Myth:
Expensive, long-term capital projects are the best way to address congestion.
Reality:
No single solution can solve congestion. Both near- and long-term solutions should be used to combat congestion.
A holistic view must be taken when looking at congestion. There is a backlog of $90B in deferred public transit maintenance and replacement projects. Upgrading infrastructure alone is a challenging feat. Policy levers and other demand shifting policies may help to mitigate congestion in the short term and are often less expensive than large capital infrastructure projects. At the same time, capital projects increase transportation capacity (e.g., public transport, roadways, and highways) and are necessary to accommodate for population and economic growth in the long term.
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The National Parking Association commissioned a top-10 consulting firm to produce a report on reducing congestion. The result: “Parking is a solution to congestion.”
The report, “An Ecosystem Approach to Reducing Congestion,” reaffirms the role of parking in our cities. For the full study, visit WeAreParking.org/Congestion.
Automated Parking Technologies Offer Part of the Solution to Congestion
The problem of congestion is caused by many different factors–increased delivery trucks blocking sidewalks, lack of public transportation, a shortage of parking are among these factors. Robotic Parking Systems has been at the forefront of advocating for better parking options as one of the solutions to congestion since 2001. The automated parking technologies of Robotic Parking Systems provide green parking with much lower emissions, a safe parking experience for both people and their cars, and allow developers to park twice the cars in the same space. This dramatic space savings means that more parking spaces can be created in the same amount of space, addressing the issue of lack of parking.
If you are interested in learning more about how automated parking technologies could elevate your project, reach out to our experts below. With some basic information about your project, our experts will create custom parking plans for your consideration at no cost and no risk.
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