Configure Public Parking

Public Parking can be used to inventory parking assets and promote public parking (lots, garages, on-street spaces, and pay stations) alternatives in a downtown or neighborhood.

In this topic, you'll learn how to configure the Public Parking solution to meet specific needs in your organization.

Load data

In some cases, you may already have this information in ArcGIS or another mapping system. Review the layers provided with the solution and determine what source data you want to load. Then, load your existing data into the layers provided with the solution before sharing the maps or apps.

Once you have determined what source data must be loaded, complete one or more of the data loading workflows below.

Load data from a shapefile

Load data into the Parking layer from a shapefile by completing the following steps:

1. Create a .zip file of your shapefile.
2. Sign in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the feature layer you want to populate.
3. Open the item page and click Update Data > Append Data to Layer.
4. Click Choose File and browse to your .zip file, and click Open.
5. Click Upload and Continue.
6. Click Choose the layer that you wish to append data into drop-down arrow and choose the layer that contains the updated data.
7. Uncheck Update existing features.
8. Click Show field matching and map the fields between the two layers.
9. Click Apply Updates.

Tip:

To make additional updates to a hosted feature layer, see Append data to layers.

Populate operational hours

This solution leverages the Opening Hours Specification to display operating hours for a place or service. When you populate the data fully, Arcade expressions interpret the data and display the operating hours in a human-readable format in the map pop-up. Understanding the data specification and options in the Arcade expressions will help you populate your data and display it in the maps and apps provided with the ArcGIS Solution.

Operating Hours Specification

The Operating Hours Specification allows you to store a combination of operating hours in a single field but relies on a series of data standards to render the information correctly. To ensure operating hours are displayed correctly, follow the standards below:

• Enter all times using a 24-hour clock without a leading 0—for example, Tu (7:00-19:00).
• Use a two-letter abbreviation for each day, with the first letter capitalized—for example, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su.
• When a location is open 24 hours a day, use 24 Hours—for example, Mo (24 Hours).
• When a location is closed on a specific day, use Closed—for example, Sa-Sun (Closed).
• Enclose all times and closed statuses in parentheses—for example, Tu (7:00-19:00); We-Mo (Closed).
• Separate days and ranges with a semicolon to denote the two (or more) groups—for example, Th-Fr (7:00-19:00); Sa (24 Hours).

Using the standards above, a diverse set of operating hours can be populated for your places and services. Some common examples include the following:

• To specify the place is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. seven days a week, populate the operating hours field with the following: Mo-Su (9:00-17:00).
• To specify the place is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the week and closed on weekends, populate the operating hours field with the following: Mo-Fr (9:00-17:00); Sa-Su (Closed).
• To specify the place is open one day (Tuesday) a week, populate the operating hours field with the following: Tu (7:00-19:00); We-Mo (Closed).
• To specify the place has operating hours that vary by day, populate the operating hours field with the following: Mo-Tu (9:00-17:00); We (Closed); Th-Fr (7:00-19:00); Sa (24 Hours); Su (Closed).

Operating hours data can be populated all at once for many places and services using Calculate field values or uniquely entered for each place or service using an application provided with the solution.

Arcade expressions

The Arcade expressions include several settings that allow you configure the look and feel of the operating hours when they are displayed in the web map pop-up. The expressions work with the operating hours data and web map pop-up configurations to display current operating hours in your map and app.

This solution uses three Arcade expressions: Hours, Days, and Open/Closed. To modify one of these expressions, complete the following steps:

1. Verify that you are signed in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Parking Locator map.
2. Open the item page and click Open in Map Viewer Classic.
3. Click More Options and click Configure Pop-up on the On Street Parking layer.
4. Under Attribute Expressions, double-click the Arcade expression you want to modify.

   Each Arcade expression has a set of variables that can be configured according to your organization’s needs. Review the expression notes and modify the variables as needed. Do not change anything else in the expressions.

5. Click OK.
6. Repeat the above steps for the Lots and Garages layer.

Configure parking locator

The Parking Locator app can be used by the general public to locate public parking alternatives. Directions to the nearest parking space can be enabled so users can quickly find the space they are looking for.

Configure directions

Follow the steps below to enable directions.

1. Verify that you are signed in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Parking Locator app.
2. Open the item page and click Configure App.

   Close the Welcome to the App Setup Page splash page, if necessary.

3. On the Contents (dark) toolbar, click Full Setup.
4. Click Nearby > Results Panel and turn on the Show directions toggle button.
5. Check the check box next to the Lots and Garages, On Street Parking and Pay Stations layers.
6. Click Publish.
7. Click Confirm.

   The Authorize premium content window appears indicating the number of credits consumed.

8. Click Authorize.
9. Click Launch.

Modify satisfaction survey

The Public Parking solution includes a Parking Satisfaction Survey that can be used to gather public sentiment and feedback on parking facilities. Review the preconfigured questions and align the survey with your organizational policies and desired outcomes.

To modify the Parking Satisfaction Survey, complete the following steps:

1. Verify that you are signed in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Parking Satisfaction Survey.
2. Open the item page and click Open in Survey 123 > Manage in Survey123 website.
3. Click the Design tab.
4. Make your edits to the survey and save the changes.
5. Click Publish twice.

Configure parking site

The Public Parking solution includes the Public Parking ArcGIS Hub site that your organization can configure with your branding and use to share parking information with the public.

Update with organizational information

After deploying the Public Parking solution, the Public Parking site layout only requires a few updates to fit your local context. Consider what information you already have and what you can most easily find. To update your site, complete the following steps:

1. Verify that you are signed in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Public Parking site.
2. Open the item page and click Configure App.
3. Click the edit button to open the site editor.
4. Scroll to the Statistics section listed under the title of the website.

   The Total Number of Spaces, EV Charging Stations, and Average Hourly Rate ($) statistics cards are linked to the Public Parking solution’s Parking_public feature layer. These stats automatically update parking assets are added using the Parking Inventory app.

5. Scroll to the Pay Your Parking Ticket section, hover over the card and click edit pencil .
6. Click the Pay Now button and click Edit.
7. Enter the URL to your online payment system, if available, in the Link Destination text box and click Add Link.
8. Scroll to the Apply Now section, hover over the card and click edit pencil.
9. Click the Apply for Permit button and click Edit.
10. Enter the URL to your residential permit program, if available, in the Link Destination text box and click Add Link.
11. Scroll to the Frequently Asked Questions section, hover over the card and click the edit pencil, and update the questions and answers.
12. On the side panel, click Footer.

    A custom footer is already provided, and in most cases, it needs to be updated with your organization's branding, contact information, and social media references.

13. Click the HTML text box.

    The HTML window appears.

14. Make the necessary changes and click Apply.
15. Click Save.

Share items with public

Several layer views, maps and apps included in the Public Parking solution must be shared with everyone so they can be accessed by the public on the Public Parking site. To share your public parking items with everyone, use the guide below and complete the following steps:

1. Verify that you are signed in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Public Parking folder.
2. Check the check box next to each of the items below:

   Item	Name
   Feature Layer (hosted, view)	Parking_public
   Web Map	Parking Locator
   Web Mapping Application	Parking Locator
   Form	Parking Satisfaction Survey
   Feature Layer (hosted)	ParkingSatisfactionSurvey_public
   Site Application	Public Parking

3. Click Share.
4. In the Share window, click Everyone (public) and click Save.

   Warning: Sharing editable layers publicly appears notifying that you are sharing editable layers publicly.

5. Click Update.