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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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Sections

  • 38

    Parking

    This section explores various aspects of parking, including its statistical evaluation, types of surveys, and the negative impacts associated with improper parking.

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  • 38.1

    Overview

    This section discusses the parking problem stemming from increased road traffic, emphasizing the economic impact and challenges related to urban parking space.

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  • 38.2

    Parking Studies

    Parking studies analyze the availability and usage of parking spaces to inform better parking management.

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  • 38.2.1

    Parking Statistics

    This section outlines key parking statistics critical for assessing parking space utilization, including concepts like parking accumulation, volume, load, and turnover.

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  • 38.3

    Parking Surveys

    This section discusses the three major types of parking surveys: in-out survey, fixed period sampling, and license plate method, detailing their processes and data collection strengths and weaknesses.

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  • 38.4

    Ill Effects Of Parking

    Parking leads to various detrimental effects including congestion, accidents, obstruction to emergency services, and environmental pollution.

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  • 38.5

    Parking Requirements

    Parking requirements vary based on building types and sizes, stipulating specific parking spaces to improve accessibility and efficiency.

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  • 38.6

    On Street Parking

    On-street parking refers to vehicles parked along the sides of the street, regulated typically by government agencies.

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  • 38.7

    Off Street Parking

    Off-street parking refers to designated parking spaces located away from the roadway, typically controlled by public or private agencies.

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  • 38.8

    Summary

    This section emphasizes the importance of suitable parking provisions amidst rising vehicle populations, advocating for traffic surveys to enhance design and fare planning.

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  • 38.9

    Problems

    This section presents exercises related to parking surveys using different methods to analyze parking lot efficiency and usage.

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What we have learnt

  • Parking is a significant is...
  • Data collection through par...
  • Different parking methods a...

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