Low E Vehicle parking calculation

If patient and staff parking is separated, you may want to consider Option 3. If this is a shared lot for multiple buildings, you will need to use the FTE for all buildings that use this lot (not just the space(s) you are certifying). Per LEED Interpretations 10202 and 2516, preferred parking should be distributed appropriately by ratio of parking area (ie. VIP and general parking). Additionally, please see above FAQ, "Should I consider motorbikes and parking spaces for them under this credit? What about fleet vehicles?" for more information for loading, government vehicles, police, ambulance, and motorcycle spaces.

Dina: The LEED Interpretations database is located at the following link, you can search by the Interpretation number of other terms. http://www.usgbc.org/leed-interpretations The FAQ I referenced is only visible to LEEDuser members. This forum is a free resource of the LEEDuser website (and feeds to usgbc.org). This forum is run by volunteers. Basically the FAQ says that you must include all vehicles used for commuting in the calculation, including motorcycles. You need to distribute spaces per use type (cars/motorcycle/etc) following the same ratio as the parking area. Fleet vehicle and other 'permanent' vehicles, which may include school buses, military vehicles, rental cars, or tractor trailers, are not included in the credit calculation.