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Schools-2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
The school we are designing is in a community with a large Amish population. Can we count our (2) buggy parking spots as Low-Emitting vehicle parking? We have (3) spots designated for fuel-efficient cars already. We need (5) total to achieve the necessary percentage.
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
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January 8, 2013 - 9:53 pm
Robert, strictly speaking, I would say not, because those vehicles won't have achieved the necessary rating.However, common sense is on your side, in my opinion. I would either submit a CIR to request approval of this approach, or explain the approach in a narrative with your submittal and hope that it is well-received.
Matthew VanSweden
Director of Intersectional Professional Services55 thumbs up
March 25, 2013 - 3:08 pm
If you are successful in your argument that the Amish buggy should be considered a LEV, I would add that you might have to document that the Amish and their buggies constitute at least 2/5 of the total "vehicle" transportation to/from school. I also agree with Tristan, common sense is on your side.