Urban Parking Dynamics: One-Day Surveys for Long-Term Unused Vehicles

This study explores the efficacy and reliability of abbreviated parking surveys within urban settings occurring in the Czech Republic, assessing their utility for municipal planning and the potential for cost efficiency. Central to this investigation is the comparative analysis of data from surveys conducted over the past decade in standard residential areas across various Czech cities. The core objective is to evaluate whether one-day surveys, conducted at four distinct times of day, can effectively measure the prevalence of occasional-use vehicles and gauge their consequent effect on the availability of parking spaces. This research specifically aims to validate the hypothesis that such streamlined survey techniques, despite their brevity, can yield comprehensive and actionable data crucial for urban planning. Results revealing an average unused vehicle rate of 25-33% corroborate the anticipated efficacy of these surveys, underlining their capacity to offer insightful contributions to urban parking strategy development with notable cost benefits. This study not only reaffirms the feasibility of adopting cost-effective and scalable survey methods but also enriches the ongoing dialogue regarding urban mobility, parking policies, and the seamless incorporation of technological innovations into municipal planning.