Comments on: Mayor Hotline July 11 to 17

By: Bob Freeman

Bob Freeman — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:07:10 +0000

To db: Thank you for the tutorial on LEED certification. The other day a contractor I was working with got pricing on laminated beams for a project he was bidding on. Total price without FSC certification: $50,000. Add for FSC certication to comply with LEED requirements: $5,000. Same manufacturer. Same lumber going into the beams. Same glue. What is the $5,000 for? Paperwork to track the “chain of custody” of the lumber. No problem–it’s a government project so no one is out any money.

By: boisecynic

boisecynic — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:10:52 +0000

People can’t walk an extra 100′ or so feet? Sigh, we ARE DOOMED! DOOMED. :-]

BTW, I’ve been there 5 or 6 times already and have no clue what they are talking about. I haven’t seen any signs. I congratulate the city on the parking lot and how they made it look a metric boat-load nicer than it looked before. The landscaping is top notch, and when the class III trees mature it will be even better.

By: lh

lh — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:12:59 +0000

Do folks realize that there aren’t actual tickets being issued and that the police aren’t patrolling this parking lot? Sounds like most people don’t have all the facts and are rushing to make judgement. I for one am happy to have this great addition to our neighborhood. Seems like the citizens of Boise have much more important things to worry about than 4 parking spaces that are on the “honor system” for cars parked there. Seriously people!!

By: Tim Phelps

Tim Phelps — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:12:51 +0000

So my Subaru Outback that gets used for more than hauling people doesn’t qualify? I may have to park there with my disabled parents, just to see what roar I get, if any… stupid and silly if you ask me.

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:13:50 +0000

I can’t wait for the guy who’s got his mid 70’s pickup truck parked there and tries telling the cop he outfitted it with a hybrid engine.

By: Gordon

Gordon — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:28:36 +0000

How do the cops tell which vehicle is fuel-efficient?
Two identical vehicles can have two different engines, one getting 30 mpg and the other 10 or so.
How efficient does it have to be?
Or is it really only for hybrids and/or electrics?
Enquiring minds want to know.

By: db

db — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:26:19 +0000

The parking is part of the facility’s LEED certification.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LEED_certification

No mention of cheeses.

By: Bob Freeman

Bob Freeman — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:59:38 +0000

What is the purpose? To feel warm and fuzzy. What is the effect? Absolutely nothing except for the rule makers to be able to tell their friends, over Brie and wine, how committed they are to mother earth. Oh; excuse me! They probably aren’t eating Brie anymore because of the negative impact of excess cow flatulence.

By: db

db — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:17:30 +0000

I’ll bet all the ranting about the fuel-efficient auto parking at the new library is increasing global warming.

Please don’t point out to these folks that there are bike racks near the door, too.