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Parking Cruising Analysis Methodology: Final Project Report
Posted: 4/27/2023

Motorists circling or cruising for on-street parking that is free or priced below market equilibrium can contribute to congestion and other problems. This report documents a methodology and tool that can be used to understand cruising for parking and the effects of policy interventions on parking search behaviors. It includes case analyses from four U.S. cities, identifying cruising hot spots by time of day and location and assessing policy impacts. The report also documents lessons learned relating to data quality, tool implementation, and the analyses results.

URL: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop23004/index.htm


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