17. Parking
Parking issues arise from increasing road traffic and urban space scarcity, affecting economic efficiency and mode choice. Key elements of parking management involve understanding statistics, conducting surveys, and addressing the negative effects of parking such as congestion and accidents. The chapter covers various types of parking surveys, requirements, and classifications, emphasizing the role of traffic engineers in planning and implementing effective parking solutions.
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What we have learnt
- Parking is a significant issue due to urban development and increasing vehicle numbers.
- Data collection through parking surveys is crucial for assessing parking demand and supply.
- Different parking methods and statistics help in estimating usage, capacity, and efficiency of parking spaces.
Key Concepts
- -- Parking Accumulation
- The number of vehicles parked at a given instant of time, often represented by an accumulation curve.
- -- Parking Turnover
- The ratio of vehicles parked during a specific duration to the total number of parking bays available.
- -- InOut Survey
- A method to monitor vehicle entries and exits from a parking lot at specific intervals without detailed time usage data.
- -- Parking Capacity
- The total number of vehicles that can be accommodated in a designated parking area.
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