PARKING PROBLEMS IN CITIES: SAMPLE OF DENIZLI

Abstract

Most of the traffic flows in cities are directed towards business and shopping centers. At end-points of the trips, the vehicles must be left in some appropriate places without disturbing existing traffic. Based on this demand, parking lots are required; otherwise the drivers select some illegal parking places inside or outside of the road according to their wish. This kind of parking obstructs the traffic flow and cause decreases in road capacity. The aim of this study is to investigate the off-road parking lots in city center of Denizli. In the scope of the survey, the existing off-road parking lots have been studied; their capacities and occupation rates determined. Besides the demand on park places, some predictions for the future have been made and proposal are submitted.

Keywords

• Otopark, Yoldışı park, Kent merkezi, Otopark etüdü