Authors :
Md. Mahadi Hashan; Avizit Biswas
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/4k9r862b
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8123098
Abstract :
With rapid urbanization and increased
vehicle demand, the study of parking volume has gained
significant importance. Adequate parking facilities are
crucial for residential and commercial areas, as they
influence traffic, travel behavior, and the environment.
In the context of Khulna City, parking demand is
particularly high due to intense commercial activities.
However, the provision of parking bays along curbs to
meet this demand often reduces road capacity and
affects the level of service (LOS).
Congestion happens when parking isn't done right
by reducing effective road width and traffic flow
capacity. The common practice of parking presence of
both motorized and non-motorized cars on streets and at
intersections make traffic worse in Khulna City. The
study reveals that parking management is controlled by
the local authority, with fees being imposed in some
locations. However, parking on streets remains a major
problem, contributing to congestion. With the help of
SPSS V25 and a one-sample t-test, it was determined
parking facilities and patterns in eight selected locations
differ significantly.
This research highlights the critical need for
effective parking management strategies to mitigate
traffic congestion in Khulna City. It emphasizes the
importance of understanding parking patterns and
developing comprehensive solutions that consider both
residential and commercial areas. The findings of this
study can aid urban planners, policymakers, and local
authorities in making informed decisions to improve
parking infrastructure, optimize road capacity, and
enhance the overall travel experience within the city.
In this research, to reduce congestion, unrestricted
parking was examined in the Khulna city area. Eight
strategically selected locations were surveyed to calculate
parking volume and examine parking patterns across
locations. The findings revealed that during the study
period, Khulna Railway Market, Khulna Railway
Market, and Hotel Castle Salam zone had maximum
parked vehicles of 127, 86, and 21 two-wheelers, three-
wheelers, and four-wheelers, respectively.
According to data analysis of Passenger Car Units
(PCUs) that Khulna Railway Market had the highest
value of 269, making it the busiest parking lot of the
selected places. On the other hand, Sonali Bank,
Corporate Branch had the lowest PCU value of 3. The
study also revealed that parking management was under
the control of local authorities, with certain locationsrequiring fees for parking during specific time periods.
However, street parking emerged as a major problem in
all locations, contributing to congestion.
Keywords :
PCU Calculatio, Parking Volume, Congestion, Capacity of Roads, Khulna City.
With rapid urbanization and increased
vehicle demand, the study of parking volume has gained
significant importance. Adequate parking facilities are
crucial for residential and commercial areas, as they
influence traffic, travel behavior, and the environment.
In the context of Khulna City, parking demand is
particularly high due to intense commercial activities.
However, the provision of parking bays along curbs to
meet this demand often reduces road capacity and
affects the level of service (LOS).
Congestion happens when parking isn't done right
by reducing effective road width and traffic flow
capacity. The common practice of parking presence of
both motorized and non-motorized cars on streets and at
intersections make traffic worse in Khulna City. The
study reveals that parking management is controlled by
the local authority, with fees being imposed in some
locations. However, parking on streets remains a major
problem, contributing to congestion. With the help of
SPSS V25 and a one-sample t-test, it was determined
parking facilities and patterns in eight selected locations
differ significantly.
This research highlights the critical need for
effective parking management strategies to mitigate
traffic congestion in Khulna City. It emphasizes the
importance of understanding parking patterns and
developing comprehensive solutions that consider both
residential and commercial areas. The findings of this
study can aid urban planners, policymakers, and local
authorities in making informed decisions to improve
parking infrastructure, optimize road capacity, and
enhance the overall travel experience within the city.
In this research, to reduce congestion, unrestricted
parking was examined in the Khulna city area. Eight
strategically selected locations were surveyed to calculate
parking volume and examine parking patterns across
locations. The findings revealed that during the study
period, Khulna Railway Market, Khulna Railway
Market, and Hotel Castle Salam zone had maximum
parked vehicles of 127, 86, and 21 two-wheelers, three-
wheelers, and four-wheelers, respectively.
According to data analysis of Passenger Car Units
(PCUs) that Khulna Railway Market had the highest
value of 269, making it the busiest parking lot of the
selected places. On the other hand, Sonali Bank,
Corporate Branch had the lowest PCU value of 3. The
study also revealed that parking management was under
the control of local authorities, with certain locationsrequiring fees for parking during specific time periods.
However, street parking emerged as a major problem in
all locations, contributing to congestion.
Keywords :
PCU Calculatio, Parking Volume, Congestion, Capacity of Roads, Khulna City.
