Parking Studies and Layouts - Examples & Applications

Example

A 200-space parking facility is observed for a 10-hour study period. A total of 620 different vehicles use the facility, and the measured parking load is 1,180 space-hours. Determine average duration, turnover, and average occupancy.

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A commercial center has 240 marked spaces. The observed peak accumulation is 218 vehicles. Determine peak occupancy and whether the facility is operating above an 85% practical-capacity target.

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Example

A rectangular parking module is 36 m36\text{ m} wide. A preliminary 90-degree layout uses two opposing rows of 5.5 m5.5\text{ m}-deep stalls and a 7.0 m7.0\text{ m} two-way aisle. Determine the width consumed and the residual width available for perimeter circulation or landscaping.

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Key Takeaways
  • Parking load links vehicle count and duration through space-hours.
  • Turnover and occupancy describe different operational characteristics.
  • Near-full facilities can operate poorly even before every space is occupied.
  • Geometric efficiency must be checked together with circulation, accessibility, pedestrian safety, drainage, and local standards.