Parking
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Current Status | Formal Discussion |
| Potential Implementing Agencies | City governments -- streets and highway commissions, parking enforcement agencies |
| Potential Founding/Sponsoring Organizations | Streetline |
Analysis -- Future Potential and Adoption
Parking data – including lot locations, meter locations and times, street parking regulations, parking lot locations, pricing, availability – is in great demand but is not generally made available by public agencies. In many cities, there may not be a single source of such data with a mix of public and private parking providers. Standardizing and releasing parking data would enable drivers in congested areas to park quickly and efficiently, reducing carbon emissions and frustration. While a few U.S. cities have released some parking information, it remains a fragmented effort. There are several private firms attempting to improve access to parking data. The best open data example we found was in the Netherlands.
Additional Resources
- Streetline - http://www.streetline.com/
- Intertraffic - http://www.intertraffic.com/Pages/default.aspx
- Netherlands (Beter Benutten)- http://www.beterbenutten.nl/