Energy Efficient Buildings:
Metro has committed to build all new buildings over 10,000 square feet to LEED Silver standard or higher.
LEED Certification:
To date, eleven buildings have been certified to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver or higher including Metro
The following Metro facilities have achieved recognition as LEED silver or better:
| Facility | Certification | Level | Year / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 14 | NC | Gold | 2017 |
| Division 24 | NC | Silver | 2016 |
| Division 7 Campus | EBOM | Silver | 2015 |
| Division 10 Campus | EBOM | Silver | 2014 |
| Division 3 Maintenance Annex | NC | Gold | 2010 |
| Union Station Gateway | EBOM | Gold | 2010 |
| El Monte Station | NC | Gold | 2009 |
| Division 13 | NC | Gold | 2009 |
| Division 3 Maintenance Building | NC | Certified | 2008 |
| Division 9 Transportation Building | NC | Gold | 2008 |
| CMF Building 6 | NC | Gold | 2007 |
The following projects are in the process of achieving LEED certification:
| Facility | Certification | Level | Year / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location 64 | NC | Silver | 2019 – under construction |
| Division 16 Southwest Yard | NC | TBD | 2019 – under construction |
| Emergency Security Operations Center (ESOC) | NC | TBD | In design |
| Airport Metro Connetor 96 th Street Station | NC | Silver | In design |
| Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station – Security hub | NC | TBD | 2020 – under construction |
| Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station – Bike hub | NC | TBD | 2020 – under construction |
Envision: Expo Line, Section II and Purple Line Extension, Section 1 are the first Metro projects to achieve Envision certification. With the focus on planning and process from design stage through operations and maintenance, there is much in this system that helps Metro consider the best sustainability practices throughout the life of our projects. To learn more about Envision, take classes, offered here at Metro.
Site Remediation:
ECSD provides site remediation support for Metro owned properties including:
- Groundwater Contamination/Remediation
- Soil Remediation/Removal
- Lead/Asbestos Analysis and Abatement
Green Construction Policy:
Metro is committed to using greener, less polluting construction equipment and vehicles, and will implement best practices to reduce harmful emissions in all construction projects performed on Metro properties and rights-of-way. Data collected through this program are reported to the Metro Board annually.
Contractor's Sustainability Plan Guidance Manual:
In 2018, ECSD created a new reference document to assist contractors in documenting how they are fulfilling their compliance obligations associated with CalGreen. The Sustainability Plan program also collects evidence to highlight areas where contractors bringing the best innovative, sustainable practices to Metro projects.
Metro's Environmental Construction Awareness (MECA) Project:
In 2018, ECSD launched a new website of resources and information to assist SBE/DBE contractors in developing robust project proposals that meet environmental requirements and expectations.