Attachment Assignment 44 - Parking Study

To:

Sohail Shah

From:

Celine Saucier, PE

Date:

February 6, 2026

Job No.:

5218.020

RE:

North Las Vegas VAMC Parking Lot Strategy

CC:
Urgent

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The purpose of this memo is to present a comprehensive parking study evaluating the existing parking inventory across the VA campus, with specific focus on Parking Lots A, E, and F, where both patient and employee parking appear to be underutilized or inefficiently configured. This assessment identifies opportunities for reconfiguration and targeted infill development to increase functional capacity and improve overall utilization.

Overall Site Map

North Las Vegas VAMC Parking Lot Strategy

Design Considerations
When evaluating potential infill opportunities within the existing parking lots, several key design considerations must be assessed to determine feasibility and long-term functionality. A careful review is required to ensure compliance with VA standards and to maintain safe, efficient traffic and pedestrian operations throughout the campus.
Standard Stall Geometry
According to the VA Parking Design Manual & Demand Model (April 2013), standard parking stalls must be 9 feet by 18 feet, with 24-foot two-way drive aisles serving perpendicular parking. The use of reduced-width “small car” or “compact car” stalls is discouraged and should generally be avoided in new layouts or restriping concepts.
When incorporating infill parking, stall geometry should: 

Maintain alignment with existing parking rows

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Create clean, consistent layouts free of awkward angles or dead-end pockets

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Preserve existing turning movements and circulation patterns

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Ensure that new or revised configurations integrate seamlessly with current traffic flow

These factors help ensure that infill improvements add capacity without compromising operational efficiency.
Site Grades and Slope Compatibility
Assessment of existing grades is critical in determining whether infill areas can accommodate standard parking geometry without extensive reconstruction. Key slope considerations include:
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Cross-Slope: Parking stalls should maintain a cross-slope of 1.5%–2%, supporting proper drainage and meeting ADA accessibility requirements for adjacent pedestrian routes.

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Longitudinal Slope: Longitudinal slopes should typically remain below 5% to ensure comfortable maneuvering and safe vehicle entry/exit.

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Grade Transitions: Infill areas must tie smoothly into surrounding pavement without creating abrupt grade breaks or ponding locations.