk
Transportation Information
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Can be projected onto sidewalk from any location. Digital travel concierge directory customized to address location with local transit maps of key destinations accessible by transit/bike/walk.
$580 SmartWalk near Berkeley BART Station
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Annual Resident Savings, Health and Climate Benefi t Report Transportation
Information
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Provide Annual Reports on transit, multi-modal trips, GHG and cost savings for building over-all. Use estimates from annual resident surveys, transit pass or other available data.
$325
*Costs can vary from table estimates.
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Bike Parking Areas or Rooms on each fl oor of multistory buildings
Bike Parking
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Provide secured, weather protected bicycle parking rooms/areas. Bike parking in locked resident only locations next to building entries on each fl oor next to the elevators.
$600 Dero Bike Racks, Saris Bike Racks, Urban Racks
16 In-Unit Bike Storage
Bike Parking
PProviding space in each unit for bike storage: Confi gured as hooks with designated fl oor space, durable surfaces bicycle storage.
$450
Garden Village Berkeley, Nautilus Group
Public Bikes Gravity Stand, Racor Bike Storage
17BikeLink Card - Regional Locker and Bike Station Network
Bike Parking
P $20 Bike Link Card per unit for bike lockers around the region.
$800 Garden Village, Berkeley, Nautilus Group
18 Bike Share Station Onsite
Bike-Sharing
PProvide a bike share pod on site with one bike per 20 residents if project is located within 1 mile of an existing or planned bikeshare pod.
$950 Bay Area Bike Share
19 Bike Share Memberships
Bike-Sharing
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When network is up and running provide free membership to the regional network.
Cover membership and registration but not individual use over time.
$880
20 Pedestrian Trunk (Grocery Cart)
Pedestrian Amenity
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Provide one pedestrian trunk per unit: streamline durable and functional roller carts that allow for easy carfree movement of large items like groceries and stuff . Print with name of development.
$330 Garden Village, Berkeley, Nautilus Group
21 Travel Choice Amenity Kit
Pedestrian Amenity
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Resident Transportation Kit with GreenTRIP Logo & Property Name / Logo. High quality, durable, locally made where possible.
Sample Contents: water bottle, grocery bag, hat, umbrella, transit pass holder, discounts to local shoe and bike shops, pocket sized waterproof spider maps of local destinations and walking/biking distances, guide to mobile, transit/travel apps.
Spider maps show destinations but not actual travel distance to scale.
$560
22 Shared Cargo Bike
Bike-Sharing
PProvide one electric assist cargo bike for every 100 units in secured common space.
$500 Metrofi ets Cargo Bikes
23 Shared Electric Bikes
Bike-Sharing
PProvide electric bikes for residents to check-out using credit card identifi cation. 1 bike per 50 units.
$315 City CarShare’s eBikeShare Pilot Program
*Costs can vary from table estimates.
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HOW TO APPLY
1. Complete GreenTRIP Certifi cation Inquiry Form Online at www.GreenTRIP.org.
2. The GreenTRIP team will review your Inquiry Form. Accepted projects will then complete a full Application Form.
3. Once the Application Form is complete GreenTRIP will send an invoice for the Certifi cation fee using the fee structure to the right.
CERTIFICATION FEEPayment must be received before scheduling Kick-Off Meeting.
AFFORDABLE VS. MARKET RATE FEES
The fees for an aff ordable housing project are 50% less than a market rate project.
Projects with both aff ordable and market rate homes are eligible for the aff ordable housing discount at if at least 30% of the units are aff ordable to households earning 80% or less of the area median income.
NEXT STEPS AFTER APPLICATION:
Once we’ve received the Certifi cation fee, we will set up a Kick-Off Meeting with your project team to explain the certifi cation process, standards and share successful examples of projects currently using these strategies.
CERTIFICATION FEE STRUCTURE
MARKET RATE
AFFORDABLE (BELOW MARKET
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200 units or less $8,000 $4,000
201 - 500 units $10,000 $5,000
501 units or more $20,000 $10,000
Jean Long, GreenTRIP Planner510.740.3150 x [email protected]
Jennifer West, GreenTRIP Policy Analyst510.740.3150 x [email protected]
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