| dc.description.abstract | A proper vehicle parking system is essential to the development of transportation systems
in growing countries. Studying parking data to exploit flaws and finding solutions has also
been hindered due to the dynamic nature of traffic and parking data. This research focuses
on assessing the efficiency of the existing parking system in the Galle Fort, using parking
demand and driver’s parking choice behaviour. From the field survey and questionnaires,
five locations were identified to cause a lack of parking space during their peak hours and
dedicated days. The parking supply information was obtained by using remote sensing
and field surveys. They were combined with traffic statistics to calculate the parking space
demand in the study areas. It was found that the above-mentioned locations caused a lack
of parking spaces in the area. By using existing literature, field survey and questionnaires,
parking spaces were provided with a user favorability rating based on the orientation
of the parking space, condition, safety, ease of searching and shade available to the
parking space. Land use and parking demand have a strong visible relationship. Strategic
designing of parking spaces is vital since a valuable space in a city should be efficiently
utilized while incorporating a smooth traffic flow. Further information on the attitude of
drivers in the region in choosing a parking space can be determined from this research.
Overall, this study provides useful information about the parking system of Galle Fort
which can assist in the creation of the future development plan. | en_US |
