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IPI 2013 Emerging Trends in Parking Survey
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Please respond to IPI's Emerging Trends in Parking Survey. This short survey will help identify trends in the parking industry. A report of the results will be released in May.
1.
From the list below, please select a maximum of FIVE trends (your TOP FIVE) you believe are having the greatest effect on the parking industry or profession. (Check only your TOP FIVE choices.)
(Required.)
Need to improve facility security
Demand for electronic (cashless) payment
Demand for robotic, mechanical parking (automated/stacking)
Collaboration between parking, transportation, and decision-makers
Need for improved customer service
More public-private partnerships
Demand for greater parking revenue
Need to accommodate electric car charging stations
Use of wireless sensing devices for traffic management
Alternate use of parking facilities during off-peak hours for non-parking activities
Move toward innovative technologies to improve access control and payment automation
Demand for visual “dashboard” parking info systems to guide parking management decision-making
Need for improved visual appeal/aesthetics of parking facilities
Real-time communication of pricing and availability to mobile/smart phones
Demand for green/sustainable solutions
Shortage of qualified employees
Other (please specify)
2.
Which of the following do you believe has the greatest potential to improve sustainability in parking? (Check only your TOP THREE choices.)
(Required.)
Automating payment processes
Innovative waste management systems
Energy-efficient lighting
Using recycled building materials
Using permeable pavement/surfaces
Innovative water/stormwater management systems
Solar panels
Installing renewable energy technology (solar, wind)
Encouraging alternative travel through availability of bike storage, car share/bike share, access to transit, etc.
Guidance systems that enable drivers to find parking faster, reducing carbon emissions
Accommodating electric vehicles and providing charging stations
Other (please specify)
3.
What societal changes do you believe are having the most significant influences on parking? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.)
(Required.)
Increase in traffic congestion
Increase in number of alternative fuel vehicles on the road
Desire for more aesthetic design
Increase migration from suburban to urban areas
Focus on environment and sustainability
Desire for more livable, walkable communities
Increase in use of bicycles for commuting/traveling
Concerns about safety
Increase in gasoline prices
Increase in use of mass transit for commuting/traveling
Aging population
Other (please specify)
4.
Which ONE of the following groups do you believe should be the highest priority to educate about the value of parking expertise early in the planning process of any project? (Check just ONE.)
(Required.)
Architects
Engineers
Urban Planners
Building Owners
Facility Managers
Real Estate Developers
Transportation Officials
Local Government Officials
Other (please specify)
5.
Check the driver-related parking problems that if reduced, would make your life as a parking professional easier. (Check only your TOP FIVE choices.)
(Required.)
Appealing citations on insufficient grounds
Not locking car when parked
Parking too close to another car
Arguing/abuse of parking enforcement officers
Failure to read parking signs
Failure to park within marked lines of a parking space/taking up more than one space
Parking a large vehicle in a compact space
Abandoned cars
Parking in no parking zones
Damaging parking equipment such as meters
Inability to parallel park
Parking too far from curb
Disabled parking abuse
Not paying attention to vehicle height limits in parking garages
Driving too fast in parking lots/facilities
Failure to pay citations
Forgetting where car is parked
Other (please specify)
6.
Name up to FIVE cities WITHIN the United States that you would consider trend-setting/progressive
in terms of its approach to parking. (The next question provides an opportunity to identify cities outside the United States.)
Name of City in US
Name of City in US
Name of City in US
Name of City in US
Name of City in US
7.
Name up to FIVE cities OUTSIDE the United States that you would consider trend-setting/progressive
in terms of its approach to parking.
Name of City Outside US
Name of City Outside US
Name of City Outside US
Name of City Outside US
Name of City Outside US
8.
Thinking about all the parking facilities you know of around the world, please share a few that you would consider most notable. Please include both facility name (or as clear an identifier as you can, and its location). Include information as to why you feel this facility is notable -- for instance, is it historic, 'green'/sustainable, high tech, unique in terms of architecture, etc.?
9.
The International Parking Institute is considering partnering with academic and/or research organizations to study parking. In your opinion, what parking related research would be most valuable to conduct?
10.
Looking beyond this year, what do you believe is "the next big thing" in parking?
11.
Which best describes your role in the parking industry? (Choose only ONE answer.)
(Required.)
Operator
Owner
Equipment Supplier
Facility Designer/Engineer
Consultant
Manager/Supervisor/Dept.Head
Enforcement
Auditing/Finances
Other (please specify)
12.
With what sector of parking are you most closely aligned?
(Required.)
Academic - college/university/school
Airport
Commercial Operations - private operations/shuttle services
Consultant - architects, engineers, planners
Corporate - building owners, developers
Hospital/Medical/Healthcare/Facility
Retail
Entertainment/Sports/Resort
Public - city, economic dev, municipality, public works
Law enforcement/police
Suppliers - equipment, manufacturers, technology
Transit/Transportation - bus, highway, rail
Other (please specify)
13.
In what country do you live?
Country:
14.
Are you currently a member of the International Parking Institute (IPI)?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Don't know
