Enlist the items to be included in parking space inventory

Parking is the major problem that is increasing by increasing road traffic users. It has a great impact on transport development. The less space availability has increased the demand for parking spaces.

Parking systems can be of two types:

1. On Street Parking
2. Off-Street Parking

1. On-Street Parking: In this type of parking, vehicles are parked on the side of the street.  Some common types of ‘on-street parking ‘ are

• Parallel parking
• 30° parking
• 45° parking
• 60° parking
• Right angled parking

2. Off-Street Parking: In this type of parking, vehicles are parked at the specified place which is specially allotted for parking at some distance from the main street. Some examples of Off – Street Parking are Parking lots, Multi-storey building garages, etc.

Items included in parking space inventory are :

According to the current situation of parking facilities, the inventory needed are:

• The location, type, conditions, and several parking spaces.
• Time limits, hours of availability and any other restrictions.
• Layout of spaces: Dimensions, geometry and other features such as crosswalks and city services.
• Ownership of the off-street parking facilities.
• Parking rates should be there if appropriate.