How will vehicles be handled at the portal to the underground laboratory? Will there be a parking lot at the portal to the underground laboratory?
A10: As described in the pre-propopsal, we are not planning any surface parking that would be visible at the portal. Any parking associated with the underground laboratory will first be minimized by limiting personal vehicles and relying on shuttle vehicles. Our current plans call for these shuttle vehicles to be electric in order to minimize air exhaust, thereby allowing the vehicles to drive right into the tunnel. Any parking will be located underground inside the portal entrance. The main center of activity will be the Science Building, located on a site in or near Leavenworth. The electric shuttle vehicle will operate between this building, Leavenworth, and the underground laboratory. The intent is to encourage both permanent staff and visitors to use the shuttle instead of personal cars. The use of a shuttle will reduce the number of trips to the portal. While we will discourage the use of private cars, there will be occasions when individuals will feel they must bring a car to th
