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Preferred Parking
See Strategy in ActionSeveral options for preferential parking may be implemented to improve the air quality inside of our installations. As greenhouse gas restrictions become more stringent, we will undoubtedly need methods to reduce each Air Force installation’s carbon footprint in an effort to allow mission related activities (i.e. aircraft flight) to continue unimpeded. Preferential parking for earth-friendly transportation is one method to accomplish this at little financial expense.
 

LEED NC Version 2.2 defines preferential parking as, “parking spots that are closest to the main entrance of the project.” Preferential parking should not interfere with placement of handicapped parking spaces.

Preferential parking may be provided for:

  • hybrid vehicles
  • electric vehicles
  • carpools
  • fuel efficient vehicles
  • low emission vehicles

Figure 1. Compressed natural


Figure 1. Compressed natural
gas vehicle parking
 
In addition to preferential parking, refueling and/or recharging stations may be implemented for electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
     
Figure 2. Electric vehicle at Moody Air Force Base

Preferred parking is a potential strategy to achieve the intent of  LEED SS Credit 4.3 and SS Credit 4.4. Refer to the LEED Guidance section for specific requirements.


Figure 2. Electric vehicle at Moody Air Force Base

 

 

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