Connecting the Dots

This article describes how global positioning system (GPS) technology was used in a challenging parking lot layout and striping project. The original parking lot was sealcoated so that it could be restriped. The contractor was challenged with the need to add 1,000 parking spaces to the original layout. The parking lot was not consistent and not square, with angles of different degrees. Due to the complexity and size of the project, a surveying company was hired to take GPS readings and place initial coordinates on the pavement for the stripers to follow. Using GPS significantly reduced the time needed to complete the project, and allowed the company to reduce measurement errors.

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• Authors:
  • Heydorn, Allan
• Publication Date: 2006-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 20, 22-27
• Serial:
  • Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Cygnus Business Media
  • ISSN: 1098-5875

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Coordinates; Global Positioning System; Layout; Parking lots; Striping
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Terminals and Facilities; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01026125
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 29 2006 7:38AM