The estimation of parking demand is a critical step in the evolution of a parking facility. Parking demand estimation is complex and time-consuming and frequently lends itself to shortcuts that yield erroneous results. This 1-hour interactive online course discusses the parameters that influence demand, the process used to estimate demand, and provides some guidance into estimating demand for parking lots. The text of the course is taken from a recent publication by the National Parking Association.
There is a test included at the end of this course.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Explain the parameters that influence parking demand.
Describe the factors that act as restraints on parking demand.
Identify the characteristics that provide a basis for estimating unrestrained demand.
Illustrate the process used to estimate demand for parking lots.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE
Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.
1 hr. Online Course