In recent years, as a result of the increase of motor traffic, the demand for parking lots has been rising. The purpose of this study is, through using the survey results from several cities, to compare and analyse the parking situation in the central parts of cities in order to understand the supply and demand for parking lots and to examine an evaluation method for the parking situation. From a questionnaire study of parking lot users, the service level of the parking lot can be evaluated by using the walking distance between a parking lot and destination. It becomes possible to generally evaluate supply and demand for parking lots in central shopping area by using walking distances.
Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. D3 (Infrastructure Planning and Management)