Donald Shoup, professor of urban planning at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), tells Adam Hill about why parking is too cheap – and how Monopoly could seriously raise its game
A total of 102 school buses in Cobb County, Georgia have been installed with digital video cameras to capture number plate information of drivers who refuse to stop when a school bus is unloading or loading children. The district has 1,188 buses and almost 10 per cent of that total will be equipped with the $200 cameras. Those who violate the law will face a fine of $300 for an initial offence. For a third offence within five years, the fine would increase to $1,000. The cost for the cameras will be covered
ReportsnReports.com’s latest research report, Global Smart Parking Market 2015-2019 says increased use of data analytics to optimise parking is one of the key trends being witnessed in this market across the globe.
The research discusses trends, forecasts and growth prospects segmented by geography along with information on leading players of the worldwide industry. Data analytics software is predominantly used these days to provide better parking facilities to consumers. Data analytics provide an approp
Seven out of 10 (70 per cent) UK drivers say they are more likely to drive by rather than park in a bay which requires payment by phone, according to a survey by the Automobile Association (AA). The AA-Populus Driver Poll of more than 16,500 members carried out last month, found that cash is still the preferred option for those looking to pay for parking. Despite their preference to use cash, around two thirds of drivers say that it is often a challenge to find the right change for parking, which may be due
