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. From the item page, click Configure.

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

3. Click Nearby > Options and turn on the Show directions toggle button.
4. Check the check box next to the Lots and Garages, On Street Parking and Pay Stations layers.
5. Click Publish.
6. Click Confirm.

   The Authorize premium content window appears with information related to authorization.

7. Click Authorize.
8. 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 the Public Parking site

The Public Parking solution includes the Public Parking ArcGIS Hub site. This site can be configured with your organization's branding and used 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.

To update the site with your organizational information, complete the following steps:

1. Verify that you are signed in to your ArcGIS organization and browse to the Public Parking site.
2. From the item page, click Configure.
3. Scroll to the Parking by the Numbers statistics section under the Hub site title.

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

4. Scroll to the Pay Your Parking Ticket section, hover over the card, and click the edit pencil .
5. Click Pay Now and click the Edit button.
6. Type the URL to your online payment system, if available, into the Link Destination text box and click Add Link.
7. Scroll to the Apply for Permit section, hover over the card and click the edit pencil.
8. Click Apply Now and click the Edit button.
9. Type the URL to your residential permit program, if available, into the Link Destination text box and click Add Link.
10. Scroll to any additional sections that you want to update, hover over the card, and click the edit pencil that appears in the horizontal toolbar, and then edit the content with information specific to your organization.
11. In the side panel, click Footer.

    A custom footer is provided. In most cases, you will need to update it with your organization's branding, contact information, and social media references.

12. Click the HTML text box.

    The HTML window appears.

13. Make the necessary changes and click Apply.
14. Click Save.
15. Click the Save drop-down arrow and click Publish Draft.

Share items with the 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 items with the public, complete the following steps:

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

   Name	Item type
   Parking_public	Feature layer (hosted, view)
   Parking Locator	Web Map
   Parking Locator	Instant App
   Parking Satisfaction Survey	Form
   ParkingSatisfactionSurvey_public	Feature layer (hosted, view)
   Public Parking	Site Application
   Public Parking	Hub Initiative

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

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

5. Click Update.