| dc.description.abstract | A proper vehicle parking system is key to the
development of transportation systems in growing
countries. Studying parking data to exploit flaws and find
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 obtained using remote sensing
and field surveys was 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 as valuable
space in a city should be utilized efficiently while
incorporating smooth traffic flow. Further information on
the attitude of drivers in the region in choosing a parking
space can be determined from this research. Taken
together, 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 |
