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How does one account for off-site parking. Should the LEED boundary encompass this parking? Or alternatively may the project pursue the "no new parking" option?

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NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity

Combined Stalls

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Curt Pascoe
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Ryan Companies US, Inc.
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I know you cannot double-count between carpool/LEV/FEV to reduce total designated stalls. However, can you combine these stalls if you still provide the same total number? I.E. if you need 5 carpool stalls and 5 LEV stalls, can you provide 10 stalls that all say Carpool/LEV/FEV? The credit language seems to hint at this but I'd like some concrete evidence before making signs. Thanks.

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Tristan Roberts
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Fri, 02/17/2012 - 23:19

Curt, see the section "Don't double-count parking spaces" above for an answer to this question.
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Curt Pascoe
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Wed, 07/18/2012 - 14:01

Tristan - I see that the "Bird's Eye View" is clear on this question. But, has this ever been confirmed in a review or by the USGBC? I can't find anything in LEED Interpretations on this issue. I don't have the time (or money) to submit a formal inquiry, but I don't want to risk creating custom signs I have to toss out either. Is there an informal way to ask this minor question to the USGBC, or is LEEDuser's overview a valid argument if questioned by a reviewer?

Thu, 07/19/2012 - 16:00

I remember seeing combined parking signs on older LEED projects (v2.0 era). Have you called the GBCI? It seems like if you are providing the capacity who cares where the LEV people park versus the carpool people? Both need preferred parking and both are getting their full amount in your proposal. It sure makes signage easier on the owner. One last thought if you are submitting this for the credit, include the signage as you want it to be installed and have the reviewer comment.
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Tristan Roberts
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Wed, 07/25/2012 - 03:40

I agree with Susan—I don't see this as an explicit ruling, but projects have had this approved. If there is any doubt, submit this as part of the Design submittal and get feedback before you buy your signs.

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