by Holly Haggerty | Automated Parking, General, parking, robotic parking, Robotic Parking Systems
Myth: Ride-hailing and car-sharing services reduce the total number of cars on the road. Reality: Transportation network companies (TNCs) often increase the number of vehicles on the road and miles driven. Deadhead miles* account for up to 50% of miles driven. TNC...
by Holly Haggerty | Automated Parking, General, parking, robotic parking, Robotic Parking Systems
Myth: E-commerce has a zero net effect on congestion. Reality: Online shopping is putting more delivery trucks on the road and increasing congestion, particularly at the curb. It was long thought that the rise of e-commerce would be, at worst, neutral in terms of...
by Holly Haggerty | Automated Parking, General, parking, robotic parking, Robotic Parking Systems
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....
by Holly Haggerty | Automated Parking, General, parking, robotic parking, Robotic Parking Systems
Myth:Current parking policies are effective at setting the right parking supply and reducing congestion. Reality: Current parking minimums lead to an oversupply of parking and induce driving, increasing congestion. Cities could consider reducing or eliminating...
by Holly Haggerty | Architecture & Design, Automated Parking, General, parking, robotic parking, Robotic Parking Systems
Myth:Autonomous vehicles (AVs) will soon arrive and will reduce congestion. Reality:Fully autonomous (Society of Automotive Engineers Level 5) vehicles won’t reach widespread adoption until long after 2030. Automobile and technology companies will continue to launch...
