Abstract
We conducted this study to investigate the effect of smart parking systems on parking search times in large parking lots. Smart parking systems are systems that provide real-time parking spot availability information to drivers. We used discrete event simulation to model a university parking lot and estimate how much time could be saved without physically implementing a system for experimentation. We found that smart parking systems can reduce search times by an average of 11 s. This shows potential for a multi-lot smart parking system that might save a larger amount of time and reduce harmful vehicle emissions.
| Original language | American English |
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| Journal | Ergonomics in Design |
| Volume | 22 |
| State | Published - Oct 2014 |
Keywords
- discrete event simulation
- smart parking system
- vehicle emissions
Disciplines
- Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Digital Communications and Networking
- Environmental Public Health