Use Public Parking

The Public Parking solution delivers a set of capabilities that help you inventory parking assets and share nearby surface lots, garages, and on-street spaces with drivers.

In this topic, you’ll learn how to use the solution by assuming the role of a user and performing the workflows below.

Note:

Use your organization's data or configured apps to follow these workflows.

Collect parking assets in the field

In many cases, a field assessment of existing parking assets may be the most efficient way to develop a parking inventory. The information collected in the field can then be augmented with other descriptive information that helps drivers or the public find parking alternatives.

You will assume the role of a mobile worker in a public works or planning department. In this workflow, you are asked to use the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile app to access your Parking Field Map and inventory parking assets in your community.

1. Download ArcGIS Field Maps onto your mobile device.
2. Tap Parking Field Map to open the map.
3. Search for an address, and then in the results list, tap the address to zoom to that location on the map.
4. Tap the plus sign or Collect Here to open the survey form.

   Note:

   Your interface may vary depending on the type of mobile device you use.

5. Tap the type of parking asset that you want to add.
6. Swipe up to view the form, and then complete the survey with as much information as possible, tapping to expand sections as necessary.
7. Swipe down and tap Add Point.
8. At the upper right, tap the check mark or Submit to submit the survey.
9. Repeat these steps for each parking asset.

Develop parking inventory

The Parking Inventory app can be used by public works or planning department personnel to inventory public parking and pay stations. Existing parking assets collected in the field can be reviewed and information added to help drivers or the public find parking alternatives. New parking assets can also be added to a parking inventory using imagery and record documents.

You will assume the role of a parking supervisor in a public works or planning department. In this workflow, you are asked to review parking assets collected by field staff and add new parking assets available in record drawings. The steps below provide guidance; however, you can enter information as you see fit and examine the different dependencies in the form.

Review assets collected in the field

To review assets that were collected in the field, complete the following steps:

1. In a browser, sign in to your ArcGIS organization, and then browse to the Public Parking solution.
2. View the Parking Inventory app.
3. At the upper right, click the Filter button to open the widget.
4. In the widget, in the Public Parking section, click the Visible to Public drop-down arrow and choose No, and then turn the Public Parking filter on.
5. On the map, click a parking asset to open its pop-up.

   Tip:

   If you do not see any assets, return to and complete the Collect parking assets in the field workflow.

6. In the pop-up, at the lower right, click the more options button and choose Smart Editor.

   The Add Parking Assets widget opens on the right, showing the form that was collected in the field for this parking asset.

7. Update or complete the information in the form.

   Tip:

   This solution uses the Operating Hours Specification and relies on a series of data standards (for example, Mo-Fr (7:00-19:00)) to render the operating hours correctly. For more information, see Populate operational hours.

8. For Visible to the public, choose Yes.
9. Scroll to the bottom of the form and click Save.
10. Click Close.
11. Repeat these steps for each parking asset.

Add a new parking asset

1. In the Parking Inventory app, click the Add Parking Assets button to open the widget, if necessary, and then select the type of parking asset that you want to add.
2. On the map, click the location of the asset.
3. Complete the form with as much information as possible.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the form and click Save.
5. Click Close.
6. Repeat these steps for each parking asset.

Locate parking alternatives

Communicating parking information helps drivers locate desirable spaces and reduces congestion in a downtown or neighborhood. The Public Parking site and Parking Locator app can be used to communicate public parking alternatives and find a parking space.

Find a parking space

You will assume the role of a resident or member of the public. In this workflow, you are interested in locating a parking space near a given location in a downtown or neighborhood.

1. In a browser, from the Public Parking solution, view the Public Parking site.
2. Scroll to the Find Parking Space section, and then click the Locate Parking button.

   The Parking Locator opens, showing parking alternatives in the area.

3. On the left, in the Parking Locator panel, search for an address.

   You see suggestions as you type.

4. Press Enter or choose an address from the list.

   In the Parking Locator panel, nearby parking alternatives are listed.

   Tip:

   If your search returned no results, adjust the slider to increase the search distance.

5. In the Parking Locator panel or on the map, click a parking alternative and review the additional details.

Share parking experience

Understanding public perception with parking alternatives helps shape parking studies and plans to deliver affordable and well-located parking. The Parking Satisfaction Survey form is used by the public to share their experience with parking resources in a community.

1. In a browser, from the Public Parking solution, view the Public Parking site.
2. Scroll to the Parking Satisfaction section.
3. Click Share Your Experience.
4. Complete the survey, and then click Submit.