On-Street Parking
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Topic Presenters On-Street Parking 13-CE-05 ; 13-CE- 15 What is On-Street Parking? “Parking of your vehicle on the street, anywhere on or along the curb of streets, in contrast to parking it in a parking garage.” Parking along the curbs At some angle to curb line
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Topic Presenters
On-Street Parking 13-CE-05 ; 13-CE- 15
What is On-Street Parking?
“Parking of your vehicle on the street, anywhere on or
along the curb of streets, in contrast to parking it in a
parking garage.”
Parking along the curbs
At some angle to curb line
Topic Presenters
On-Street Parking 13-CE-05 ; 13-CE- 15
On-Street Parking Restrictions
On-street parking is often unrestricted however at some
locations roadside controls restrict waiting and loading.
Time limits (disk parking, coupon parking)
Alternate-side parking
Pay for Parking (parking meters, smart parking meters etc.)
Disabled parking space
Residential parking space
Parking Permit
No parking zones
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On-Street Parking 13-CE-05 ; 13-CE- 15
Parking Enforcement
Parking enforcement officers make sure that people follow
the parking rules and regulations.
They issue tickets for parking violations.
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On-Street Parking 13-CE-05 ; 13-CE- 15
Parking Payment Options
Pay with cash
Pay by Disk
Pay by Coupon
Pay by phone
Pay by plate
Extend by phone
Pay by space
Pay on entry
Pay on foot
Pay on exit
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On-Street Parking 13-CE-05 ; 13-CE- 15
Advantages of On-Street Parking
Immediately improves traffic flow and accessibility
Generate revenue for public works
Improves the quality of urban spaces
Increase of income from penalty charge notices
Provides comfortable walking environment for pedestrians
Managing full time parking by setting different prices for
different zones.
Loading zones are established to provide space for
dropping off or picking up goods or people without
blocking traffic.
Reference: www.parking-net.com/aboutparking/
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On-Street Parking 13-CE-05 ; 13-CE- 15
Disadvantages of On-Street Parking
Cost some money and have to work with in a time limit
High curbs, poles or fire hydrants may leave ugly scrapes
on passenger door if not careful
Parking on the curb can be inconvenient when loading or
unloading
Capacity of street is decreased
It may increase the no. of road accidents
It slows down the speed of vehicles resulting increase in
the journey time
Reference: http://parkingottawa.com/blog/the-disadvantages-of-on-street-parking/
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On-Street Parking 13-CE-05 ; 13-CE- 15
How to Discourage On-Street Parking?
By providing some parking lots or parking garages near
the commercial area (within walking distance)
By providing the parking meters near the roads thus all
day parking would be discouraged
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On-Street Parking 13-CE-05 ; 13-CE- 15
On-Street Parking in Pakistan
Need of multi-dimensional approach with creative
solutions to successfully address its huge parking issues
Engaging independent, interested parties to build and
operate parking facilities to meet the future requirements
Need to come up with more plans like Metro Bus
Initiation of Multi-Storey parking to meet challenges
Need to improve public transport system besides working
on smart car parking techniques
Reference: http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/09/17/news/tackling-islamabads-parking-issues/
