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School Mini-buses

Maya Karkour

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September 16, 2010

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Larry Jones

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Tue, 09/21/2010 - 21:06

George, LEED defines a carpool as "an arrangement by which 2 or more people share a vehicle for transportation". So by that definition, I would say, yes the Mini-buses qualify. However, I would not recommend attempting this credit using only the Mini-buses, since they only take care of some of the School's population. If you designate other spaces for faculty and staff to carpool in addition to the buses, I feel the reviewers would look more favorably on your submission.

Larry Jones

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Tue, 09/21/2010 - 21:08

Also, be sure that these spaces are "preferred"... meaning closest to the main entrance for both the Mini-buses and faculty/staff parking.

Maya Karkour

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Wed, 09/22/2010 - 08:03

Thanks Larry, your comments are very helpful. We'll try to convince the client of allocating preferential parking to other type of carpool as well. On another note, we initially thought that Mini-bus parking lots would not need to be counted in parking capacity calculations, as this credit seeks to prevent the use of private cars (as opposed to school bus). But from your answer above, I understand that parking spaces for all type of vehicles must be considered in this credit. Many thanks,

Larry Jones

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Wed, 09/22/2010 - 14:05

George, Can you elaborate on the function of the Mini-buses? Are these vehicles used to bring the students to and from school daily or are they parked and only used on occasion?

Maya Karkour

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Wed, 09/22/2010 - 14:28

Hi Larry, The are vehicles used to bring the students to and from school daily. Does it make a difference? Thanks,

Larry Jones

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Wed, 09/22/2010 - 14:57

Ok good. I think that works in your favor versus occasionally used vehicles that get preferred parking, which I was worried about. Larry