PARKING ON THE WEB

This article describes the potential use of the internet to pre-book parking space in a city centre, as can already be done at an airport. The motorist requires firstly information about car park location and availability. Car park space booking is not a simple concept as the length of stay is often not pre-determined by the motorist; and poor parking by another driver can prevent the use of a space. Casual parkers must not be allowed in when only booked spaces are available; but spaces must not be left empty beforehand to ensure availability of booking. Payment systems also require complex management. The complexity and cost of running a web-based booking system is such that it can only be financially viable if a substantial amount of business is done through bookings. Future developments could include short-notice booking from the car.

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• Corporate Authors:

  BRITISH PARKING ASSOCIATION

  2 CLAIR ROAD
  HAYWARDS HEATH, WEST SUSSEX  United Kingdom  RH16 3DP
• Authors:
  • Sedgwick, T
• Publication Date: 2001-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 44-6
• Serial:
  • PARKING NEWS
  • Issue Number: 190
  • Publisher: BRITISH PARKING ASSOCIATION
  • ISSN: 1470-8361

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Administration; Cost allocation; Internet; Parking; Parking facilities; Payment
• Uncontrolled Terms: Allocation
• ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 9016: Distribution (gen); 8585: Internet; 955: Parking; 975: Parking place (one veh only); 272: Payment
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Finance; Highways; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00817461
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Oct 4 2001 12:00AM