The influence of the parking situation at a destination on travelers' departure time decision

Abstract

Towns and cities are important urban areas witnessing growth. This growth is coupled with social, economic, and management problems. Urban management is often adopted as a policy instrument to control the vices and benefits of urban growth. The allocation of parking is very important in modern-day management of many cities. Parking plays a very significant role in several travel related decisions. This research work demonstrates the influence of parking characteristics on drivers' departure time decisions on the one hand and on the other hand, it examines the personal and trip characteristics that influence individuals' to adapt their departure time decisions with respect to specific parking characteristics. The conclusions derived from this study are certainly going to improve parking management in urban centers.