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Development Magazine

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Nov 10, 2023

Autonomous Vehicles Are Down the Road, But Where Will They Park?

While the timeline regarding the implementation of personal automated vehicles (AVs) is highly uncertain, it appears likely that driverless taxis, transit and goods delivery could soon be a widespread reality.

Autonomous Vehicles Are Down the Road, But Where Will They Park?

Douglas Gettman, Ph.D., is a Smart Mobility and AV/CV Senior Consultant at Kimley-Horn discusses the potential impact of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on parking infrastructure in NAIOP's DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE. While the timeline for personal AVs remains uncertain, driverless taxis, transit, and goods delivery services using AVs are expected to become widespread. It raises questions about how AVs will affect parking facilities, given that most privately owned vehicles are parked 95% of the time.


The article suggests that AV parking behavior may mimic that of human-driven taxis and ride-sharing services. AVs may park where there is demand or circulate until hailed, influenced by the availability of charging or refueling infrastructure. This raises considerations about the need for temporary parking facilities for recharging. The article also discusses how apartment buildings and condos may offer AV fleets as amenities, leading to potential changes in parking policies and usage. Additionally, it addresses challenges related to AV navigation within parking lots and the need for standards and technical solutions in this regard. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of considering parking infrastructure for AVs in future urban planning and development.

Tags:

Autonomous Vehicles, Parking Facilities, Public Parking, Parking Minimums

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