Does the analysis place a value on the surface parking lots?
Since all five options show the need for the SEPTA parking lot and Athensville Township lot, the values of those lots are equal for all options. For options including the Bernicker lot, an “opportunity cost” of $1M was placed on the use of the Bernicker lot because its use now will forgo its alternative future use at a later date. • How will one get from the Main Street parking garage to the train platform? There will be access via elevator directly from the garage to the inbound platform. • What streets will need to be closed during construction? Street closure will be minimal and generally temporary. The actual construction phasing and temporary relocation plans are in the process of being developed. • Will the Main Street parking garage be a “green” LEED certified garage? It is the intent that the entire development (garage, station and residential components) be designed as LEED certified. The garage, by itself, cannot be LEED certified. • How many people exit a SEPTA bus and then
