Parking Design

1
Parking Design

• Aesthetics
• Natural Barriers
• Man-made Barriers
• Function
• Safety
• Type of System
• Type of Dispensers

2
Parking Safety Strategies

• Emergency telephone system
• Glass panels in stairwells
• Video cameras
• Parking attendants

• Lighting levels
• Procedures to enhance safety awareness
• Safety programs such as escort services

3
Planning Parking Facilities

• Traditional Parking Paradigm
• Central pay stations
• Smart Cards
• Debit Cards
• Proximity Cards
• Weaknesses of Traditional Paradigm

4
Planning Parking Facilities

• Customer Oriented Parking
• Reserved Spaces
• Core Area Parking
• Perimeter Area Parking
• Designated Motorcycle Parking
• Carpool/Vanpool Parking
• Bicycle Parking
• Shared Parking
• Economic Incentives

5
Level of Maintenance

• Landscaping Care
• Striping
• Painting
• Sweeping
• Pavement Cleaning
• Relamping

• Replacement of Signs
• Window Washing
• Trash Removal
• Snow Removal

6
Funding of the Parking System

• Permits
• Metered Parking
• Designated Visitor Parking
• Parking for Special Events
• Parking Tickets

7
Budget for the Parking System

• Administration
• Maintenance
• Repair and Renovation
• Deferred Maintenance
• New Construction
• Reserves
• Alternate Transportation Options

8
Parking Technology

• Equipment to monitor parking structure activity
• Central pay stations
• Debit Card Systems