The development of Greek cities has progressively contributed to an imbalance between public open space and the use of private motor vehicles. Parking is a transportation sector significantly influenced by the urban environment and its functions, thereby negatively impacting the quality of life for both residents and visitors. However, parking violations in one area can often shift the problem to neighboring areas rather than resolve it.
ISSUE
- Spatial inconsistency between parking supply and demand
- Lack of parking control and unified management policy
- Uncoordinated pricing policy for off-street and on-street parking
- Frequent illegal parking incidents severely affecting traffic flow
- Environmental burden
SOLUTION
- Detailed field surveys to record parking supply and demand
- Hourly parking turnover recording
- Special analysis of illegal parking on main commercial streets using video during peak periods
- Conducting stated preference surveys to shape a suitable and competitive parking pricing policy
- Exploring the feasibility of developing off-street parking spaces (car parks) in alternative locations, examining transport, construction, and environmental implications
- Development of a controlled parking system
- Maturation procedures for implementing controlled parking systems by incorporating Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for monitoring, enforcement, and information dissemination
RESULT
A comprehensive parking policy for a city can tackle parking problems through infrastructure, regulations, and enforcement across the entire area, managing supply and demand in a fair and effective manner.
At the same time, a unified parking pricing policy can create appropriate incentives and provide financial support for sustainable mobility modes (cycling, public transport, etc.) over motor vehicle use.
