IPI 2012 Survey on Emerging Trends in Parking

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Please respond to IPI's Emerging Trends in Parking Survey. This brief, 10-question survey will help identify trends in the parking industry. A report of the results will be released in June.

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* 1. From the list below, please select a maximum of 5 trends (your top 5) you believe are having the greatest effect on the parking industry or profession. (Check only your top 5 choices.)

Increased real-time communication of pricing and availability to mobile phone or PDA components

Increased demand for increased parking revenue

Increased move toward innovative technologies to improve access control and payment automation

Increased collaboration between parking, transportation, and planning decision-makers

Alternate uses of parking facilities during off-peak hours for non-parking activities

Increased demand for cashless or electronic payment

Increased need for improved customer service

Increased demand for robotic, mechanical parking (automated/stacking)

Increased use of wireless sensing devices for traffic management

Move toward more public-private partnerships

Increased demand for green parking and sustainable parking solutions

Increased need for improved security

Increased need to accommodate electric cars charging stations

Shortage of qualified employees

Increased need for improved visual appeal/aesthetics of parking

Other (please specify):

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* 2. Which of the following do you believe has the greatest potential to improve sustainability in parking? (Check only your top 3 choices.)

Using recycled building materials

Guidance systems that enable drivers to find parking faster, reducing carbon emissions

Installing renewable energy technology

Innovative waste management systems

Solar panels

Using permeable pavement

Encouraging alternative travel through availability of bicycle storage, zip cars, access to transit, etc.

Energy-efficient lighting

Automating payment processes

Innovative water/stormwater management systems

Accommodating electric vehicles

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which of the following groups -- if you could choose just one -- 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.)

Architects

Engineers

Urban Planners

Building Owners

Facility Managers

Real Estate Developers

Transportation Officials

Local Government Officials

Other (please specify)

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* 4. If parking were a course of study at an academic institution, choose the one department where you believe that course of study belongs? (Check just one.)

Architecture

Public Policy

Design and Construction

Engineering

Urban Planning

Business

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What societal changes do you believe are having the most influence on parking? (Check all that apply.)

Aging population

Increase in move from suburban to urban areas

Increase in use of bicycles for commuting/traveling

Focus on environment and sustainability

Desire for more livable, walkable communities

Increase in gasoline prices

Increase in traffic congestion

Increase in number of alternative fuel vehicles on the road

Desire for more aesthetic design

Concerns about safety

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Looking beyond this year, what do you believe is "the next big thing" in parking?

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* 7. What is the most common parking operations, design, or management problem or mistake you've encountered that you feel could have been avoided had competent parking expertise been used?

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* 8. Which best describes your role in the parking industry?

Operator

Owner

Equipment Supplier

Facility Designer/Engineer

Consultant

Manager/Supervisor/Dept.Head

Enforcement

Auditing/Finances

Other (please specify)

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* 9. In what country do you live?

Country:

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* 10. Are you currently a member of the International Parking Institute (IPI)?

Yes