Efficiency of the Parking Marketplace at the University of New Hampshire

Parking is a scarce resource; like any other, subject to the laws of supply and demand. Yet it is not often provided in a free efficient market. Not that it should be provided solely by profit maximizing entities, in fact that would be disastrous for semi-rural environments like the University of New Hampshire, where alternatives are limited and people commute from distances over 50 miles regularly. There is a middle ground, a socially efficient optimum that matches people with spaces based on their needs and ability to pay. This paper was inspired by numerous complaints from across all areas of campus that something about our current parking system is not working. Too often people report being late to classes or meetings, or being forced to arrive hours earlier than desired to avoid that fate. Couple this with an emerging literature discussing how decades of auto first planning have created markets that are far from socially optimal, and it became clear that deeper consideration of the problem at the University of New Hampshire was necessary. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the efficiency of the parking market place on campus. Specifically, we first intend to investigate if users are experiencing shortage conditions in their search for parking. Second, if such a condition exists we will use willingness to pay data to explore if price changes could help to alleviate this condition. This examination is divided into four parts; Part one discusses the literature in this area and details some of the models and tools that can be used to establish effective parking markets. Part two discusses the data and methods used in this study, part three discusses our findings and part four will outline the way forward for the institution to potentially correct problem areas that have been identified

UAA Inventory: Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Transportation

As a signatory of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, UAA has agreed to conduct an inventory of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This inventory serves as a baseline against which to measure the effectiveness of GHG emissions reduction projects. To fulfill the Commitment UAA agreed to conduct an inventory of its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as some Scope 3 emissions. In addition to signing the Presidents Climate Commitment, UAA signed the Talloires Declaration in April 2004. The Talloires Declaration is a statement of principles and practices for using higher education to promote sustainability. Scope 1 emissions are defined as direct GHG emissions occurring from sources that are owned or controlled by the institution. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions generated in the production of energy purchased by the institution. Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions that are the consequence of the activities of the institution, but occur from sources not owned or controlled by the institution. Pursuant to the Commitment, this study estimates the levels of two types of Scope 3 GHG emissions – commuting by students and employees, and university-funded air travel. Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions are being estimated in a separate study. Two models were developed and used: a UAA commuter model and a UAA air travel model.Office of Sustainability, University of Alaska Anchorag

Technology News, June-July 1999

Technology News is a newsletter produced by the Iowa Department of Transportation to provide information to the transportation specialist in Iowa's cities and counties. Technology News is one of CTRE's primary avenues for exchanging transportation-related information with local agencies. The bimonthly newsletter gives an up-to-date look to the up-to-date information our 2,500+ readers have grown to expect

Spartan Daily, August 26, 2002

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TINJAUAN YURIDIS TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN PERPARKIRAN DI KOTA SAMARINDA MENURUT PERATURAN DAERAH NOMOR 5 TAHUN 2015 TENTANG PENGELOLAAN DAN PENATAAN PARKIR

AbstractThis study is entitled "JURIDICIC REVIEW OF PARKING IMPLEMENTATION IN THE CITY OF SAMARINDA ACCORDING TO REGIONAL REGULATION NUMBER 5 OF 2015 CONCERNING MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PARKING". regarding Parking Management Strategy (On The Street) by the Samarinda City Transportation Office in terms of Management of Public Roadside Parking, Management of Wild Parking, Dimensions of Increasing Local Revenue (PAD), and Dimensions of Smooth Traffic Flow. Data collection techniques are carried out through library research and field research, namely observation, direct interviews with informants, archives, and documents related to research. Whereas determining the source of the data is done by using purposive sampling techniques tailored to the study's objectives and accidental sampling techniques. Data analysis in this study uses descriptive qualitative methods of interactive model data analysis, which begins with the process of data collection, data simplification, data presentation, and withdrawal conclusion. From the results of the study obtained a picture that is the problem of parking carried out several strategies for managing public roadside parking namely by; First, the arrangement of permitted road sections for parking, which already includes the location and parking so that disruption to the smooth flow of traffic can be minimized, Second Optimizes the utilization of existing parking facilities, Third Provision of parking facilities outside the road body, especially in trade areas, services and offices and places of entertainment or recreation, Fourth Addition of item requirements in proposing a building permit (IMB) regarding the provision of parking facilities. In terms of evaluating parking management policies/strategies namely; First, what is done in setting the target by the Regional Revenue Service that only prioritizes the increase in regional income but not on the smooth flow of traffic and also the realization of the target. Second, namely the existence of a policy regarding mandatory tickets implemented by the UPTD parking management Samarinda City Transportation Office where the policy requires administrative evidence that is a ticket on parking activities at every parking point in the city of Samarinda. Third, the government policy in favor of parking management third party and cooperating with Primkopad Kartika Cooperative Aji Mustika Korem to help in increasing regional income and fostering all illegal parking attendants in Samarinda city. In xi, the legislation or law is conceptualized as a rule or norm that is a benchmark of human behavior that is considered appropriate. The findings obtained from this study include the Regional Parking Company has a role and function in minimizing congestion. This function is regulated based on regulations governing parking following the order of the legislation, in which there is a peak regulation / main regulations in the form of a law, namely Law Number 5 of 1965 concerning Regional Enterprises, then as the implementation, it is regulated in Regional Regulation Number 5 the Year 2015 and also in the form of Samarinda Mayor Decree which supports in terms of public roadside parking which is actually able to control illegal parking which is directly related to minimizing traffic congestion. But some things are actually regulated in rules but are not maximized in their authority. The factors that directly affect the function of Samarinda Parking are road factors and road body use, vehicle factors, road user awareness factors, and spatial regulation of parking space provision.Keywords: Parkin

Spartan Daily, September 18, 2003

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Spartan Daily, September 18, 2003

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