Obeying the "Stop" Signs!

We are concerned about employees who are not stopping at the posted “Stop” signs in the Forrestal Garage. We have the signs posted so that no one is hit, whether it be a pedestrian or vehicle. We have also noticed that some of the permit holders are not observing the posted speed limit in the garage. The posted speed limit is 5 mph. Their are permit holders that are driving through the garage doing up to 35 mph. The Federal Protective Service officers come in the garage and issue tickets to permit holders not adhering to the rules. They issue out tickets that are $50 and up, depending on the circumstance. Therefore, we ask that everyone observe the stop signs and speed limit in the garage so that we will not have any accidents.

Obey the Speed Limits!

The speed limit in the garage is 5 mph. Some of our customers are speeding through the garage as if the speed limit is 35 mph. The speed limit is there for your own protection whether walking to your car or driving. If a ticket is received from the Federal Protective Service, a monetary fine will be assessed and can only be appealed in Federal Traffic Court. Please drive carefully and responsibly.

Heed Directional Signs

It has been brought to the attention of the Parking Management Office that permit holders are not heeding the posted directional signs in the garage. The garage only has one lane and vehicles are to be driven in one direction. It has been reported that people are exiting the garage from their lane and going immediately up the ramp. But they are driving in the opposite direction of the posted directional signs to avoid having to drive around the garage when necessary. Employees must comply with all posted directional signs and observe safety and traffic regulations while operating a vehicle at the parking facility. Moreover, it is expected that drivers will be courteous to other drivers, pedestrians, and attendants. The Parking Committee may suspend for 1 month the permit of individuals who fail to follow directions provided by the parking attendants.

Departure Procedures

All vehicles must be moved within 15 minutes of the posted departure time (i.e., 5:00 P.M.: the vehicle must be moved no later than 5:15 P.M..) The 15 minutes are a grace period and every effort should be made to vacate the lane as close to the designated time as possible. Failure to move the vehicle within 15 minutes of the posted departure time or when asked to do so by another employee will cause for issuance of a violation notice and possible towing, and it may result in the termination of parking privileges. Permit holders who are blocked may call the permit holder blocking them and ask that they move their vehicle in order that they may leave the garage before the 15 minute grace period. If the vehicle has not been moved, notify an attendant, so that the vehicle may be ticketed. If an attendant is not available, take down the appropriate information and turn it into the Parking Management Office the next day - a ticket will be issued.

Guidelines for Leaving Early

Employees who intend to leave during the workday should park in lanes designated for such access and egress if available. If such parking is not available, a parking attendant should be asked to provide assistance.

After Hours Parking

The Forrestal Parking Garage is available for parking for ALL DOE employees with a valid DOE badge after 5:00 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays. Prior to 5:00 P.M. on weekdays, only permit holders are allowed in the garage.

Pop Up Barriers

Caution should be used when approaching vehicle entrances and exits to the Forrestal Building. Be sure you present your badge and clearly display your parking permit on the driver's side dashboard. Establish eye to eye contact with the security officer on duty. Gain the security officer's acknowledgment to halt or proceed and follow admittance and exit with caution.

Procedures for Reporting Damages

If a driver accidentally strikes another vehicle in the parking facility, the driver must stop and check for any damages to either vehicle. If the other vehicle is damaged, the driver must notify the owner/driver immediately. The driver must also provide pertinent information about the accident to the security office and the parking attendant on duty. The parking attendant will notify the Federal Protective Service and Headquarters Security Office. In the event the parking office is closed at the time of the accident, or the discovery of the accident, these notifications should be accomplished at the first opportunity when the parking office is open for business.

What To Do When On Travel

Many permit holders are required to travel around the country on official business. As a courtesy to our customers, the Forrestal garage is available for permit holders to park their car for the duration of their trip. The following are guidelines that you should take if you wish to leave your car in the Forrestal garage.

• The car must be parked against the wall.
• Have your valid monthly permit displayed in the parked car for the duration of your trip.
• Notify the parking attendants of your desire to leave the vehicle in the garage.
• Notify the attendants of the lane the car is parked in to avoid any confusion.
• Make sure your vehicle is locked. Do not leave your keys with anyone. The parking attendants are not responsible for moving your car.